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April 21, 2022

Rotary Clubs and Honduras Hope Mission to Host “Walk 4 Water” this April

MARS — Rich-Mar Rotary, Keystone Rotary and the Honduras Hope Mission, a local 501(c)(3) organization, are hosting the Second Annual “Walk 4 Water” event. “Walk 4 Water” is a fundraising program that spreads awareness of the walks women in developing countries must endure to provide their families with water. “Walk 4 Water” will take place at Adams Township Park on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The event is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM and finish up around 11:00 AM. Reverend Gary Weston, Treasurer of Honduras Hope Mission, hopes that this event will “educate and bring awareness to the lack of…

April 20, 2022

Wolves Club Hosts Dan Hoover During Monthly Meeting

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 met on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, and hosted Dan Hoover, Plant Manager of the Nalco Waters Plant in Ellwood City. Dan is a 30 year employee and covered the special chemical products produced at the plant and how Nalco has been involved in the community the entire time he has been with them. Nalco has been a sponsor for the Gobbler’s Gallop at Riverside as well as the Ellwood City Festival 10k race. The clubs’ motto is Pro Bono Publico: for the good of the public. In the photo below (Left to Right):…

April 20, 2022

Bernstine Demands Answers Regarding ‘Gender Unicorn’ Taught to Young Students

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) recently wrote a letter to Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Noe Ortega about material that is targeted at young students. A slideshow was provided to Bernstine with the “Gender Unicorn” and “Genderbread Person,” which was presented during a seminar at a local university. The purpose of the seminar was to expose the way that future teachers are learning how they could have conversations with children in kindergarten, and first and second grades. “There is no reason to be having these conversations with such young children, and it is unacceptable,” said Bernstine. “The classroom…

April 19, 2022

Ellwood City Borough Council Awards Commendations, Hires Police Officers

The Ellwood City Borough Council awarded two commendations during its regular meeting Monday night. The first commendation was given by Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court and Ellwood City Police Sgt. Michael McBride to Darrell Hunt, a street department employee, who was integral in helping the police department solve a recent criminal case. He witnessed the criminal activity and reported it to police. Court said Hunt’s swift actions led to an arrest of the suspects involved. Ellwood City Police officer Joshua Sipe was also recognized for going above and beyond in his duties. On March 29, Sipe saw borough resident Anthony…

April 19, 2022

Wolves Club Meets, Recognizes Efforts In Sign Replacement

The Ellwood City Wolves Club met on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 and recognized the efforts of the Ellwood City Borough, Ellwood City Lions, Ellwood City Rotary and the Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II in replacing the old “Welcome to Ellwood City” sign located at the intersection of RT 288 and Route 65. The clubs raised funds to replace the sign. They had been working on the project for three years and raised $18,200 to make it possible. The new sign was created by Ron Roconn of Sign Innovations of Zelienople, PA. The property owner, Guy DeFonde, was contacted and…

April 19, 2022

Eastern Star Offering A Hoagie Sale

The Ellwood City Chapter of the Eastern Star is having a Hoagie Sale. Italian Hoagies sell for $7.00 each while Sausage and Pepperoni Rolls sell for $4.00 each. Orders must be placed by Saturday, April 23rd. If interested, please call Jim Meehan at 724-752-1869. Orderes can be picked up at the Masonic Temple in Ellwood City on the following Saturday, April 30th, between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

April 18, 2022

Beaver County Announces 2022 Hazardous Waste Collection Date

Safely dispose of common household chemicals and take advantage of the Beaver County Hazardous Waste Collection event that is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2022. The collection takes place at Bradys Run Park Recycling Center in Brighton Township and is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  A $20.00 fee covers disposal up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of the following materials: Aerosol cans,  automotive fluids, motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, brake fluid, batteries, camp fuel/small propane bottles, chemistry sets,  compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), electronic cigarettes, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners, oven cleaners, mercury thermometers, paint…

April 15, 2022

PHOTOS: Harper Tosses 3-Hitter, Panthers Shutout Wolverines

Panthers starter Ronnie Harper pitched a gem Thursday, twirling five shutout innings as Riverside easily blanked the visiting Wolverines 10-0. Harper allowed just three hits. He struck out six batters and did not issue a walk. The Panthers, now 7-1 overall, secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the second inning. Hunter Garvin, Drake Fox, Madden Boehm, and Bo Fornataro, who all drove in runs in the second frame. Boehm slugged a second inning homerun en route to his four-RBI performance. Riverside racked up 11 hits on the afternoon with Darren McDade, Evan Burry, and Boehm collecting multiple hits….

April 15, 2022

Brush Creek Clean Up Scheduled

Take pride in your community and help clean up Brush Creek Park. Franklin Township has announced its Brush Creek Clean-Up date that will take place on Saturday, April 23rd from noon to dusk at the park. Volunteers are needed to help pick up garbage, sticks, & brush. Bring a team, ask friends, co-workers, clubs, school groups, and athletic teams. Brush Creek Park is located in the northeast corner of Beaver County and serves the citizens of the upper three quarters of the County and the people from the surrounding communities in Lawrence and Butler Counties. The park is a nature…

April 15, 2022

NOTICE: Per Capita Tax

In a release made available the by district and district superintendent Dr. Wesley Shipley, ECASD is considering establishing a per capita tax. The official legal notice reads as follows: The Ellwood City Area School District, County of Lawrence, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will consider a resolution establishing a per capita tax of ten dollars ($10.00) levied on each indiviudal eighteen years of age or over residing within Ellwood City Area School District. The complete text of this resolution may be viewed at the office of the school district, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The resolution will be considered for…