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June 16, 2023

Bernstine Announces PHARE Funding for Butler, Lawrence Counties

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the awarding of $800,000 to Butler and Lawrence counties through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program (PHARE) to help with homelessness, household modifications and safety challenges. “Rehabilitating existing properties to meet current market demands is an excellent way to invest our resources,” said Bernstine. “Renovating existing properties has some important benefits. You don’t need as many materials, can make good use of existing structures and usually spend less money. In addition, one of the most efficient ways to make money in real estate is to rehabilitate existing properties.” The funding…

June 15, 2023

STATE CHAMPS! Unbeaten Riverside Captures PIAA Class-3A Championship

A pair of brothers and a sophomore sensation helped the Riverside Panthers lay claim to a record setting year on Thursday, defeating Camp Hill 4-0 to earn its PIAA Class-3A Championship. Brothers Mitch and Hunter Garvin accounted for all four RBIs in the victory while sophomore pitcher Christian Lucarelli fired 6.2 innings of two hit baseball for the unbeaten Panthers. Riverside becomes the first team WPIAL team, at any classification level, to win a PIAA championship with an undefeated record (25-0 Overall).  The baseball program now holds five state championships Hunter Garvin broke a scoreless game in the bottom of…

June 15, 2023

BC3 Announces President’s List, Dean’s List & Graduates For Spring 2023

Butler County Community College is proud to announce the names of students who have made the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester, as well as the names of those who have graduated recently. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.75 or higher are named to the President’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion of degree requirements. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.5 to 3.74 are named to the Dean’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion…

June 15, 2023

Ellwood City Memorial Swimming Pool Summer Float Nights Set To Begin Saturday

The first of three, free community Summer Float Nights at the Ellwood City Memorial Swimming Pool will take place on Saturday, June 17th with the film Finding Nemo shown. Grab the family and come on over to the pool for Floats and Floats, Pool floats and Root beer floats that is. No better way to start off summer with memories of good times at the pool. Splash the night away with us. Registration is Required. All children under 12 years of age and all non-swimmers MUST be accompanied by a parent in the facility at all times. More information can…

June 14, 2023

Four Area Athletes To Be Represented In Penn Ohio All-Star Game

Four area athletes will be represented at the annual Penn Ohio All-Star Game next Thursday. Riverside announced that three members of their 2022 football team have been selected to play in a notable game while Ellwood City will send one athlete from their 2022 team. The 44th Annual Penn Ohio All-Star Game will be Played on Thursday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at Salem’s Sebo Stadium in Salem, Ohio. It will match the PA All Stars (MAC Coaches Association) and the Ohio All Stars (Quad County Coaches Association) with four area seniors participating. Sam Hughes, Riverside – 6’0″ 185 –…

June 14, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Kroll Presented With Proclamation

Dr. F. Gerald “Jerry” Kroll was presented with a proclamation by George Celli, President of Ellwood City Borough Council last week. Dr. Kroll was presented the proclamation for all the service he had given to Ellwood City and around the world. His passion for evangelism and discipleship has led him to Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, North America, Latin America along with other parts of the world. Many were honored to have him serve as Director of Ellwood City Youth for Christ before being appointed by Youth for Christ International as Director of American Youth for Christ in France….

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…

June 12, 2023

PHOTOS: McDade Delivers, Riverside Advances To PIAA Class-3A Championship Game

Junior Darren McDade broke a 3-3 tie with a two-run double in the bottom of the sixth inning Monday as Riverside rallied again to collect a 8-5 victory over Punxsutawney in the Class-3A PIAA semifinals at Jack Critchfield Park on the campus of Slippery Rock University. Punxsutawney jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning behind RBIs by Carter Savage and Zeke Bennett and held Riverside scoreless through four innings, but the Panthers – no stranger to late inning rallies – put up three runs in the bottom half of the fifth inning to tie the game…

June 12, 2023

1st Beautification Award Winner of 2023 Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court announced the 1st Beautification Award winner for 2023 season – congratulations to Larry and Karen Krummert! It did not go unnoticed the hard work they put into their beautiful yard according to Mayor Court. Larry and Karen were presented with a gift certificate to a local restaurant and a yard sign to display. The mayor’s office has five more winners to announce and nominations are still being accepted by Mayor Court. You can turn in your nominations at the Mayor’s office in the Municipal Building or call the Mayor at 724-824-7629. RELATED: Mayor Court’s Beautification Awards…

June 11, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 12th

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. –…