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November 18, 2025

Lawrence County Learning Center Has New Home At BC3 @ Lawrence

New Castle, PA) A nonprofit organization that partners with providers of courses or programs that lead to educational, occupational, professional or vocational credentials now shares a Shenango Commons suite with a Butler County Community College additional location established 12 weeks ago. The 27-year-old Lawrence County Learning Center, one of Pennsylvania’s 10 Community Education Councils, has moved from 101 S. Mercer St., New Castle, to a space it sublets at BC3 @ Lawrence, Suite 129, 2658 Ellwood Road in Shenango Township. Community Education Councils also develop with partners customized job training for area employers, and identify, implement and oversee new or…

November 18, 2025

Bernstine Co-Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Property Tax Elimination

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will join Reps. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) and Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) to host a town hall on property tax elimination. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at 5 p.m., at the West Deer American Legion located at 57 Superior Road, Tarentum. “Property taxes keep climbing and that has real consequences for people in our communities,” said Bernstine. “People should not have to worry about losing their homes or feeling pushed out of Pennsylvania. This town hall is a chance for everyone to learn more about what is being discussed in Harrisburg…

November 17, 2025

Council Establishes Stop Intersection on College Street at First Avenue

Ellwood City Borough Council voted 4-2 to establish a stop intersection on College Street at First Avenue (northbound and southbound). “No” votes came from Councilman George Celli and Councilwoman Jan Williams. Councilman Caleb Cragle was absent from the meeting. Before the vote, Borough Resident Robert Dibuono asked council to vote down the stop intersection. He said forcing traffic to stop there would impact the ability for some vehicles to get a running start to make it up the hill in the winter and might also be difficult for vehicles to stop at the bottom of the hill. Dibuono typically travels…

November 17, 2025

Senior/Sophomore Team Wins Ellwood City Powerpuff Bowl 38-6

The Senior/Sophomore team defeated the Junior/Freshman team 38-6 in the Ellwood City Powerpuff Bowl held Friday evening at Helling Stadium. The Senior/Sophomore team used an impressive rushing attack and forced two turnover to win the annual flag football contest held among Lincoln High School female student body. Ava Trputec opened up the scoring with a 8-yard touchdown run for the Junior/Freshman team but the 6-0 advantage was short lived. Ava Lucarellia found Taylynn Crumb on a 25-yard scoring strike to even the score in the second quarter before Cara Kreitzer scampered in from 42 yards out to give the Senior/Sophomore…

November 15, 2025

ECASD Board of Directors Vote to Fund North Side, Hartman Capital Improvements

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted 5-3 to Adopt a Resolution, as prepared by Bond Counsel, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $11,905,000, for capital improvements to the School District’s educational facilities  (View a copy of the study here). Directors Kathy Galbreath, Kathy Tillia, and Kevin Boariu voted “No” on the motion. Director Norman Boots was absent from the meeting. Before the vote, district resident Lynn Jones spoke out against the resolution citing a concern for a raise in taxes. She said that residents cannot afford yearly increases to…

November 15, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of November 17th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 10:30 a.m. – “Music and Movement,” a program for children to play instruments, sing and dance. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m….

November 14, 2025

Ellwood City Wolves Club Monthly Meeting Update

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 held their November meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Connoquenessing Country Club. President Mike DeOtto reminded members to reserve their places at the annual Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The Party will be held at the Connoquenessing Country Club. President DeOtto reminded members to pay their dues for 2026. President DeOtto reported on nominations for positions on the Board of Directors which will be held at their January meeting, There is no December meeting. Positions on the Board run for three year terms. Also discussed at…

November 14, 2025

Tenaris-Owned Steel Recycling Services Acquired Koppel Scrap Processing Yard

Tenaris announced this week that its subsidiary, Steel Recycling Services, has acquired the Beaver Falls scrap processing yard from SA Recycling. The yard is located adjacent to Tenaris’s steelmaking facility in Koppel, Pennsylvania, and it covers approximately 39 acres. The investment enables Tenaris to integrate its steel production with scrap processing, streamlining and optimizing its production process in the US, and strengthening its domestic manufacturing capabilities. SA Recycling will continue operating the yard during a transition period, until early 2026. Tenaris is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products and related services for the world’s energy industry…

November 13, 2025

Ellwood City Area School District 2025 Hall of Fame Class Announced

The Hall of Fame Committee of the Ellwood City Area School District is pleased to announce the incoming class of the Ellwood City Alumni Hall of Fame. This class includes six individuals and three athletic teams. Together, they make up the fourth class to be installed into the Hall of Fame. The honorees are: Mr. Albert Campman, Distinguished Coach & Teacher Dr. John J. DeCaro, Sr., Class of 1949, Distinguished Alumnus Ms. Darbi O’Brien, Class of 1998, Distinguished Athlete Dr. John V. Petrocelli, Class of 1993, Distinguished Alumnus Mr. Robert A. Pietrandrea, Class of 1970, Distinguished Alumnus Mr. Bill Spellman,…

November 13, 2025

Riverside High School Honor & High Honor Rolls For 1st Quarter 2025-26

The Riverside Beaver County School District announced the honor and high honor rolls for its 1st Quarter of the 2025-26 school year. View more school news and info at www.riverside.k12.pa.us HIGH HONOR ROLL 12th Grade OLYVIA R. ANNARUMO TONI L. BAKER SUSANN A. BISHOP KELSEY A. BUSH JOSEPH D. CHILL RYLEIGH M. CLYDE ABIGAIL M. COOK JOCILENE A. CUMMINGS BRADEN M. DENGEL CORRINA N. FREED ALORA S. GEORGE NATHANIEL W. GOFF LUKE T. GRODSON ISABELLA M. HALL ELLIOT I. HARDY HANNAH J. HART DONOVAN J. HUNTER KIERSTEN A. KANZLEITER MOLLY E. LINVILLE SEAN LOVE ALEXANDER B. LUCARELLI JOSEPH MCCORMISH DAHLIA…