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October 7, 2022

PHOTOS: Lincoln High School 2022 Homecoming Court

Congratulations to the Lincoln High School 2022 Homecoming Court! The King will be crowned at a school wide pep rally on Friday, October 14th, and the Queen will be crowned that evening at halftime of the football game versus the Beaver Falls Tigers. The Homecoming game will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be the first event hosted in Helling Stadium since the new artificial turf field has been installed. Pregame introductions of the Queen’s Court will begin after the band performs at 6:30 p.m. A junior high dance will be held at the high school that evening, beginning at…

October 7, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

HARASSMENT: On September 24, at approximately 6:43 p.m., PA State Police were dispatched to a known address on Beaver Street, Wampum Borough, for a reported domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, both parties involved, Sharon Norris, 43, and Justin Norris, 45, were separated. One individual was treated at the scene for a minor head injury. Further investigation led to both parties receiving charges of harassment and disorderly conduct will be filed through MDJ 53-3-01. SIMPLE ASSAULT: David Carter, 43, of Ellwood City, is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on September 28th. According to the criminal complaint, and at…

October 7, 2022

Registration Open For Dayspring Ministries Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Come out to enjoy, showcase, and shop at a Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair to be held at Dayspring Ministries next month. The fair is scheduled to take place Saturday, November 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Dayspring Ministries is located at 316 5th Street, Ellwood City, PA Costs for vendors is $10.00 for a table.  An 8-foot table can be shared among vendors. Set-up is scheduled for Friday, November 4th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and also Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. prior to the show. For more information, please call Jan Keenan at…

October 6, 2022

ARISE Kicks Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court and Sgt. Michael McBride helped Jessica Mudger, Outreach Specialist for ARISE get the month long awareness program started in the borough. Lawrence County ARISE placed purple bows and signs throughout the Ellwood City downtown area in observance of the cause. The Ellwood City Police Department will also be wearing purple ribbon pins on their uniforms throughout the month. ARISE – Our Community’s Response to Violence and Abuse – formerly called the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is the only domestic violence and sexual assault shelter in Lawrence County. Annually, ARISE serves…

October 5, 2022

2022 Riverside Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the 2022 Riverside Homecoming Court! The court was announced at the end of last week and the queen will be crowned Friday night at halftime of the Riverside football game. The Homecoming game will be played against Western Beaver at home, with the game starting at 7:00 p.m. The Panthers will look to rebound from their 44-14 loss last week at Beaver Falls that snapped Riverside’s 3-game winning streak.  The team carries a 3-2 season record into the contest. Following the game on Friday, the semi-formal Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday October 8th for Riverside students….

October 5, 2022

NOTICE: Political Signs NOT Allowed Without Registration

According to a press release made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, no candidate for political office, whether local, county, state or federal, shall post any political signs on Borough property without registering at the Ellwood City Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. This registration procedure involves a $50 deposit, which will be returned if the following regulations are complied with: no sign shall be placed prior to four (4) weeks before the date of election and must be removed within five (5) days after the election. If the signs are left on Borough property after…

October 5, 2022

Minnesota Based Firm Announces Acquisition of The Eric Ryan Corporation

ST. PAUL, MINN. (Sept 23, 2022) — Renodis, a leading telecom management firm, today announced the acquisition of The Eric Ryan Corporation, a utility and telecommunications management solutions provider headquartered in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. By joining companies under the Renodis umbrella, both firms, employees, partners and most importantly clients will all positively benefit from the combined breadth and capabilities. “We are excited to welcome the ERC team and its clients to our company.” commented Craig Beason, CEO and Owner of Renodis. “This is our fifth acquisition on our continued growth journey and will expand our brand along the East Coast….

October 4, 2022

Last Wander Ellwood of Season Set For Wednesday

Don’t forget about the last Wander Ellwood event of the year Wednesday, October 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature music by Chad Goldbach 5 to 7, vendors on the streets, and local businesses that will be open a little later than normal and offering specials. In addition, open containers will be allowed on the streets during the event. The Wander Ellwood event was held the first Wednesday of every month starting in June of 2022 and it spans Fifth Street from Crescent Avenue to Spring Avenue and Lawrence Avenue from Fourth Street to Eighth Street. “It…

October 4, 2022

Lincoln High School Class of 1957 Set To Meet October 19

The 1957 Class of Lincoln High School will meet for lunch on Wednesday, October 19th, at Vinny’s Restaurant on Beaver Avenue in Ellwood City. Reservations are due by Monday, October 10th, and can be made by a phone call or text to Nancy Pietrandrea at 724-622-5992. Members and guests will meet at noon, eat around 1:00 p.m. and leave by 4:00 p.m. The number of reservations made will determine if lunch orders will be from the regular menu or if there will be a buffet.  

October 4, 2022

Bernstine’s Markie’s Law Legislation Vetoed by Governor

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) that would focus on the parole process for violent offenders was vetoed today by Gov. Tom Wolf. “I am upset, disappointed and disgusted with the governor’s decision to veto this important, commonsense legislation,” said Bernstine. “This bill would have kept the most dangerous inmates from a premature release in order to protect our Commonwealth residents and would have saved Markie’s life.” House Bill 146, or Markie’s Law, was named after Markie Mason, an 8-year-old boy who was brutally stabbed to death by a man who was paroled at the end of…