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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…

June 20, 2022

Borough Code Enforcement Office Reminds Residents Of Property Maintenance

The Code Enforcement Office of the Borough of Ellwood City is reminding residents to maintain their properties this summer. Per the release and per Borough Ordinance, it is the property owner’s responsibility to maintain all properties within the Borough of Ellwood City from the curb inward. It has been brought to the office’s attention that properties within the Business District of Ellwood City have not been maintaining weeds and growth from the curb to their business. In an effort to make all businesses aware of the issue, the Code Enforcement Office would like to ask all businesses and residents within…

June 20, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of June 20

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…