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February 28, 2025

NOTICE: Ellwood City Area School District March Meeting Rescheduled

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District has rescheduled its regularly scheduled March meeting.  The meeting will now take place on Monday, March 10th. The full notice reads as follows: Notice is hereby given that the March 13, 2025 regular meeting of the Ellwood City Area School District Board of School Directors is cancelled and rescheduled and combined with the March 10, 2025 “Committee of the Whole” meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The purpose of the meeting is to…

February 28, 2025

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Protect Parental Rights in Medical Decisions for Minor Children

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. The bill, known as Simon’s Law, would require health care professionals or facilities to notify parents before placing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on any patient under the age of 18. The law would also require written or oral consent from at least one parent or guardian before a DNR order can be issued. “This bill is designed to ensure no parent is kept in the dark when it comes to life-altering decisions for…

February 26, 2025

NOTICE: ECASD Finance Committee Meeting

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District will be holding a finance committee meeting in two weeks. The notice reads as follows: The Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Finance Committee Meeting on March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted in the Board Room located in the Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School. – Board Secretary, Dr. Amy Anderson

February 19, 2025

Quilts and the Underground Railroad Discussed at ECAHS Feb. Meeting

More than 50 members and guests of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society were treated to a presentation of how quilts were used as guidance by the underground railroad. The presentation was given by the Reverend Jim Swanson to a crowd gathered at the meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society on Tuesday, February 11th. According to Swanson, quilts were utilized to send messages and provide directions to runaway slaves before and during the civil war. The messages were based on the designs of the quilt. The pattern could convey advice for a runaway slave to remember. An example…

February 18, 2025

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Create Two-Tiered Concealed Carry System, Supporting Constitutional Carry Rights

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation designed to enhance the concealed carry process for firearm owners in Pennsylvania. House Bill 454 would create a two-tiered system to streamline firearm carrying laws, ensuring greater protection of citizens’ Second Amendment rights while balancing public safety. “Pennsylvanians have the fundamental right to protect themselves and their families, and this legislation is a step toward ensuring that right is respected,” said Bernstine. “Law-abiding citizens who follow the rules should not face undue obstacles when it comes to exercising their constitutional rights. The proposed two-tiered system provides more freedom, more choice and…

February 7, 2025

NOTICE: ECASD Board of School Directors Rescheduled To February 10th

Notice is hereby given that, due to weather concerns, the February 13, 2025 regular meeting of the Ellwood City Area School District Board of School Directors is cancelled and rescheduled and combined with the February 10, 2025 “Committee of the Whole” meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The purpose of the meeting is to consider and take action on the Agenda items published: On the District’s website (www.ecasdk12.org) At the Board Room At the District’s administrative offices and to consider and take action on any other lawful…

February 5, 2025

Lake Forest Gardens, Sturges Orchard To Receive Agriculture Innovation Grants

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced this week the approval of three state grants to improve agricultural innovation in Beaver County. Vogel said the following Agriculture Innovation Grants are being awarded by the state Department of Agriculture: Lake Forest Gardens of Fombell will receive $24,600 for automating tree-grading and sizing. Tiny Seed Farm of Rochester will receive $75,000 for the development of an integrated, sustainable farm-to-sale innovation plan. Sturges Orchard of Fombell will receive $18,775 to install pasteurizer and filter systems for improved cider production quality. “It was very important to fund these grants in the state budget,…

January 31, 2025

Lincoln Jr/Sr. High School Identified For Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI)

According to information made available the by the district, Lincoln Jr/Sr. High School was identified for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) due to challenges in proficiency and growth on standardized assessments, Career and College Readiness, and Attendance. “Over the past year, our entire school community has worked with focus and dedication to improve in these areas, and we are proud to announce that we have met the challenge,” says Director of Educational Programs, Dr. Amy Anderson. Thanks to the hard work of LHS students, teachers, staff, and families, the school has not been re-designated for TSI for this coming school…

January 30, 2025

2025 Historical Society Scholarships Submission Details Announced

The EllwoodCity Area Historical Society will award four (4) fifteen hundred dollar ($1,500.00) scholarships this year. All graduating seniors living in the Ellwood City Area School District or the Riverside School District are eligible. Applications and requirements may be obtained from either high school Guidance Counselor, or from the Ellwood City Area Historical Society. The History Center at 310 5th Street is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am until 2 pm. Scholarship competitors may make appointments to use the History Center’s research facilities by calling 724-752-2021. There will be two (2) $1500.00 Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarships awarded and…

January 30, 2025

Armstrong Expands Advanced Fiber Network to Connect Over 200 Homes and Businesses in Portersville and Ellwood City

Portersville, PA — Armstrong, a leader in broadband technology, announces its plans to enhance its next-generation Advanced Fiber Network. Slated for launch in 2025, Armstrong will provide symmetrical speeds and expand technology to over 200 homes and businesses in Portersville and Ellwood City, PA. “The introduction of Advanced Fiber Network technology marks a transformative upgrade for delivering a heightened standard of broadband internet connectivity,” Armstrong’s Vice President of Technology and Engineering Eric Svenson stated. “This technology is engineered to provide unparalleled multi-gigabit speed, reliability, ultra-low latency, and robust capacity to meet today’s connectivity demands and prepare our communities for a…