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Vogel Announces $1.3 Million in PHARE Funding for Beaver and Lawrence Counties

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced $1.3 million will be awarded to several Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) applicants in Beaver and Lawrence County. “These organizations dedicate their time and resources toward helping those who have fallen on hard times and struggle to find a place to call home,” said Vogel. “I am pleased to see that they will benefit from this funding which will further their ability to help our neighbors in need.” BEAVER COUNTY: The Cornerstone of Beaver County (TCBC) received $200,000 for the TCBC Men’s Shelter Operations. Jubilee Housing received $260,000 for their…


Ellwood City Public Library Sponsoring A Victorian Tea Event

The Ellwood City Public Library is sponsoring a Victorian Tea on Saturday, June 22nd at Calvin Presbyterian Church The event is scheduled to take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon. Items on the menu include assorted tea sandwiches, breads, savories, fruits, sweets and various teas. Hats are optional, but prizes will be awarded for the prettiest and the craziest hat. There are also door prizes a a Chinese Auction with many beautiful Gift Baskets. Tickets are $25.00 available at the Library and must be purchased ahead of time. Call the Ellwood City Public Library for more…


Route 65 Culvert Replacement Begins Monday in North Sewickley

PennDOT has announced culvert replacement work requiring a long-term closure of a portion of Route 65 (Mercer Road) in North Sewickley Township, Beaver County will begin Monday, June 10 weather permitting. Culvert replacement work will begin at 8:00 a.m. Monday on Route 65 between Bologne Valley Road and Oakland Drive. To allow the work to occur, a full closure of a portion of Route 65 will close to traffic around-the-clock through 8 a.m. Wednesday, August 7. Traffic will be detoured. Posted Car Detour North of the Closure From Route 65, take Route 588 (Concord Church Road) eastbound Turn right onto…


Route 351 Crescent Avenue Road Improvements Begin Next Week in Ellwood City

Pittsburgh – PennDOT District 11 is announcing roadway improvement work on Route 351 (Crescent Avenue) in Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County will begin Monday, June 10 weather permitting. A full closure of Crescent Avenue between Second Street and Fourth Street will occur from 7 a.m. Monday continuously through 6 p.m. Monday, July 22 as crews conduct roadway reconstruction and paving operations. Traffic will be detoured. Posted Detour East of the Closure (at Second Street) Follow Second Street (Route 65/288) north Turn left onto Fountain Avenue Turn left onto Fifth Street Turn right onto Spring Avenue Turn left onto Sixth Street…


Senate Approves Bill To Allow East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Keep More Money

HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) that would enable Pennsylvania victims of the Norfolk Southern train wreck near East Palestine, Ohio, last year to keep more of their own money. “This bill would enable the families and businesses harmed by the Norfolk Southern train wreck to keep more of the money from their relief payments and settlements,” said Mastriano, who serves as chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, hosted a hearing immediately following the train wreck, and subpoenaed Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw to appear before the committee. “Rather…


Daylight Bridge Washing Activities Continue in Lawrence County

Pittsburgh – PennDOT District 11 is announcing daylight bridge washing activities in Lawrence County will occur Wednesday through Friday, June 5-7 weather permitting. Bridge washing operations requiring single-lane restrictions will occur from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the following locations: Route 168 (Galilee Road) over the Beaver River in North Beaver and Taylor townships on Wednesday and Thursday Route 168 West Pittsburg Road over the US 422 Bypass in Taylor Township on Wednesday and Thursday Route 288 over the Beaver River in Wampum Borough and Wayne Township Wednesday through Friday Crews from Green Acres Contracting will conduct the work. Motorists…


Borough Reminds Its Residents & Property Owners Of Minimum Standards

In the spirit of pride in the community, and an effort to protect, increase and maintain property values, the Borough of Ellwood City has some minimum standards outlined in its ordinances. The adoption by ordinance of the International Property Maintenance Code 2012 (Ellwood City Borough Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1492) listed below details pertinent sections that relate to residential and commercial property owners. This advertisement shall serve as written notice of having provided proper notice of the Ordinance. its requirements, obligations and penalties which may be imposed for the violations: Chapter 3 – General Requirements: SECTION 302 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS…


Colton Crizer Receives Jack Ferrante Delmar Golf Course Scholarship

The membership at Delmar Golf Course is pleased to announce that Lincoln High School Senior Colten Crizer has been chosen to receive the 2024 Jack Ferrante Delmar Golf Course Scholarship. “It is with great satisfaction that we recognize the efforts of Colten Crizer both inside and outside of the classroom. Colten is currently a member and employee of Delmar Golf Course and we are proud of all of his accomplishments. He has made an impact inside and outside of LHS. We are excited to watch him continue to do so as member of the Slippery Rock University track and field…


Tenaris To Adjust Workforce At Its Facilities In PA & OH, Koppel Shop Not Affected

Houston, TX – Tenaris has announced it will be reducing its workforce at its facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio due to an influx of imports of OCTG into the United States. Approximately 170 employees at the company’s facilities in these two states will be impacted by the layoffs. The steel shop in Koppel, Pennsylvania, is not affected. Imports of OCTG account for nearly half the U.S. market demand. These imports are mainly manufactured in China and shipped through countries such as Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan, and are being brought into the States and sold at less than fair market value….


Ellwood City Historical Society New Membership Drive

The Ellwood City Historical Society at its monthly board meeting, Andy Kindle, Ways and Means Chairman, suggested to the board that it hold a Membership Drive for new members. Kindle stated that the Ellwood City Chamber of commerce is planning over 20 activities this summer. Kindle said it is an opportunity for the Historical Society to promote a membership program. He also stated that starting now gives the society the rest of 2024 to promote membership to the community. The idea of giving free membership for the six months of 2024 and then only collecting a membership fee for the…