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September 16, 2026

Route 288/New Castle Rd In Zelienople To Close 3 Days For Railroad Crossing Replacement

PennDOT has announced that Route 288/New Castle Road in Zelienople will be closed at the railroad crossing near Kwik Fill for railroad crossing replacement. Closure: Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 AM through Tuesday, September 22 at 8:00 AM The railroad crossing will be completely closed to traffic during this time. Posted Detour: Traveling toward Zelienople / from the west side of the crossing: Route 288 → Route 588 → Hartzell School Road → Route 68 → Route 19 → back to Route 288 Traveling away from Zelienople / from the east side of the crossing: Route 288 → Route 19…

September 16, 2026

Ellwood City Area Historical Society Opens Season With ‘The Inheritance of Liberty’

An art exhibit and a poignant presentation highlighting America’s 250-year history were enjoyed by 52 members and guests of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society at its annual Season Kick-Off Dinner held Monday, Sept. 14, at the Connoquenessing Country Club. Society President Bob Morabito welcomed those in attendance and recognized the organization’s officers, board members and many volunteers whose time and dedication help make the work of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society possible.  He also called for a moment of silence in memory of Lois Liebendorfer, the Society’s longtime former secretary and dedicated volunteer, who passed away earlier in…

September 16, 2026

Bernstine Announces State Grants for Butler, Lawrence County Projects

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced nearly $1.2 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants have been approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support water infrastructure, road maintenance, public safety and municipal services in Butler and Lawrence counties. Local Share Account grants are funded through gaming revenues under Act 71 of 2004 and support economic development, community improvements and projects that enhance the quality of life for Pennsylvania residents. “These grants will help our local communities address important needs and keep essential services moving forward,” said Bernstine. “Reliable water systems, safe and well-maintained roads, dependable municipal equipment…

September 15, 2026

PHOTOS: 2026 Lincoln High School Homecoming Courts

As Lincoln High School is set to celebrate its 70th annual Homecoming this weekend, members of the 2026 Lincoln High School Homecoming Courts were announced by the school district. The Homecoming King will be crowned in school on Friday afternoon at the Homecoming Pep Rally, and the Ellwood City Wolverines will kick off against the Blackhawk Cougars at Helling Stadium at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pre-game festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a performance from the Blue Band and Queen’s Court introductions. and the crowning of the 2026 Homecoming Queen will at halftime. The members of the 2026 Lincoln…

September 15, 2026

ECASD to Evaluate Three-Building Facility Configurations

Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to authorize Superintendent Amy Anderson to investigate and evaluate potential three-building facility configurations for the Ellwood City Area School District, as an alternative to the district’s current four-building model. It was stated that the decision is for planning and informational purposes only and does not constitute a decision or commitment by the Board to close, consolidate, or reconfigure any district facility. The vote came following a Facilities Master Plan presentation by John Zahorchak, from EDM Consultants. During the presentation, Zahorchak said that his presentation isn’t a recommendation to close a building…

September 15, 2026

Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program Set To Return To Ellwood City In 2027

The Borough of Ellwood City is proud to announce the return of the IRT (Innovative Readiness Training) program in 2027. The IRT program provided $1.2 million in no-cost medical, dental, optical, veterinary and behavioral health services to Ellwood City and the surrounding areas in 2025 during Operation Healthy Ellwood. “We are proud to welcome the IRT program back to Ellwood City in 2027. I was not present for their first visit in 2025, so I am definitely looking forward to witnessing and participating in the mission next year,” said Jeff Foley, Borough Manager. Foley stated that after reviewing statistics of…

September 14, 2026

Annual Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise Is Saturday, Sept. 26th

Kick off the fall season with the annual Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Cruise in downtown Ellwood City. The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosts one of the community’s largest and most anticipated events of the year as the Annual Fall Fest & Car Cruise will take place Saturday, September 26th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in downtown Ellwood City! Car enthusiasts are invited to bring their classic, custom, antique, muscle, and specialty vehicles for our popular Car Cruise. Participation is completely free, with vehicle parking available along Lawrence Avenue from 6th Street to 12th Street. Parking…

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