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June 19, 2026

LCCTC Joint Operating Committee Remains Divided, Budget Stalled

Parents. Students. Educators. Community members. Dozens showed Thursday evening to a board meeting concerning Lawrence County Career and Technical Center’s school budget. Despite the turnout and discussion by over 30 parents, students and alumni, LCCTC’s Joint Operating Committee remains divided on its budget. “In order for our school to legally open and operate, we must have an approved budget,” Leonard Rich, LCCTC building director said. Unfortunately, the LCCTC budget was rejected for a second time. With this latest rejection, the school now faces the very real possibility of a delayed start to the school year or even closure. The committee…

June 19, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

RECKLESS DRIVING: Jase Barr, 24, of Ellwood City is charged with Reckless Driving after an incident occurring on May 24th. According to a criminal complaint, and at at approximately 7:10 p.m., police were dispatched near Sixth St and Crescent Ave for a reported crash. The 66-year-old female victim stated she paused at a stop sign, saw no one coming, and drove into the intersection when she noticed Barr driving towards her at a high rate of speed without slowing. Surveillance video showed a silver Chevy SUV driven by Barr colliding with and causing the victim’s vehicle to spin. Barr drove…

June 18, 2026

Divine Grace Parish Altar Server Appreciation Tribute

On a morning brimming with joy, celebration, and gratitude, Divine Grace Parish’s Holy Name Society gathered on Sunday, June 14th at the 9:00 a.m. Mass for the annual Altar Server Appreciation Tribute at Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Attendance at that Mass included the parish’s congregation, along with Holy Name Society members. Senior Priest Father John Gallagher celebrated the Mass. The Mass celebration included an announcement of the names of the three altar servers honored. A keepsake recognition plaque, inscribed with their many years of faithful service at the Masses and other ceremonies throughout the liturgical years, was then…

June 18, 2026

PHOTO: Remembering Ellwood City From The Roaring Twenties

A lively community event on Saturday, June 14th at the Historical Society took visitors back to the unforgettable years between the Roaring Twenties and the beginning of World War II. Remembering Ellwood City from the Roaring Twenties through World War II proved to be a highly successful event, sponsored by the Ellwood City Area Historical Society with assistance from the Beaver Valley Model A Ford Club. “It was such a wonderful event; I am proud of the Historical Society and all those who contributed in any way,” said Mayor Anthony Court. The event featured a variety of attractions designed to…

June 17, 2026

Brown Announces State Funding for Housing Rehabilitation and Community Revitalization Projects in Lawrence County

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced two Lawrence County projects have been awarded a total of $500,000 through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program to support housing improvements, accessibility upgrades and community revitalization efforts. The funding was approved this week by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board as part of a statewide investment in affordable housing and community development initiatives. “Safe, affordable housing is essential to the strength and stability of our communities,” said Brown. “These investments will help improve housing conditions for seniors, individuals with disabilities and families throughout Lawrence County while also…

June 16, 2026

Ellwood City Borough Council Approves Police Drone Purchase

Ellwood City Borough Council approved a quote from Steel City Drones in the amount of $13,152 for the purchase of a drone for the Police Department (contingent upon union ratification of the policy) during Monday’s regular meeting. According to Sargeant Michael McBride, the drone will provide thermal images and will aid police and first responders during police calls and during any type of “disaster” event. Officer Robert Bird will be officially trained at Steel City Drones on how to use the drone, but McBride said it can be piloted by any officer as long as it is flown under 400…

June 16, 2026

BC3 announces president’s and dean’s lists, graduates for spring 2026

Butler County Community College is proud to announce the names of students who have made the president’s or dean’s lists for the spring 2026 semester, as well as the names of those who have graduated recently. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.75 or higher are named to the president’s list following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion of degree requirements. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.5 to 3.74 are named to the dean’s list following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion of…

June 16, 2026

ECPD Issues Community Assistance Request Regarding Attempt Vehicle Break-Ins

In a social media post Monday evening, the Ellwood City Police Department issued a community assistance request in regards to a string of attempted vehicle thefts and vehicle break-ins. The full Facebook.com post relates: The Ellwood City Police Department is investigating multiple attempted vehicle thefts/vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight in the area of 300 and 400 block of Ninth Street and the 1200 block of Crescent Avenue. At this time, Kia vehicles and similar makes/models appear to have been specifically targeted. Residents in these areas are asked to review any home security camera, doorbell camera, or surveillance footage from overnight…