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May 8, 2025

Vogel, Kinkead Kick Off the 15th Capitol Hunger Garden Season

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Hunger Caucus, gathered at the Capitol Hunger Garden to highlight how the Harrisburg community benefits from the produce grown in the Hunger Garden. In addition to Vogel and Kinkead, remarks were also offered by Peter Flynn, President of the Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association; Mieshia Jackson, Director of Operations for Downtown Daily Bread; Rep. Dan Moul, minority chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee; and Joe Arthur, CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. “Food insecurity affects all walks of life here in Pennsylvania,”…

May 6, 2025

Covert Shoots Lowest Score Of Spring, Leads BC3 Golf Team to 7-0 Start

Butler, PA – Lincoln High School graduate, Mitchell Covert, shot his lowest score of the spring Friday and won medalist honor for the second time in his past three matches as the Butler County Community College men’s golf team defeated the Community College of Allegheny County and moved to 7-0. Covert birdied four of six consecutive holes on the front nine and finished with a 3-over 75 at Lake Arthur Golf Club. The Pioneers also posted their lowest team score of the spring in their 319-383 victory. The four lowest individual scores are added to determine the team score. BC3’s…

April 28, 2025

Bernstine Announces Loan for Portersville Muddy Creek EMS Ambulance Upgrade

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the Portersville Muddy Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department has been approved for an $81,740 loan from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. The funding will support the purchase of a Ford E350 Crestline CCL150 ambulance, significantly enhancing the department’s emergency response capabilities. “This investment ensures our local EMS professionals have the resources they need to respond quickly and safely in emergencies,” said Bernstine. “I’m proud to support initiatives that protect the health and safety of our communities in Butler and Lawrence counties.” The loan was awarded through the Fire Company and Emergency…

April 25, 2025

Wayne Township 2025 Clean-Up Day Announced

Wayne Township residents are invited to participate in the annual clean-up day, which will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the Wayne Township Municipal Building, located at 1418 Wampum Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117. This event is for Wayne Township residents only. Proof of residency is required. The cost to participate is $10.00 per load with a $50.00 per load fee for vehicles larger than a car or regular pick-up truck. Each mattress will be $15.00. We are ready to accept and properly dispose of household items, furniture, and other non-hazardous materials. However,…

April 24, 2025

Ellwood City Community Health Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Ellwood City Community Health Foundation (ECCHF) will issue scholarships each year to individuals who enroll in higher education to pursue a career in the medical field. The individual needs to be a resident of either Ellwood City, Lawrence County, or Beaver County, Pennsylvania. On April 1st, the Foundation began to accept scholarship applications for scholastic achievement and financial need through June 30, 2025, for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Each candidate must demonstrate how their career in the medical field will improve, foster, promote, and enhance the quality of life and health for the general public of Ellwood City, Lawrence…

April 21, 2025

Covert Fires 83, BC3 Golfers Win Spring Season Opener

Lincoln High School graduate Mitchell Covert fired a round of 83, finishing fourth, to help lead Butler County Community College victory over Jamestown (N.Y.) Community College at Lake Arthur Golf Club in BC3’s spring-season opener last Thursday. BC3 golfer Xander Downing won medalist honor for the fifth time as a Pioneer as BC3 Downing shot a 7-over 79 as BC3 golfers swept the top four places in a 323-394 victory on their home course. BC3’s Jacob Marquardt was second with an 80 and Parker Worsley third with an 81. Jamestown’s Daniel Towell tied BC3’s Jaxon Salata for fifth place with…

April 11, 2025

Mayor Court Receives Prestigious “Community Service Award”

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court was the recipient of the prestigious “Community Service Award” by Vision Ministries at the 8th Annual Braveheart Testimonial Banquet held recently at the New Englander in New Castle. Mayor Court was honored for his dedicated service to the Ellwood City Community. “It’s humbling to receive this very special honor and award” And thanked Vision Ministries for recognizing him and making this “special award a reality,” said Mayor Court in a statement. PICTURED: (left to right) Board members of Vision Ministries, Lori Jo Sager, Vaughn Crisei, Randy Crum, Mayor Court and Dan Bailey

April 2, 2025

US 422 Drilling Starts Wednesday in Lawrence County

Pittsburgh – PennDOT District 11 is announcing drilling operations US 422 (New Butler Road) in Shenango and Slippery Rock townships, Lawrence County will begin Wednesday, April 2 weather permitting. Lane restrictions will occur in various locations on US 422 between Willowbrook Road and Route 19 (Perry Highway) weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late April. Crews from ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC will conduct drilling operations. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000…

March 28, 2025

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Invites Public to Help Beautify and Pick Up PA

Harrisburg, PA – As part of the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to maintaining the Commonwealth’s natural resources and enhancing tourism, Pennsylvanians are invited to register for the 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania litter cleanup initiative. A collaborative effort among the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Environmental Protection (DEP) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, Pick Up Pennsylvania offers civic-minded volunteers an opportunity to help keep their communities clean and free from litter.  Litter can pollute streams and rivers with microplastics, degrading water quality, and harming the fish, birds, and wildlife that depend on healthy streams and rivers to thrive. Pick Up PA, an annual volunteer…

March 27, 2025

ARISE, Borough Of Ellwood City Launch Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court, together with representatives from Arise, adorned downtown Ellwood City with ribbons and signs to mark the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During April, ARISE is bringing awareness to survivors of sexual assault. Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted.  Mayor Court commended Olivia Gaffron, Grace Schmarewski, and their staff for their dedication to bringing Sexual Assault Awareness to the communities. Since 1981, ARISE has been the community’s response to violence and abuse, serving victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Other Serious Crimes and Older Victims…