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September 8, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 9th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

September 7, 2024

TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Ramp Closures Scheduled at Beaver Valley Exit 13 Interchange

HOMEWOOD – The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) advises motorists that westbound on and off-ramps will be closed at the Beaver Valley Interchange (Exit 13) beginning Sunday, September 8th at 6 p.m. until Friday September 13th at 6:00 a.m. This closure allows crews working on the Beaver Valley Bridge Replacement Project to safely tie-in temporary ramps to allow for the construction of the final ramp configuration for the new interchange at PA Route 18 (Big Beaver Boulevard). The following detours will be in place: I-76 WB EXIT AT BEAVER VALLEY (EXIT 13) PA-18 EXIT TO PA TURNPIKE (I-76) Continue west 3…

September 6, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: Tyler Cox, 22, of Ellwood City, is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on September 1st. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 8:31 p.m., officers were dispatched to Loop Street for a disturbance and were advised of a physical domestic with an male actor fleeing the scene. The male, later identified as Cox was located near Evans Drive and Cox told officers an argument turned physical. Police returned to the residence to get a statement from the victim whom was found with a swollen right eye after she was punched by Cox. The…

September 5, 2024

OCTG Imports Continue To Impact Operations At Tenaris

OCTG (oil country tubular goods) imports continue to impact operations at Tenaris and its operations in Pennsylvania and Ohio. This according to Tenaris US President Luca Zanotti on the matter. Last month, three U.S. senators urged the Biden administration on to reduce the import quota on oil and gas drilling pipes from South Korea, saying it has affected companies with operations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to a Reuters article, Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Bob Casey and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, said the market for products known as oil country tubular goods, used for drilling, extraction and transport of…

September 5, 2024

Exciting Changes At The Ellwood City Moose Lodge #93

While the summer has been pretty quiet at the local Moose Club, lots of changes have been happening in the background. As of last month, the Board of Officer has almost been completely replaced with the exception of Trustee Dave Gallocher, who’s been on the board for over 10 years. In May, Joe Barresi was sworn in as President and Paul Pishioneri took the position of Chaplain. During the 2nd board meeting in August the following members were sworn in: Randy Whelan as Vice President, Cassandra Pishioneri as Treasurer, Rodney Houk and Conny Gallenz as Trustees and Ray Gallenz as…

September 4, 2024

PennDOT Job Fair for Winter Maintenance Program Thursday in Lawrence County

Pittsburgh – PennDOT District 11 is inviting the public to attend a job fair on Thursday, September 5 to learn about available maintenance positions the department offers for the winter maintenance program in Lawrence County. The event will be held at PennDOT’s Lawrence County Maintenance Building located at 1800 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 5. Available positions in Lawrence County include: Seasonal (Temporary-to-Permanent) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Operators Full-time permanent Diesel Mechanic Full-time permanent Diesel Mechanic Trainee Seasonal Clerical Assistant Commonwealth recruitment staff will be on-hand to discuss current winter maintenance…

September 3, 2024

Stonecrest Business Park Receives $1M Improvement Funds Grant

New Beaver Borough, PA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently announced the award of up to $1,000,000 in Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Funds (TIIF) to Stonecrest Business Park for transportation improvements in New Beaver Borough, Lawrence County. These infrastructure enhancements support the growth and accessibility of the Stonecrest Business Park site, which is set to become a significant hub for commercial and industrial development in the southern portion of Lawrene County. The allocated TIIF funds will be used for the following key projects: Roadway Widening and Turn Lane Installation on S.R. 18: The project will involve the widening of S.R. 18…

September 3, 2024

Mayor Court Presents Proclamation To Erma Winters On Her 100th Birthday

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a proclamation to Erma Winters on her 100th birthday on September 2, 2024. Erma was born on  September 2, 1924.  She has four children that are her greatest gifts, Georgana, Steven, Eric and Rosemary. Erma was very artistic learning how to paint porcelain china and etched stem ware with different designs which was sold at high end Department stores. Erma held the office of Secretary of the Schill Manor Residents Association and was very involved in many activities. A party was held on September 2, 2024 at the Community Room at Schill Manor to celebrate…

September 2, 2024

Vogel Announces September Food Drive During Hunger Action Month

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will be holding a food drive throughout September in honor of Hunger Action Month in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Vogel’s Rochester and Cranberry Township district offices will be accepting unexpired, non-perishable food items Sept. 3 – 30. At end of the month, food items will be donated to a local food bank. The district offices are located at 488 Adams Street in Rochester and 8001 Rowan Road, Suite 205 in Cranberry Township. Vogel serves as the co-chair of the legislative Hunger Caucus, which seeks to raise awareness for hunger across the state,…

September 1, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 2nd

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….