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March 10, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 13th

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 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. –…

March 7, 2023

Ellwood City Historical Society To Hold Monthly Meeting On Monday

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting Monday, March 13th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the History Center at 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, PA. The guest speaker for the evening will be Vaughn Hudspath. Vaughn has been an educator in the field of history, geography and social education at the Riverside Beaver County School District for over thirty years. In addition to teaching at Riverside, he is the varsity tennis coach and serves as the executive producer of the Riverside musical program. Vaughn is a major proponent for the performing arts…

March 7, 2023

Area Supercross Fan Helps Post-Covid Businesses Make A Comeback

Beaver Falls – Local Beaver Falls supercross fan, Devon Angle, helps other live life in the digital lane with his new marketing company Reformed Digital Solutions. Angle, a fan of anything with four-wheels, knows how to spin the wheel on weary marketing strategies, giving regional businesses the boost they need to help grow their companies. Angle’s company focuses on reviving covid-affected businesses and giving them a much-needed boost in their online presence through SEO, website design, content, meta-ads, graphic design, as well as a full menu of other services. Angle was formerly a coal-miner and chemical operator who’s unique background…

March 5, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 6

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 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. –…

March 3, 2023

Mayor Court Warns Against Excessive Speeding

Mayor Anthony J. Court has issued a statement regarding excessive amount of speeding throughout the Ellwood City Borough. According to the mayor’s office, Court has made Ellwood City Police Department officers aware of the situation and has noted that the speeding will not be tolerated. “This excessive speeding has led to law enforcement to crack down against speeding,” says Court. “The message is quite clear to please slow down!” According to the information made available by the mayor’s office, speed traps will be conducted in the very near future. Mayor Court encourages the public to follow the speed limits and…

March 3, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: On February 26th at approximately 1:17 a.m., PA State Police investigated a report of criminal mischief near a residence on Heinz Camp Road, Wayne Township. According to the report, a 31-year-old female victim from Ellwood City related that she was contacted by a female friend requesting a ride home due to an ongoing argument with her boyfriend. When the victim arrived on scene, the vehicle she was operating was punched by Brandon Holsinger, 25, of Ellwood City, causing a large dent to the front passenger door of a 2012 Mazda. No injuries were reported and charges against Holsinger…

March 3, 2023

Brown Co-Sponsors Tax Relief Bills to Pennsylvania Families

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) announced during a Capitol press conference today in Harrisburg that she is the prime co-sponsor of legislation that would reduce the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate and increase funding for property tax relief. The legislation is part of a series of bills to ease the economic struggles of hardworking Pennsylvania Families. The 10 bills that make up the “Pennsylvania Families Tax Relief” initiative would provide reductions in various state taxes placed on families. Working with the Appropriations Committee, the estimated savings totals more than $2.2 billion. Brown teamed up with the prime sponsor of…

March 2, 2023

Ellwood City Borough Council Adopts Utility Account Budget Plan

According to a press release made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, a utility account budget plan has been announced. The Ellwood City Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 approving a budget payment plan for utility accounts under the following provisions: Customers may complete the application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period from the third Monday in March through the third Friday in April The first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget periods will be twelve (12) months with all balances due to be settled in the 12th month….

March 1, 2023

Lawrence County Added To Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this week announced that six counties have been added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2023 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine for this invasive pest now includes 51 counties. “Spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that is disruptive and damaging to our agriculture commodities and a nuisance pest for all Pennsylvanians,” said Redding. “Through collective and intentional efforts, including instituting quarantine zones, we continue to slow the spread of this insect, and I call on all Pennsylvanians to assist. This time of year, before the eggs hatch in spring, do your part…

March 1, 2023

Ellwood City Lions Club Hosting Night At The Races

The Ellwood City Lions Club is having a Night At The Races to raise funds for its 2023 campaign. The campaign provides donations and community services throughout the Ellwood City area. The Night At The Races fundraiser will be at the Wayne Township Fire Hall on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and races will begin at 7:00 p.m. The club is seeking help from the community to help raise funds for the benefit. The club is selling tickets to the event, asking for Race Sponsors and basket donations for the Chinese Auction. Event tickets are…