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September 26, 2019

Ellwood City Felon Sentenced to 12½ Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Offenses

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 150 months imprisonment and 5 years supervised release on his conviction of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. Senior United States District Judge Reggie B. Walton imposed the sentence on Derick Davare, age 32. According to information presented to the court, from in and around 2015, and continuing thereafter to on or about October 22, 2018, Derick Davare conspired with others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, a Schedule…

September 25, 2019

Portersville Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Portersville, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, crack cocaine, and heroin, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. Raymond Chrzanowski, age 51, pleaded guilty to three counts before Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that in 2017, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration initiated a wiretap investigation, primarily targeting the GBK street gang and drug trafficking in and around an area known as the Greenway Projects, located in the West…

September 20, 2019

Beaver County Hazardous Waste Collection Date Announced

Safely dispose of common household chemicals and take advantage of the Beaver County Hazardous Waste Collection event that is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2019. The collection takes place at Bradys Run Park Recycling Center in Brighton Township and is scheduled from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The fee is $3.00/gallon (a few exceptions) and is cash only. ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: aerosol cans, automotive fluids, motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, brake fluid, batteries, camp fuel/small propane bottles, chemistry sets, compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners, oven cleaners, mercury, paint products, latex, oil…

September 19, 2019

Ellwood City Seeking Applicants For A New Tax Collector

The Borough of Ellwood City and Borough Council is advertising for the position of Tax Collector after current tax Mary Ann Portugallo announced her resignation. Any Borough resident interested in filling the position is asked to submit a letter of interest to the Borough Secretary, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City. All letters must be due/postmarked on or before 4:00 pm on September 30, 2019. Borough of Ellwood City 724-758-7777 www.ellwoodcityborough.com  

September 18, 2019

Bernstine Says $682,923 in State Grants Approved for Beaver, Lawrence Counties

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) awarded a total of $682,923 for regional development projects in Beaver and Lawrence counties. In Beaver County, Mycelia Development, LLC was awarded a $448,953 grant to construct a 16,670-square-foot cultural life and arts center within the downtown core of Beaver Falls. The three-story building will include a ceramic studio, handmade market, café, art gallery, community room, theatre, and event space and will achieve energy savings through the Green Globes Certification system under the Green Building Initiative (GBI). Ellwood City Borough in Lawrence County received a $190,000…

September 17, 2019

Ellwood City United Fund Campaign Set To Begin

The Ellwood City United Fund campaign will start on October 1, 2019 and will continue until January 31, 2020. The campaign committee met this past Monday to review the agencies request for the coming year. The committee decided to again this year to set a goal of $50,000.00 to provide funding for the eight agencies they support( Ellwood family center, People in Need, Ellwood City Public Library, LARK Enterprises, Boy & Girl Scouts, Human Services,and Ellwood Education Foundation ). Connie MacDonald , president of the United Fund states, “ we hope all of Ellwood City will provide donations and help…

September 17, 2019

Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County Host Terrarium Workshop

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County will be hosting a Terrarium Workshop. Participants will learn how to make a terrarium with step-by-step instructions from the Master Gardeners. The cost of the workshop is $15, which includes all materials needed. This will be held Tuesday September 24th at 6:00 pm located at the New Castle Public Library 207 E North St New Castle, Pa 16101. Registration is available at calling 877-345-0691 or www.extension.psu.edu/terrarium-workshop. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its work force. Christine Sherman Master Gardener Coordinator Penn State Extension Lawrence County…

September 16, 2019

Ellwood City Woman Sentenced to Prison for Probation Violation

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 10 months imprisonment followed by three years supervised release after the Court found that she violated her probation by committing perjury at a federal trial, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab imposed the sentence on Kacie Zito, 33. According to information presented to the court, on June 12, 2019, at the trial of Taurean Potter, Ms. Zito committed perjury when she denied that Potter provided her cocaine that she later sold. Despite Zito’s false testimony,…

September 11, 2019

Bernstine to Announce Legislation on Parole Process for Violent Offenders

ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) announced today that he will be introducing legislation which focuses on the parole process for violent offenders. This in the wake of the recent murder of a child in Lawrence County. Bernstine will participate in a press conference held at the Lawrence County Government Center, on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. with Lawrence County District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa regarding Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Keith Burley. He is the defendant charged with the murder of a child in Lawrence County. Bernstine’s legislation would postpone consideration of a violent inmate’s parole until an additional 24…

September 9, 2019

Fall Craft Show Planned at First United Methodist Church

A Fall Craft Show will be held at First United Methodist Church Ellwood City later this month. The show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 21, beginning at 9:00 am.  The show will take place in the Fellowship Hall of the church, located at 416 Crescent Avenue, in Ellwood City. Wood art, painted crafts, jewelry, 31, Tupperware, quilts, blankets, crochet items, and much more will be on display as part of the craft show that is scheduled to take place until 2:00 pm. If anyone is interested or has any questions, please reach the church secretary, Jennifer Agnew….