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Mayor: “Saturation” Program to Target Unruly Motorists

Mayor Anthony Court announced during Monday’s Borough Council meeting that a “Saturation” program for motor vehicles will be launching in the borough. Not only will the Ellwood City Police Department be ticketing motorists for speeding, but there will also be stops and possible consequences for other violations including such actions as not using turn signals, driving with expired inspections, reckless and erratic driving and other violations of the Pennsylvania motor vehicle codes. Court said checkpoints will be set up at random places throughout the borough where officers will be working to enforce these codes and to remove vehicles that shouldn’t…


Beaver County Local Historians Gathering Oral Histories Related to East Palestine Train Derailment

Darlington – Located in northwestern Beaver County not far from East Palestine, Ohio–site of the now infamous Norfolk Southern train derailment on February 3, 2023–the Little Beaver Historical Society is hosting a public event called “Stories for History” to capture, preserve and share first-hand accounts and memories of the train derailment and its aftermath, including the so-called “controlled burn off” of several chemical tank cars. The event is scheduled for TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 11th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the New Galilee Community Event Center. “The train derailment is of major historical importance,” says Jay Paisley, president of…


Firefly Solar Announces First Quarter Community Grant Award Recipients

Lawrence County – Firefly Solar today announced the organizations receiving the project’s Q1 2023 Community Grant Award. This award is granted quarterly to local organizations working toward a stronger and more connected community for everyone in Lawrence County. The Q1 winners include the Tri-County CleanWays, F.D. Campbell Memorial Library, the Cathedral Foundation, Human Services Center, New Castle Public Library, Cray Youth and Family Services Inc., Hoyt Center for the Arts, New Castle Baseball and Softball Association, and Pine Valley Camp. “Solar benefits communities at many levels, from stable revenue sources to tax revenue and local spending for goods and services,…


Vogel, Jr. to Host Veterans Assistance Specialist in Cranberry Township Office On Thursday

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that Stephanie Bengoa-Wilson from the Pennsylvania American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available in his Cranberry Township District office on Thursday April 13th. Bengoa-Wilson will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cranberry Township District Office, 8001 Rowan Rd, Suite 205, Cranberry Township. No appointment is necessary. Wilson can help veterans and their families with understanding the benefits they have earned, enroll in the V.A. health care system, assist with the appeals process, and more. Participants are asked to bring any documentation and paperwork they…


PHOTOS: Annual Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt returned to the grounds of Ewing Park on Saturday, this year under new guidance. The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt event after the prior committee retired and turned the event over to the new guidance. The free community event was most hippity-hoppity and featured pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, and of course – egg hunting!  The event handed out over 15,000 eggs! There was a total of five Egg Hunts for different age groups and special needs children. photos provided by McClymonds Photography


Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 10

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. –…


Butler Memorial Hospital Wins HeartFlow CT Quality Award

Butler, PA – Butler Memorial Hospital’s radiology & diagnostic imaging department and cardiology team were recently awarded the HeartFlow CT Quality Award in the 4nd quarter of 2022. Recipients of the HeartFlow CT Quality Award are determined based on metrics assessing the quality and adoption of a medical center’s cardiovascular imaging program. Recipients of the award are in the top 22% of global medical centers providing patients with a better pathway for identifying and understanding their heart health by utilizing coronary CT and the HeartFlow Analysis. The HeartFlow Analysis is a first-of-its-kind non-invasive technology to aid physicians in the diagnoses…


Beaver County Has Conducted A Court-Ordered Reassessment Of All County Real Estate

All things change with time. Beaver County’s Assessment system is no exception. In a statement by the Beaver County Board of Assessment dated March 24, 2023, the county is following a court ordered reassessment of all real estate within the county. The letter reads as follows: Beaver County has conducted a court-ordered reassessment of all the real estate within the county. The purpose of this notice is to identify a tentative, new value that has been determined for your property, effective tax year 2024. This value does not factor in any exemptions or preferential assessments. The purpose of the reassessment…


POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: Devin Brandon, 35, of Ellwood City, is charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking and Theft by Deception after an incident reported on March 6th. According to a criminal complaint, a victim reported a theft that occurred at a residence on Wampum Avenue whereas the victim reported to have hired Brandon to complete work on his truck and Harley Davidson and paid Brandon up front for parts before completing the work. The victim stated that over the span of months that Brandon would never provide an update on the status of the work. Police have worked a previous case involving…


Ellwood City Library Hosting Artist-Led Painting Event

It’s time to get creative! Join artist Nina Battaglia as she shows you how to get creative with a project titled Mixed Media Flowers. The Ellwood City Public Library will be hosting the artist-led event on Friday, April 28th beginning at 6:30 p.m. Participants will be guided through creating a unique mixed media artwork of a springtime scene. Battaglia will being by painting a canvas panel using acrylic paint, and then cutting and collaging pieces of painted paper to the backgrounds to make up flowers and raindrops to bring the scene to life. The cost of the event is $35.00…