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April 22, 2016

Send Us Your Eagle Photos and Videos

Along the banks of the Connoquenessing Creek in Wayne Township is a family of bald eagles. Every year, since 2010, the couple has returned to the same nest to raise eaglets. To find the nest, drive to Rodger’s Park in Ellport, colloquially referred to as “The Hole,” and walk down the nature trail toward the Connoquenessing and several islands. The nest is across the creek in Wayne Township, northwest of Lundy’s Lane. Submit us your eagle photos and videos at ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org. Bonus to those who find both parents or get shots of the eaglets once they’re big enough to pop…

April 22, 2016

GOP Youth Organizations / Leaders Endorse Bernstine

Republican state House candidate Aaron Bernstine received a quartet of endorsement from party youth organizations and leaders, including the Pennsylvania Young Republicans, the Butler County Young Republicans, the president of Slippery Rock University College Republicans and the president of Geneva College Republicans. “His policy views embody our common Republican beliefs,” Sarah Curtin, Pennsylvania Young Republicans Chairwoman, said. “He’s fiscally conservative, pro‐growth and has a strong sense of traditional values. He is also pro‐Second Amendment, pro‐life and is committed to promoting individual liberty and opportunity for every resident of the 10th District.” Bernstine, a Lawrence County businessman and farmer, is seeking…

April 21, 2016

LCCTC Students Bring Home the Gold

New Castle, April 18 — We are proud to announce that the Opening and Closing team from Lawrence County Career and Technical Center has brought home the gold medal from the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania competition in in Hershey, Pa.  on April 12-15, 2016.  This first-place team consists of President Halle St. Clair, CA senior from Shenango; Parliamentarian Skylar Harris, Cos senior from Ellwood City; Reporter Kaitlyn Wright, HA senior from Ellwood City; Treasurer Kayla Baker, Cos senior from Union; Secretary Jacob Troutman, COT junior from New Castle; Vice President Jenna Locke, CA junior from Ellwood City; and Historian Kylie Smith, HA…

April 21, 2016

Robert Lane Replaces TJ Hill as Magician at Relay for Life Family Friendly Night Out

Robert Lane of Youngstown will replace TJ Hill as the performing magician at the Relay for Life Family Friendly Night Out this Saturday. Due to unforeseen circumstances, magician TJ Hill had to cancel his performance. Lane was highly recommended to replace Hill. In addition, the event will feature children’s author Melanie Atmore, who will be selling her book “From a Butterfly’s Eye.” Atmore has graciously offered to donate some of the proceeds to Relay for Life. She may even read her book to the children during the evening’s attainment. Tickets are $10 at the door and all proceeds benefit The…

April 21, 2016

Police Reports: DUI, Stealing Prescription Pills

Stealing Prescription Pills from a Garbage Bin According to the criminal complaint, on April 12 at approximately 8 p.m., an officer pulled over a vehicle for an expired registration. The operator was cited. The investigating officer asked the passenger, Edward Allen Laurain, Jr., 45, of Ellwood City, for permission to search a backpack. The officer discovered a prescription bottle for oxycodone prescribed to somebody who wasn’t Laruain and containing three Percocets and one Acetaminophen and Oxycodone. Laurain admitted to finding the bottle in a garbage bin. Laurain was charged with two counts of possession of controlled substances. Driving Under the…

April 21, 2016

Community College of Beaver County Receives International Creative Awards

Monaca – Community College of Beaver County’s marketing department is the recent recipient of three Hermes Creative Awards, an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional materials and programs, and emerging technologies. The awards are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The international organization consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, media production, web and free-lance professionals. The Association oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges, and sets standards for excellence. The competition has grown to one of the largest of its kind in the world….

April 20, 2016

Lawrence County’s Annual Earth Day Celebration at Ewing Park

Lawrence County’s Annual Earth Day Celebration will feature more than 40 educational exhibitors and vendors, plenty of exciting activities, great entertainment, horse-drawn trolley rides and a Wild World of Animals show. The event is free and will be held on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ewing Park. Earth Day is planned and hosted by Ellwood City Community Enrichment and the Ellwood City Earth Day Committee. “We have numerous activities, exhibits, entertainment and vendors to fill the park this year,” Rhonda Dam, Lawrence County Earth Day’s Event Organizer, said. “There is so much talent and useful…

April 20, 2016

In Split Decision, Council Votes to Hire a Full-Time Police Officer

In a 5-2 decision, Ellwood City borough council voted to hire a full-time probationary patrol officer at its meeting on Monday. A candidate has not yet been selected and hiring is contingent upon successful completion of all background checks and certifications. The motion was initially proposed in March by council member Marilyn Mancini, supported by Judi Dici. The two convinced council to suspend a motion to advertise for part-time officers in favor of researching hiring a full-time officer. The motion was added to the agenda at the agenda meeting on April 11. Dici and Mancini both believe a full-time officer…

April 19, 2016

Ellwood City Borough Council April Meeting Brief

The following is a brief summary of the Ellwood City Borough Council meeting on April 18: Visitors [added at 11 p.m.] Paul Dici read a letter from Senator Elder Vogel’s office that a search of Pennsylvania Unified Judaical System turns up no records concerning Dici. This was in response to comments from former council member Ralph Chiappetta, who said he had once filed charges against Dici. Chiappetta addressed council concerning overtime rates and the police schedule. Holding a copy of the police schedule, Chiappetta said part-time officers were not properly utilized. He also recommended council take legal action against Mayor…

April 19, 2016

Police: New Castle Man Caught After Extended Chase from Ellwood to Zelienople

A New Castle man was apprehended by Ellwood City police after an extended car chase Saturday night from Ellwood to the Zelienople Airport. Wesley Jay Cox, 34, of New Castle, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, fleeing police, reckless endangerment, accident causing damage to property, driving while suspended and reckless driving. The incident began around 9 p.m. on April 16 when an officer observed a Nissan Altima traveling in the vicinity of Plum Way and Spring Avenue. Because of reports of narcotics activity in the area, the officer followed the vehicle and ran a…