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March 19, 2023

Historical Society Monthly Meeting Recap

The March meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society was called to order on March 13th at 7:00 p.m. by its President, Bob Morabito, reminding those present of the mission of the Society. Morabito then asked WWII Veteran Guy Prestia to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the February meeting were read with a motion to approve as written by Everett Bleakney. Andy Kindle seconded the motion and motion carried. Treasurer Dana Baker advised the group of the Ledger balance. It was presented for all to review. Ray Santillo made a motion to approve the…

March 17, 2023

Koppel Borough Among Municipalites Granted Funds For Community Improvement Projects

HARRISBURG – Several area and nearby municipalities will receive state funding for community improvement projects according to State Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. In a press release this week, Vogel announced the approval of more than $5 million in state funding for community improvement projects across the 47th Senate District. “I’m pleased to announce this critical funding for community improvement projects in the 47th Senate District,” Vogel said. “It’s important that state government partners with our local cities, townships and boroughs to help pay for projects that benefit local communities.” Of note is Koppel Borough which will receive $200,000 for streetscape improvements along…

March 17, 2023

Lawrence County Seeks Community Input About Internet Access

NEW CASTLE – The Lawrence County Commissioners this week announced its initiative to evaluate internet access and connectivity throughout the county. Link Up Lawrence is a multi-faceted project that will collect data and feedback over the course of several months to identify service needs and project opportunities. A final study and report will outline the findings and proposed next steps with the long-term goal of ensuring reliable high-speed internet is available to everyone in the county. A key part of the work is engaging those who live and work in Lawrence County to better understand their experiences with internet service….

March 14, 2023

Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II Monthly Meeting Recap

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 8th at the Connequenessing Country Club. The meeting was conducted by President Mike DeOtto. The Wolves Club sponsored Annual Golf Bash held on Sunday, February 19, 2023 was successful. The event raised over $15,000 for the Wolves Club Scholarship Program. Thanks and appreciation was given to the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers for assisting at the event. Thanks and appreciation also went to the members who worked the event at the Sons Of Italy. The Club is holding their 75th Anniversary Dinner on Wednesday, April 12, 2023…

March 7, 2023

Ellwood City Historical Society To Hold Monthly Meeting On Monday

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting Monday, March 13th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the History Center at 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, PA. The guest speaker for the evening will be Vaughn Hudspath. Vaughn has been an educator in the field of history, geography and social education at the Riverside Beaver County School District for over thirty years. In addition to teaching at Riverside, he is the varsity tennis coach and serves as the executive producer of the Riverside musical program. Vaughn is a major proponent for the performing arts…

March 3, 2023

Mayor Court Warns Against Excessive Speeding

Mayor Anthony J. Court has issued a statement regarding excessive amount of speeding throughout the Ellwood City Borough. According to the mayor’s office, Court has made Ellwood City Police Department officers aware of the situation and has noted that the speeding will not be tolerated. “This excessive speeding has led to law enforcement to crack down against speeding,” says Court. “The message is quite clear to please slow down!” According to the information made available by the mayor’s office, speed traps will be conducted in the very near future. Mayor Court encourages the public to follow the speed limits and…

March 3, 2023

Brown Co-Sponsors Tax Relief Bills to Pennsylvania Families

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) announced during a Capitol press conference today in Harrisburg that she is the prime co-sponsor of legislation that would reduce the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate and increase funding for property tax relief. The legislation is part of a series of bills to ease the economic struggles of hardworking Pennsylvania Families. The 10 bills that make up the “Pennsylvania Families Tax Relief” initiative would provide reductions in various state taxes placed on families. Working with the Appropriations Committee, the estimated savings totals more than $2.2 billion. Brown teamed up with the prime sponsor of…

March 2, 2023

Ellwood City Borough Council Adopts Utility Account Budget Plan

According to a press release made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, a utility account budget plan has been announced. The Ellwood City 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 12th month….

February 27, 2023

Hayden Slade Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist

Hayden Slade, a senior at Lincoln High School, has been named a National Merit Finalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Over 1.5 million students entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test as juniors. This year’s nationwide pool of 15,000 Finalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Finalists must also have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that…

February 22, 2023

ELLWOOD Announces Partnership With Retired Major General To Extend Integrated Advantage

[New Castle] ELLWOOD this week announced an important new strategic partnership. Major General Cameron G. Holt, United States Air Force (Retired) will work closely with ELLWOOD’s senior leadership team on strategic initiatives in defense and commercial market sectors, bringing with him significant experience and knowledge on the intersection of government and industry in support of national security. General Holt recently completed 32 years of military service, serving his last four years as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. In that capacity, he oversaw a global contracting…