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October 31, 2018

EllwoodCity.org’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest

It’s that time of the year again, EllwoodCity.org is having our annual Halloween Costume Contest. Submissions begin on October 29, and go on through end-of-business hours on Friday, November 2. All photos appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page on Monday, November 5 . Then, voting will begin as soon as the photo gallery is published and continues on until 8:00 a.m. Monday, November 12. VIEW FACEBOOK PHOTO GALLERY OF 2018 ENTRIES To vote for your favorite photo, simply ‘like’ it, then ‘share’ it to obtain more votes from your friends! The top two photos that receive the most votes win cash…

October 31, 2018

Ellwood City Medical Center Communal Events

Tonight for Ellwoods Trick or Treating, the Ellwood Cit Medical Center will be handing out treats from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. There will be treats located near the main entrance driveway. In other news, the Medical Center will be hosting a Meals On Wheels jewelry sale fundraiser. The fundraiser will be Thursday, November 8 from 8:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m., and on Friday, November 9 from 8:00 am.m and 3:00 p.m. All jewelry will be sold for $6.00 a piece, and there will also be designer inspired handbags, electronics, and more sold. All prices will be 50-70% off department…

October 30, 2018

Penn State Cooperative Extension Offers ServSafe Food Safety Certification

NEW CASTLE, PA – According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, licensed food establishments must have all persons in charge successfully complete a food safety training class. Completing the necessary training and passing the associated exam brings licensed food establishments into compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) Food Employee Certification Act. To help food establishments meet this requirement, Penn State Extension is offering a Food Safety Training Course. The course will be held at the New Castle Public Library, located at 207 E. North Street, New Castle, PA 16101 from 9AM-4PM on November 8 and 15, 2018. The…

October 30, 2018

Tax Collector Office Hours

Ellwood City tax collector, Maryann Portugallo will be in her office at 525 Lawrence Avenue on Wednesday and will be available from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. During the month of November, she will be available on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Starting Tuesday, December 4,  Portugallo will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 724-758-9673.

October 27, 2018

Library Activities For the Week Of October 29

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:   TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 month of age, toddlers, and preschoolers.  This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more.  Registration is requested. Come to the Library between 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and walk around the library reading pages of Halloween books especially chosen by our staff. Read the pages one by…

October 26, 2018

Man Arrested Near Portersville Trafficking $2.5M of Meth and Cocaine

PITTSBURGH – A West Virginia man has been arrested and charged in federal court in Pittsburgh with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine after his arrest near Portersville, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced Thursday. The criminal complaint, filed on October 22, charges Durell Anthony Jones, 33, of Fairmont, West Virginia, with drug conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. U.S. Attorney Brady said, “This is the largest seizure of methamphetamine in the history of western Pennsylvania. Through the hard work of our…

October 26, 2018

Do You Believe In Ghostly Apparitions? Digital Paranormal Investigates

On Saturday, October 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. you can join Digital Paranormal Investigations to investigate the Wampum Train Station. You might just witness something that’s not completely human. The event is being sponsored by Wampum Community Revitalization. Digital Paranormal Investigations is a group that investigates supposedly haunted buildings, areas, or they even make house calls to homes that the people that live there believe that something else is in the house. They mostly tour Ohio and Western Pa. locations. We spoke to Joe Moczan from Digital Paranormal Investigations about the group. He informed us that he’s been involved…

October 26, 2018

Gaming Control Board To Hold Public Input Hearing For Mount Airy Casino

HARRISBURG, PA: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced Thursday that it will hold a public input hearing on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in the social room of the Big Beaver Borough Fire Station #14 to collect testimony on the Category 4 casino application submitted by Mount Airy #1, LLC. The fire station is located at 621 Friendship Road, Darlington, PA 16115.  The hearing begins at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing which, per provisions of the Gaming Act must be held within the local municipality in which the proposed casino would be located, is to both provide a forum for individuals…

October 26, 2018

Corona D’Italia Lodge Monthly Meeting Recap

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their Columbus Day Dinner on Tuesday, October 9 at 5:00 p.m. The dinner was held at the Wolverine Restaurant. Orator, Valerie Valentino, who was serving as acting President and Chairman for this event, greeted guests on arrival. Historian, Mary Jane Folino, assisted by presenting favors to all in attendance. Registration was conducted by Patty Kuhn and prize tickets were distributed by Sentinel and acting Secretary, Lois DiFrischia along with member Maura Greco. Valentino recognized Trustee and acting Treasurer, Patty Regna, for the invocation. She then gave tribute to Columbus and his achievements and proceeded to…

October 26, 2018

Man Charged With Burglary, Trespassing & Threats In Wayne Township

On Friday, October 12, just after 10:00 p.m, state police were called to a house on Guy Way, Wayne Township with reports of a white male breaking into a females home. The witness that called in stated he was throwing a party with a group of his friends when he noticed the male entering his neighbors home. He proceeded to then go to his neighbors house and observed the male, who he identified as the victims ex-boyfriend Zachary Dinell, 25, of Freedom, ransacking the living room and kitchen. When the witness threatened to call the police, Dinell ran to a…