Monthly Archives: July 2012
Real estate transfers from previous month
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 the month of June: Ellwood City 611 Madison Avenue: Robert M. and Amanda P. Stanley to Amy L. and Edwin V. Clark for $153,900. 510 Woodside Avenue: Anne E. Crowley EST to Joseph D. Germanoski, Rita and Daniel E. Bartolomeo for $115,000. 913 Sunset Blvd.: Agnes A. … Continue reading
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Annual bazaar begins tonight
The 46th year of the Holy Redeemer Parish Bazaar will begin today and continue through Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Holy Redeemer School grounds, located along Third Street and Lawrence Avenue. Activities run everyday from 6 to 10 p.m. Featured nightly is a menu of Italian food, rides, games, and opportunities to win a variety of prizes. A nightly attendance prize will be awarded each evening Tuesday through Friday. The always popular highlight of the … Continue reading
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POLICE: Stolen bikes, warrant arrest, and DUI
Last week, Ellwood City Police had three separate calls for stolen bikes. On Tuesday, police received calls at approximately noon and 3 p.m. after two separate residents noticed their kid’s bicycles were taken from the front porch. The first reported stolen bike was a 20-inch, red, Mongoose BMX bike valued at approximately $135. It was taken from a home on 801 Second Street. The resident said the bike was recently purchased. The second reported stolen … Continue reading
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Long Road Back: Progress Report on Economic Recovery
It was just four years ago when investors faced their most dramatic challenge of recent times. In September 2008, Lehman Brothers collapsed and other financial giants were teetering on the edge of a similar fate. The government stepped in with the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) and the bailout helped avoid a deeper crisis. Yet investors paid a price. A severe bear market would see stocks (valued by broad measures like the Dow Jones Industrial … Continue reading
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Week-long activities at the Ellwood City Library
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. — Evening Book Discussion Group for adults. The group will discuss the book, “In the Time of the Butterflies,” by Julia Alvarez. More information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Thursday, August 2, at 3:00 p.m. — “Just 4 Girls,” a book discussion group for girls in 7th grade and up. The group will … Continue reading
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Sitler & Lemmon fight to stave off elimination
Just four outs from elimination, Sitler & Lemmon rallied to win 9-6 last Monday evening. Down 1-0 in the best of three series, Sitler faced a 5-2 deficit entering the top of the 4th inning. Sitler applied constant pressure, plating a run in each the 4th, 5th, and 6th innings to tie the game. With one out in the 7th, Shayne Sedwick hit a single to left. After consecutive base on balls to Darion Gatto … Continue reading
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Teacher’s legacy lives on through Butterfly Foundation
Although her life was cut short at 27, Christina Whelan made a difference in so many lives. A beloved daughter, sister, niece, friend, and teacher, Whelan died on Aug. 30, 2011, in a tragic car accident on North Carolina’s I-85. Christina was on the way to her teaching job when the accident occurred. Her family, friends, and co-workers want her to be remembered for the wonderful life of service that she lived. “Christina did everything … Continue reading
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Kitchen Cabinet group looks for volunteers
The “Kitchen Cabinet,” a group that consists of concerned borough residents, is seeking volunteers for Friday and Saturday to help install playground equipment at Circle Playground in Ellwood City. Earla Marshall, the groups spokesperson, said they were to begin work on Thursday by digging the holes for the piece of equipment, followed by more work on Friday and Saturday. Marshall is calling the volunteer work the “Tinkertoy Project.” She is in need of several more … Continue reading
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Students explore careers in vet care
Dr. Cindy Maro and the staff of the Ellwood Animal Hospital hosted a special veterinary learning session on Wednesday. Ten children, ages 10-18 years old, participated. They are part a summer program at the Franklin Center of Beaver County which facilitates exploration of medical and surgical careers. “It was a wonderful learning experience for the students, unlike any other they have received this summer,” said Sylvia Martin of the Franklin Center. “As an RN, I … Continue reading
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Severe t-storms likely throughout region
Beginning this afternoon, strong storms will be scattered throughout the area, with many areas experiencing strong winds, heavy rain, and damaging lightning. According to The Weather Channel, starting at approximately 3 p.m. today, severe thunderstorms are expected to be most numerous from late afternoon into the late evening. The Weather Channel is reporting that the entire western Pa. region has been placed under a “Moderate Risk” of severe weather, which is very rare for this … Continue reading
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