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July 24, 2024

Ellwood City Rallies To Defeat Shenango In Its Little League Tournament Opening Game

Ellwood City rallied for four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to defeat Shenango, 5-2, in the 73rd Ellwood City Little League Tournament on Tuesday night. Ben Sukits smacked the key hit of the game with a three-run triple which erased a 2-1 deficit. Joey Zito and Luca Smith combined for a no-hitter with 17 strikeouts to lead Ellwood City on the mound. Shenango took an early lead in the top of the first inning. Leadoff hitter Luca Fiore drew a base on balls and moved around the bases on three wild pitches to score to give Shenango…

July 24, 2024

FREE Co-Ed Basketball Camp To Be Offered At Ewing Park Courts

A free, five-day co-ed basketball camp is scheduled to begin at the Ewing Park Basketball Courts from Monday, July 29th thru Friday, August 2nd. Coaches Al Campman, Bob Rac, Herm Petti and Joe Fisher will host the camp that will run from 10 a.m. till noon during the week. Any boy or girl ages 7–11 are welcome to participate. The cost is FREE – just bring your own basketball and drinks. Coaching includes: ball handling, passing, dribbling, defense, shooting and games. Please note: participants must have their own insurance or must sign a waiver. Maximum camp attendees are twenty five…

July 18, 2024

Trinity Lutheran Church Welcomes New Pastor

Trinity Lutheran Church. located on Spring Avenue in Ellwood City, is pleased to welcome to the community its new pastor, the Rev. David R. Saylor, who began his ministry on July 1st. Pastor Dave grew up in rural Somerset County and graduated from North Star High School in Boswell. He is one of 8 children. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and subsequently entered seminary, having responded to a call to ordained ministry during his college years. He graduated from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and was ordained into the…

July 15, 2024

Ellwood City Historical Society Annual Fund Drive Starts This Week

The Annual Fund Drive for the Historical Society will run from June 15 through August 15. The goal this year is set at $10,000.00. “Today we have received 42% of our goal,” says Andy Kindle. “We need the businesses and the community’s help.” Please send a donation to the Ellwood City Historical Society at 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, Pa 16117… c/o – Andy Kindle. MEMBERSHIP: The Ellwood City Historical Society membership committee is offering an 18 month membership for the cost of a 12-month membership. The 18 months will be from July 2024 through December 2024, then it will…

July 11, 2024

Fireworks Fest Plans Set For July 20th In Downtown New Castle

The City of New Castle has partnered with Pyrotecnico and other local businesses to present the 2024 New Castle Fireworks Fest in the city’s downtown on Saturday, July 20, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The night includes local food and drink options, food trucks, live music, and will culminate with a spectacular display as New Castle-based Pyrotecnico is set to light up the sky of The Fireworks Capital of America. The event is being billed as a block party in the city with activities taking place along South Mercer and East Washington Streets. Attendees are encouraged to park in…

July 9, 2024

Gaiser Center Cuts Ribbon on Recovery Home Serving Women and Children

The Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center and Butler County Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon on Ellen’s House, a recovery residence serving women transitioning back to independent living following treatment in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program and their children. The ceremony is scheduled to take place Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Ellen’s House located at 606 E Brady Street, Butler, PA 16001 Joseph Mahoney, Executive Director, Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center, Donna Jenereski, Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs for Butler County, Jordan Grady, Executive Director, Butler County Chamber of Commerce, and Dave Hilliard, President, Gaiser Board…

July 5, 2024

Lincoln High School Class of 1954 Holds 70th Renuion

The LHS Class of 1954 held their last formal class reunion on Saturday, June 29 at the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church of Ellwood City. Arrivals were greeted by the committee John Tino, Ilene Gardner and Pudue La Cava. Registration was conducted by the honorary class members, Judy Portugallo and Jackie Perno. La Cava presented each person with a very much needed name tag, especially the seniors. Gardner photographed each classmate and their guest at a Holiday mural made by her son Jeff. All signs indoor and outdoor were also provided by him. Tino welcomed all for their attendance and offering…

July 5, 2024

Portersville Native Selected As New BC3 Vice President

Dr. Josh Novak, a longtime dean at Butler County Community College who has led student services and resources such as those for academic support, access and disability, food security and mental health, will become the college’s vice president for student affairs and enrollment management July 9. Novak, 39, of Slippery Rock, has served in progressive dean of students roles in BC3’s student affairs and enrollment management division since August 2011, and will succeed Dr. Case Willoughby in the Cabinet-level position. Willoughby has been BC3’s vice president for the division since his hiring in July 2012 at BC3. He will become…

June 21, 2024

Brown, Bernstine Announce Counties Receiving Funds From Natural Gas Drilling Impact Fees

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) and Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced that communities in the 8th Legislative District in Butler and Lawrence counties and residents of the 9th Legislative District will receive nearly $3.1 million in Marcellus Shale impact fees. “During these difficult economic times, this funding will assist with important services and projects throughout Lawrence County,” said Brown. “The natural gas industry has created new jobs and opportunities in our communities, and this funding is another reminder of the importance of this industry in Pennsylvania.” “These impact fees have helped municipalities complete a variety of projects,” added Bernstine….

June 20, 2024

Ellwood City Historical Society: June Updates

This is 30th Anniversary of the History Center. The Steifel Building was bought in 1994… and became the home of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society. June is Membership Month for the Historical Society. The Society is offering a 18 month membership for the cost of a 12 month membership. The 18 months will be from July through December 2024 then continue through January to December 2025. A monthly newsletter included each month. An individual membership is $10.00 per year and a family membership is $25.00 per year.. Research is in the process of seeking information on the reason of…