Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of June 29th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are now taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take text books, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities…


Union Carpenters Return to Pine Valley Youth Camp to Continue Volunteer Project

ELLWOOD CITY, PA – Over 26 union carpenters from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) recently volunteered their time and skills at Pine Valley Youth Camp in Ellwood City, helping advance construction on the camp’s new dining hall. Members from Local Unions 420 and 432 installed metal doors and continue work on the building’s wooden siding. The volunteer effort was the second phase of the project, following work completed in March. As additional materials are donated, the volunteers plan to return to hang drywall and help complete the dining hall. This year’s volunteers were led by participants…


Borough of Ellwood City Delivering New Trash Carts

The Borough of Ellwood City will see the new trash carts being delivered by Aiken Refuse in preparation of the July 1st commencement. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Aiken service. The new carts are black with a blue lid with the Ellwood City Wolverine and WE ARE EC! imprinted on the lid. The pickup schedule will remain the same as in the past, and the residents of the Borough will not only see monthly savings, but improved services going forward according to new borough manager Jeff Foley. Residents can purchase the blue garbage bags at Shop…


Bernstine Announces Lawrence Counties Receiving Funding from Natural Gas Drilling Impact Fees

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced communities in the 8th Legislative District in Butler and Lawrence counties will receive nearly $1.4 million in Marcellus Shale impact fee revenue through the annual distribution approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). “These impact fees are a direct investment in our communities, helping to build stronger roads, improve infrastructure and support essential local services,” said Bernstine. “The natural gas industry continues to play an important role in strengthening our local economy and delivering real benefits back to taxpayers.” The following impact fee revenue amounts were announced for Butler County municipalities…


ECASD Calls For Special Meeting To Discuss LCCTC Budget

In a Public Notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area Board of School Directors will meet on July 8th to discuss the LCCTC budget. The notice reads as below: A Special Meeting of the Ellwood City Area School District Board of School Directors will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria at Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, 81wood City, PA 16117. The purpose of the Special Meeting is the LCCTC Budget and any other lawful business that may come before the Board. Also, effective July 31 , 2026 a vacancy…


Ellwood City Wolves Club Den Awards Eight Scholarships

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 awarded eight Scholarships on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, during their annual scholarship dinner held at the Connequenessing Country Club. Pictured from the left to right are Frank Aloi, Wolves Club scholarship Committee, Lincoln Student Quinn Smith Dennis Gottusso Scholarship, Mitchell Covert Butler County Community College Scholarship, Riverside Student Cheyenne Smith Wolves Club Scholarship, Riverside student Corrina Freed Dennis Gottusso Scholarship, Riverside student Abigail Cook Sam Teolis Scholarship, Lincoln student Mia Meredith,Carl Agostinelli Scholarship, Autumn Tetmire Community College of Beaver County Scholarship. Not pictured Lincoln student Carlo Nardone Wolves Club Scholarship. Photo Provided


More Than a Festival: Why the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Needs Community Support

Every summer, Ewing Park transforms into the heart of Ellwood City as thousands gather for one of the region’s most cherished traditions—the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival. Now entering its 44th year, the festival continues to showcase the creativity, talent, and community spirit that have defined Ellwood City for generations. Scheduled for July 3-5, 2026, the three-day event brings together artisans, crafters, food vendors, entertainers, musicians, community organizations, and families for a celebration that has become synonymous with the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The marquee highlight of the Festival has always been the finale … the…


Bernstine Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians from Mugshot Extortion Passes House

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) to crack down on the commercial exploitation of booking photographs, commonly known as mugshots, unanimously passed the House today. House Bill 1585 would amend Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code to create a new criminal offense prohibiting the publication or dissemination of booking photographs for commercial gain. Under the legislation, anyone who publishes a mugshot and then solicits or accepts payment to remove, alter or conceal it would be guilty of a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Each payment or solicitation would…