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April 6, 2021

Lawrence County Earth Day 2021 To Be Held Virtually

Lawrence County Earth Day will be held virtually this year to continue to keep everyone safe. However, you do not want to miss out on participating in contests that will take place on the Lawrence County Earth Day Facebook event page!  Two photo submissions will each win cash prizes and a video submission has a chance to win $100.00 cash. Submit a photo for the “I Love the Earth” Photo Contest by Saturday, April 17th and the photo with the most Facebook likes will receive a $50.00 cash prize. Submit a photo for the Second Annual eARTh Day Art Contest…

April 1, 2021

LHS Class of ’57 Announces Second Scholarship Opportunity

A second scholarship, worth $2,000, will be offered this year, in addition to the $5,000 scholarship and $500 essay award given by the 1957 Lincoln High School graduating class. The $2,000 award is designated for a 2021 Lincoln High School graduate who will continue his or her education for two years or less at a trade school, community college, nursing or cosmetology program or similar school. The $5,000 scholarship, started in 2009, goes to a student enrolling at a four-year college. The $500 award is given to the student submitting the best essay with the application, as determined by the…

March 31, 2021

Ellwood City Man Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash In West Deer Township

An Ellwood City man died in a two-vehicle crash in West Deer on Monday morning. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man on Tuesday as Mark Tedrow, 35. The crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. in the 300 block of Deer Creek Valley Road. According to West Deer police Chief Jon Lape, Tedrow was driving a box truck south on Deer Creek Valley Road when just south of Tarentum-Culmerville Road he veered off the road for about 50 feet. His truck crossed back over the road, hitting a northbound car before hitting the guiderail and riding down the…

March 30, 2021

Area School Districts Slated To Receive Nearly $40 Million To Keep Students Learning During Pandemic

Ellwood City and Riverside School Districts are among the area school districts expected to receive approximately $37.2 million in federal funding to ensure programs, services and safety measures are in place as more students return to the classroom announced by Governor Tom Wolf this week. Locally, State Representative Chris Sainato, D-Lawrence, said the funding will help schools address a broad range of needs, from educational and building supplies to special programs that will counter learning loss and progress gaps resulting from the pandemic. “The pandemic created a slew of challenges for school districts, including how to keep kids engaged during…

March 29, 2021

BC3 Bound Highlights BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing, Begins March 30

(New Castle, PA) Prospective students can explore BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing’s 19 associate degree and certificate programs, and learn about the transferability of its credits and its savings compared to Pennsylvania’s public four-year and state-related institutions during a virtual visit or in-person tour as part of BC3 Bound beginning March 30. Prospective students can schedule a virtual visit, or an in-person tour of BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing, 2849 W. State St., New Castle, for select BC3 Bound dates and apply free by entering the code BC3Bound2021 at bc3.edu/bc3bound. BC3 Bound at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing will be held March 30-31,…

March 29, 2021

Ellwood City Area Historical Society Planning Local Sports Stars Awards Parade

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society would like to recognize the best athletes, past and present, who were born in Ellwood City area or who went to Lincoln or Riverside High Schools with a sports banquet later this year. This is a call for our members to nominate an athlete in any varsity or club sport offered by the high schools as well as baseball, football, basketball, boxing, wrestling, swimming, softball, hockey, auto racing or any other recognized sport. Nominations will be reviewed and selected by the Historical Society Board for recognition of the athletes at a sports banquet, tentatively…

March 25, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Made Available In Ellwood City

Mayor Anthony J. Court, Lawrence County Commissioner Lorretta Spielvogel and the Ellwood City Emergency Management Agency have secured 200 doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine. The vaccine will be distributed Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Location will be at the Crescent Place Nursing Home, located at 630 Crescent Avenue in Ellwood City. Anyone in Phase 1A as indicated by the Department of Health is eligible to receive the vaccine. Phase 1A is anyone over the age of 65, any individual with underlying medical conditions, smokers, teachers, and any First Responders could be vaccinated. “I am hoping…

March 24, 2021

Franklin Township Clean-Up Day Announced

Clean up your yard, clean up your home, and clean up your garage! Franklin Township residents are invited to participate in a township clean-up day planned for Saturday, May 1, 2021. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 2:00 p.m. for township residents. Residents can drop off trash at the Franklin Township Building located on Route 288 in Fombell. This cleanup event is for township residents only, with two (2) passes allowed per household. A pass is good for one (1) load. Passes can be purchased in advance for $10.00 Car, $15.00 Truck or Trailer, $20.00 Dump…

March 22, 2021

Two LHS Students Recognized For LCCTC Pride & Promise Award

Two Lincoln High School students were among four dedicated senior Cosmetology students who received the Lawrence County Career & Technical Center (LCCTC) March 2021 Pride & Promise Award Each student was recognized at the JOC Board meeting last week for achieving 1,250 hours during their three years of study at LCCTC. Earning this milestone accomplishment, the students are now able to get a temporary license and take the PA State Board examination to be newly licensed hair stylists in PA. Pictured below: (left to right) Natalie Lemay (New Castle HS), Braden McCombs (Lincoln HS), Ms. Marino Instructional Aide, Szofia Miller…

March 22, 2021

Lawrence County 4-H Announces Its 21st Annual Benefit Auction

Everyone is invited to help us make the best, better by attending the 21st Annual Lawrence County 4-H Benefit Auction Thursday, March 18, 2021, through Monday, March 22, 2021 – where all proceeds go directly to the Lawrence County 4-H/Youth Development Program! BIDDING INFORMATION: Bidding opens on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 1:00 pm, EST, and ends on Monday, March 22, 2021, at 8:00 pm, EST at www.lawrence4hauction.psu.edu. PICK-UP & PAYMENT INFORMATION: Pick-up for items is scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2021, and Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Liberty Grange, 3067 Harlansburg Rd, New Castle, PA 16101. Buyers with…