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February 21, 2023

The Time Brewpub To Host A Premiere Party For Joanie Sprague

Beaver Valley-bred TV personality Joanie Sprague will host a premiere watch party February 24 in Ellwood City at The Time Brewpub for her new Outdoor Channel TV series “Renovation Hunters,” where she serves as a carpenter and cabin renovator. Flying in from California, Sprague will welcome the public to gather ’round the numerous TVs, including a 180-inch one, at The Time Brewpub, which opened in December in a former elementary school at 600 Mount Vernon Drive, Ellwood City, Pa. “I chose there because it’s a new place and I’ve never been there before and a lot of my family and…

February 16, 2023

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.’s Statement on Ohio Train Derailment

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) issued the following statement on the recent train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border: “The accident that took place just over the border in Ohio has been the topic of much discussion in our area and now across the country. The immediate response and coordination from PEMA, Beaver County Emergency Services, Lawrence County Public Safety, and the brave first responders has been excellent. We want to thank all first responders for all they do and continue to do to keep us as safe as possible. “With the safety of our residents the priority,…

February 15, 2023

Bernstine Announces Safe Schools Grant for Area School Districts

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has announced that school districts in the 8th Legislative Districts have been awarded funding totaling $266,616 from the Safe Schools Targeted Grant programs. “Each school’s needs are different, and these grant programs allow schools flexibility to address their own unique security requirements,” said Bernstine. “Protecting our students is a point of emphasis for me, and I am grateful that our local schools will soon see the benefits of this grant program.” The following school districts were awarded an Equipment and/or Program Grant award: Lawrence County Career and Technical Center – $49,791. Mohawk Area School District –…

February 10, 2023

Bernstine Announces Grants to First Responders in 8th District

HARRISBURG – Grant funding will be coming to several first responder companies in the 8th District under a program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), according to Rep. 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 heroes because they put their own lives on the line to protect people and property,” said Bernstine. “Our…

February 2, 2023

Bernstine’s New Butler Office Location Open for Business

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) announced today that his district office in Butler is open to ensure continuity of constituent services. The office is located at 790 Pittsburgh Road, Butler. Office hours will be Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the telephone number is 724-847-5291. The new Butler office is part of Bernstine’s ongoing effort to improve efficiencies, while maintaining the highest level of constituent service for residents of the 8th Legislative District. “My door is always open,” said Bernstine. “My staff and I are ready to assist constituents with a number of state-related matters,…

January 31, 2023

PA American Water Launches Water Line Service Inventory Project

Pennsylvania American Water needs your help to identify the material used for your water service line. Starting this week, customers whose service line material is unknown to Pennsylvania American Water will be sent a postcard with information on how to participate in this vital identification effort. Customers can respond on the website featured on the postcard or by calling the number provided directly to the company’s project management firm, Greeley and Hansen. As part of this survey, customers will be asked to answer a few questions about their water service line and upload a photo of their service line material,…

January 30, 2023

One Dead, One Injured In Monday Shooting

According to published reports, one woman is dead and another person is left in critical condition after a shooting late Monday afternoon in Ellwood City. The incident happened just after 5:00 p.m. near the 200 block of First Street, near its intersection with Fountain Avenue. After a strong police presence and shut downs of nearby roadways, police have a person in custody. Ellwood City Police were assisted by nearby and neighboring police departments to locate the suspect who was later apprehended. The suspect is expected to be arraigned Wednesday by Magisterial District Judge Jerry Cartwright. More information will be posted…

January 26, 2023

District Judge Cartwright Running For Re-Election

District Judge Jerry G. Cartwright has announced his candidacy for re-election to his position in District 53-3-01 in Ellwood City. Cartwright is in his 18th year in the judgeship when his 3rd term expires at the end of 2023. He intends to cross-file on the Democrat and Republican ballots. During his tenure, Cartwright was appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to the Minor Courts Rules Committee. The committee makes recommendations to the Court to establish standards of practice for the over 500 Magisterial District Courts in Pennsylvania. An Ellwood City native, Cartwright is a graduate of Duquesne University School…

January 26, 2023

Ellwood City Borough Facade Improvement Program Among Seven County Projects Funded By $1.2M Rescue Plan Act

On Wednesday, the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners approved $1,124,305.00 in American Rescue Plan Act funding for seven impactful projects across Lawrence County. “It’s critical that the Board of Commissioners continues to appropriate this funding to community projects which spur economic growth, enhance workforce outcomes, invest in infrastructure projects, and provide better human services outcomes for our county residents,” said Lawrence County Commissioners Chairman Morgan Boyd in a social media post. Notably, and locally, the Borough of Ellwood City will received $25,000 for its Facade Improvement Program. The Ellwood City Borough, in partnership with Lawrence County, is undertaking a face…

January 25, 2023

Lawrence County Announces $800,000 in Paving and Transportation Grants Awarded to 16 Municipalities

Lawrence County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday that $800,000.00 has been allocated by the county to assist 16 municipalities with 38 paving projects, 3 culvert replacements, 1 stormwater reclamation project, and 5 capital purchases. This investment represents the single largest general appropriation of county transportation funds for municipal transportation projects ever approved by Lawrence County. This funding supplements municipal funding for road repairs and capital purchases and assists with $3,287,143.09 in total countywide transportation investments. Funding for this program comes from the Liquid Fuels Fund and the Vehicle Registration Fee Fund. Each municipality that applied for funding under the program…