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May 9, 2016

Real Estate Transfers for April

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City Area for April of 2016: Ellwood City Borough 503 Foch St; Stanley, Carolyn, Brian, Kim, Martin, Rose Mary, Erik and Tabatha Conti to Katherine Lucchesi for $80,000. 13th Street; Brian and Tina Froce to ATA Properties LLC for $5,000. 512 Wood St; Mario Simeoni Est to Dennis Majors for $90,000. 204 Johnston Drive; Michael Pasquale to Ashley Glover for $105,000. 214 Line Ave; Jeffrey and Lorri Smiley to Hello Fitness LLC for $76,000. 627…

May 9, 2016

Library Activities Week of 5-9-2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Not Without Laughter,” by Langston Hughes. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 11, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly 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…

May 6, 2016

Photos: National Day of Prayer

Ellwood City observed National Day of Prayer with a gathering in the Community Plaza on Lawrence Avenue at noon yesterday. “Wake Up America” was the theme. It was the 65th annual National Day of Prayer. Rev. Norina Owens of Women of Faith International Inc. gave the welcome. State Representative Jaret Gibbons, D-10, gave the greeting and pledge. Janelle Fox, a student at Lincoln High School, sung the national anthem. 10 local pastors prayed for topics including business, churches, education and more. Connie MacDonald, Ellwood City council president, provided closing remarks. Suzanne Bleakney, Ellwood City Community Partnership, spoke on behalf of…

May 6, 2016

Alfred M. Aniceti, 91

Alfred M. Aniceti, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital Emergency Room. Alfred was born on July 22, 1924 in New Castle to the late Giovanni and Camille Peltier Aniceti. During his youth, Alfred joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal program that allowed teenagers to work on public related projects. He then served with the American Merchant Marines from May 14, 1943 until his discharge on July 5, 1945. Alfred was awarded the Merchant Marine Emblem, Atlantic War Zone Bar, Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Bar and the Combat Bar…

May 5, 2016

Agostinelli’s Walk Off Triple Beats Butler, Junior High Softball Team Wins Third Straight

Maura Agostinelli’s line shot off of the fence in left center field plated Taylor Covert as the Lady Wolverines won in dramatic fashion in the bottom of the seventh inning. In a classic pitcher’s duel that saw both teams combine for just five hits, the Wolverines were able to come through with a 5-4 victory. Madi Krugh was sensational in the circle as she posted the first double digit strikeout performance of her career. She went the distance with a sparkling two hitter. Over seven innings, the lanky eighth grader fanned 10 and walked six. In addition to Agostinelli’s bomb,…

May 5, 2016

Unprecedented Animal Stem Cell Therapy Procedure to be Performed in Cranberry Township

Stop by to witness this incredible procedure and learn about how stem cells are changing human and veterinary medicine! WHO: A canine patient at Cranberry Holistic Pet Care WHAT: MediVet Biologics revolutionary regenerative stem cell therapy procedure! WHEN: Thursday, May 5 beginning around 9 a.m. WHERE: Cranberry Holistic Pet Care, Rear, 20570 US-19, Cranberry Township PA, 16066 (724-758-8882) Cranberry Township – An unprecedented in-clinic stem cell procedure will be performed locally today! Veterinarians now have a new tool available to combat osteoarthritis and give hope to improving quality of life of canine, feline and equine patients. Adipose derived stem cell therapy allows for an…

May 4, 2016

Police: Assault and Damage to a Car, Attempted Burglary, and Hitting Utility Poles

Man Assaults Man and Damages Car According to the criminal complaint, Richard C. Myers, 39, of Ellport, assaulted a man and damaged his car during an accident on April 15 at approximately 4:30 p.m. The victim testified that he had driven to a residence in Ellport to drop his son’s bicycle off. Myers, the victim’s ex-wife’s boyfriend, subsequently punched him through the open window of the driver’s seat, knocking his glasses off. The victim exited the car to retrieve his glasses and was further assaulted by Myers, causing damage to the vehicle. The victim left the scene and informed police….

May 2, 2016

Opinion: Tubman Twenties Are a Nice Gesture

Harriet Tubman is scheduled to replace Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill in 2020. Americans around the nation will now be putting their germs on her face. I’ve always thought of the $20 bill as the iconic American bill. It’s what the bank gives you by default when you take cash out, it’s a convenient amount of currency and it’s the most commonly counterfeited bill inside the country. Now, who is on our currency is all about symbolism. There are no shortage of important Americans to choose from and only six faces get picked (not counting $2…

May 2, 2016

Katherine “Kay” Krupa, 74

Katherine “Kay” Krupa, 74 of Fourth Avenue, Koppel passed away at the ER of the Ellwood City Hospital on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8:12 p.m. Born in Ellwood City on Nov. 22, 1941, Kay was the daughter of the late Jim and Doris Hollinback Hazen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward D. Krupa on Sept. 30, 2011. They were married on Sept. 9, 1958. Kay had retired as a Registered Nurse at the Beaver Medical Center where she worked for over 25 years. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. She was also a member…

May 2, 2016

Beaver Falls Library May Calendar of Activities

Thursdays, May 5th and 19th 3pm to 4pm–Wee Build We got the blocks you bring the brains.  This is a pre-school program for parents and children.  Stop in and see what can you and your parents build. Saturday, May 7th at 11:00am — It’s Kite Day. Celebrate the 11th Annual Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child Program.  Children’s Librarian, Christine Kroger will be highlight this year’s selection Kite Day with songs and activities for parents and children.  Each family will receive a copy of the book.  PA One Book’s initiative highlights the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers ages…