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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

August 3, 2022

BACK 2 SCHOOL: Riverside Kindergarten Orientation Announced

Kindergarten is such an exciting year full of new experiences for both our students and their families! Prior to the first official day of school for the 2022-2023 year, Riverside Beaver County School District has announced Kindergarten Teach Assignments and Kindergarten Orientation. In 1st-12th grades, parents can log into Skyward on August 15th to view students’ teachers and schedules. Due to kindergarten students not yet having their logins, automated calls will be sent at 10 a.m. August 15th with your child’s teacher assignment. Logins will be provided to families at Kindergarten Orientation. Orientation acclimates you and your child to the…

August 3, 2022

Moraine State Park Regatta This Weekend

Portersville — The 23rd Annual Moraine State Park Regatta returns to Lake Arthur’s South Shore (225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA) on August 5-7. The festivities will span most of the shoreline and include both land and water activities. The Regatta lasts Friday 4:00-8:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-10:00 pm, and Sunday 10:00 am-6:00 pm. The event has grown in popularity in recent years, drawing a record of over 28,000 attendees in 2021. The event is free to attend, including parking. “An ideal event for a family looking for something no-cost or low-cost to do outside, this event is not to…

August 2, 2022

Ellwood City School District Per Capita Tax Bills Split Into Two Mailings

Please be advised that Per Capita Tax billing for the Ellwood City Area School District has been split into two mailings. According to Berkheimer Tax Innovations and information made available by the district, a second mailing of bills will be sent out in August for anyone that did not receive a bill in July. If you have any questions or concerns please email wecare@palocaltax.com and you will receive a response within 1 to 2 business days. You may also call 610-599-3141 to speak with a customer care representative. The Ellwood City Area School District is located at 501 Crescent Ave., Ellwood…

August 2, 2022

Pennsylvanians to ‘Fight Dirty’ in New Anti-Litter Campaign

Harrisburg – The Wolf Administration today joined Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful representatives to announce the launch of the statewide anti-litter campaign, “PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Matters.” A litter-prevention campaign was among many state and local government, stakeholder, business, and legislative recommendations in the commonwealth’s first-ever Litter Action Plan released last year. “As a commonwealth we recognize we need to change behavior, not just clean up the mess,” PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian said. “With our collective efforts and this litter-prevention campaign we are confident we can reduce litter in Pennsylvania.” “Every Litter Bit Matters” calls upon Pennsylvanians to ensure every piece…