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May 12, 2023

Slade Recognized as 2023 National Merit Scholarship Winner at ECASD Board of Directors Meeting

Hayden Slade, a senior at Lincoln High School, was recognized during Thursdays Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors meeting after being named a 2023 National Merit Scholarship winner. More than1.5 million students entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test as juniors. Slade was named one of 15,000 finalists in February and was just named an official winner on Wednesday. He was one of 2,500 winners across the nation. All winners of Merit Scholarship awards (Merit Scholar® designees) are chosen from the Finalist group based on their abilities, skills,…

May 4, 2023

Butler Memorial Hospital Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

BUTLER – Butler Memorial Hospital received their 8th consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Butler Memorial Hospital’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic. “We believe that this recognition is a testament to our sustained commitment to quality care outcomes and patient safety,” said Ken DeFurio, Butler Health System President & CEO. “This happens only with a dedicated care team…

April 28, 2023

Election Q&A: Ellwood City Borough Council Candidates

The Municipal Primary Election will take place on May 16. We caught up with the candidates for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors and the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council. This is PART TWO of our TWO-PART SERIES featuring Q&As with the candidates. Part 1 featured the ECASD Board of Directors candidates and was published yesterday. Part 2 features the Ellwood City Borough Council Candidates. Where Do I Vote? The Polling Place Search tool will help you locate a polling place for Election day: Find your polling place. Important Dates Upcoming Elections – MUNICIPAL PRIMARY  – Tuesday, May…

April 8, 2023

Butler Memorial Hospital Wins HeartFlow CT Quality Award

Butler, PA – Butler Memorial Hospital’s radiology & diagnostic imaging department and cardiology team were recently awarded the HeartFlow CT Quality Award in the 4nd quarter of 2022. Recipients of the HeartFlow CT Quality Award are determined based on metrics assessing the quality and adoption of a medical center’s cardiovascular imaging program. Recipients of the award are in the top 22% of global medical centers providing patients with a better pathway for identifying and understanding their heart health by utilizing coronary CT and the HeartFlow Analysis. The HeartFlow Analysis is a first-of-its-kind non-invasive technology to aid physicians in the diagnoses…

April 7, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: Devin Brandon, 35, of Ellwood City, is charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking and Theft by Deception after an incident reported on March 6th. According to a criminal complaint, a victim reported a theft that occurred at a residence on Wampum Avenue whereas the victim reported to have hired Brandon to complete work on his truck and Harley Davidson and paid Brandon up front for parts before completing the work. The victim stated that over the span of months that Brandon would never provide an update on the status of the work. Police have worked a previous case involving…

April 6, 2023

Carolyn G. Hinkle, 83

Carolyn G. Hinkle, 83, of Perry Twp passed away peacefully, at her home with the love of her family surrounding her, on April 5,2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Brown) Magee and was born in New Castle. She was survived and will be lovingly remembered by her husband, of 64 years, Bud “Earl” Hinkle, her son; Bobby Hinkle and his wife Tammy, her daughter; Debbie Galbreath and her husband Chris, her grandson; Jason Hufnagel and his wife Britney and one granddaughter; Brianna Kauffman, great-granddaughters; Alexis and Kenna Hufnagel, her sister; Bonnie Lansberry and her husband…

April 6, 2023

Vincent J. Bellissimo III, 74

Mr. Vincent J. Bellissimo III, 74, of Ellwood City went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Vince was born in Ellwood City on July 22nd, 1948 to the late Vincent J. and Lillian F. (Pezzi) Bellissimo. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1967, and Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Vince enlisted with the United States Army on April 24th 1968 and served with the Fourth U.S. Army until his discharge on April 23rd, 1971 with the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the National Defense Medal,…

April 4, 2023

BC3 Lawrence Crossing To Unveil New Program Options At Wednesday’s Open House

New Castle, PA) Prospective students can learn about new virtual opportunities that increase by nearly 70 percent the number of career, transfer and certificate programs available at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing and about its affordability during an open house April 5. BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing will waive its $25 application fee for prospective students who apply for admission at the open house, scheduled for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 2849 W. State St., New Castle. Prospective students can RSVP at BC3.edu/open-house. Open house guests can also learn about support services and student activities, tour the facility and review financial…

March 28, 2023

Michael D. Freed, 45

Michael D. Freed, 45, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Monday, March 27th, 2023 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Michael was born in Ellwood City on January 20th, 1978 to David and Mary Lou (Rambo) Freed. Mike had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1996. He had worked at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople in the dietary department, and most recently for the Verland Foundation in Sewickley as a manager in the dietary department. Mike is a member of the Riverview Country Chapel in North Sewickley Twp.. Mike was a music enthusiast who had…

March 20, 2023

Edward “Ed” Dallies, 60

Edward D. Dallies, 60, of Ellwood City, passed away at Heritage Beaver Medical Center with his family beside him. He is the son of the late William and Hazel (Moore) Dallies and was a born May 10, 1962 in Rogers, OH. He is survived by his children; James Dallies his wife Danielle of Chippewa Twp, Joshua Zeise of Verona, Pa, Jessica Dallies and her significant other Zach Jones, Jacquelyn Dallies and her significant other Evan Gibbons, his grandchildren; Nathan and Alyssa Dallies, Clara and Daniel Stephenson, Greg Brown, Miranda and Madilyn Zeise, Jeremiah Dallies, Cameron Gibbons, Colton Gibbons, his siblings;…