http://news.ellwoodcity.org The unofficial site of Ellwood City, PA Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:08:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/18/council-dismisses-walnut-ridge-proposal/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/18/council-dismisses-walnut-ridge-proposal/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:27:00 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12322 Ellwood City Council strikes again. At last night’s meeting, Council denied an Ellwood citizen the ability to do something good towards the revitalization of the town, turning a motion over to the Zoning Board. Tony Joseph, T-Time owner and Walnut Ridge resident, proposed an idea to turn the old Walnut Ridge Elementary School into sports fields, an eatery, and business center. Although not all Council members were against the idea completely, some were just doubtful. Ralph … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/18/council-dismisses-walnut-ridge-proposal/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/18/gibbons-announces-second-street-bridge-plans/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/18/gibbons-announces-second-street-bridge-plans/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:04:36 +0000 Press Releases http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12298 Press Release from State Representative Jaret Gibbons ELLWOOD CITY, June 14 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will display plans to replace the Second Street Bridge over the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad for public review next week. “This bridge lies on one of the main throughways through Ellwood City and it’s vital that it’s kept in good shape,” Gibbons said. “Though traffic can still cross, the Second Avenue … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/18/gibbons-announces-second-street-bridge-plans/feed/ 3 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/new-sound-off-forum-to-become-available-july-1st/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/new-sound-off-forum-to-become-available-july-1st/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:41:10 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12297 Beginning the first week of July, EllwoodCity.org will introduce its new Sound Off reader forums.  The newly designed forum has been created to better serve our valued readers and contributors by allowing real-time commenting and conversation threads to better organize comments and conversation topics. A forum management and account tool has been put in place to monitor user submissions and activities.  This forum will continue to reinforce our position that commentary abuse or inappropriate comments … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/new-sound-off-forum-to-become-available-july-1st/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/photos-lady-panthers-end-with-heartbreaker/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/photos-lady-panthers-end-with-heartbreaker/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:43:47 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12287 The Lady Panthers went into the PIAA AA State Championship game Friday morning with a perfect record of 22-0. The girls were a force to be reckoned with the entire season between clenching the WPIAL Championship and sliding their way through the PIAA Playoffs. Riverside surely met their match, Brandywine Heights, at Penn State’s Beard Field in State College last week. The Lady Bullets only had two losses under their belt as they prepared to … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/photos-lady-panthers-end-with-heartbreaker/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/council-to-vote-on-walnut-ridge-revitalization/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/council-to-vote-on-walnut-ridge-revitalization/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:15:33 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12226 The Ellwood City Area School District permanently closed the doors of Walnut Ridge Elementary School in June of 2011. Ellwood was forced to compensate for the major decrease in educational state funding. Walnut Ridge was the smallest of Ellwood’s five school buildings. With the least amount of students, closing Walnut Ridge seemed like the obvious choice. Lincoln High School remained untouched, still housing seventh through twelfth grades. North Side Elementary School was transformed into the … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/council-to-vote-on-walnut-ridge-revitalization/feed/ 1 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/ellwood-city-library-activities-for-the-week-of-june-17th/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/ellwood-city-library-activities-for-the-week-of-june-17th/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:03:22 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12248 Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, June 17, at 1:30 p.m. — Afternoon Book Discussion Group for adults. The group will discuss the book, “Little Boy Lost,” by Marghanita Laski. More information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Tuesday, June 18, at 10:00 a.m. — “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a program designed for children who are registered to enter kindergarten in the fall. This six-week program helps … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/17/ellwood-city-library-activities-for-the-week-of-june-17th/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/15/five-ways-to-plan-an-affordable-summer-vacation/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/15/five-ways-to-plan-an-affordable-summer-vacation/#comments Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:38:00 +0000 Robert A. Powell - Ameriprise Financial http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12045 Summer is a popular time for family vacations, yet the thought of stepping away from work to travel can be daunting in uncertain economic times. Whether or not taking a vacation is one of your financial goals this year, here are five tips to help make your summer vacation plans more affordable this year, or any year. With careful planning, you can look forward to relaxing time off and memories that will last a lifetime. … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/15/five-ways-to-plan-an-affordable-summer-vacation/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/15/ellwood-city-school-board-brief/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/15/ellwood-city-school-board-brief/#comments Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:37:23 