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June 13, 2023

Ellwood City Borough Council Approves New Conditions for Dunkin’ Location

Ellwood City Borough Council voted to rescind the request by Fifth and Spring, LLC in regards to a Dunkin’ fast food restaurant at the intersection of Fifth Street and Spring Avenue approved during their May 15, 2023 meeting. At that time, council unanimously approved the 2,060 square foot facility as well as a drive thru contingent on the following conditions: No egress permitted onto Fifth Street from the Dunkin’ parking lot; right hand and left-hand turn from the drive thru lane onto Fifth Street; And moving a curbside pickup spot to the middle of the parking lot. They also approved…

May 19, 2023

Konsignment Konnections Hosting Grand Reopening to Celebrate Expansion

Head out to Konsignment Konnections today for its Grand Reopening and get 20% off clothes and shoes, a deal that continues Saturday. Owner Rochelle Spagnolo said she has been waiting a long time for this day. She recently expanded operations to include the space next door that formerly housed the Ellwood City Ledger. She said Konsignment Konnections has now doubled in size. “I was busting at the seams and wanted that space,” she said. “I had been waiting patiently to be able to expand.” Spagnolo said the extra space will allow her to display the fashions in better and more…

May 17, 2023

2023 Primary Election Unofficial Results: Ellwood City Borough Council; Ellwood City and Riverside School Boards

Unofficial results from yesterday’s May 16, 2023 primary have been posted. Lawrence County According Lawrence County’s website, there were 13,266 ballots cast in Lawrence County. Of those, 6,434 were Democratic and 6,832 were Republican. The total voter turnout was 27.27% with 30.17% being Democratic and 25% being Republican. Click here for full unofficial results. Six candidates will be on the ballot for Ellwood City Council in the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election: Republican: William Weller 225 John Fraser 222 George J Celli 202 Democrat: Caleb Cragle 386 Jimmy Johnson 362 Judith Dici 320 Five candidates will be on the ballot…

May 16, 2023

Ellwood City Borough Council Approves Dunkin’ Facility, Drive Thru

Ellwood City Borough Council approved requests by Fifth and Spring, LLC in regards to a Dunkin’ fast food restaurant at the intersection of Fifth Street and Spring Avenue. Council unanimously approved the 2,060 square foot facility as well as a drive thru contingent on the following conditions: No egress permitted onto Fifth Street from the Dunkin’ parking lot; right hand and left-hand turn from the drive thru lane onto Fifth Street; And moving a curbside pickup spot to the middle of the parking lot. They also approved a request to convert four properties into one buildable lot to house the…

May 15, 2023

Election Q&A: Riverside Beaver County School Board Candidates

The Municipal Primary Election will take place on May 16. We caught up with the candidates for Riverside Beaver County School District’s Board of Directors. Where Do I Vote? The Polling Place Search tool will help you locate a polling place for Election day: Find your polling place. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nikolas Donlin Employment:  Project Manager- Mascaro Construction Former Experience, Roles, and Years Serving on Riverside Beaver County School District Board: 0 years served. Why are you running for School Board? I currently have two children attending Riverside and two more that will attend in the near future. I feel my involvement in the School…

May 12, 2023

Slade Recognized as 2023 National Merit Scholarship Winner at ECASD Board of Directors Meeting

Hayden Slade, a senior at Lincoln High School, was recognized during Thursdays Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors meeting after being named a 2023 National Merit Scholarship winner. More than1.5 million students entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test as juniors. Slade was named one of 15,000 finalists in February and was just named an official winner on Wednesday. He was one of 2,500 winners across the nation. All winners of Merit Scholarship awards (Merit Scholar® designees) are chosen from the Finalist group based on their abilities, skills,…

April 28, 2023

Election Q&A: Ellwood City Borough Council Candidates

The Municipal Primary Election will take place on May 16. We caught up with the candidates for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors and the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council. This is PART TWO of our TWO-PART SERIES featuring Q&As with the candidates. Part 1 featured the ECASD Board of Directors candidates and was published yesterday. Part 2 features the Ellwood City Borough Council Candidates. Where Do I Vote? The Polling Place Search tool will help you locate a polling place for Election day: Find your polling place. Important Dates Upcoming Elections – MUNICIPAL PRIMARY  – Tuesday, May…

April 27, 2023

Election Q&A: Ellwood City Area School District Board of Directors Candidates

The Municipal Primary Election will take place on May 16. We caught up with the candidates for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors and the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council. This is PART ONE in a TWO-PART SERIES featuring Q&As with the candidates. Part 1 features the ECASD Board of Directors candidates. Part 2 will be published tomorrow and will feature the Ellwood City Borough Council Candidates. Where Do I Vote? The Polling Place Search tool will help you locate a polling place for Election day: Find your polling place. Important Dates Upcoming Elections – MUNICIPAL PRIMARY  –…

April 18, 2023

Borough Council to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Dunkin’

Ellwood City Borough Council announced during the April 17 regular meeting that they will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use request from Dunkin’ on May 15 at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Borough Building’s Council Chambers on the second floor. Borough Manager Kevin Swogger said the borough will be applying for a Lawrence County Liquid Fuels Grant to help offset the costs of the 2021 Road Improvement Project. He also said that applications are still being accepted for the Ellwood City Façade Improvement Program. So far according to Swogger, applicants have included Fox…

April 14, 2023

ECASD Board of Directors Holds Regular Meeting

The Ellwood City School District’s Board of Directors held their regular meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The following motions were passed during the meeting: Motion to approve March 6, 2023 Committee Meeting Minutes, March 9, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, and March 27, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes. Motion to approve the General Fund Accounts Payable Report. Motion to approve Adoption of Resolution, as presented by Bond Counsel, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $23,235,000, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Unit Debt Act, for the purpose of funding the completion…