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August 28, 2026

Rotary Club Hosts Youth Leadership Academy Students

On Thursday August 20th, the Rotary Club of Ellwood City hosted the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy Students (RYLA) to share their experience and this week long conference held at Westminster College in Mid June. RYLA is an international leadership program eveloped by Rotary Interanational in 1971. This program is designed to demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth; provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders, encourage leadership of youth by youth and to recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities. Students who are completed their junior year are selected by the school…

August 27, 2026

Free Youth Basketball Camp Offered In September

A free, three-day basketball camp will be offered in September at the Ewing Park Basketball Courts. Camp Director Bob Rak along with coaches Al Campman, Herm Petti, Joe Fisher, Dave Sherman and Dr. Brad Brown will host the Co-ed Basketball Camps on three Saturdays in September. The first camp is Saturday September 12, second camp on Saturday, 19 and the third camp is on Saturday September 26 All camps will be held at the Ewing Park Basketball Courts, Ellwood City PA from 10:00 a.m. till noon. Any boy or girl ages 6 – 12 are welcome to participate; cost is FREE….

August 27, 2026

16th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest Is October 3rd In Ewing Park

The 16th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, October 3rd in Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 12pm to 5pm (Rain or Shine). This is a joint fundraiser for The Ellwood City Wolves Club, Den II and The Rotary Club of Ellwood City. Combined, the clubs have over 180 years of community service to the Ellwood City and surrounding area. The 16th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest highlights craft brewers, sampling of a variety of craft beers, raffles, auctions and games. The Wrangler Band will be on hand to provide music in the park. Food sampling includes: pretzels, pepperoni puffs,…

August 26, 2026

Bernstine to Host Telephone Town Hall Sept. 2

Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will host a telephone town hall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 7:15 p.m. to provide constituents with an opportunity to hear the latest updates from Harrisburg, discuss issues affecting the community and ask questions directly. “Being accessible to the people I represent is one of my top priorities,” said Bernstine. “There is a lot happening in Harrisburg and at home that directly impacts families, businesses and communities across our district. This is an easy way to ask questions, share your concerns and stay informed from the comfort of your home.” During the town hall, participants…

August 25, 2026

Single-Lane Alternating Traffic Restrictions In Place On Route 65 Bridge Over the Connoquenessing Creek

Preparatory work of the Route 65 bridge over the Connoquenessing Creek in North Sewickley and Franklin townships, Beaver County has commenced. Single-lane alternating traffic restrictions controlled by flaggers will occur on Route 65 between Country Club Road and Mercer Road (Route 1006) weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM through mid-September. Crews from Swank Construction Company will conduct predrilling and installation of bridge foundation work in preparation for the full closure expected to occur mid to late September. A full replacement of the existing three-span, steel multi-girder bridge will occur on this $9.45 million project. The bridge spans the Connoquenessing…

August 25, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Before Pennsylvania Legalizes E-Bikes, It Must Get Safety Right

The following is an op-ed submitted by Scott L. Bohn, Executive Director of the PA Chiefs of Police Association. This is published as his opinion in full as provided. Before Pennsylvania Legalizes E-Bikes, It Must Get Safety Right By: Scott L. Bohn Pennsylvania is confronting a growing public-safety challenge involving e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility devices. The concern is no longer theoretical. PennDOT reported bicyclist fatalities rose from 19 in 2024 to 28 in 2025, with 12 killed riding e-bikes. This summer, a 12-year-old York County boy died following an e-bike collision with a pickup truck. And last year, the…

August 17, 2026

Ellwood City Among Eight School Districts Receiving $1.9M In School Safety Grants

Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) announced eight school districts in the 8th Legislative District will be receiving nearly $1.9 million combined in School Safety and Mental Health Grants through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee. The funding will help local school districts strengthen physical security, address safety concerns, and provide behavioral health support for students and staff. “Our schools need the resources to address safety and security challenges while also supporting the mental health and well-being of their students and staff,” said Bernstine. “These grants give our local schools the resources they need to…

August 11, 2026

Ellwood City Area School District Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

In a statement release by the school district this week, the Ellwood City Area School District has approved a new student cell phone policy. Superintendent Amy Anderson provided the following statement on behalf of the district: The Ellwood City Area School District has approved a new student cell phone policy designed to create a more supportive learning environment with fewer distractions and greater opportunities for students to engage with their teachers, classmates, and school community. We recognize that technology plays an important role in students’ lives, and we believe schools have a responsibility to help students find a healthy balance…

August 10, 2026

Johns Claims Second Delmar Club Championship in Dramatic Fashion

DELMAR — Stephen Johns knows something about playing in front of a crowd. Johns, a former Dallas Stars defenseman, made a living performing under the bright lights. On Sunday, he once again found himself in the spotlight — this time on the fairways of Delmar Golf Course. Johns closed with a steady, even-par 72 to capture his second Delmar Golf Course Club Championship, holding off 2025 runner-up Michael Pope and Preston Turk by a single stroke at the 66th annual championship. Johns entered the final round one shot behind overnight leader Luca Carsele, who opened the championship with a sparkling…

August 5, 2026

Ellwood City Takes Major Step Toward Restoring Local Hospital Services

Since January 2020, the Borough of Ellwood City and the surrounding communities have been without a hospital—an absence that has created significant challenges for residents who rely on timely, accessible emergency care. When Jeff Foley assumed the role of Borough Manager in late April 2026, he made the restoration of local healthcare services his first priority. Immediately upon taking office, Foley contacted the offices of Rep. Mike Kelly and Rep. Aaron Bernstine to seek federal and state support. Through multiple meetings and ongoing discussions, momentum began to build. Foley then asked Nick Genova to form a Citizen Committee composed of…