Alan Levy

SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University professor Alan Levy has published a biography on New York congresswoman Bella Abzug.

This is Levy's second volume on Abzug. “The Political Life of Bella Abzug, 1976-1998: Electoral Failures and the Vagaries of Identity Politics,” released in January, follows “The Political Life of Bella Abzug, 1920-1976: Political Passions, Women's Rights and Congressional Battles,” published last October.

Abzug was born into an immigrant family of Russian Jews in 1920 and served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is best known for her work in Congress and for her leadership in the developing stages of the Women's Movement.

The book, published by Rowman and Littlefield Publishers' Lexington Books, is available from online retailers.

GROVE CITY — The Grove City Medical Center Volunteers group is offering the $1,000 Mary Ellen Liggitt Healthcare Scholarship to an area student interested in preparing for a career in health care service.Any interested high school senior or graduate may apply for this scholarship by completing an application form and essay stating his or her goals and reasons for selecting a career in the health care field. A transcript and three reference letters are required.Interested students who would like an application or have questions about the requirements for scholarship consideration should call the center's public relations office at 724-450-7191. Completed applications must be returned by April 15.The Mary Ellen Liggitt Healthcare Scholarship was established in 1990 by the Grove City Medical Center Volunteers as a tribute to former volunteer President Mary Ellen Liggitt who contributed more than 20 years of service to the hospital and its patients.

GROVE CITY — Olde Town Grove City will host its fifth annual Winter Wine Walk from 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 27.During the walk, various Olde Town merchants host wineries and food vendors in their stores, and visitors can go from store to store, sampling and buying wine as well as sweet and savory foods, and enjoying specials from the stores.Nine wineries will participate over two sessions.Each ticket holder receives a commemorative wine glass that they can pick up at the check-in area at Steigerwalds' Kitchens & Baths. Tickets are $20 each and are available at the Olde Town Grove City office and online at www.OldeTownGroveCity.com.

GROVE CITY — Grove City Medical Center is forming a new support group for cancer patients or survivors, their friends and family members.The first meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. March 3 in the hospital’s Conference Room B.Melissa Nagel, an oncology nurse will facilitate the meetings, the content of which will be determined by the participants.For more information, call 724-450-7193.