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July 17, 2018

Ellwood City 15u Softball Team Brings Home 2018 Lawrence County Championship

The team traveled to historic Dean Park in New Castle on Thursday evening to capture the championship hardware.  They started fast as they plated the first 10 runs of the game in the opening 3 innings to cruise home with an 11-5 victory over the Union Scotties. Kali Barnett led off the home half of the first with a single into left field and advanced to second on an errant throw by the left fielder.  Angie Nardone moved her to third on an infield groundout and she scored on a sacrifice fly into center field by Aliya Garroway. Mollie Street…

July 16, 2018

Potter Baseball Tour Stops In Ellwood City

The Potter Baseball Tour made its ninth annual stop in Ellwood City on Friday, July 13. Led by former Ellwood City baseball standout Jeff Potter, the tour visits over 30 cities in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and Virginia throughout July. The first tour game was played nine years ago on July 2, 2010 at Sanders Field. Since then the tour has become a staple in towns throughout the Middle Atlantic states. The tour kicked off this season in Washington, D.C. on June 30. Among the stops along the way are Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Morgantown, Gettysburg  and Baltimore before concluding the tour on…

July 11, 2018

Bernstine Looks to Partner with Municipalities to Boost Regional Job Growth

ELLWOOD CITY – In a letter sent Monday to all 23 municipalities in the 10th Legislative District, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) invited local officials to work with him to develop business-friendly practices in a unified effort to boost regional job growth. “I believe it is the responsibility of our government to work together for our region and bolster our communities,” Bernstine said. “We need to make sure that we are giving businesses every reason to relocate or open in our municipalities.” Earlier this year, Bernstine worked with Slippery Rock Borough Mayor Jondavid Longo and council members to formulate a 25…

July 10, 2018

Seventh and Final Beautification Award Presented to Valerie Custozzo

Another 2018 Beautification Award Winner has been presented by Mayor Court yesterday to Valerie Custozzo of Jefferson Avenue. Valerie was given a yard sign and a gift certificate to a local restaurant to show appreciation for the beautiful landscaping of her property. Unfortunately this is the final award to be presented this year to area residents that take pride and work hard to make their homes and Ellwood City attractive for all to see. Thank you all for participating in this 8th year of “Beautification Awards”. Mayor Anthony J. Court

July 3, 2018

Master Gardeners Host 3nd Annual Garden Tour

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County are hosting their Third Annual Garden Tour on Sunday, July 22rd from Noon to 5:00 p.m. The tour highlights four area gardens, which can be toured at your own pace. Master Gardeners will be available at each location to answer questions. The tour will consist of four gardens within Lawrence County. The Altman Garden is located in New Wilmington includes 3 acres of hostas, daylilies, lilium, and daffodils. Pam Docherty’s gardens will be also on the tour located in New Castle. Pam has 2 gardens that consist of perennials and adding annuals…

June 25, 2018

Bernstine Launches Parliamentary Attack on Anti-Second Amendment Bills

HARRISBURG – Staunch Second Amendment supporter Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced his plan to use legislative tools at his disposal to stop the state House of Representatives from voting on anti-gun legislation which would violate the Pennsylvania Constitution. “Our state Constitution is crystal clear when it says citizens’ Second Amendment rights ‘shall not be questioned,’” Bernstine says. “I took an oath to defend and protect our Constitution, and I take that very seriously. I will use any and all legislative tactics available to defeat these attempts to infringe on the rights of law-abiding gun owners.” Bernstine filed 79 amendments…

June 21, 2018

Bernstine Votes in Favor of No-Tax-Increase Budget

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today released the following statement after joining a majority of his House colleagues in voting to send the 2018-19 state budget to the Senate: “This bipartisan budget doesn’t ask taxpayers to send Harrisburg more of their hard-earned money and keeps spending below the rate of inflation. I am committed to not reaching any deeper into the pockets of the hard-working taxpayers, so I am pleased the plan we passed today honors that commitment. Thanks to recent economic growth, we were also able to invest in our classrooms and put some money away in the…

June 15, 2018

Senate Approves Vogel Bill Promoting Telemedicine in Pennsylvania

The Senate today (June 13) approved legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel (R-Beaver) aimed at promoting telemedicine in Pennsylvania as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services. Senate Bill 780 specifically defines telemedicine as “the delivery of health care services provided through telecommunications technology to a patient by a healthcare practitioner who is at a different location.” It also establishes guidelines regarding who can provide telemedicine services, and provides clarity regarding insurance company reimbursement for those services. “Telemedicine can help patients get the care they need. It allows for…

June 14, 2018

Council President Responds to PUC Letter From Council Members

Earlier in the month, council members Rob Brough and Lisa Guerrera sent a letter to council president Judith Dici requesting a reduction in electric rates based on a Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) announcement that customers across the state would be receiving a discount. Dici, although absent from Monday’s agenda meeting, left a written response to the council members as follows: I am aware of the May 18, 2018 decision of the Public Utility Commission (PUC). This decision was as a result of the substantial decrease in Federal tax rates and other changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of…

June 6, 2018

Ellwood City Free Summer Concert Series

Ellwood City’s 6th Free Summer Concert Series in the Community Plaza will begin June 16th with the Red Barn Players Sing Broadway on Main kicking off the series. The concert series schedule is as follows: Saturday, June 16 – Red Barn Players Sing Broadway on Main Saturday, June 23 – Brok’n Pic Saturday, July 7 – Beaver County Wind Symphony Saturday, July 14 – Hopewell Community Big Band Saturday, July 21 – Allegheny Brass Band Saturday, July 28 – Wine and Spirit Saturday, August 11 – 2nd Avenue Project The concerts are FREE and performances, which begin at 7:00pm, are…