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    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…

    August 10, 2022

    Wayne Township Offering Extended Hours For Tax Discount Period

    The Wayne Township Tax Collector has announced additional hours during a “Discount Period” for Wayne Township residents to pay their property taxes. During the Discount Period only, Wayne Township Tax Office will have extended hours for ‘in-person payment’. For those whom making payment, you can find the tax collector office located in the Wayne Township Firehall, 5153 Ellwood Road, Ellwood City, PA. Additional hours include Monday, August 29th from 5 – 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 31st from 5 – 7:00 p.m. (last day of Discount Period). Shari D. Baney is the Wayne Township Tax Collector for both Wayne Township…

    August 9, 2022

    Ellwood City Area School District Provides Construction Update

    In advance of the back to school season, the Ellwood City Area School District has provided an update to various construction projects on school grounds. According to the district website, the update is to provide the community with current information regarding the capital improvement projects that are underway throughout Ellwood City Area School District.  The focus of the projects is to create a safer learning environment for our students and staff. Helling Stadium All field drainage work is complete and the field base has been set.  All of the buildings on the site have been repainted.  Fencing, concrete and asphalt…

    August 8, 2022

    El Canelo Moving Its Ellwood City Location

    According to information posted on its Facebook.com page Monday afternoon, El Canelo Authentic Mexican Restaurant is relocating its Ellwood City restaurant. El Canelo is planning to move to 225 Fifth Street, Ellwood City. The restaurant will be closed at its current Lawrence Avenue location Monday and Tuesday to aid in its move to its new location. According to its post there is no exact date for the new location to be open but it will be “very very soon.” El-Canelo has been serving authentic Mexican food in Lawrence County since 2001 with four locations: Neshannock, Union Twp., Shenango, and Ellwood…

    August 5, 2022

    Sainato: More Than $3 Million Awarded To Fund Lawrence County Early Education Programs

    Lawrence County early education programs are receiving more than $3 million in funding to bolster resources for area preschoolers, state Rep. Chris Sainato announced today. Sainato, D-Lawrence, said the funding from the state Department of Education’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning will open up new Pre-K Counts slots and help Head Start programs manage increased operating costs. “It’s hard to overstate the importance of early learning programs and the related nutrition, health and socialization benefits they provide for young, developing minds,” Sainato said. “Studies show kids who have access to these resources from an early age are much…

    August 5, 2022

    POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

    THEFT: Micah Ndungu, 20, of Ellwood City, is charged with Theft and Receiving Stolen Property after an incident on July 23rd. According to the criminal complaint, Ellwood City Police were called to Fifth Street for a report of theft. The victim reported he was attempting to sell an iPhone 11 Pro on Facebook Marketplace for $400.00 and was meeting the purchasing party at McDonald’s. The victim stated that at approximately 9:13 p.m. the alleged purchaser of the phone grabbed it and ran away. Officers paroled the area but unable to locate the individual. After reviewing video surveillance from the incident,…

    August 3, 2022

    PHOTOS: Franklin Township Annual National Night Out

    Franklin Township Police & Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual National Night Out Tuesday evening at the Franklin Plaza in Ellwood City. The event featured kids activities, fire safety, prize giveaways, and food vendors. National Night Out began in 1984 in an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. National Night Outs are held on the first Tuesday of August. For more information on National Night Out please visit www.natw.org photos courtesy:  McClymonds Photography