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June 24, 2022

NOTICE: Wayne Township Tax Office Hours

Due to the Wayne Township Tax Discount Period ending Thursday, June 30, 2022, the township has announced extended tax office hours. According to a notice made available by the township on Friday, the Wayne Township Tax Office hours will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The tax office is located in the Wayne Township Firehall, 5153 Ellwood Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117 For questions, please contact the tax collector at 724-824-6047 or waynetwptaxes@yahoo.com  

June 24, 2022

The Riverside Pool Is Open This Summer

According to the Riverside Beaver County School District website, the Riverside Pool is reopening this summer for lap swimming, lessons, family swimming, and more. The schedule is as follows: Daily lap swimming from 7:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Family swimming from 12:30-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; Scheduled pool parties from 12:30-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; Water Zumba from 10-10:45 a.m. on Saturdays. Water Zumba classes began June 11th and are offered at a $5.00 fee per class. There is a $2.00 entry fee to use the pool. If you’re interested in Aqua Zumba or for more general information, please CLICK…

June 24, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: An incident as reported that unknown actors(s) attempted to pry open a secured mailbox from the Ellwood Wampum Rod & Gun Club. The incident was reported to have happened between May 1 and June 14, 2022. During the attempt they did not steal any contents from the mailbox however it was damaged, valued at $200.00. No video surveillance cameras were observed on the exterior of the building. As a result no viable suspects can be identified at this time according to the police report. The investigation is ongoing. THEFT: PA State Police investigated reports of theft from a…

June 23, 2022

Meet The Cast of Bigfoot the Movie: The Sequel

Chuck, Dale, and Burl from Bigfoot the Movie are back!! Join your favorite beer drinkin’, gun lovin’, chew spittin’ rednecks in this hilarious new Sequel as they are now tasked with hunting down yet another dangerous Bigfoot in the greatest setting ever for a movie…a ski lodge! Come out and meet the cast and crew of the sequel at The Strand Theater this weekend. The screening will take place Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. General admission is $5.00 and $4.00 for seniors. Box office opens one hour before showtime. house opens 30 minutes before…

June 23, 2022

Butler Health System To Hold Job Fair

Butler Health System will be holding a job fair on Wednesday, June 29 at their Butler and Clarion locations. Both jobs fairs will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Butler Memorial Hospital’s will be held in the Findley Auditorium/Tower Entry Hallway at One Hospital Way, Butler and BHS Clarion Hospital’s will be held in the Boardroom at One Hospital Drive, Clarion. Butler Health System offers: Competitive Pay Flexible Scheduling Free Parking Employee Fitness Center Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance To view a complete listing of hospital and physician office openings visit www.butlerhealthsystem.org. Come be part of award-winning care…

June 22, 2022

Franklin Township VFD Set To Host Community Blood Drive Next Month

Please come out and support a local Fire Department by donating blood as part of the Franklin Twp Volunteer Fire Department Community Blood Drive. The blood drive is scheduled for Friday, July 22, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. at a Bloodmobile located at the Franklin Township Building, located at 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123. Appointments are recommended. To schedule your lifesaving appointment, go to https://donateblood.centralbloodbank.org: Choose “Donor Login” if you have donated with Vitalant or Central Blood Bank before If you have not donated with Vitalant or Central Blood Bank before, choose “New Donor” At the “Schedule…

June 22, 2022

Bernstine to Host Free Shredding Event On Saturday in Scott Township

ELLWOOD CITY – State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Beaver/Lawrence) is offering residents the opportunity to have documents containing personal or sensitive information shredded in order to help protect them against identity theft. The free Shredding Event will be held on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at Scott Township Fire Department, 3712 Harlansburg Road, in New Castle. “I am pleased to be able to provide the community with a secure way to shred large amounts of personal documents and reduce the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft,” said Bernstine. “It is imperative to protect our private information…

June 21, 2022

Borough Council Approves Proposed Referendum for 1 Mill Tax Increase on November Ballot

Ellwood City Borough Council plans to request that the Lawrence County Election Board place a referendum on the November 2022 ballot asking the electors of Ellwood City to approve a one (1) mill tax for ambulance, rescue, and other emergency services to provide advanced life support. Council voted 6-1 in favor of the plan. Councilman James Barry voted no and Councilwoman Judith Dici was absent from the meeting. Barry said he doesn’t believe this is a good time to add financial burden of any kind to the residents of Ellwood City with the rise in gas prices and other goods….

June 21, 2022

BC3 Announces President’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduates For Spring 2022

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 2022 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 21, 2022

PHOTO: Second 2022 Mayor Beautification Award Presented

Mayor Anthony Court presented the 2nd beautification award of 2022 to Danielle Fleck and Jose Tejada of 757 Pershing Street. “Congratulations, Dani and Jose,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “Great job!” They were awarded a gift certificate from a local restaurant and a yard sign to display. This is the 12th year for the beautification program. The program still has four more winners to go and there is still time to get your nominations in! Nominations will be accepted by emailing the Mayor at tcourt230@zoominternet.net or drop nominations off at the Mayor’s Office in the Municipal Building, 512 Lawrence…