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12261 The Board passed the General Fund Budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year in the amount of $26,512,279. The Board passed the Lawrence Country Career and Technical Center’s Budget for the 2013-2014 school year amounting to $6,842,838. The Board approved the following recommendations for head teachers for the 2013-2014 school year: Dan Parson – North Side Primary School Curt Agostinelli – Perry Lower Intermediate School Dave Ialongo – Hartman Intermediate The Board approved the following recommendations … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/15/ellwood-city-school-board-brief/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/14/ellwood-school-board-cuts-music-teacher-position/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/14/ellwood-school-board-cuts-music-teacher-position/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:44:02 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12258 “I’m asking you to reconsider hiring an Elementary Music Teacher,” Renee Pitrelli, a parent at yesterday’s Board meeting said. “It would be in the school district’s best interest even just part-time.” Last night’s Ellwood City School Board meeting seemed to be much more mild than the one last month. The flood of forty parents concerned over the Elementary Music Teacher position who rushed May’s meeting dwindled down to six yesterday. With the budget to be … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/14/ellwood-school-board-cuts-music-teacher-position/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/14/mayor-court-honors-local-businessman/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/14/mayor-court-honors-local-businessman/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:45:55 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12219 It was with great pleasure for Mayor Anthony Court, along with Council members George Celli, Ralph Chippetta and Brad Ovial, to present to four (4) members of Ellwood City’s Fire Department with Commendations for their dedication and commitment to the community.  Josh Coulter, Jason Andrews, Jeff Magnifico and Chief Rick Myers were commended in their heroic efforts and success, attending to Wayne Duncan, who suffered a massive heart attack and cardiac arrest in April.  Family … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/14/mayor-court-honors-local-businessman/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/14/giving-blood-is-always-in-season/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/14/giving-blood-is-always-in-season/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:32:07 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12184 American Red Cross, Nexcare Bandages and actress Soleil Moon Frye team up for World Blood Donor Day The American Red Cross, in partnership with Nexcare Bandages and actress Soleil Moon Frye, announces the fifth annual Nexcare give program to celebrate World Blood Donor Day on June 14. This nationwide program will raise awareness about the importance of year-round blood donation and encourage people across the country to roll up a sleeve. Nexcare Brand will give … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/14/giving-blood-is-always-in-season/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/13/garage-yard-sales-in-the-ellwood-city-area-june-14-16/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/13/garage-yard-sales-in-the-ellwood-city-area-june-14-16/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:27:41 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12235 The following is a detailed list of sales for the Ellwood City area, specifically garage and yard sales, where you are sure to find plenty great deals. Click the location in order to find a map of the sale.  Be sure to check back each week during the summer months for an updated list of sales in the area. Community Sale: Located in West Pittsburg, residents will host a Community Yard Sale. The event will … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/13/garage-yard-sales-in-the-ellwood-city-area-june-14-16/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/13/the-keys-of-treasure-cove-vbs/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/13/the-keys-of-treasure-cove-vbs/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:40:47 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12189 This summer, discover THE KEYS OF TREASURE COVE – a Vacation Bible Adventure for kids ages 3 to 11. Cool music, totally awesome games, a most excellent adventure through time with the Dudes, the one and (thankfully) only Z-Bird… plus crafts and food, too? Sweet! And it’s totally free?  Awesome! The fun begins Monday, June 24th at 6:15 PM and will continue each evening from June 24th through the 28th from 6:15 to 8:30 PM … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/13/the-keys-of-treasure-cove-vbs/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/13/real-estate-transfers-from-may/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/13/real-estate-transfers-from-may/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:31:25 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12113 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 May: ELLWOOD CITY: 312-314 6th Street: Yolanda & James Arkett to the Ellwood City Borough for $59,000.00 632 Meadowridge Drive: John Birtalan to Michelle & Gene Pelissier for $215,000.00 520 York Street: Jennifer & Edward Wittmann to Kayli Valentino & Robert Thomas Krut for … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/13/real-estate-transfers-from-may/feed/ 0 http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/12/police-reports-criminal-mischief-theft/ http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/12/police-reports-criminal-mischief-theft/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:27:27 +0000 EllwoodCity.org Staff http://news.ellwoodcity.org/?p=12216 Criminal Mischief: According to the police report, Bryan Garczewski reported criminal mischief to two of his vehicles at his residence on the 700 block of Wampum Avenue. He claimed his neighbor, Bill Moczan, busted the windshield on his 2008 Lincoln MKZ parked in the alley of his home on 6/11. He also claimed Moczan had stolen his wife’s gas cap on her 2012 Jeep Liberty. Fellow neighbor, Kevin Main, reported he had also witnessed Moczan’s … Continue reading →]]> http://news.ellwoodcity.org/2013/06/12/police-reports-criminal-mischief-theft/feed/ 0