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2024

January 26, 2024

Carol Bash, 80

Carol Bash, 80, of Portersville passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born October 7, 1943 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Marjorie Suders. She was married to Donald E. Bash for 45 years when he passed away on October 30, 2012. Carol worked for 30 years at Montgomery Ward in Beaver Falls and then for 25 years at Airway Luggage until their closing. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a devout Christian who enjoyed reading her Bible daily. She…

January 26, 2024

Lady Wolverines Knock Off Section Leading Lancers

Just days after the boys basketball team defeated Neshannock, the Ellwood City girls basketball team went on the road and upset the section-leading Lady Lancers 67-60 Thursday night. Five Wolverines scored in double figures in the sound victory as Ellwood City led throughout the contest in handing the Lancers (11-5 Overall, 5-1 Section 3A-1) their first section loss. Delaney Sturegon scored a team-high 16 points to pace the Wolverines offense. Elsie Sturgeon scored 14 points and Claire Noble posted 13 points in the victory. Kayla Jones and Caitlin Kreitzer each connected on two 3-pointers and finished with 12 points respectively….

January 26, 2024

BC3 Announces President’s List, Dean’s List and Graduates for Fall 2023

Butler County Community College is proud to announce the names of students who have made the president’s list and dean’s list for the fall 2023 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…

January 26, 2024

Bernstine Announces Campaign For Re-Election

[PRESS RELEASE] I am excited to announce that I am running for re-election to the State House of Representatives in the 8th District, which includes parts of Butler and Lawrence Counties. Unlike corrupt politicians in Harrisburg, I stand up for what I believe—not what special interests or the Harrisburg swamp tries to persuade me to believe. I got elected to serve my neighbors, and that has never changed. The liberals are fighting hard to destroy our way of life on the national level AND in Harrisburg, and I am committed to fighting back. We are in the heat of a…

January 26, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: On the dates of January 16th and 17th, multiple victims have reported thefts in the area of Perry Highway and Frew Mill Road in Perry Township, Lawrence County. Through investigation, PA State Police have discovered that several wallets, mechanical tools, check books, and a firearm were taken from the vehicles that were unlocked and parked in driveways. THEFT: Kaitlyn Simmons, 30, of Ellwood City was charged with Theft after an incident on January 23rd. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 4:26 p.m., police received a call of retail theft at Giant Eagle in Franklin Township. Simmons had…

January 25, 2024

Donald “Donnie” Nye, 73

Donald L. Nye, 73, of Franklin Twp, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home. He was the son of the late Thomas and Wanda (Freshcorn) Nye and was born March 30, 1950, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his siblings; Thomas R. Nye of Ellwood City, Stella Winters and her husband Francis of Ellwood City, Tammie Koston of Canton, OH, several nieces and nephews, his beloved cat; Abby, his very special friends; Agnes Metney, Sue Edders along with many other close friends. Donnie was born and raised in Ellwood City he was a 1968 graduate of Riverside…

January 25, 2024

Donation Made To ECPD K9 Fund and Youth Bureau Program

A $5,000 donation through the efforts of the KC Venezie Charitable Foundation and Mayor Anthony J. Court was made this week to the Ellwood City Police Department K9 Fund and Youth Bureau Program. The donation was provided to help support the police departments programs that assist with community protection and safety. The ECPD K9 Fund and its Youth Bureau program are a fully funded by donations. Funds are used for training, equipment, food and housing for the Ellwood City Police Department K9 dog, Nico. Nico is a dual purpose work dog that specializes in narcotics detection as well as area…

January 25, 2024

Franklin Twp VFD Community Blood Drive Is Monday

Reminder the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department Community Blood Drive is next Monday, January 29th. The event earns funds for the department and is scheduled to take place from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Monday at the Franklin Township Building, 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123 The VFD currently has only three residents signed up to donate according to the township secretary. Please consider donating if possible. **Appointments recommended** To schedule an appointment to donate: – Go to vitalant.org and search with Account Code UC5990039 – Call 1-877-25VITAL If you need help scheduling you can also contact the Township Secretary…

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January 24, 2024

Nellie Shaffer, 95

Nellie Shaffer, 95, of Fombell passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Camp Run, Beaver County, Nellie was the daughter of the late Leroy and Frances Steffler Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Shaffer, on July 17, 2020.  They were married on September 4, 1948.  Nellie was a member of Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. Surviving are Nellie’s 4 children, Patti Fennell of Ellwood City, Larry Shaffer of Portersville, Samuel Shaffer of Harmony and Terri Yaromey of Fombell, 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Besides her parents…

January 24, 2024

Roth Scores 31, Wolverines Knock Off Neshannock

Joseph Roth scored 31 points, including 23 in the second half, as Ellwood City knocked off Neshannock 54-47 Tuesday night at Lincoln High School. The victory avenges a December loss to the Lancers and puts Ellwood City (10-6 Overall, 5-2 Section 3A-1) only one section victory behind section co-leaders Mohawk and Neshannock. The Wolverines have won five consecutive games. Ellwood City trailed for much of the first half and entered halftime down 24-19, but used a second half surge powered by Roth to stake claim to victory. The Wolverines scored 35 second half points – 20 in the final quarter…