Monthly Archives: February 2012
Man’s body found in creek identified
Police in Lawrence County along with the County Coroner have identified the man found in the Neshannock Creek in New Castle on Saturday as 57-year-old Jeffery Mackey. The Lawrence County Coroner also said that foul play was not a factor in the death of Mackey, who may have jumped into the creek the night before, according to police, yet nothing has been confirmed. Mackey was found in the creek near Grove Street in New Castle. … Continue reading
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Committee discusses police patrol, prize scams
Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court and his Advisory Committee met in Council Chambers on Thursday, and a number of issues were discussed from prize scams to police patrol. The Advisory Committee is again reminding residents to be aware of the “Prize” scams circulating in the Ellwood City area. Following the adage, “If it seems to good to be true, it probably isn’t” would be a good rule to follow. Mayor Court wanted to remind everyone … Continue reading
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Oral surgeon right around the corner
When most Ellwood City residents hear the name North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery Associates, they probably assume they’d have to travel at least 30 minutes for a procedure – well, that’s certainly not the case. In fact, they wouldn’t even need to leave the 16117 area. North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery opened its Ellwood City office back on June 18, 2011, but many people are still unaware of such a close location. North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery is … Continue reading
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Weekly public library activities
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Thursday, March 1, at 3:00 p.m. — “Food 4 Thought,” a book discussion group for students in 9th grade and up. The group will discuss the book, “The Keeper’s Tatoo,” by Gill Arbuthnott. More information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Thursday, March 1, at 6:30 p.m. — Adult Knitting Group. The winter and spring sessions for this group have … Continue reading
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1,000 point scorer honored at homecoming
Portersville Christian School celebrated its first Homecoming in memory at a recent home basketball game during which alumni were honored, and the school’s first Homecoming King and Queen were crowned. Seniors Wade Henderson of Ellwood City and Christin Oesterling of Slippery Rock were voted Homecoming King and Queen. After high school, Henderson will attend Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois and study Urban Ministry. He is the son of Matt and Jennifer Henderson of Ellwood … Continue reading
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Police search for man in attempted homicide
Police are looking for a man they say fired five shots at another man, hitting him once in the hand. Shenango Township Police are seeking the whereabouts of Jermaine C. Hunter, 22, who is allegedly responsible for the shooting at the residence of Michael Thomas, 22, of Ellwood Rd., New Castle. According to police, Thomas showed up at the Ellwood City Hospital on Sunday with a gunshot wound to his right hand. He told police … Continue reading
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Finances for Single Parents
Raising children is a rewarding experience, but it can be especially stressful for single parents who face extra demands on their time and energy. Being a single parent often means assuming sole responsibility for making sure your children’s needs – and sometimes a few wants – are met. Though there is no fool-proof plan for managing finances, there are things that families led by single parents can do to maintain financial stability: Make a budget … Continue reading
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Special college class to be offered in Ellwood
Beginning next month, Lincoln High School in Ellwood City will be hosting ‘Counseling and Teaching Youth at Risk,’ a three-credit graduate class for teachers and counselors. The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education will offer the class starting March 1 and will continue every Thursday through May 3 at Lincoln Junior-Senior High School. Each class will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The course is designed to provide participants with an overview of information … Continue reading
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POLICE: Theft, numerous vandalized vehicles
An Ellwood City woman was arrested for stealing over $3,000 during a one month period from the store she was employed at, according to Franklin Township police. Krista Boring, 24, of Butler Ave., Ellwood City, was charged with theft last week after police said she entered false return transactions into the cash register at Radio Shack between October and November in 2011. Police said the thefts totaled approximately $3,500 in almost 80 false transactions at … Continue reading
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Ellwood man charged with rape
An Ellwood City man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly raped a 4-year-old girl while her mother was at work. Steve Squires, 50, of 318 Hillside Ave., Ellwood City, is charged with rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, sexual assault, indecent assault, statutory sexual assault, and aggravated indecent assault with a child under the age of 13. According to the criminal complaint, the girl told police and youth services … Continue reading
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