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November 18, 2020

Riverside School District To Shift To Virtual Online Learning on December 1

In an informational letter made available on the Riverside Beaver County School District website this week, Superintendent Bret Trotta provides and update from the district as they plan to shift to virtual online learning after the Thanksgiving holiday.  Ellwood City School District made a similar announcement earlier this month. The full statement reads as follows: Dear Riverside Families, As we approach the upcoming holiday seasons, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for your support of all of our processes we have been utilizing throughout the school year. We began this journey without the full understanding of how our…

November 17, 2020

Proclamation Presented to EC Girls Volleyball Team

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a proclamation to the Ellwood City girls volleyball team, remarking on the team’s outstanding accomplishments. The team finished with a 17-1 overall record earning a Class 2A, Section 1 championship and WPIAL Finals appearance. “Proud of this special group on an outstanding season!” said Mayor Court in a statement. “Congratulations girls!” The Wolverines were ousted by North Catholic 3-1 in the WPIAL Class 2A championship November 7 at Fox Chapel, suffering their lone defeat of the season. Ellwood City earned its championship game berth with an impressive victory over Avonworth in the semifinals (READ MORE)…

November 12, 2020

BC3’s 23-year-old College Within the HS Program Tops 500 Students For First Time

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College’s College Within the High School program, which enables sophomores through seniors the opportunity to earn transferrable college credits, has exceeded 500 students in a semester for the first time, including two featured Lincoln High School students. In the fall 2020 semester, 507 students in Butler, Clarion, Clearfield, Jefferson, Lawrence and Mercer counties are taking at least one BC3 course in subjects ranging from anatomy and physiology to western civilization I. The 617 seats occupied this fall are also the most in a semester since BC3’s College Within the High School program began in 1997….

November 11, 2020

Lawrence County Announces Road/Bridge Improvement Grants

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners has announced $313,380.50 in grant funding for municipal road and bridge improvements in five local municipalities, including Ellwood City and Wayne Township. Those municipalities, the amounts the county is giving them and their projects are: Ellwood City Borough, $15,900, to go toward concrete replacement on Sixth Street. New Beaver Borough, $69,000, for culvert repair and replacement on McBride Road. Wilmington Township, $46,137, for paving of Beechwood Road. Wayne Township, $84,843.50, for repairs to Squaw Run Road Bridge. Washington Township, $97,500 toward replacement of a bridge on Lake Road. The allocations are the townships and…

November 10, 2020

N.O.W. Project Plans Additional Food Distribution

Jubilee Ministries International (JMI) Nourishing Others Well-being Project (N.O.W.) along with The Christian Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania (CCCWP) is sponsoring a Massive Drive-Thru Food Giveaway for UP TO 2,500 families on Saturday, November 14th, 2020. Jubilee Ministries International N.O.W. Project and CCCWP will distribute an abundance of quality food boxes for almost 2,500 families. The location of this food distribution event, scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., is the Cascade Galleria (AKA Town Mall), 200 South Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA 16101. Cars must form a line that will begin at the intersection of West Washington Street and…

November 9, 2020

POLICE: Fatal Motorcycle Accident On Route 65

According to a Pennsylvania State police report, a man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Sunday evening at approximately 6:00 p.m. on PA Route 65 (Ellwood Road) near Hogue Road in Slippery Rock Township. Through evidence located at the scene, David Sedgwick, 43, of Ellwood City, was traveling southbound on Ellwood Road when an oncoming vehicle was attempting to turn left from a private driveway located on the west side of the roadway. A 2016 Chevy Cruze driven by Mary Dean, 72, of New Castle, pulled into the lane of travel of the 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by…

November 9, 2020

WUMC “Soup Quarts To-Go” Continues

Wurtemburg United Methodist Church will be cooking MUCH, MUCH more soup this month! The November Soup “Quarts To-Go” at Wurtemburg United Methodist Church will be Saturday, November 14 with serving hours from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (or until sold out.) Apologies to those who did not get soup last month. Once again, the church will be using the Drive-Thru Method; to ensure the safety of our customers and volunteers. Price remains $6.00 per Quart.  The church is located at 1244 Portersville Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117. November Soups are: Broccoli Cheese and Veggie Beef. The Process: 1. Order &…

November 6, 2020

BC3 Bound to Highlight Lawrence Crossing’s Advantages

(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 an in-person tour or virtual visit as part of the college’s BC3 Bound Event. BC3 will also waive its $25 application fee during the BC3 Bound Event, to be held from Nov. 10-12. Prospective students can schedule an in-person tour or virtual visit to be held between Nov. 10-12 – and apply free by entering the code BC3Bound2021 – at bc3.edu/bc3bound. BC3 @…

November 5, 2020

Veteran’s Day Declared For Ellwood City

Mayor Anthony J. Court has declared Veteran’s Day 2020 for Ellwood City. According to a statement from the mayor’s office and in observance of Veteran’s Day, Mayor Anthony J. Court has declared Veteran’s Day, in Ellwood City, PA, Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Faithful men and women who served and are still serving – put aside their own dreams and ambitions to secure the many freedoms we are so blessed to have in America today. “It’s an honor for me to declare Wednesday, November 11, 2020 as “Veteran’s Day” here in Ellwood City, PA,” said Mayor Court. “We as a community…

October 29, 2020

PHOTOS: Scarecrow Decorating Contest Held At Cambridge Pointe

Cambridge Pointe Personal Care Home held its 1st Annual “Scarecrow Decorating Contest” this week. Local businesses participated in the contest and provided seven “Spooktacular” scarecrows that were put on display at Cambridge Pointe for the residents to enjoy.  Voting took place and the winning scarecrow was scarecrow decorated by Grane Hospice. The event coordinators would like to thank the Senior Blue Book, Health Hut, Kindred Hospice, Anova Home Health & Hospice, Grane Hospice, Amedisys Home Health & Hospice, and Brighton Township Police for participating. Cambridge Pointe Personal Care Home is all-inclusive personal care facility located in Beaver, PA, providing a…