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November 12, 2025

Local State Representatives React To PA State $50.6B Budget Passes

Local state representatives in the Ellwood City area expressed differing opinions on the recently passed 2025-26 Pennsylvania state budget, with reactions generally falling along party lines. The budget, which faced a 135-day delay, was approved by the legislature on Wednesday. Governor Josh Shapiro is expected to sign the General Appropriations Act into law today, November 12, 2025.  Bernstine: Can’t Support a Budget That Risks Future Tax Increases HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) issued the following statement explaining his “no” vote on the $50.1 billion budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year: “While this plan includes several positive elements, I could not…

November 12, 2025

Lincoln High School Honor & High Honor Rolls For 1st Quarter 2025-26

The Ellwood City Area School District has announced its Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for 2025-26 school year quarter one (1st nine weeks) at Lincoln High School. The district would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the students. View more news and information at www.ecasdk12.org. HIGH HONORS ROLL: 12th Grade Devyn Adkins Aiden Baker Erica Barlow Kyree Beachem Olivia Beebe Gunnar Bennett Cheyenne Berglund Jacob Biskup Lucas Bleakney Geordan Bokor Caden Charmo Paxton Christofferson Carson Colao Peyton Confer Izabella Contino Ava Dausman Drake Davis Nicklas DePaoli Rowen Detrick Jacob Edinger Braden Freed Aubrey Hewitt Chloe Hineman Jordan…

November 9, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of November 10th

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. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. 1:00 p.m. – “Afternoon Adult Book…

November 7, 2025

Real Estate Transfers For October 2025

BOO! Don’t be spooked or scared by a move in October, many area residents took the time to relocate during the month. This is the time of year when things begin transitioning out of the fall market and into the down season for many in real estate. According to Redfin.com, Lawrence County home prices were up 35.9% compared to last year at this time, selling for a median price of $184,000. More specifically, the Ellwood City housing market is somewhat competitive according to Redfin.com. The median sale price of a home in Ellwood City was $186,000 last month, up 58.5%…

November 7, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: On September 28th the Beaver Patrol Unit received a report that several vehicles were damaged at approximately 4:00 a.m with stones and tomatoes. The incident was reported to take place on and near Plumb Street in Darlington Borough. The only evidence currently available is a Cab Pickup Truck on several home cameras, according to a criminal complaint. If anyone has any information please call PSP Beaver at 724-773-7400. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE REGISTRATION INFO: Anthony Black, 25, of New Castle, is charged with Failure to Provide Accurate Registration Information after an incident reported October 27th. According to a…

November 6, 2025

VOTE!!! Last Days To Vote To Help Decide Our 2025 Halloween Costume Contest

Vote and help decide our annual Halloween costume contest winner! Please share and use the photo gallery to like/vote for your favorites! Our submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page in a 2025 HALLOWEEN CONTEST photo album. (View Album Page) LIKING = 1 VOTE! Share your favorite to get more votes! Voting continues through Monday. Top two vote getters win cash prizes! Read more, https://ellwoodcity.org/2024/10/21/boo-annual-ellwoodcity-org-halloween-costume-contest/ The top two photos that receive the most votes win cash prizes courtesy of EllwoodCity.org.

November 5, 2025

BC3 Receives Largest Gift Of Kind Through Tax-Credit Program

(Butler, PA) The Butler County Community College Education Foundation has received the largest Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit contribution since its first in 2012 and from the Cranberry Township-based MSA Safety, an international developer and manufacturer of advanced safety products. MSA Safety’s $50,000 gift will support a BC3 program that enables sophomores through seniors to earn affordable and transferrable credits in college courses instructed at their high school or learning centers, and benefit a game played by pupils as young as fourth-graders that increases financial literacy. The state Department of Community and Economic Development lists 880 approved educational improvement organizations…

November 4, 2025

Lincoln High School to Celebrate 100th Anniversary with Centennial Ceremony Nov. 25th

Ellwood City, PA — The Ellwood City Area School District is proud to announce a special celebration marking the 100th Anniversary of Lincoln High School, to be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lincoln High School auditorium. This historic event will honor a century of academic excellence, community pride, and the enduring legacy of Lincoln High School. The program will feature several guest speakers, including alumni, district leaders, and community representatives, who will reflect on the school’s 100-year history, its impact on generations of students and families, and its continued growth and success within the…

November 3, 2025

Guests can tour BC3 @ Lawrence during open house Nov. 5, apply free

(New Castle, PA) BC3 @ Lawrence is “a welcoming school,” said Gina Shearer, who selected Butler County Community College’s new location in Shenango Township to begin her pursuit of a nursing career. “Everybody is there for you and to help you,” said the first-semester health care science student and 2025 graduate of New Castle Senior High School. The 18-year-old New Castle resident visited BC3 @ Lawrence for the first time just before it opened Aug. 25 in Shenango Commons. “I just walked in,” she said, “and I was greeted. That was really nice. I was shown around the building and…

November 2, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of November 3rd

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. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 10:30 a.m. – “Music and Movement,” children can play instruments and dance and sing 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive…