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April 14, 2023

Baney Presents Historical Society With Booklet On Wiley Hill Baptist Church

Monday night at the monthly Ellwood City Historical Society meeting, attorney Dylan Baney presented the Society with a large booklet on the history of the Wiley Hill Baptist Church. Accepting the gift from Dylan is Andy Kindle (pictured right), first Vice President of the Historical Society. Looking on, and standing to left, is Lawrence County Commissioner, Dan Vogler. Baney graduated from Lincoln High School in 2015. He attended Slippery Rock University and obtained a Bachelors degree in political science. He got his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in October 2022. He is employed at the Lawrence County…

April 13, 2023

REMINDER: Community Garden Poster Contest Deadline Friday

The deadline for the Community Garden Poster Contest is Friday! The Ellwood City Borough Department of Public Works opened up the contest last month to all children between the ages of 4-12 to participate by submitting their carefully crafted and drawn artwork. Here are the details: Open to all children between the ages of 4-12 years old that reside in the Borough of Ellwood City One winning design will be chosen from each age group (4-6, 7-9, 10-12) for a total of 3 winning designs. The winning artists will have their artwork prominently displayed in the community garden! Official poster…

April 13, 2023

Space Still Available For Municipal Woman’s Spring Craft Show

Vendor space is still available for the upcoming Municipal Woman’s Spring Craft Show scheduled to take place next month. Come out and exhibit to take part in the craft show that will take place on May 6th at the Wayne Township Firehall. Vendor fee is $25.00 and will earn a space with a table. Additional tables are available for $10.00 with a limit of four tables.  Applications are due by April 15, 2023 – checks payable to: Municipal Womans Club and mail to: Cheryl Valvano, 1111 Chewton-Wurtemburg Rd., Wampum, PA 16157. CONTACT PERSON: Cheryl Valvano at 724-614-8302 VENDOR APPLICATION All…

April 13, 2023

Ellwood City Area Historical Monthly Meeting Recap

The April 10, 2023 meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by Bob Morabito, President, reminding those present of the mission of the Society. He then asked WWII Veteran Guy Prestia to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Morabito announced that Guy will celebrate his 101st birthday on Tuesday, April 25! The group sang Happy Birthday to Guy and he was given an apple pie with a 101 candle. Minutes of the March 13 meeting were given by Secretary Lois Liebendorfer. Dana Baker, treasurer, gave the financial report. She stated…

April 12, 2023

Commendation Presented To Roberta Page

A commendation was presented to Roberta Page by Mayor Anthony J. Court and Council President George J. Celli at a recent council meeting. Roberta has been picking up debris and trash along Wampum Avenue and Veterans Bridge for a few months. “It’s these kind of acts that make our community special. People like Roberta do the extras for our community and we are proud of her,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “We want her to know that her efforts did not go unnoticed.” Mayor Court and Council President Celli, along with the borough of Ellwood City wanted to express…

April 12, 2023

Yard Waste Collection Begins in Ellwood City Borough

Yard waste collection began this week and will continue until the end of November, according to the Borough’s Facebook page. Circled days show yard waste collection, shaded days show recycling collection. Green borough yard waste bins are for residents to dispose of their simple yard waste. Yard waste bins are available for purchase for $62.00 and can be purchased at the borough utility office or by calling 724-758-5576. If a resident has extra yard waste that does not fit into a container, it is recommended that they bundle and tie branches together. The branch bundles can be no longer than…

April 11, 2023

Mayor: “Saturation” Program to Target Unruly Motorists

Mayor Anthony Court announced during Monday’s Borough Council meeting that a “Saturation” program for motor vehicles will be launching in the borough. Not only will the Ellwood City Police Department be ticketing motorists for speeding, but there will also be stops and possible consequences for other violations including such actions as not using turn signals, driving with expired inspections, reckless and erratic driving and other violations of the Pennsylvania motor vehicle codes. Court said checkpoints will be set up at random places throughout the borough where officers will be working to enforce these codes and to remove vehicles that shouldn’t…

April 11, 2023

Beaver County Local Historians Gathering Oral Histories Related to East Palestine Train Derailment

Darlington – Located in northwestern Beaver County not far from East Palestine, Ohio–site of the now infamous Norfolk Southern train derailment on February 3, 2023–the Little Beaver Historical Society is hosting a public event called “Stories for History” to capture, preserve and share first-hand accounts and memories of the train derailment and its aftermath, including the so-called “controlled burn off” of several chemical tank cars. The event is scheduled for TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 11th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the New Galilee Community Event Center. “The train derailment is of major historical importance,” says Jay Paisley, president of…

April 11, 2023

Firefly Solar Announces First Quarter Community Grant Award Recipients

Lawrence County – Firefly Solar today announced the organizations receiving the project’s Q1 2023 Community Grant Award. This award is granted quarterly to local organizations working toward a stronger and more connected community for everyone in Lawrence County. The Q1 winners include the Tri-County CleanWays, F.D. Campbell Memorial Library, the Cathedral Foundation, Human Services Center, New Castle Public Library, Cray Youth and Family Services Inc., Hoyt Center for the Arts, New Castle Baseball and Softball Association, and Pine Valley Camp. “Solar benefits communities at many levels, from stable revenue sources to tax revenue and local spending for goods and services,…

April 11, 2023

Vogel, Jr. to Host Veterans Assistance Specialist in Cranberry Township Office On Thursday

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that Stephanie Bengoa-Wilson from the Pennsylvania American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available in his Cranberry Township District office on Thursday April 13th. Bengoa-Wilson will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cranberry Township District Office, 8001 Rowan Rd, Suite 205, Cranberry Township. No appointment is necessary. Wilson can help veterans and their families with understanding the benefits they have earned, enroll in the V.A. health care system, assist with the appeals process, and more. Participants are asked to bring any documentation and paperwork they…