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October 26, 2022

Bernstine Says House Fails to Override Governor’s Markie’s Law Veto

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives failed today to override Gov. Tom Wolf’s September veto of House Bill 146, authored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), which focuses on the parole process for violent offenders in the wake of the 2019 murder of a child in Lawrence County. The measure needed a two-thirds majority (134 votes) to override the veto; 132 “yes” votes were cast. Every Republican House member voted “yes” to override the veto; however, some Democrats who originally voted in the affirmative, flipped their vote to support releasing violent criminals back onto our streets. Markie’s Law was named…

October 26, 2022

ECPD To Participate In ‘No Shave November’

Say no to the blade and yes to cancer awareness. Ellwood City Police Department will once again be participating in No Shave November where the officers will be allowed to grow beards for the month of November and December to raise money for cancer patients. Any citizen that would like to donate for this cause in the name of one of the officers or anyone that may have or had cancer can do so at the Ellwood City Police Department, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, Monday thru Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All monies raised…

October 25, 2022

BC3 Volleyball Wins Region 20 Crown, Earns Berth To North Carolina

On her final pass in her last home game, All-American Morgan Jack set up the kill Saturday that sent the No. 1-ranked Butler County Community College volleyball team to a district championship tournament in North Carolina and the setter to the top of BC3’s career list in assists. The kill by fellow All-American Breanna Reisinger completed BC3’s sweep of Howard Community College in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Region 20 championship tournament in BC3’s Field House. The kill also secured the 1,361st career assist by Jack, who broke the BC3 record of 1,360 set by Nicole (Sebastian)…

October 25, 2022

ECIAHF To Meet Thursday

The members of the Ellwood City Italian American Heritage Foundation (ECIAHF) invite you to attend their Thursday, October 27th meeting at 10:00 a.m. The meeting is held at 229 Portersville Road, Hunter Bros Coffee, (Old Ellport School). The guest speaker, Mr. Bob Morabito, will wow you with his information, background, education, and personal experiences. His presentation, “Confessions of a Choir Boy,” will captivate you according to ECIAHF President Barbara Mastropietro. There will have a brief business meeting then Mr. Bob’s dynamic talk. A question and answer session will follow. Coffee and snacks will be served. Guests, Members, and Potential Members…

October 23, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of October 24

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE: The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m….

October 22, 2022

PHOTOS: Panthers Claim Playoff Spot During Senior Night Victory Over New Brighton

Riverside made easy work of the visiting Lions Friday night and claimed a playoff berth with their 52-7 blow out victory over New Brighton. The Panthers raced out to early leads of 20-0 after one quarter and a 40-0 advantage at halftime in the Midwestern Athletic Conference action. Riverside (4-4 overall) will close out its regular season on the road Friday (10/28) across town against its rivals at Helling Stadium in the Ellwood City Senior Night game. RELATED: Elijah Palmer-McCaine had another impressive showing, running for 222 yards and two touchdowns for Ellwood City (2-7 overall), but the Wolverines could…

October 21, 2022

Riverside Girls Soccer Earn Playoff Berth, Await Rematch With GCC

The Riverside Girls Soccer team wrapped up its regular season last week with a 4-0 victory over Sewickley Academy. The victory wrapped up a 4-6 regular season for the Lady Panthers, good enough for a 12-seed in the 16 team WPIAL Class-A Soccer Playoffs.  When the bracket was announced, the Panthers found themselves pair up with a familiar foe in their first round match up – Greensburg Central Catholic. [VIEW FULL BRACKET] Riverside was bounced by GCC last year – a 2-1 overtime loss – in the second round of the playoffs after collecting an opening round victory over Winchester…

October 21, 2022

POLICE: ECPD Alert Residents Of Recent Home Invasion

In a news release made available by the Ellwood City Police Department, police have apprehended three suspects in a recent home invasion and robbery. The report reads as follows: On October 14th at approximately 15:10 p.m., Ellwood City Police Department Officers were dispatched to an address in the 700 block of Line Avenue for reports of an armed robbery. The victim advised three males entered his residence with a gun and held the victim at gun point while they stole two pistols and multiple credit cards. The actors left the residence and walked to a vehicle at an unknown location…

October 21, 2022

New Social Services Sign Donated

A new sign was donated and installed at the Divine Grace Parish Ministerium Social Services Office at 311 Lawrence Avenue in July, Holy Redeemer Parish merged with St Ferdinand in Cranberry and St Gregory in Zelienople to create Divine Grace Parish. The Social Services sign was donated by the Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 11389 of Ellwood City. The Divine Grace Parish Ministerium Social Services Office handles approximately 350 clients from the Ellwood City area as well as coordinating appropriate assistance with area churches in the Ministerium. They offer a food pantry as well as other services to local…

October 21, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

RETAIL THEFT: Mark Butler, 24, of Ellwood City, is charged with Retail Theft and Resisting Arrest after an incident on October 4th. According to the criminal complaint, and at approximately 11:45 p.m., Ellwood City Police responded to the Ellwood City Seven-Eleven for a reported theft. The store clerk told officers a male with dread locks had stolen a pack of cigars and was seen walking east on Wampum Avenue. Officers later located the male fitting the description and attempted to stop the man later identified as Butler. Butler would not listen and continued walking and yelling at officers. When officers…