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August 21, 2018

PHOTOS: Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society Fundraiser Festival August 25

I wanted to ask for a moment of your time to let you know of some of the great things happening at our station this year.  As you know from past talks we are dedicated to preserving rail history and our historic building.  This year we finally got our roof replaced, with help from the Hoyt Foundation!  This is so exciting because now we can start a real restoration project… Well we could if we had a million dollars.  BUT we can restore it in some small ways back to the original beauty, and keep hoping for that million dollars!…

August 20, 2018

PHOTOS: Three Teams Capture Stiefel Roller Hockey Championships

Stiefel Park Roller Hockey concluded their 2018 summer session Wednesday evening with three teams declaring victory in their respective divisions. Due to the number of teams this season, the league was able to create three divisions based on experience and competitiveness.  The A league housed four teams of experienced players both young and old. Age did not deter the high caliber game play during the season and playoffs this season. At the end of Wednesday evening, Your Goose is Cooked, the previously undefeated champs were dethroned in a best-of-3 series by new comers ‘Big Rigs’. The Big Rigs captained by…

August 14, 2018

Ellwood City Police Department Asks People to Renew Handicapped Signs

If you currently have a Handicapped Sign in front of your address, the Ellwood City Police Department needs you to renew/update your information. From Residents: Name, address, phone number, and a copy of your Placard number, Handicapped Card number or Handicapped License Plate information including the expiration date. From Businesses and Religious Institutes: Business/Institute name, address, contact name and phone number, number of signs at this address We would like to receive this information on or before October 1, 2018.  After this date, we will begin to verify updated information against our list and have signs removed from addresses that…

August 13, 2018

Eating out: BC3 Launches Non-Credit Wild Edibles Course

17 of 46 fall Lifelong Learning classes new in Lawrence, Mercer counties (Butler, PA) Butler County Community College this fall will offer 17 new Lifelong Learning courses among its 46 selections in Lawrence and Mercer counties, including the debut of a class designed to educate students about wild edibles that can be found in backyards or in parks, and used to add fresh flavor to old culinary favorites. “Foraging Essentials: Intro to Wild Edibles” will appeal to those who enjoy expanding their culinary horizons, said Paul Lucas, director of BC3’s Lifelong Learning division. “It is a way to find herbs…

August 3, 2018

Ellwood City Holy Redeemer Parish 52nd Annual Bazaar News

Holy Redeemer Parish’s 52nd Bazaar Festivities Continue: A great opportunity is still available to win large cash awards, by participating in the ‘Summer Cash Give-away’ with a $25,000.00 grand cash prize awarded on Saturday night, August 4 along with the 50/50 raffle with a cash award now well over $3,000.00, also awarded on Saturday night. Tickets are being sold on the grounds during the bazaar or in the parish office. For more information, call the parish office at 724-758-4411. Dinner on the grounds, at $12.00 per dinner, starts at 5:00 p.m. featuring BBQ Ribs Friday and Lamb Dinners Saturday. There…

August 1, 2018

Bernstine to Provide Monthly Legislative Updates on WKST’s Morning Show with Ken Hlebovy

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) announced today he will be providing monthly legislative updates on the News Radio WKST 1200’s Morning Show with Ken Hlebovy, beginning Thursday, Aug. 2. Bernstine will be a guest on the show from 8-9 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month to talk about state and local issues and current legislation being considered in Harrisburg. “I look forward to highlighting some of the issues we’re working on and how they impact western Pennsylvanians, as well as answering questions from callers,” Bernstine said. “A big thank you to Ken Hlebovy for this great opportunity…

July 31, 2018

13th Annual Chef, Wine & Ale Event

Fine Wines & Delectable Foods The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 13th Annual Chef, Wine & Ale event at Shakespeare’s Restaurant in Ellwood City on Monday, September 10, 2018 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Partake in fine wines, craft ales, and delectable foods from a variety of local eateries. There will be a silent auction and Chinese Auction. Tickets for this upscale event are $50 per person in advance or $65 at the door. To purchase, contact the Ellwood City Area Chamber at 724-758-5501 or email info@ellwoodchamber.org. The Ellwood City Area Chamber appreciates the…

July 30, 2018

Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County Host Master Gardener Basic Training Class

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County will be hosting a Basic Training Class beginning Fall 2018. There will be Open House Informational Meetings to discuss that Training Class along with addressing any questions candidates may have. The first informational meeting will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Lawrence County Courthouse on the 2nd Floor (Old Library) located at 430 Court St New Castle, Pa 16101. The second informational meeting will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm located at the New Castle Public Library 207 E North St…

July 23, 2018

Bernstine to Host Paper Shredding Event on July 28

ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, July 28, from 9-11 a.m. at Geneva College, Parking Lot E, located at 3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls. Free on-site document shredding will be provided by Iron City Workplace Services. “Identity theft is a growing crime in the United States that costs consumers and businesses billions of dollars each year,” Bernstine said.  “Shredding important documents is a simple step to protect yourself from identity theft.” Residents who plan on taking advantage of the service should note: No large binder clips or hardbound covers will be…

July 19, 2018

Jordan Brown’s Conviction in Murder Of Father’s Pregnant Fiancée Overturned

HARRISBURG, Pa. – It’s a case that has captured national and international attention — when at 11-years-old Jordan Brown of Lawrence County was charged with killing his father’s pregnant fiance nearly ten years ago. On Wednesday, in a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Brown’s conviction on a first-degree murder charge. Back on February 20th of 2009, Jordan Brown was 11-years-old when he was charged with the shotgun slaying of 26-year-old Kenzie Marie Houk and her unborn son.  Prosecutors said he committed the murder and then got on the school bus minutes later. But fast forward nine and a half…