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November 2, 2022

ECIAHF October Meeting Recap

Members of the Ellwood City Italian American Heritage Foundation met Thursday October 27th at Hunter Bros Coffee, at 229 Portersville Road. The meeting opened with “A Prayer in Time of Need.” World War II Veteran and hero Mr. Guy Prestia led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Treasurer Cherlyn Rangel reported on the current expenses and remaining balance. Due to needed changes and updating of information Secretary Virginia Ottaviani will give a complete report at the November meeting. It was with pride that Kathy Gorzkowski delivered the group’s Yearly Notebooks to be displayed at the Hunter Bros Meeting Room….

November 1, 2022

Support For Our Seniors Workshop Planned

If you or a loved one are in need of support and resources through the aging process, join a free workshop planned for Wednesday, November 9th. Th event, scheduled to take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Crane Roome Grille, New Castle, features keynote speakers and a Vendor Fair including community agencies who will be available to discuss their services. Refreshments will be provided. Keynote speakers include Schler Law Firm, discussing Elder Law and Asset Protection, Anova Home Health, discussing different in-home care options, Cambridge Falls, discussing senior living options, and Area Agency on Aging “Challengers”, discussing…

November 1, 2022

Housing, Arts, Schools Among Newest Firefly Solar Grant Recipients

The Firefly Solar project is excited to announce its latest community grant recipients. Award winners are nonprofits and educational institutions dedicated to community building in Lawrence County. This quarter the project provided funds to six local organizations: the Human Services Center, Cathedral Foundation, the Mohawk Area School District, the New Castle Public Library, the New Castle Regional Ballet, and the SNPJ Recreation Center. “The Human Services Center is excited to be starting a Bridge Housing Project in Lawrence County,” said Tamara Gibson, Director of Community Services at the Human Services Center. “And we’re very thankful for the funding received through…

October 31, 2022

Lawrence County Man Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Distribute Cocaine from Mexico

PITTSBURGH – A Lawrence County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and cocaine base, in form commonly known as crack cocaine, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Quantel Searcy, age 49, formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on Friday to one count before United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan. If this case would have proceeded to trial, the government would have proven that Searcy was part of a cocaine-distribution conspiracy focused on New Castle, Pennsylvania. The conspiracy involved cocaine imported from Mexico into California that the California conspirators…

October 28, 2022

Beaver, Butler County Projects Receive a Combined Total in Excess of $7.2 Million

HARRISBURG – Four Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants, with a combined total of $7.225 million, have been awarded to projects in Beaver and Butler counties, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) and state Rep. Rob Matzie (D-16). The majority of that grant funding total – $4.5 million – went to Cozza Enterprises, LLC, located in Ambridge Borough, for the first phase of the construction of the Ambridge Community Center Sports Complex. “While this is only the start to this project, the facility will be a great benefit to the local community,” said Vogel of the complex. Also receiving funding…

October 27, 2022

Brooks, Vogel Announce $3.5 Million Grant to Create Local Jobs at Steelite

LAWRENCE – Sens. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Elder Vogel (R-47) announced a $3.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to facilitate the expansion of the Steelite International facility, which will contribute to the economic strengths of Neshannock Township, the City of New Castle and surrounding areas. The project entails the formation of a 55,000-square-foot, pre-engineered steel building in Neshannock Township. Funds will be used to develop the site; purchase and construct the pre-engineered steel building; and for related building operation systems, such as electrical, HVAC and plumbing. “I appreciate the opportunity to work with Sen. Vogel and Steelite on…

October 27, 2022

Ellwood City Wolves Club October Meeting Recap

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II met on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the Connequenessing Country Club. The Wolves Club, in conjunction with the Ellwood City Lions and the Rotary Clubs, host the Annual Oktoberfest which was held on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The Oktoberfest raised funds for all three organizations. These funds help with providing scholarships and support to local community projects. This month the Wolves donated $1,500.00 to the Ellwood City Meals on Wheels Program. Also discussed at the meeting were upcoming events: the Annual Golf Bash on February 19, 2023, the Ash Wednesday Fish Fry on…

October 21, 2022

POLICE: ECPD Alert Residents Of Recent Home Invasion

In a news release made available by the Ellwood City Police Department, police have apprehended three suspects in a recent home invasion and robbery. The report reads as follows: On October 14th at approximately 15:10 p.m., Ellwood City Police Department Officers were dispatched to an address in the 700 block of Line Avenue for reports of an armed robbery. The victim advised three males entered his residence with a gun and held the victim at gun point while they stole two pistols and multiple credit cards. The actors left the residence and walked to a vehicle at an unknown location…

October 19, 2022

Ellwood City Receives Nearly $6 Million in PENNVEST Funding

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $6 million in funding to the Borough of Ellwood City to make improvements to its existing sewer infrastructure, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) and State Representative Aaron Bernstine in respective statements The project will involve the construction of a new pump station with a sewage grinder, approximately 2,300 feet of 18-inch gravity sewer line to the new pump station, an additional 5,200 feet of 18-inch force main to the borough’s existing primary lift station, and a screening unit replacement at the primary lift station. The existing systems services 3,014…

October 18, 2022

All-American Reisinger, BC3 Collect WPCC Championship

All-American and Lincoln High School graduate Breanna Reisinger had nine kills as the No. 1-ranked Butler County Community College volleyball team won an unprecedented seventh consecutive Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference championship Saturday with a victory against the Community College of Beaver County. The Pioneers in BC3’s Field House swept CCBC 25-13, 25-15 and 25-11 in the final and Westmoreland County Community College 25-14, 25-7 and 25-10 in a semifinal of the WPCC championship tournament. BC3, ranked first among 96 squads in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division III since Sept. 19, moved to 17-2 with its 10th win in…