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April 3, 2025

Franklin Township Warns Residents Of Potential Weekend Flooding

Franklin Township and its Supervisors have posted information to inform area residents about the possibility of flooding in the Ellwood City area now through this weekend due to expected moderate to heavy rainfall. “While we are monitoring the situation closely, we want to ensure that everyone is prepared for potential flooding and can take appropriate steps to protect their property and safety,” says the township officials. “Your safety is our priority, and we encourage all residents to take the necessary precautions.” According to The Weather Channel, the Ellwood City area is set to see nearly one inch of rainfall Thursday…

April 3, 2025

Children’s Advocacy Center Places Windmills To Raise Awareness

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Mayor Anthony J. Court and David Young, a Fatherhood Specialist with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County, have taken a commendable step in raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Their efforts highlight the importance of community involvement in protecting children and supporting families. The signs and windmills in the downtown area of Ellwood City not only catch attention but serve as powerful symbols of hope and advocacy for the prevention of child abuse. The blue pinwheel is a symbol of the healthy, happy, and full childhoods all children deserve. National Child…

April 3, 2025

Don’t Miss the New Castle Playhouse Production of Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?

Don’t miss what Variety called “A masterful comedy,” and what the L.A. Times called “A knockout.” After years of estrangement, the Turnover family reunites at their small-town Texas estate to bid farewell to the family patriarch, who has suffered a debilitating stroke. Joined by their plus-ones, they bring with them a tangled web of family trauma, greed, and jealousy. Everyone is eager to claim their share of the inheritance—but there’s one major problem: who has the will?! What starts as a somber farewell quickly spirals into chaos as the family embarks on a frantic hunt to locate it. This sometimes heartbreaking, often hilarious journey…

April 3, 2025

Real Estate Transfers For March 2025

Ready to hop into spring? What better way than starting the spring season off than in your new home! For those in the area, the month of March meant buying and selling real estate. According to Rocket Homes, homes in Lawrence County sold in March 2025 for 7.2% more than they did a year ago with a median sale price of $154,888.00. More specifically, Ellwood City remains a sellers market as homes sold for 1.1% more than they did last March and a median sale price of $160,000.00 according to Rocket.com Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below…

April 2, 2025

Lake, Wolverines Shutout Panthers

Aaron Lake struck out 10 batters in a complete game gem to lead the Ellwood City Wolverines past Riverside 4-0 on Tuesday at Beaver Falls High School. Lake surrendered just three hits and three walks in his performance that handed the Panthers their first loss of the season. Ellwood City was the first to get on the board in the top of first inning when Will Nardone singled, scoring one run. The Wolverines added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Cameron Mills walked, and Sam Landis singled to center field, each scoring one run….

April 2, 2025

US 422 Drilling Starts Wednesday in Lawrence County

Pittsburgh – PennDOT District 11 is announcing drilling operations US 422 (New Butler Road) in Shenango and Slippery Rock townships, Lawrence County will begin Wednesday, April 2 weather permitting. Lane restrictions will occur in various locations on US 422 between Willowbrook Road and Route 19 (Perry Highway) weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late April. Crews from ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC will conduct drilling operations. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000…

April 1, 2025

North Sewickley Township Announces 2025 Clean Up Dates

Time to spring in to cleaning, and get rid of unwanted trash! North Sewickley Township has announced its 2024 clean up dates taking place at the Township Building on Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm – BOTH DAYS. This event is for North Sewickley Township residents ONLY Passes are currently on sale and are good for 1 load Cost per pass are $20.00 and available at the Township Building, 893 Mercer Rd, Beaver Falls, PA, 16117. Sale hours for the passes: Monday – Friday – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm MUST present pass…

April 1, 2025

Apply Free At BC3 Lawrence Crossing This Spring

Prospective students next week can apply free for admission to Butler County Community College, discover how to minimize or avoid higher education debt and prepare to christen the college’s new facility in Lawrence County. The college will waive its $25 application fee at its final open house at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing, 2849 W. State St., Union Township. The open house is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 2. Prospective students can RSVP at bc3.edu/open-house The college will rename and move its additional location in Lawrence County this fall to BC3 @ Lawrence, 2658 Ellwood Road, Shenango Township….