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August 19, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: On August 1st, at approximately 12:05 a.m., PA State Police were dispatched to Freeds Trailer Park, New Beaver Borough, Lawrence County, in reference to criminal mischief. On scene a 38-year-old female, of New Galilee, advised that the neighbor threw an egg at her window. The actor was warned and charges were not filed due to the Victims request. HARASSMENT: On July 1st, at approximately 5:53 p.m., PA State Police responded to the report of Harassment at Freeds Trailer Park, New Beaver Borough, Lawrence County. A 26-year-old female, of New Galilee, stated she was grabbed and pushed by her…

August 16, 2022

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Enhance Classroom Safety

HARRISBURG – After the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, where children and educators were killed at an elementary school, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler, Lawrence) has introduced legislation to enhance the safety of children and staff while on school property. “Mass murderers are often attracted to “soft targets” where they know victims are not armed,” said Bernstine. “According to the Crime Prevention Resource Center, there has not been a single mass shooting in a school where staff were clearly allowed to carry a firearm.” House Bill 2771 would allow school employees who possess a valid Pennsylvania concealed carry permit to be…

August 16, 2022

Council Promotes Ellwood City Police Officer to Sergeant

Ellwood City Borough Council voted Monday night to promote Ellwood City Police Officer Rob Magnifico to sergeant. Council had a choice to make in promoting one officer or two. Magnifico along with fellow Officer Matt Kennedy were the choices to fill the position. Councilman Caleb Cragle and Councilwoman Jan Williams voted to promote two officers but were met with opposition from the rest of council. Councilmen James Barry, Brad Ovial, and George Celli and Councilwomen Judith Dici and Michelle Lamenza voted to appoint one officer—Magnifico—to fill the role. Before the vote, Councilman Cragle asked Mayor Anthony Court, who heads the…

August 16, 2022

Hitched and Unhitched: May, June, July 2022

Summer is a season of warmth and freedom. The days are longer and there’s a never ending supply of sunlight and warm temperatures. Although falling in love can occur at any moment, the summer season offers fun outdoor venues to spend your special day with that special someone. While there’s little scientific facts supporting the fact that falling in love during the summer is the easiest, scientists have, however, shown that your brain in love actually looks different than your brain during normal activity. This summer was a joyous one for many in the area that officially got hitched. Check…

August 15, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of August 15

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 Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00…

August 12, 2022

ECASD Board of Directors Announce Back To School Event, Recognize Police Department

“Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story,” According to Josh Shipp, award-winning speaker and bestselling author. The Ellwood City Area School District and its Board of Directors announced during Thursday evening’s board meeting that they will welcome Shipp and his words of wisdom during a Back to School Event on August 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lincoln High School Cafeteria. There will be a free pasta dinner and Shipp will talk about “The importance of one caring adult in a child’s life.” Free childcare will be provided during the event. The event is an…

August 12, 2022

Ellwood City Wolves Recognizes Area Student Athletes

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II met on Wednesday August 10, 2022, and recognized student athletes from Lincoln and Riverside Schools for their accomplishments these past school years. The Club recognizes local citizens who excel in their school or perform volunteer work in the community, epitomizing the Clubs moto: “Pro Bono Publico”-For the Good of the Public. This month’s recognition certificates went to members of the 2021 Lincoln Volleyball Team who won their first ever Section Title in 2021. The volleyball team was also recognized for their volunteering at the Wolves Club Food Booth during the Ellwood City Arts…

August 12, 2022

BC3 To Introduce Three STEM Programs This Fall

Butler County Community College’s three new programs this fall are within its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics division and include two intended to lead to a doctor of pharmacy degree from Duquesne University. Expanded Duquesne University-track programs in biological science and in chemistry will join existing BC3 transfer programs in biological science and in chemistry and bring BC3’s associate degree selections in STEM in the 2022-2023 academic year to 15. A new electronics technology program increases BC3’s certificate or workplace certificate options in STEM to six. BC3’s existing transfer programs in biological science and in chemistry include required courses in…

August 11, 2022

ECASD To Host A Free ‘Back To School’ Event For Parents & Community

The Ellwood City Area School District will be hosting a ‘Back To School’ event featuring a free pasta dinner and speech by world renowned speaker, Josh Shipp. The FREE event will be held on Monday, August 22nd at the Lincoln High School Cafeteria. The pasta dinner will be followed by Shipp with a speech titled “The Importance of One Caring Adult In a Child’s Life.” The 40-year-old motivational speaker is also a best-selling author and TV personality most known for his television programs including Teen Trouble which aired on Lifetime and A&E. His recent work focuses on the impact parents,…

August 10, 2022

Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Coming To Ewing Park

The Ellwood City American Legion Post 157 is hosting the Vietnam Moving Wall in Ewing Park on August 18th through August 22nd. The event is free to the public. The Moving Wall will be located in the same area of Ewing Park as the Festival. Specifically it will be to the right of the Folino Shelter (the stage) running a total of 253 feet in a v-shape and parallel to Washington Ave. Parking is available in the swimming pool parking lot. The Moving Wall is the only replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. and remains the only…