Ferrante Upholstering & Carpeting will hold its first “Eve of Music” this season on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. featuring Smokey, Acoustic Guitar. The “Eve of Music” will continue the last Thursday of the month throughout May. This musical event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be offered. For information contact Kathy at 724-535-8866.
The Lawrence County District Attorney Drug Task Force arrested nine people Monday and Tuesday in a countywide drug sweep, including three in the Ellwood City area. Heroine Dealing The Drug Task Force arrested two people for heroin dealing following an incident on Oct. 15. According to the criminal complaint filed on Jan. 22, Amanda Hasan, 25, of Ellwood City, and Timothy Wilkes, 27, of New Castle, were caught after attempting to sell heroin to an informant in a pre-planned operation. On Oct. 15 at approximately 10:40 p.m., the informant met with Wilkes on 13th Street and purchased .4 grams of…
North Sewickley Township – At the Valli Victory Kickoff Rally, Dawnlyn Valli together with friends, family and supporters announced her intention to run for PA State Representative in the 10th District, which includes parts of Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties. This district has been held by a Democrat for several decades and continued promises of local community revitalization, economic prosperity and a better life for its citizens have fallen short year in, year out. “As an educator for 23 years, I’ve been in the classroom working with students and fellow teachers,” Valli said. “I have a unique perspective, and it’s…
New Castle, PA – The National Rifle Association’s award-winning crime prevention and personal safety seminar, Refuse To Be A Victim®, will be held March 5, 2016 at The Elks Lodge 69 New Castle. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to men and women. Registration is $25. Developed in response to nationwide requests for crime prevention seminars, Refuse To Be A Victim teaches methods to avoid dangerous situations and prevent criminal confrontations. Seminar participants will be presented with a variety of common-sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies and devices that may be integrated…
Ellwood City, Pa. – Representative Jaret Gibbons announced today that he will seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 10th district, which covers portions of Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties. “I look forward to continuing to serve the people of my hometown area and making sure the voices of the residents of the 10th district continue to be heard in Harrisburg,” Gibbons said. “We have seen real progress in the 10th district, but I recognize state government needs to focus more on growing the middle class by creating jobs and adequately funding our schools, and that is…
Demolition for the CVS Pharmacy began earlier this month as crews brought down a few of the buildings. The Pharmacy will be located at the intersection of Fifth Street and Fountain Avenue roughly across from the Rite Aid Pharmacy. The construction site consolidated 10 properties, including the old St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church. According to CVS sources, St. Agatha will possibly be deconstructed as opposed to demolished and the materials will be sold. CVS’s time table indicated a start date late in 2015. However, according to Ellwood City Borough Officials, CVS had not yet completed all the proper work paperwork…
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. — A new “Coloring for Adults” program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. Those attending may take their own supplies or use coloring pages supplied by the library. There will also be a limited number of colored pencils available for use. Registration for the program is not required, but it is preferred, so call the library now at 724-758-6458 for more information or…
Mayor Anthony Court wants to remind residents about an on-going scam that the US Department of Treasury has been warning taxpayers to be on high alert for. Some Ellwood City residents have called the Mayor’s office to let him know that they have received this type of phone call, telling them they need to pay their back taxes immediately or they will be arrested. These individuals are targeting our elderly, trying to frighten them into paying immediately. Please pay attention to the elderly in our area, so that they do not fall victim to this phone scam. Remind everyone, especially…
The 2016 Royal Rumble Party will be held at It’s Time Fitness (formerly Walnut Ridge School) on Sunday, Jan. 24. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The WWE Royal Rumble will be shown on a giant ten foot screen for fans to enjoy. Special guest Shane “The Franchise” Douglas will be hanging out throughout the evening watching the Royal Rumble and mingling with fans for photos and autographs. There will be a Pick ‘Em contest for the Royal Rumble with the winner getting $500. Second and third place winners will receive $100 and $75. Winners will be announced…
HARRISBURG – Citing agriculture’s key role in Pennsylvania’s economy and the need to adequately prepare for a potential outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and other threats, Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) and his colleagues Ryan Aument (R-36), Gene Yaw (R-23) Dave Argall (R-29) and Lloyd Smucker (R-13) are preparing legislation to restore vital funding for agriculture-related items vetoed from the state budget by Governor Tom Wolf. Senator Vogel, a dairy farmer from Beaver County who also serves as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, said the supplemental appropriations measure they plan to introduce would provide approximately…