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February 28, 2019

POLICE: Social Security Telephone Scam Reported

The Ellwood City Police Department is warning residents against a scam in which a caller is looking to gain Social Security numbers and money. Residents said a person pretending to be an employee of the Social Security Administration — and whose phone number sometimes appears on caller ID as a legitimate number for the agency — has been contacting residents. Several versions of the scam, the phony caller tells the resident that their Social Security number has been linked to a crime (often, they says it happened in Texas) involving drugs or sending money out of the country illegally. The…

February 22, 2019

ECPD Donates To Help LHS Students Trip To Supreme Court

Ellwood City Police Officers donated to the Lincoln High School, AP Government, and Politics Class to help fund their trip to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Session. Presenting the check on behalf of the Ellwood City Police Department was Mayor Anthony Court, Councilman George Celli, and Lt. David Kingston. Receiving the check from Lt. David Kingston was Senior Katie Bowser. This is the 8th year the AP Government and Politics class has attended a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Session. The class will attend the Spring Session in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Debra Todd is a 1975 alumni of Lincoln High School,…

February 19, 2019

Young Neurofibromatosis Survivor Fights, Fundraises For Others

LenaRose isn’t just your typical little girl … she’s a unicorn. She’s THAT girl. She’s the one who is unique, spirited, and giving. Facing a battle that is little known about, LenaRose takes her Neurofibromatosis in stride as she continues to dance her way through life with confidence (She just made the competition team this year). LenaRose has dealt with numerous eye issues since she was born. In 2016, she had surgery to have some scar tissue removed and the doctor recognized that her retina was bigger than it should be. That specialist suggested having LenaRose tested for Neurofibromatosis in…

February 18, 2019

Attention Lincoln and Riverside High School Seniors

The annual Ellwood City Area Historical Society Scholarship submission is quickly approaching. In hand deadline is Thursday April 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will award two $1500.00 scholarships to two (2) graduating seniors. Graduating seniors from Lincoln High School and Riverside High School who have been accepted to attend a college, Trade School or Performing Arts are eligible. Applications may be received from the High School Student Guidance Counselor or from the Ellwood City History Center. Each applicant is asked to prepare a 400 – 600 word essay, researched and documented about one of…

February 12, 2019

LHS Class of 1957 Offering Scholarship Opportunity To Seniors

Lincoln High School seniors who plan to continue their education can apply for a $5,000 scholarship and $500 essay award that will be given by the LHS Class of 1957. Applications are available at the school guidance office where they must be submitted by April 1, 2019. Names of winners will be revealed at the annual awards assembly in May. This will be the 11th year for the scholarship which was proposed at the ’57 class’ 60th anniversary reunion in July 2007 by its vice president, James Ammeen. In less than two years, class members donated $105,000 to start the…

February 8, 2019

Bernstine Selected to Participate in Presidential Leadership Scholars Program

NEW BEAVER BOROUGH — The Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) program today announced State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has been chosen as one of 60 scholars nationwide for the program’s fifth annual class. PLS serves as a catalyst for a diverse network of leaders brought together to collaborate and make a difference in the world as they learn about leadership through the lens of the presidential experiences of George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Lyndon B. Johnson. The fifth class was selected after a rigorous application and review process. Scholars were chosen based on their leadership growth potential…

February 4, 2019

Bernstine Calls for More Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Construction Projects

HARRISBURG – In an effort to promote transparency, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today introduced legislation to require full disclosure of contractual terms, known as project labor agreements (PLAs), on construction projects funded by taxpayer dollars. PLAs are comprehensive, pre-hire agreements which, under existing law, include labor terms and conditions for construction projects, often incorporating terms from collective bargaining agreements of unions to be involved in the project. “PLAs often increase the labor costs on a job, so it is problematic when we can’t see the full scope of the project up front,” Bernstine said. “When a contractor is crafting a…

February 4, 2019

Barensfeld Will Be Guest Speaker At Historical Society.

The regular monthly meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society will be held Monday, February 11 at 7:00 pm. Acknowledging one of Ellwood City’s industries that have been in existence for over 100 years, David Barensfeld will be the guest speaker. In August of 1910, two brothers, David and Jonathan Evans opened the doors of a steel manufacturing company in Ellwood City, PA, the Ellwood City Forge. Its name is as simple and straight forward as their approach to business:  Maximizing their profits to reinvest in their business, their operations, and their people, to ensure they have the best…

February 1, 2019

Joint Sewer Authority Receives $37 Million In State Financing

The Rochester Area Joint Sewer Authority (JSA) was today (January 30) awarded $37 million in financing from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for major upgrades to its system, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). PENNVEST awarded a $33,976,271 low-interest loan and a $1,592,241 grant to the JSA for the modification of its existing sewage treatment plant, Center Street Pump Station, West Madison Pump Station, Freedom Pump Station and the addition of a new detention tank to eliminate wet weather overflows. PENNVEST also awarded a $1,431,488 low-interest loan to the JSA for the architectural and engineering costs of the project….

January 30, 2019

3 Rivers Comicon: Featuring Custom Beer & Comics

3 Rivers Comicon, hosted by New Dimension Comics, continues it’s tradition of a custom beer to be featured at the comic convention. With a long, bright future ahead, Shubew in Zelienople has partnered with them to produce this specialty beer for years to come. “I have been fortunate to have a front row seat to witness, and taste, the great work Shubrew has done.”, says Todd McDevitt who is owner of New Dimension Comics and promoter of 3 Rivers Comicon. “I’m excited to partner with Shubrew to bring comic-centric custom beers to life for many comicons to come.” “When Todd…