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September 26, 2019

Ellwood City Felon Sentenced to 12½ Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Offenses

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 150 months imprisonment and 5 years supervised release on his conviction of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. Senior United States District Judge Reggie B. Walton imposed the sentence on Derick Davare, age 32. According to information presented to the court, from in and around 2015, and continuing thereafter to on or about October 22, 2018, Derick Davare conspired with others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, a Schedule…

September 25, 2019

REMINDER: Annual Fall Festival & Car Cruise On Saturday

A reminder to local and area residents looking to kick off the fall season, the annual Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Cruise is this Saturday in downtown Ellwood City The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the event that takes place from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Lawrence Avenue.  There will be food, vendors, family activities, a car cruise, and local entertainment. Come enjoy music, crafts & vendors, food, classic cars, and the kid zone in downtown Ellwood City! There is no fee to enter your car in the show – just show up beginning…

September 25, 2019

Portersville Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Portersville, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, crack cocaine, and heroin, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. Raymond Chrzanowski, age 51, pleaded guilty to three counts before Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that in 2017, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration initiated a wiretap investigation, primarily targeting the GBK street gang and drug trafficking in and around an area known as the Greenway Projects, located in the West…

September 24, 2019

From Cop to Creative: Koppel Police Chief Finds Outlet in Woodworking

When he’s not protecting and serving the community of Koppel, Police Chief Matt Smock finds himself sawing and designing works of art. Smock, 40, said although being a police officer is always something he has wanted to do and has been a rewarding career for the past 8 years, there isn’t as much creativity on the job as he craves. That creativity is released in his woodwork. “It’s the custom work that really gets me into woodworking,” said Smock, who owns .308 Carpentry. Smock, who was a fitter/welder for 12 years before entering the police academy, said that experience has…

September 24, 2019

POLICE REPORTS: Several Traffic Stops Lead To Various Violations; Reckless Driving; Assault

According to a criminal complaint, on September 16 at approximately 9:00 am, in a routine patrol, Ellwood City policeman observed old Jason Santellan, 40, of Ellwood City, walking east on Crescent Avenue near Cherry Way. After confirming an active bench warrant for Mr. Santellan, police made contact with Santellan. Police asked Santellan if he had anything on him at which time Santellan provided police with a black box that he stated contained a ‘dab.’ Police took Santellan into custody on the warrant. A search later found one needle in Santellan’s back pocket. The suspect was arrested and charged with use/possession…

September 23, 2019

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week of September 23

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 6:00 p.m. – “Informative Program,” on options for pain management will be held in the program room. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 6:00 p.m. – “Movie Night for Adults,” featuring new-to-DVD films and refreshments. These monthly events are free and open…

September 20, 2019

PHOTOS: Lincoln High School Announces 2019 Homecoming Court

Lincoln High School will celebrate its 63rd annual Homecoming on Friday, September 27th, as the Wolverines face the Western Beaver Golden Beavers in varsity football action. A new Homecoming King will be crowned at a pep rally in school on Thursday, September 26th, and the Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime of the football game on Friday. PICTURED ABOVE: The Lincoln High School 2019 Homecoming Queen’s Court: FRONT ROW: Avory Elchison, Meghan Aulabaugh, Taylor Covert, Hannah Morini. BACK ROW: ShyLee Schwartz, Angela Volpe, Avery Dudeck, and Saylee Grinnen (not pictured: Samantha Campos Ritton) PICTURED ABOVE: Lincoln High School 2019…

September 20, 2019

Beaver County Hazardous Waste Collection Date Announced

Safely dispose of common household chemicals and take advantage of the Beaver County Hazardous Waste Collection event that is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2019. The collection takes place at Bradys Run Park Recycling Center in Brighton Township and is scheduled from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The fee is $3.00/gallon (a few exceptions) and is cash only. ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: aerosol cans, automotive fluids, motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, brake fluid, batteries, camp fuel/small propane bottles, chemistry sets, compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners, oven cleaners, mercury, paint products, latex, oil…

September 19, 2019

Ellwood City Seeking Applicants For A New Tax Collector

The Borough of Ellwood City and Borough Council is advertising for the position of Tax Collector after current tax Mary Ann Portugallo announced her resignation. Any Borough resident interested in filling the position is asked to submit a letter of interest to the Borough Secretary, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City. All letters must be due/postmarked on or before 4:00 pm on September 30, 2019. Borough of Ellwood City 724-758-7777 www.ellwoodcityborough.com  

September 18, 2019

Bernstine Says $682,923 in State Grants Approved for Beaver, Lawrence Counties

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) awarded a total of $682,923 for regional development projects in Beaver and Lawrence counties. In Beaver County, Mycelia Development, LLC was awarded a $448,953 grant to construct a 16,670-square-foot cultural life and arts center within the downtown core of Beaver Falls. The three-story building will include a ceramic studio, handmade market, café, art gallery, community room, theatre, and event space and will achieve energy savings through the Green Globes Certification system under the Green Building Initiative (GBI). Ellwood City Borough in Lawrence County received a $190,000…