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January 9, 2026

Bernstine to Run for Re-Election to PA House of Representatives in 2026

NEW GALILEE — Citing the growing threat posed by the radical left agenda being pushed by Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Governor Josh Shapiro, State Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced he is running for re-election in 2026, seeking another term representing the 8th Legislative District. “With Democrats and Governor Shapiro doubling down on policies that undermine our freedoms, weaken public safety, and make life more expensive for working families, now is not the time to send timid lawmakers to Harrisburg,” Bernstine said. “We need proven conservative fighters who are willing to stand in the line of…

January 7, 2026

Borough of Ellwood City Christmas Tree Disposal Available

Taking down the Christmas tree is only one task after the holiday season. For families with real trees, figuring out what to do with them may be a whole other task. According to information made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, residents may drop off live Christmas trees at Stiefel Park, just inside the park entrance from Brighton Road, now through January 31, 2026. Residents who drop off trees are reminded that they must remove all decorations and stands from the trees prior to the drop-off. Please only drop off live trees, NO artificial trees will be accepted! Treecycling is…

January 6, 2026

Ellwood City Library Hosting CPR Training Class on Thursday

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities and this week include a CPR training class on Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m. Anita Yoder will conduct training for residents for free. No sign up necessary. Certification cards are not available Other weekly activities include the following: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “Tween and Teen After School Club,” snacks and activities for grades 5-12. 6:00 p.m.- “Adult Evening Book Group,” will be reading the book “The Kite Runner”…

December 31, 2025

BONUS: Top Social Media Only Posts Of 2025

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2024 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year – VIEW PART 1 — VIEW PART 2. As an added bonus, below are the top social media only posts from the 2025 calendar year. #1 – SOMETHING NEW? Something new may be coming to downtown Ellwood City as a previous painted mural was touched up with a fresh coat of paint and new name of Bob’s Big Belly Deli on the side of the former Lady Birds. #2 – RITE AID CLOSURE The local pharmacy is among dozens of…

December 30, 2025

Energy Exec Gives Alma Mater BC3 $100K, Creating 125 Scholarships

(Butler, PA) A 1972 graduate of Butler County Community College who founded an oil and gas exploration company has contributed $100,000 to the BC3 Education Foundation with an unprecedented request that it be disbursed in one academic year through his creation of 125 scholarships ranging in amount from $500 to $2,000. “That’s the way I wanted it to work, and I am happy with that,” said Gary Griwatz, of Cranberry Township and of Tampa, Fla. Griwatz earned an associate degree in business from BC3, where he was active with what was the Sigma Lambda Chi service fraternity that raised money…

December 30, 2025

PART 2: Top Stories Of 2025

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2025 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year. [VIEW PART 1] Today is the first part of our two-part series featuring the top news stories of the year based on analytics and social media reach.  The year continued to see changes in the Ellwood City area, and plenty more twists and turns. EllwoodCity.org has been right there, keeping members of our community updated with the best information possible! We would like to thank our valued readership that helped generated nearly 4.2 MILLION PAGE VIEWS this calendar year…

December 29, 2025

PART 1: Top Stories Of 2025

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2025 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is the first part of our two-part series featuring the top news stories of the year based on analytics and social media reach.  The year continued to see changes in the Ellwood City area, and plenty more twists and turns. EllwoodCity.org has been right there, keeping members of our community updated with the best information possible! We would like to thank our valued readership that helped generated nearly 4.2 MILLION PAGE VIEWS this calendar year and our local…

December 22, 2025

Ellwood City Area Students Announced On CCBC President’s & Dean’s List for Fall 2025 Semester

(Monaca) – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is proud to release 22 names of full-time and part-time Ellwood City area students who achieved either President’s List or Dean’s List honors for the fall 2025 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must have completed at least 12 hours of credit-bearing courses in which performance grades are awarded and have received a 3.75 grade-point average or above for the semester. Dean’s List honorees must have completed at least 12 hours of credit-bearing courses in which performance grades are awarded and have received a 3.25 to 3.74 grade-point average…

December 22, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Why Christmas?

Luke 2:11-14 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Interesting is inadequate to describe the phenomenon of Christmas celebrations around the world. Over 160 of the 195 countries in the world celebrate the birth of our precious Savior. Dates and types of observances vary but consistently, the celebrations do happen. Of all the world religions, only Christ is celebrated this extensively. He is recognized by more of the world’s population than any other central character of any religion. A few over 29% of the world population are Christian…

December 20, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 22nd

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 1:00 p.m. –…