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January 18, 2019

Ellwood City School Board January Meeting Brief

On Thursday, January 10, the Ellwood City Area School District Board of Directors held their monthly board meeting in the Board Room at Lincoln High School. Motions were passed, and many things we discussed that could impact the students as well as their families.  In addition to the approved motions, the discussion of making the board of security permanent was largely discussed after multiple visitors spoke on the matter. The board came to a conclusion that they would meet once again in April to review the committees final report of it’s work so the board can do a final vote. In…

January 18, 2019

A New Year? Sweet! Renowned Local Baker Publishes Dessert Cookbook

Baker Nancy Boldish Tusinac of Sharpsville, Pa., known for her Sharon, Pa., “cakeries” Clarencedale Cake and The Bake Shoppe, has published a new cookbook: “A Clarencedale Year: 52 Ways to Live the Sweet Life.” The book features recipes designed to celebrate each week of the year in sweet fashion. The cookbook offers readers a chance to get into the kitchen one day a week to make something that’s fun, tasty and simple. “They’re very easy,” Tusinac said of the recipes in her book. “They’re all basic. They’re user-friendly.” Among the 52 recipes in the cookbook are: Twisted Sister, Better Than…

January 17, 2019

Winter Storm Harper Approaching: Borough Parking Reminder

The Borough of Ellwood City has issued a press release this afternoon in anticipation of this weekend’s snowy winter weather in the forecast.  Winter Storm Harper is approaching Western Pennsylvania and is anticipating to dump 8″-12″ of snow in local areas. According to the release, and due to the upcoming inclement weather, the Borough would like to remind residents to park in their driveway whenever possible so that streets can be plowed and salted. The plows are 10′ wide. If the road is a narrow road and you have no driveway, please offset your parking so that the borough can…

January 17, 2019

Steel City Internal Medicine-UPMC Moves Into Franklin Plaza Shopping Center

Back in early December of 2018, a new UPMC Primary Care facility moved into the Giant Eagle Plaza in Ellwood City. This new facility is Steel City Internal Medicine-UPMC and this Ellwood location could be a game changer for those who rely on UPMC for all their health related needs. The building holds four physicians and one advanced practice provider: Eileen M. Boyle, MD, Donald G. Klinestiver, MD, Lawrence F. Rahall, DO, Ricardo B. Raymundo, MD, and Amanda L. Roeder, CRNP. The practice also provides local monthly appointments with Dennis Kevin Gabos, MD, interventional cardiologist, from the UPMC Heart and…

January 16, 2019

Wolverine Senior Signs With Seton Hill

Congratulations are in order for Ellwood City senior Natalia Greco. Greco is the second Ellwood City Softball senior to commit to further not only her education, but her softball career at a higher level. On Tuesday, Greco signed to attend Seton Hill following her sister, Skyla Greco, who signed in 2018. Much like Ariana Garroway, there is a long and hard work filled varsity softball career following her all the way to Seton Hill college. Greco can also be found participating on the Lady Wolverine’s basketball team, as well as the varsity girls volleyball team at Ellwood. Natalia Greco held…

January 15, 2019

New Year, New Love

When the weather gets cold, it’s assumed that so would everyone’s hearts. However, that is simply not the case. Most people think of winter, or chilly temperatures, as a depressing time. There’s no outdoors, or shining sun, or flowers. However, for other people, they think of warm fires, cozy blankets, hot drinks, and time spent inside with their significant other. They think of festive holiday seasons, and cheesy romance movies on TV. Judging by the numbers of couples who decided to commit themselves to the other, that the idea of the colder seasons is simply magical. Check out the Hitched…

January 14, 2019

VIDEO: Ellwood City Medical Center Latest, GoFundMe Created

KDKA reporter Ralph Iannotti once again brought recent details in a video posted over the weekend following the “on-again, off-again payroll mess” at the Ellwood City Medical Center. According to the video report, the medical center failed to pay its December electric bill, which has cause some in the community to want to take action. Mayor Anthony Court said the borough would “ignore penalty or interest charges on the electric bill for the next three months.” The only stipulation, the Borough’s mayor stated in the published report is the money saved has to go to help some of the hospital employees….

January 14, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of January 14

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 3:00 p.m. – “Food for Thought Book Group,” a book discussion group for students in 9th grade-12th grade. The group meets once a month year-round for book discussion and pizza. The group will be discussing the…

January 10, 2019

Rep. Kelly Fights for Ellwood City Hospital Employees

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-16) today sent an official letter to the U.S. Department of Labor to help ensure a speedy resolution to recent paycheck problems for employees at Ellwood City Hospital in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Kelly hopes to work with the U.S. Department of Labor in resolving compensation issues.  This statement comes the same week as State Rep. Aaron Bernstine has sent a letter requesting that Lawrence County District Attorney, Joshua Lamancusa, open an investigation into the issues at Ellwood City Medical Center. [VIEW VIDEO] And most recently, according to a LeeDaily.com report, and in a recent memo to Americore Health hospital…

January 9, 2019

3rd Annual Winter Wine & Brew Fest Announced

Ellwood City Revitalization presents the 3rd Annual Winter Wine and Brew Fest on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The event, scheduled from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, will take place at the Ellwood City Sons of Italy. Admission includes beer and wine tasting, entertainment, DJ, raffles, catered food, and a Chinese Auction.  Tickets are $25.00/person in advance and $30.00/person at the door. Tickets are available at Kimpel’s Jewelers, the Ellwood City Area Chamber, and any ECR committee member: Brad Ovial, Lisa Fox, Kelsey Monteleone, Brian Bush, David DeCaria, George Celli, Michelle Lamenza, Jillian Court, Loralei Gallaher-Hink, Brenton Gilmore, Sam Teolis, and Ray Santillo…