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July 13, 2026

PHOTOS: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014

The world’s largest and only operating steam locomotive, the Union Pacific Big Boy No 4014, passed through the area Sunday morning on its massive cross-country tour. Built in 1941 to conquer steep mountain grades, this 1.2-million-pound behemoth passed directly through parts of western Pennsylvania on its coast-to-coast trip to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The tour includes a Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia, major display events in eight cities and more than 50 whistle-stops in 10 states, including stops for the first time in Indiana, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania.

July 13, 2026

Bernstine, Brown Vote Against General Appropriations Bill

Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) and Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) each voted against the General Appropriations bill for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Bernstine: Budget Relies on Accounting Tricks Instead of Fiscal Responsibility HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) voted against the General Appropriations bill for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The measure passed the House and now heads to Gov. Josh Shapiro for his signature. Bernstine issued the following statement: “This budget relies on the same type of accounting tricks Bernie Madoff used to make the numbers look better than reality. Delaying payments and shifting costs into the future does not reduce…

July 13, 2026

Mayor Court Announces 4th Beautification Award Winner of 2026

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented Barb and Bob Campbell of 416 Pershing Street with a Beautification Award in recognition of their well-maintained and attractive property which reflects exceptional pride and care. The Campbells also received a commemorative yard sign to display and a gift certificate to a local restaurant in appreciation of their efforts. The Beautification Program continues this month with two more awards to be presented. Nominations are still being accepted-be sure to recognize a deserving property in your neighborhood!

July 10, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 13th

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…

July 10, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

HARASSMENT: Trent Sirak, 23, of Ellwood City, is charged with Harassment after an incident occurring on June 25th at approximately 11:00 p.m. Police were dispatched on pursuit of Sirak after a report of harassing and threatening phone calls made by Sirak to a female victim. Through the night the victim called the Police to update them on Sirak’s location and the nature of the phone calls he would make to her. The female related that Sirak accused her of setting him up before asking her to leave with him so he could take her to Pittsburgh. Officers were on patrol…

July 10, 2026

DON Enterprises, Inc. Earns PDC Townie Award

ERIE, PA. – Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) presented eighteen awards during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards Gala. The Townie Awards are a festive and venerable tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s core communities and individuals for the creation and implementation of projects, programs, and events that exemplify the goals of PDC’s community revitalization mission. Eligible communities consist of Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s nearly 200 member organizations, including Main Street and Elm Street programs, making the Townies a competitive award process each year. Among this year’s distinguished recipients was DON Enterprises, Inc., which received the 2026 Townie Award in the Asset…

July 8, 2026

PHOTO: Ellwood City Wolverines Baseball Team Recognized At PNC Park

The Ellwood City baseball team was among 13 teams recognized before the Pittsburgh Pirates game Tuesday night at PNC Park. All champions from the 2026 Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) were recognized on the field and on the jumbotron for their accomplishments. The Class 3A champion Wolverines picked a great game to attend as they saw reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes on the mound and Ryan O’Hearn set a Pirates franchise record with 10 RBIs in the Pirates 12-4 victory over Atlanta. The Wolverines rallied for a third consecutive playoff game to knock off South Park 5-2 in…

July 8, 2026

Volunteers Needed For Franklin Township Parks & Rec Committee

The Franklin Township Board of Supervisors is seeking volunteers to serve on the newly established Parks & Recreation Committee. The committee will advise the Board on parks, trails, open space, recreation facilities, community events, grant opportunities, fundraising, and future recreation projects throughout the Township. This includes Franklin Township Community Park and the future Hereford Manor Lakes property, which the Township is working to acquire from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to preserve as permanent green space for future generations. The committee will consist of seven volunteer members appointed by the Board of Supervisors and will meet at least quarterly….