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November 10, 2024

Former Ellwood City Resident Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

A former resident of Ellwood City pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on November 7th. Shayne Clapper, 30, pleaded guilty to five counts before United States District Judge William S. Stickman. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that in January 2023 through February 2023, Clapper initiated a sexual relationship with a minor known to him. Clapper provided the minor with a cell phone that he used to communicate with the minor. Clapper requested and received nude images from the minor….

November 6, 2024

Ellwood City Mom, EMT & Organ Donor Lauds BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing As Open House Nears

New Castle, PA – A 27-year-old full-time emergency medical technician, foster and stepmother and nondirected organ donor has long wanted to resume pursuit of a college degree. That pursuit was brought to a halt in 2017, when Danyelle Kirby was no longer able to afford the costly regional private university she attended for two semesters. The Ellwood City resident has since helped others, in becoming an EMT who works 40 hours per week with a Beaver County EMS provider and in raising foster and stepchildren ranging in age from 2 to 13. It was BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing’s affordability, Kirby…

October 30, 2024

Municipal Woman’s Club Hosting Piano Fiasco Dueling Piano Fundraiser

Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with music, laughter, and community spirit at the Piano Fiasco Dueling Piano Fundraiser! This event is hosted by the Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club. Kick off the holiday season with a night of family friendly entertainment while supporting a great cause. Event Details: Date: November 23rd Time: Doors open at 6 PM; the show runs from 7 PM to 9 PM Location: North Sewickley Firehall, 887 Mercer Rd Route 65, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Cost: $30 per person, which includes light refreshments and one non-alcoholic beverage This is a BYOB event, please feel…

October 25, 2024

Milling And Paving Lawrence Avenue To Begin On Monday

As part of the PennDOT SR351 project, Folino Construction will start milling and paving Lawrence Avenue and 5th Street on Monday, October 28, 2024. The topcoat will also be applied to Crescent Avenue in the coming days. Due to this project, parking on Lawrence Avenue and 5th Street will be prohibited for two weeks starting on Monday, October 28, 2024. “I appreciate your cooperation in advance,” says Kevin Swogger, Borough Manager. A roadway improvement project on Route 351 (Crescent Avenue) between Second Street and Fourth Street was completed earlier this summer.

October 24, 2024

Riverside School District Receives Public School Facility Improvement Grant

Riverside Beaver County School District received $350,000 for a roof repair, HVAC, and plumbing system project at the Riverside Beaver County Elementary/Middle School facility as part of PA Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The program provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. The grant is part of 21 state grant issued improvement projects valued at $11 million that will take place in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties.  Four additional Beaver County school district projects are being funded through the grant projgram. “Investments in our roads, schools, sewers, and…

October 14, 2024

Bernstine, Brown Announce Farm-to-School Grant Awards in Lawrence County

HARRISBURG – Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) and Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) are pleased to announce two recipients in Lawrence County have been awarded Farm-to-School Grants. These grants, part of a statewide initiative by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, will support projects aimed at improving access to healthy, local food and providing hands-on agricultural learning experiences for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. “I’m thrilled to see such vital funding come to our community,” said Brown. “These grants not only help connect children to local, healthy food but also enhance their agricultural education through hands-on experiences. This is a wonderful opportunity to…

October 11, 2024

“What’s Up, Doc?” Historical Society Public Meeting Is Monday

What’s Up, Doc? Everett Bleakney Jr., board member and past-president of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society, will be the guest speaker at the Society’s public meeting at the History Center, 310 Fifth Street, this Monday, October 14th beginning at 7:00 p.m. This entertaining presentation will be a look at the practice of medicine in Ellwood City in the ‘50s and ‘60s. An amateur historian, Bleakney is the author of “Postcard History of Ellwood City” based on his extensive postcard collection. He is currently writing a history of Wayne Township, Lawrence County, PA. A lifelong resident of the Ellwood City…

October 11, 2024

Ellwood City Women’s Network Hosting 8th Annual Girls Night Out

Ellwood City Women’s Network will be having their 8th annual Girls Night Out on November 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Shakespeares Restaurant. Tickets are $25.00 (which includes dinner) and must be purchased in advance and are available at Turner-Hyde Funeral Home and Konsignment Konnections. There will be craft vendors and a Chinese auction and 50/50 and entertainment by Vaughn Hudspath and others. All proceeds will be donated to The Divine Grace Ministerium Food Bank which helps all those in need throughout Ellwood City and beyond.  

October 8, 2024

ELLWOOD Celebrates Manufacturing Week With Visits To Lawrence County Schools

This past week, representatives from ELLWOOD celebrated Manufacturing Week with a visit to a number of schools throughout Lawrence County. The tour is a lead-up to today’s National Manufacturing Day that is celebrated each year on the first Friday in October. ELLWOOD partners with Lawrence County School-to-Work to coordinate the effort, reaching hundreds of students and raising awareness of the many manufacturing career opportunities available in the community. Manufacturing Day is a nationally recognized day reserved by manufacturers to engage students, it is the industry’s biggest opportunity to educate students, inspire the next generation of creators and promote the many…

October 2, 2024

ELLWOOD Announces New President Of Ellwood Specialty Metals

New Castle, PA – ELLWOOD this week announced a change in leadership at ELLWOOD Specialty Metals (ESM), with the promotion of ELLWOOD executive Mark Kaszer to President effective January 1, 2025. Kaszer will succeed outgoing president Judy Shaffer who earlier this year announced her year-end retirement. Kaszer is a 16-year veteran of ELLWOOD and currently serves as Vice President of Sales for ESM, the leading distributor of tool steels and aluminum for plastic molds, die casting, forging dies, and other tooling applications. ESM has operations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Canada, and Mexico. Shaffer has served in the President position since…