Monthly Archives: December 2011
Welcome home: New EllwoodCity.org design
Happy new year to all of our readers, followers, and EllwoodCity.org contributors and supporters! We have implemented a new homepage design for 2012 that we hope will continue to be a resource to our Ellwood City and outlying communities. The new design offers realtime news stories with larger fonts, larger pictures, and a cleaner layout. Larger ad designs can be found at the top leaderboard and right hand columns. A new calendar feature and business … Continue reading
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Vetica, Deep lead Panther squads to victory
Dom Vetica continued his hot streak from beyond the arc while Alex Deep had an all around game for their respective Panther squads in victories Thursday night. Vetica connected on four more 3-pointers en route to leading the Panthers to a 75-46 victory over Langley that wrapped up Riverside’s Shady Side Tournament. The 5’9″ junior Deep finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists for the Lady Panthers as they ousted Montour 47-25 in the LGKG Holiday Classic. … Continue reading
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Nationally ranked program offers New Year sessions
New Castle, PA · December 22, 2011– Jameson Hospital is offering a nationally ranked program for new healthy habits this new year. Ranked #1 in the Country, The Jameson Hospital Dean Ornish Program offers New Year Sessions of The Spectrum Lifestyle Improvement Program. The six-week lifestyle improvement program explores the spectrum of Nutrition, Exercise, Stress Management & Social Support to impact total well being. The Spectrum is a scientifically proven program to feel better, live longer, … Continue reading
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Lady Panthers use first half spurts to defeat Ellwood
After a first quarter that saw Ellwood City jump out to a 12-2 lead, Riverside stormed back with its own 15-0 spurt and later implemented a full court press that aided a 13-2 second quarter run leading towards its 56-43 victory in the opening night of the LGKG Holiday Classic. Ellwood City had led by double digits early behind junior Asia Border’s seven first quarter points. Borders finished with a game-high 26 points. Riverside was … Continue reading
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Borough residents: No tax increase
In what appears to be a turnaround from two weeks ago, borough council voted 3-2 to keep the property tax rate at 5.24 mills for 2012. Approving the final budget was deterred by the absence of two council members who supported the preliminary budget earlier this month. Two weeks ago, council approved the preliminary budget, in a 4-3 vote, for a quarter-mill property tax increase. Council members George Celli, John Todorich, Glenn Jones and Ralph Chiappetta … Continue reading
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Batteries Burn At Ellwood City Industrial Plant
Firefighters spent early Thursday morning battling a fire at a metal recycling plant in Ellwood City. The blaze broke out at about 3:30 a.m. at the INMETCO plant along Jamison Avenue. Seven fire departments with 20 fire trucks surrounded the large, smoking buildings. At about 6:30 a.m., firefighters took to using foam to fight the flames, which had been contained to the roof. Officials said they suspect the cause of the fire to be overheated … Continue reading
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Investing with Time on Your Side
Investing is an activity that belongs in every stage of your life. By investing early and steadily, young investors can seize the opportunity to achieve financial security sooner, rather than later. Yet when you’re young, it’s tempting to delay saving and investing until a more convenient time. The truth is, the best time to start socking money away for your future is right now — before you have a mortgage, children or other obligations. Adopt … Continue reading
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Holiday vandalism in North Sewickley Twp.
Friends and families are coming together to help a North Sewickley Township family rebuild their Christmas light display after vandals destroyed an estimated thousand dollars worth of the display last week. Emmett Santillo, Sr. estimates the vandals attacked his Christmas displays sometime between 1:00am and 5:00am Friday morning. The Santillo residence, located at 493 Mercer Road, has been erecting the Christmas display for over 15 years. By midday Friday, volunteers began coming together and comitted … Continue reading
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Americans say they feel less confident about retirement now than in 2010
You may find that your unease about financing your retirement is beginning to increase as the outlook on our economy stays gloomy, and according to a study commissioned by Ameriprise Financial, you are not alone. The New Retirement Mindscape® 2011 City Pulse index examined the 30 largest U.S. metropolitan areas to determine where consumers are the most prepared for and confident about retirement. The results show that while three quarters (75%) of Americans say they’ve … Continue reading
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2 local athletes named to prestigious teams
Two area athletes were recognized and added to prestigious rosters, one on the turf in Western Pennsylvania, the other on the ice for Team USA. Ellwood City Kyle Crawford was recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and selected to the West Xtra Fabulous 22 football team for 2011. The senior led the team in rushing with 1,073 yards on 143 carries and scored 22 touchdowns, handled the punting duties, started in the secondary and was the … Continue reading
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