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March 22, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of March 22

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, WE’RE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set-up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 items with a limit of three, for either books on CD or DVD’s per person. Masks are to be worn,…

March 22, 2021

Lawrence County 4-H Announces Its 21st Annual Benefit Auction

Everyone is invited to help us make the best, better by attending the 21st Annual Lawrence County 4-H Benefit Auction Thursday, March 18, 2021, through Monday, March 22, 2021 – where all proceeds go directly to the Lawrence County 4-H/Youth Development Program! BIDDING INFORMATION: Bidding opens on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 1:00 pm, EST, and ends on Monday, March 22, 2021, at 8:00 pm, EST at www.lawrence4hauction.psu.edu. PICK-UP & PAYMENT INFORMATION: Pick-up for items is scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2021, and Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Liberty Grange, 3067 Harlansburg Rd, New Castle, PA 16101. Buyers with…

March 19, 2021

Ellwood City School Board Finance Committee Meeting Scheduled

In a public meeting nocie announcement, the Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Finance Committee Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 8, 2021 starting at 6:00 p.m. The combined Committee and Regular Board meeting will follow as previously scheduled. The meetings will be conducted in the Leslie Sabo Auditorium at Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117.

March 19, 2021

REMINDER: Ellwood City Area Historical Society Scholarship

Attention Lincoln and Riverside High School Seniors: The annual Ellwood City Area Historical Society Scholarship submission is quickly approaching. In hand deadline is Thursday April 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will award two $1500.00 scholarships to two (2) graduating seniors. Graduating seniors from Lincoln High School and Riverside High School who have been accepted to attend a college, Trade School or Performing Arts are eligible. Applications may be received from the High School Student Guidance Counselor or from the Ellwood City History Center. Each applicant is asked to prepare a 400 – 600 word…

March 18, 2021

Ellwood City Wrestling Holding A Raffle Fundraiser

Even though the high school wresting season has ended, the Ellwood City Wrestling Booster Club is working to continue to raise funds for their team. With many prior fundraising activities cancelled due to COVID-19, the club will be holding a fundraising raffle to support junior high and varsity wrestling. The winner will receive a $500.00 gift certificate to Milk House Meats. The raffle is $10.00 per tip donation and can be purchased online.  The raffle closes once all tickets have been sold. The Ellwood City Wrestling team will be losing four graduating seniors this year – Damon Bumgardner, Rodney Grymes,…

March 18, 2021

Lincoln High School Senior Featured On Pittsburgh News Publication

Lincoln High School senior Makinley Magill was recently featured on an online Pittsburgh news publication, Pittsburgh Current. To mark the one year anniversary of the first day of the pandemic lock down, Pittsburgh Current began a series titled ‘COVID Pandemic Stories’ The pandemic resulted in many different things for many different people and the series provides a voice from some to reflect. Makinley writes an essay describing her journey over the past calendar year amid the challenges of the shutdown. Her essay reads: If there are two things that most people learn about me soon after meeting me is that…

March 17, 2021

Butler Health System Offers COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Butler Health System (BHS) is now accepting ALL individuals eligible under PA Department of Health Group 1A, without restriction of any kind. This means the vaccine is no longer limited to residents of Butler, Clarion and Forest Counties. For guidance on Group 1A eligibility visit www.butlerhealthsystem.org or www.health.pa.gov. Butler Health System has proudly vaccinated over 55,000 individuals, including 35,000 who are fully vaccinated. For more information and to sign up visit www.butlerhealthsystem.org/. If you are without access to a computer and need assistance with scheduling a vaccine, contact the Butler County Center for Community Resources at 888-550-7468.

March 17, 2021

Bernstine’s Markie’s Law Bill Passes House

HARRISBURG – In the wake of the 2019 murder of a child in Lawrence County, the House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed legislation authored by Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) which focuses on the parole process for violent offenders. House Bill 146, or Markie’s Law, was named after Mark Mason, an 8-year-old boy who was brutally stabbed to death by a man who was paroled at the end of his minimum sentence for homicide, even after committing two separate assaults of other inmates while behind bars. “I applaud my House colleagues for approving this legislation,” said Bernstine. “My legislation will postpone consideration…

March 16, 2021

Riverside School District Employee Placed On Administrative Leave

According to multiple media outlets, a Riverside Beaver County School District employee has been placed on administrative leave after reportings of inappropriate conduct with students. The announcement was made by a board member at Monday night’s school board meeting. A statement made available by the district reads: “The Riverside Beaver County School District as placed an employee on paid administrative leave. After learning about the possible inappropriate conduct with students, the District reported the matter to law enforecement and is taking all other steps requried by law. The District is cooperating fully with law enforcement during its investigation. The District…

March 15, 2021

Borough Manager Updates Progress on Trash Proposals, Spring Construction Projects

Ellwood City Borough Council met Monday night. Borough Manager, David Allen, accounced that trash proposals are up for bid and a Park Manager position is available. He said work continues on the 7L Playground, at the intersection of 7th Street and Lawrence Avenue, as well as Stiefel Park. In other council news: Motions Passed: A motion to approve the Pre-Paid Voucher List dated 3/9/21, in the amount of $602,397.53, and the List of Vouchers to be Paid dated 3/10/21, in the amount of $169,756.94. A motion to approve the Departmental Reports, as submitted. A motion to adopt a Resolution, as…