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Francis E. Clyde, 73, of 185 Nye St., Fombell, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25, 2008, in the emergency room of the Ellwood City Hospital.
Personality test: Illusionist, comedian Steve Haberman
Illusionist and comedian Steve Haberman has entertained at children's parties, conventions, high school assemblies and corporate dinners attended by CEOs, accountants and even some Penguins hockey players.
A Volant man was arrested Thursday in Moraine State Park, Butler County, as part of an undercover operation to catch people performing sexual acts in the park.
Doris H. Thompson, 87, a resident of Kennerdell, Pa., for the past 14 years, and formerly of Ellwood City, Pa., passed away at her residence in Kennerdell after an extended illness on Friday, May 30, 2008, at ...
Concrete business changes hands, offers new services
Amy VonArx, former owner of Redmond's Ready Mix, Inc., will act as plant manager of the Ridgway site of J.J. Kennedy, Inc.
Zelienople loses more than just bricks and mortar in blaze
“They had a really nice loft upstairs and served eclectic coffee and desserts. They really transformed that building into a nice space.”
The damage from Saturday's fire in Zelienople. For many, it was the great espresso that lured them to Beecher's Gelato & Gourmet Coffee. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Lake Arthur has all the right stuff to grow trophy muskies
“Fertile water and an exceptionally diverse forage base of alewife, gizzard shad and, for the larger muskies, suckers and small carp.”
Some 30,000 young muskies have been stocked in Lake Arthur in recent years. Although it may take years, muskie anglers are hooked on the idea of making Lake Arthur the state's first trophy fishery -- modeled ... via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Camp director devoted his life to children
“Blessing taught the children in the fifth grade in Harford County, Md., before he began his career with the YMCA”
Uncle Ike's Tree House at the YMCA's Camp Kon-O-Kwee near Fombell in Beaver County will serve as a reminder of a man who devoted his young life to the service of others. via PittsburghLIVE.com
Political science students to examine epidemic of handgun violence
“I expect Alan Korwin to do quite well, if he is given a chance.”
Posted on 04/05/2008 6:41:55 AM PDT by marktwain Students in Clarion University's State and Local Government class will attend the "National Symposium on Handgun Violence" at Duquesne University on April 9. The ... via Free Republic
Man Killed In Beaver County Accident
Bad weather is being partially blamed for a fatal traffic accident on Route 288 in Franklin Township, Beaver County. via Kdka.com
Chain-reaction skidding crash kills Beaver County man
A Beaver County man was killed yesterday when his vehicle, which had skidded off the roadway, was toppled onto him after another vehicle slid into it at the same location. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Rain brings flooding to area; Mon Wharf closed
Warm and very wet conditions are putting a damper on the morning commute across the Tri-State area. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Chauncey W. Boots, 40, formerly of Lancaster Road, Fombell, died Sunday, January 20, 2008, at the Shenango Presbyterian Senior Care Center, in New Wilmington. via Ellwood City Ledger
Fishing: Lawrence County town a hotbed of handcrafted muskie plugs
“I think it's that muskie fishing has always been so big around here.”
Although steel mills put Ellwood City on the map, the little town on the Connoquenessing River is better known to anglers for its cottage industry of top quality muskie lures. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Christmas tree growers give holiday boost to U.S. troops
“It's just those little things reminding them of Christmas, and people remembering them and the family”
We have 753 guests online An Indiana County farm is sending Christmas spirit to American soldiers stationed at military bases across the United States. via Indiana Gazette Online
Mr. Bruno Albert Contino, 87, of 528 Frisco Ave., Franklin Township, Ellwood City, died Tuesday, Nov. via Ellwood City Ledger