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May 16, 2022

Historical Society Announces Two Scholarship Winners

The annual Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarships were awarded at the Ellwood City Historical Society on Monday. Emily Fox, of Riverside High School, and Mark VanHorn, of Lincoln High School, were the graduating seniors who each earned the the scholarships. The meeting was opened by President Everett Bleakney, who welcomed all present to an exciting evening. Guy Prestia, a WWII veteran lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. A thank you card from Guy, to the History Center was read for his 100th birthday celebration hosted by the Center. A letter of commendation from President Biden given to Guy,…

May 13, 2022

PHOTO: 2022 Riverside Prom Court

Riverside High School’s promenade will mark the coronation of the Prom King and Prom Queen on Friday, May 13. Promenade is held at the high school beginning at 5:30, when students will first promenade in the gymnasium then proceed to the auditorium. The stage has been decorated for the theme “Midnight Garden.” After [promenade and coronation, students will caravan with a North Sewickley police escort to Shakespeare’s where the Parent Prom Committee has provided centerpieces, favors, and many fun activities for those attending prom. Prom will conclude at 1 am, with students receiving a copy of the group photo, taken…

May 12, 2022

Ellwood City Area School District Begins Capital Improvement Projects

According to a press release from the district, Ellwood City Area School District capital improvements have begun throughout the district. As part of an extensive capital improvement project that includes work at all four district buildings, the most visible project is underway. The district is replacing the track surface and installing turf at Helling Stadium. “The track surface was lifting and was no longer safe and the addition of turf to the football field will allow us to expand the use of the field to so much more than just football. We are excited to get this project started,” said…

May 9, 2022

Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Seminar May 11

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) is inviting area residents to a Concealed Carry Seminar as a way to further understand their rights with respect to the state’s firearms laws and protections. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, May 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Wayne Township Fire Hall located at 5153 Ellwood Road in Ellwood City. “Many people own firearms so it’s good for them to learn the laws,” said Bernstine. “I am a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and during my time in public office, I have stood watch over any attempt to diminish them….

May 6, 2022

BE ADVISED: Borough of Ellwood City Electric Bill Error

In a press release made available by the Borough, Ellwood City residents are asked to disregard the latest utility bill received for May as a processing error unintentionally resent last month’s bill. The press release reads as follows: Ellwood City residents, please disregard the latest utility bill that you received for May. Due to a processing error with our 3rd party vendor, April’s bill was unintentionally resent as May’s. The corrected bill will be mailed on Monday May 9th and the new due date will be Wednesday May 25th instead of May 18th. If you have already paid your bill…

May 6, 2022

Reisinger Among 3 Recent NJCAA Division III All-Americans To Be Honored Saturday

Former Lincoln High School standout Breanna Reisinger will be among three athletes honored Saturday at BC3. Reisinger, Morgan Jack, and Aslyn Pry, all first-year student-athletes, have been selected as National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III All-Americans since December and will be recognized Saturday at the BC3 Field House. Reisinger is a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City; Jack, of Knoch High and Pry, of Moniteau. Reisinger led BC3’s volleyball team in 2021 with 205 kills and Jack, with 635 assists. Pry led BC3 and the NJCAA Division III with 19.6 rebounds per game and was fourth…

May 4, 2022

Ellwood Specialty Steel Among Group To Win Structural Steel Industry’s Top Design Award

[New Castle, PA] ELLWOOD is excited to relay the news that ELLWOOD Specialty Steel, a division located in New Castle on Honeybee Lane, was the recipient of an Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS2) Award. The awards were announced by the American Institute of Steel Construction last month at the NASCC: The Steel Conference in Denver. ELLWOOD Specialty Steel is a member of the team that earned the Merit Award in the projects “More than $200 Million” category as the group served as the primary forged steel supplier on the One Vanderbilt, New York project. Others…

May 3, 2022

Tire Collection Day Scheduled For Saturday

Tri-County Cleanways is hosting a Tire Collection Day on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The event is schedule to take place from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Forward Township Municipal Building in Evans City, PA. Cost per tire disposed: $3.00 Passenger Vehicle; $5.00 Light Truck; $10.00 Passenger/Light Truck Tires on Rims; $20.00 Tractor Trailer; $30.00 Tractor Trailer on Rims. The tire collection is open to residents of any county. There is a limit of 20 tires per person. We cannot accept tires from businesses. We cannot accept Farm Tractor Tires or other specialty tires. Terms are CASH ONLY, day…

April 27, 2022

10,000 Friends to Kick off South Side Revitalization Program in New Castle

NEW CASTLE – 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania will kick off its 5th year of a 6-year plan and $1.35 million investment to revitalize the South Side neighborhood of New Castle on Wednesday, April 27 at 10 a.m. The kick-off event will be held at the South Side Community Garden, 313 East Home Street, New Castle. Staff from 10,000 Friends as well as partners, donors and local community members will be present. The event is open to the public. Through its Healthy Communities Initiative, 10,000 Friends continues to lead the collaborative revitalization efforts to improve the South Side neighborhood of New…

April 27, 2022

Beaver Tales – Beaver County Conservation District Updates

The Beaver County Conservation District held a spring tire collection event on April 1st and April 2nd at the district office. We accepted light truck and car tires up to 20” off rim at a cost of $2.50 per tire. This discounted price was possible through the West Nile Virus Grant for education and habitat reduction. We collected over 1,000 tires during the 2-day event. Like our past tire collections, we used the services of Liberty Tire Recycling. We had such success last year that this year we had a 53-foot trailer delivered. With the help and hard work of…