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October 29, 2021

Senate Approves Telemedicine Bill

HARRISBURG – The Senate today approved legislation that promotes telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to the bill’s prime sponsor, Sen. Elder Vogel (R-Beaver). “No one was even remotely aware of COVID-19 and the impact that it could have on our society when I first introduced this bill. But, if we take nothing else away from this pandemic, we now fully understand the critical need for this tool,” said Senator Vogel. “This bill is about building the infrastructure for telemedicine. It’s about establishing who…

October 17, 2021

Catherine M. Trevelline, 86

Catherine M. Trevelline, 86, formerly of North Sewickley Township passed away on Friday, October 15th, 2021 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Catherine was born on August 22nd, 1935 in Boyers, Pennsylvania, to the late Ralph and Edith (Vitale) Leone. She graduated from Grove City High School with the class of 1953. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Catherine enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with her friends in Florida, but her greatest interests were her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Patrick (Kelly) Trevelline of Chippewa Township, Rich…

October 13, 2021

Phyllis Flinchbaugh Foley, 84

Phyllis Flinchbaugh Foley, 84, formerly of Second Street, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Northview Estates after a long battle with cancer. Born on May 15, 1937 in Spry, Pennsylvania Phyllis was the daughter of the late Mamie Flinchbaugh Nyoh and George Nyoh. She graduated in 1955 from William Penn High School in York, PA. Phyllis was married three weeks shy of 65 years when her husband Bob preceded her in death in May of 2020. She worked at Mazer’s children’s clothing store for many years and worked part time for both retail store owners Jake Belloff and…

October 8, 2021

Lawrence County ARISE Kicks Off October Program

Mayor Anthony Court and Borough Council President, George Celli hosted members of Lawrence County ARISE to help kick off October as Domestic Violence Month as part of the “Our Community’s Response to Violence” campaign. Yard signs, bows and purple light bulbs will once again be available at the agency, as well as distributed throughout the community. Arise will be placing bows and yard signs around Lawrence County. ARISE – Our Community’s Response to Violence and Abuse – formerly called the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is the only domestic violence and sexual assault shelter in Lawrence County. Domestic Violence Awareness…

October 5, 2021

Bernstine Announces PennDOT Job Fair

HARRISBURG – Working to assist people in the 10th Legislative District who are seeking employment, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 3-7 p.m. at the Butler County PennDOT offices located at 351 New Castle Road in Butler. Those interested in a career with PennDOT are encouraged to attend the event to learn about the various seasonal opportunities available. District employees will be on-hand to answer questions regarding job opportunities and assist those interested with employment applications. “PennDOT offers competitive wages, a rewarding…

October 1, 2021

POLICE: Weekly Blotter

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT: According to a report, police were dispatched to a one vehicle accident on Plain Grove Road, near Harlansburg Road, in Lawrence County on Sunday, September 12 at approximately 5:45 p.m. where, upon arrival, it was found after interviewing witnesses, the operator of 2010 Harley-Davidson had fallen over on his motorcycle with it resting on his leg causing a suspected serious leg injury. The operator, David Difrischia, 58, of Ellwood City, was transported to the Grove City Hospital where signs of impairment were observed. Defrischia refused to answer questions and refused to submit a blood draw. The motorcycle was…

September 30, 2021

Butler Health System Offering Vaccines & Booster Shots

Effective immediately, the BHS Vaccine Clinic is offering 1st/2nd dose Pfizer Vaccines and boosters at two convenient locations: Butler Memorial Hospital, One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001 and BHS Crossroads Campus, 127 Oneida Valley Road (1st floor), Butler, PA 16001. All individuals choosing to go to Butler Memorial Hospital should enter the building through the Tower Entrance. Clinic Hours are as follows: Butler Memorial Hospital: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am – 4pm, Wednesday: 7am-3pm BHS Crossroads Campus: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am-4pm, Wednesday: 9am-5pm The Pfizer vaccine boosters are approved for healthcare workers, individuals over the age of 65, residents…

September 28, 2021

Katheryn L. (Curtis) Thalmann-Blank, 84

Mrs. Katheryn “Kathy” L. (Curtis) Thalmann-Blank, 84, of Franklin Township, devout and faithful wife and mother, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, September 26th, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Kathy was born in Ellwood City on March 31st, 1937, daughter of Kenneth W. and Anna Mae (Malhowsky) Curtis. She was a devoted member of the Lincoln High School class of 1956 and served on the class reunion committee. She also graduated from St. Margaret’s School of Nursing in Pittsburgh in 1959 as a Registered Nurse. For several years, she worked at the…

September 27, 2021

Ascent of NFL Focus of BC3 Lawrence Crossing Noncredit Course

There is no reason “in the world,” Mark Elisco said, that the National Football League should have survived its first two decades, the 1920s and the 1930s. Founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, what would be renamed two years later as the NFL had difficulty against the “vastly more popular” college football, which drew up to 80,000 fans per game to the professional league’s 4,000, Elisco said. “Owners were losing money,” Elisco said. Elisco in October will instruct a noncredit Butler County Community College course at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing, New Castle, that will examine how the…

September 9, 2021

ECASD Superintendent Addresses Mask Mandate Enforcement; Bed Bug Outbreak

Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors passed the district’s health and safety plan Thursday evening, which included wording that the district would follow Pennsylvania State Health Department Guidelines when it comes to the pandemic. Superintendent Dr. Wesley Shipley said that he is still awaiting guidance on how to enforce the recently announced mask mandate in the district’s schools. According to Shipley, for students to be exempt from the mandate parents must provide a letter stating that their child is unable to wear a mask for medical reasons. He said at this time, the district is not requiring an…

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