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October 12, 2023

Sewer Upgrade Project on Wampum Avenue Underway

The Borough of Ellwood City has announced the start of the Wampum Avenue Pump Station Project in its effort to improve the infrastructure in the area. A letter was mailed to residents in the affected areas. Construction will take place on Wampum Avenue between Madison Street Ext and Fifth Street Bridge. This project is a sewer upgrade for multiple existing sewer transport lines in the wooded area East of Wampum Ave. A pump station will also be built to collect from these lines to be transported to the Ellwood City Borough Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment. During the construction this…

October 12, 2023

Bernstine: PA House Democrats Destruct Democracy in the Dark

While many Pennsylvanians were tuned into the dysfunction in Washington D.C. last week, Democrats in the state House were one-upping Congress and leading one of the most destructive assaults on democracy I’ve seen in my time in Harrisburg. The week was full of shady last-minute legislation, the silencing of debate when anyone objected to their ideas, and passage of a bill that spends $800 million more of your tax dollars. But by far the worst and most concerning action happened while most Pennsylvanians were sleeping. House Democrats bypassed a chamber rule that prevents voting after 11 p.m. and rammed through…

October 10, 2023

Bernstine Announces C2P2 Grant To Fund Rehabilitation of Wampum Park

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) announced grants totaling $171,300 have been awarded to Butler and Lawrence counties to fund two recreational improvement projects through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). “Parks and recreation centers provide gathering places for families and social groups, as well as for individuals of all ages and economic status,” said Bernstine. “Development projects are vital to our district as they provide job opportunities to those in surrounding areas and, upon completion, help increase tourism in our communities.” Wampum Borough in Lawrence County will receive a grant of $73,000 to rehabilitate Wampum Park. The work includes…

October 10, 2023

Vogel Announces Over $3 Million in Park Project Grants for Beaver, Butler, & Lawrence Counties

HARRISBURG – Several communities in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties will soon benefit from the $3.3 million in grant funding for park and recreation projects awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program, according to Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). “Our local parks serve as a central place in our communities to bring together residents and visitors alike,” said Vogel. “Investing these critical funds in their upkeep and rehabilitation is a way we can continue to boost tourism in our area, stimulate our local economy, and help revitalize our communities for a better,…

October 9, 2023

Ellwood City Family Center Hosting “Clinics”, Grand Opening Celebration

If you are dreading winter, wondering what you’ll do to stay active, and where you can have the space to do some of the same activities you enjoy in the fall, spring, and summer … have no fear. The Ellwood City Area Family Center is opening its doors once again. John Dibuono, community resident and physical education teacher for 27 years at Lincoln High School, is taking over as the new director. “I’ve been using the Ellwood area family center for a long time and understand how important it is to the community. I used to work at the Beaver…

October 9, 2023

ELLWOOD Celebrates Manufacturing Week With Visits To Lawrence County High Schools

]New Castle, PA] – For the second straight year, ELLWOOD celebrated Manufacturing Week with a tour of Lawrence County area high schools, talking with area students about the many manufacturing career opportunities available in the community. ELLWOOD partnered with Lawrence County School-to-Work to coordinate the effort of visiting every high school in the county over the five-day period, reaching more than 1,000 students. The initiative is a lead-up to today’s Manufacturing Day, a nationally recognized day reserved by manufacturers to engage students. Manufacturing Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in October and is the manufacturing industry’s biggest…

October 8, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 9th

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 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. –…

October 7, 2023

PHOTOS: A Record Setting Night, Ellwood City Beats New Brighton 62-40

History is being made at Ellwood City. In a wild offensive showcase Friday night that featured over 100 combined points and 1,000 combined yards of offense by the Wolverines and Lions, another pair of century marks were reached individually by two Ellwood City juniors who combined to lead the Wolverines to a 62-40 victory on Homecoming night. Running back Elijah Palmer-McCane rushed for 285 yards and four touchdowns on the ground and quarterback Chris Smiley threw for 275 yards and five touchdowns. The effort put the junior backer over 1,000 (1,098) for the second consecutive year while Smiley’s aerial effort…

October 7, 2023

North Sewickley Twp Police Looking For Help Identifying Man

The North Sewickley Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man they say was loitering and prowling at night. According to police on their Facebook.com Page, the man was seen in the early morning hours Friday, October 6th in the area of Brighton Road. Anyone with information on the man or the incident is asked to call North Sewickley police at (724) 843-8118.

October 6, 2023

Ellwood City Area Hall of Fame: Doneen Aloi-McDowell, LHS Class of 1989, Mom and Manufacturing Maven

Note: This is the eighth and final story in a series highlighting the Ellwood City Area Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2022 leading up to the induction of the 2023 Hall of Fame class that will be announced at tonight’s Homecoming Game. Doneen Aloi-McDowell has really “come out of her shell.” As a young girl and in her career she at first struggled to have the confidence to try new things. But the 1989 graduate found her way. “I have learned to focus my actions to be the best I can be vs. listening to the stories in my head…