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August 15, 2024

Lawrence County Awarded Municipal Waste Planning Grant

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) is pleased to announce Lawrence County has been awarded a $72,675 Municipal Waste Planning Grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This funding will be used to revise and update the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan, ensuring that Lawrence County remains a leader in effective waste management and environmental stewardship. “Securing this grant is a significant achievement for Lawrence County,” said Brown. “The updated Solid Waste Management Plan will help us address the evolving needs of our community, promote sustainability and protect our environment for future generations.” The Municipal Waste Planning Grant Program…

August 15, 2024

Historical Society To Celebrate Ellwood City Races

Did you know that Pittsburgh Circle was built as a bicycle racing track? The inaugural race was held on that track on July 6 and 7, 1894. The winners of that race took home a fabulous cut-glass trophy, “The Ellwood Cup” won by the Ramblers Bicycle Club of Buffalo, NY. Did you know that the Chief Electrician at Aetna Standard in 1962, Ellwood City resident John Mokranin, won the American Power Boat Association world championship boat race in Bradenton, Florida that year? He was the oldest hydroplane racing boat driver in the world when he was fatally injured in a…

August 14, 2024

New Covenant Church To Host Great Outdoors Event In September

New Covenant Evangelical Presbyterian Church is hosting GOD’S GREAT OUTDOORS EVENT on Saturday, September 14th at its church in New Castle. The FREE event starts at 9:00 p.m. with presentations starting at 10:00 a.m.  Lunch will be provided at noon. The event features a keynote speaker, Col. Grey Barrier, President of PA Outdoor Writer’s Association. LISTEN & LEARN FROM EXPERTS: Local Turkey Hunting Expert, Park Ranger, PA DCNR, UPMC, North Country Trail Association, Tournament Bass Fisherman, Seminar on Archery, Trail Life model campsite and pioneering project on display, and more! Door prizes include Deer Blind, Gift Cards, Federal Cartridge Box,…

August 13, 2024

Lincoln High School Class of 1964 Reunion Nearing

The 60th class reunion of the LHS Class of 1964 is getting closer. The reunion will start at 5:00 p.m. at the Connoquenessing Country Club on August 24, 2024. It will be a great time to catch up with “OLD” friends and maybe make some new ones. Although a ‘sit down’ dinner is not planned, there will be plenty of food to enjoy. There will also be a cash bar. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. The cost per person is $35.00. Checks can be made out to “The Class of 1964” and mailed to Carol (Capone) MacDonald, 411 Wood Street,…

August 12, 2024

Ellwood City Historical Society – August Update

At the August meeting of Ellwood City Historical Society, the board reviewed the Ways and Means committee reports. The Annual Fund Drive started June 15, 2024 and will end on August 15, 2024. Andy Kindle chairman of the committee stated that the society has received 70% of the $10,000.00 goal. The Society still needs the communities help to raise the needed $3,000.00. You can send a donation to the Historical Society at 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, Pa. The Society is continuing it New member drive that it hopes will bring in at least 30 new members. The memberships begins…

August 10, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of August 12th

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….

August 9, 2024

Dunkin’ Grand Opening Set For Monday, August 19th

Ellwood City runs on Dunkin’ The new Ellwood City Dunkin’ location is set to hold its grand opening on Monday, August 19th. This official announcement was provided this week by its franchise group, Heartland Restaurant Group. According to Larry Mench, Sr. Director of HR, Training & Development, the new location will open at 4:30 a.m. on August 19th. There will also be a ribbon cutting ceremony held at 10:30 a.m. with the general manager and Ellwood City Borough Council members and other VIP’s from the Ellwood City area.  Ellwood City Borough Council approved final requests in regards to a Dunkin’…

August 8, 2024

ECASD’s Board of Directors Approve Traffic Study at Site of Proposed Softball Field

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors approved a traffic study of the Ewing Park Property where a softball field is proposed to be built during Thursday’s regular meeting. The study will be conducted by Gateway Engineers, at a cost not to exceed $4,000. All directors except for Norman Boots, Kathy Galbreath, and Kevin Boariu voted in favor of the study, and Director Claire Fauzey was absent from the meeting. Galbreath asked if the study is necessary at this time, and Superintendent Dr. Wesley Shipley said that the zoning board will require the study so doing it now…

August 5, 2024

PHOTOS: PA Turnpike Beaver River Project Continues Into Its Next Stage

People in the area will see some piers and beams are in place as the project continues into its next stage. The project is currently in stage four of the eight project stages. Turnpike travel lanes have been shifted southward to accommodate construction activities for the new bridge and roadway alignment. The contractor has completed some of the piers for the new westbound Beaver River bridge crossing. New bridge construction over Big Beaver Boulevard (PA Route 18) at the Beaver Valley interchange continues with precast concrete beams recently having been set on the superstructure and bridge deck construction will follow…

August 3, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of August 5th

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….