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February 9, 2022

Tenaris To Reactivate Heat Treatment Line At Koppel Steel Mill

Houston, TX – Tenaris is gearing up to reactive its heat treatment and finishing lines at its Koppel, Pennsylvania, plant to streamline the flow of seamless product at its facilities in the northeast. The heat treatment line is part of the manufacturing process which gives pipe their required metallurgical properties for enhanced performance in oil and gas wells. The line, which had been inactive during the 2020 downturn, is located at Tenaris’s melt shop in Koppel, which started producing steel in June 2021 following a year-long investment of more than $15M. “With the lines back up and running, it allows…

February 8, 2022

Equip Kids to Face Difficult News With Weekly Family Time

The stream of tough topics for parents to explain can feel unending: social unrest, hate crimes, natural disasters … the pandemic. Many children and teens have struggled to process what they see at school, in their neighborhoods and on the news. The Eirhart family confronts this challenge every Tuesday evening at their home in Butler, Pennsylvania. “My parents make it easy for me to express my feelings,” said Jocelyn Eirhart, 13, of this weekly family discussion hour. “I don’t feel interrogated. It’s not a Q&A. It’s just a time to say what’s on my mind.” Her brother, Logan, 15, agrees….

February 7, 2022

Bernstine Announces He Will Run for Re-Election to PA House of Representatives

NEW GALILEE— Citing an urgent need to fight back against the destructive liberal agenda in Harrisburg, Aaron Bernstine announced today he will run for re-election this year, seeking a fourth term in the state House of Representatives. “We are in the heat of a war to preserve our freedoms and constitutional rights in Pennsylvania, and the Harrisburg political class on both sides are to blame. I was on the front lines fighting against the Governor’s shutdowns and stood up to every attempt at weakening our rights. I am proven and tested in tough battles, and with so much at stake,…

February 7, 2022

Ellwood City Historical Society Set To Hold February Meeting

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday February 14 at 7:00 pm. The meeting is held at the History Center, 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City. The guest speaker for the evening will be Lincoln High School teacher David Gaibis. David was born and raised in Ellwood City. He attended the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholic grade school, attended Lincoln High School, and graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1977 and Slippery Rock University in 2004. He is a member of the Holy Redeemer parish in Ellwood City and currently resides in…

February 7, 2022

Ellwood City Wolves Club To Give “The Pro Bono Publico” Community Service Award

Mike DeOtto, President of the Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 2, announced this week that the Club will be giving an outstanding community service award to a local individual, student, or group who resides in the Ellwood City Area School District or the Riverside Beaver County School District. The award is called “The Pro Bono Publico Award” which means for the good of the public. The Wolves Club has appreciated the support that both communities have given in their various fundraising projects throughout the year, such as; the food booth at the Fourth of July Festival, the Fall Festival and…

February 4, 2022

LIVE! PennDOT Officials to Discuss Bridge Inspections, Conditions in Pennsylvania

Has the recent bridge collapse in Pittsburgh given you a scare or pause for concern over the poor conditions of many of the bridges in the area? On Friday, PennDOT hopes to bring some answers and closure to many drivers’ concerns. PennDOT will host a live stream with Acting Executive Deputy Secretary Melissa Batula and Acting Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration Mike Keiser to answer media questions about bridge inspections, condition ratings, load-posting and related topics. Conversation will be livestreamed on PennDOT’s Facebook Page on Friday, February 4th at 1:30 p.m. PennDOT has inspection oversight of Pennsylvania’s over 25,400 state-owned…

February 4, 2022

BC3 Announces President’s List, Dean’s List and Graduates for Fall 2021

Butler County Community College is proud to announce the names of students who have made the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester, as well as the names of those who have graduated recently. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.75 or higher are named to the President’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion of degree requirements. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.5 to 3.74 are named to the Dean’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion…

February 4, 2022

Gov Wolf Announces $1.7 Billion Plan to Secure a Brighter Pennsylvania for Generations

Governor Tom Wolf announced this week his $1.7 billion plan to help Pennsylvania fully recover from the pandemic and pave the way for a successful future with support for families and workers, small businesses, the healthcare system, and statewide community revitalization through the American Rescue Plan​ Act (ARPA). “As Pennsylvania endured the pandemic, we strategically invested to support small businesses, frontline workers, agriculture, healthcare, first responders, and more. This ensured that Pennsylvania survived,” said Wolf. “Now it’s time for Pennsylvanians to thrive and investing $1.7 billion in a bright future for this commonwealth will give Pennsylvanians a sense of security…

February 3, 2022

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits in Lawrence County

Pittsburgh, PA – Due to the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in Lawrence County. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways: Lawrence County Interstate 79 Interstate 376 On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane. Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to…

February 3, 2022

Lawrence County Woman Sentenced For Involvement In Capitol Riot

NOTE: The following article originally appeared on www.businessinsider.com A Pennsylvania woman who initially lied to investigators about her role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot was sentenced to one year of probation and a $2,000 fine at a Tuesday hearing. Julia Sizer pleaded guilty to one count of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building in November. The nail technician initially faced four charges stemming from her role in the insurrection, including knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building. But as the government works to prosecute more than 760 people…