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March 11, 2024

ELLWOOD Hosts 18th Annual High School Engineering Day

ELLWOOD, in partnership with Lawrence County School-to-Work, hosted their 18th annual High School Engineering Day on Thursday, March 7, at ELLWOOD City Forge. More than 20 students from area high schools visited the ELLWOOD location to learn about engineering careers and more. The event is designed to be both fun and educational as the students had the opportunity to witness ELLWOOD City Forge’s state-of-the-art forging process as well as material testing and machining. The students were selected by their respective schools to attend the event because they have an interest in engineering or a related career field. Participating juniors and…

March 8, 2024

Open House & Ribbon Cutting Set For Perry School Construction Completion

The Ellwood City Area School District is pleased to announce that the construction at Perry Lower Intermediate School has been completed. “We are so excited to bring this project to a close and to allow our students to benefit from the updated learning spaces that are available to them,” said Dr. Wesley Shipley, Superintendent of Schools. The project included updating the electric and plumbing systems as well as installing new HVAC throughout the entire building. An addition that includes four classroom spaces and new toilet facilities was built to make room for growing academic service programs within the building.  The…

March 5, 2024

Borough Of Ellwood City Announces Utility Account Budget Payment Plan

In a press release made available by the borough on Friday, March 1st, the Ellwood City Borough Council has adopted a Utility Account Budget Plan. The Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 approving a budget payment plan for utility accounts under the following provisions: Customers may complete the application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period from the third Monday in March through the third Friday in April. The first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget periods will be twelve (12) months with all balances due to be settled in the…

February 27, 2024

Entrepreneurs Forever to Host Small Business Owners in Beaver County

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh-based nonprofit the Mansmann Foundation launched its premier program Entrepreneurs Forever, at an event on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The event welcomed business owners from Beaver County, and marked the debut of the program in the area. The first program of its kind in the county, this event was made possible in partnership with Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, City of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania, Beaver Falls Business District Authority and The B-HIVE : Beaver Valley LaunchBox. The program, which is funded by a recent grant secured by PA Senator Bob Casey with the US Small Business Administration, will…

February 27, 2024

Brown, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Drug Crisis

NEW CASTLE – The escalating drug crisis that has gripped communities not only in western Pennsylvania, but throughout the Commonwealth, was the focus of a House Republican Policy Committee hearing last week in New Castle. The hearing held Tuesday was hosted by Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), along with committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington). “Addiction is complex and multifaceted, and it is devastating our communities,” said Brown. “We must determine comprehensive strategies for recovery now before more of our loved ones perish. By convening policymakers, experts, and community stakeholders, the committee aims to develop effective solutions that will empower individuals…

February 22, 2024

Upstart Manufacturers Coalition Awarded $236,000 Grant from PA Dept of Labor and Industry

MERCER – A collaboration of local manufacturers, including two from Ellwood City, working together to address shared workforce development challenges was awarded a $236,786 grant from the Industry Partnership program of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The award was announced by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer). The Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition (LMMC) was formed in 2023 by founding members Berner International, Blair Strip Steel Company, ELLWOOD, G.W. Becker, Inc., Hall Industries and Wheatland Steel Processing. West Central Job Partnership, the region’s operator of PACareerLink offices, and Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition have also been integral in the formation of LMMC….

February 14, 2024

Entrepreneurs Forever To Host Small Business Owners Program

Entrepreneurs Forever will host an informational event on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, welcoming business owners from Beaver County. This event marks the launch of a new program — the only one of its kind in the country — making its debut in Beaver. The program, funded by a recent grant secured by Senator Bob Casey, curates small business owners into long-term peer groups that meet monthly for three years to provide mutual support and facilitate business growth. Born in SW Pennsylvania, Entrepreneurs Forever has provided long-term business support to over 1,000 small business owners across four states. Entrepreneurs Forever is…

February 13, 2024

Local Fire, EMS Companies Receive Much-Needed State Grants

Grant funding will be coming to several first responder companies in the 9th Legislative District under a program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), according to Representatives Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) and Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence). Every emergency service organization that completes the application process receives funding. Projects eligible for funding include: construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt. “First responders are at the core of our communities,” said Brown. “Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel treat those…

February 12, 2024

Brown Announces Area Career and Technical School Receives Grant

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center in New Castle will receive an $85,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for the purchase of new equipment aligned to training students in high-demand occupations. “Career and technical education can provide incredible opportunities for students to pursue good-paying jobs in industries critical to our economy,” said Brown. “This grant will help more individuals seize those opportunities and achieve a lifetime of success.” There are more than 80 career and technical centers in Pennsylvania that offer a combination of classes and hands-on-learning programs….

February 8, 2024

POLITICS: Many In Office React To Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2024-25 budget proposal to the General Assembly and to the people of Pennsylvania on Tuesday – sharing his ‘get stuff done’ approach and vision to create more opportunity and continue delivering real solutions to the most pressing issues Pennsylvanians face according to his website. In a press release, he states by prioritizing economic opportunity and access to higher education, making historic investments in public education, supporting law enforcement and public safety, ensuring people receive the care they need, and funding critical initiatives to help Pennsylvanians from our cities to our farmlands – this budget will…