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September 5, 2019

POLICE: Fraudulent $100 Bill Leads To Arrest

A New Castle man was arrested last month after attempted to pass a fraudulent $100 bill at a local gas station. Jaycob Heasley, 18, of New Castle, was arrested on charges of theft by deception, driving under the influence, and driving the wrong way, after police pursued the suspect and conducted a traffic stop shortly after the fraudulent bill was presented in an attempt to purchase a bag of Skittles at Uni-Mart just after midnight on August 16, 2019. Police were dispatched to Uni-Mart and given a description of the suspect who had left in a sedan with a female…

September 3, 2019

Parents at Welcome Day laud students’ decision to select BC3

(Butler, PA) More than 850 new students this week began fall 2019 classes at Butler County Community College in pursuit of careers such as anesthesiology, computer programming, human resource management, law enforcement and registered nursing, with many citing BC3’s affordability, accessibility and quality of education in a higher education selection applauded by their parents. “You are way more successful when you can start out not having giant financial debt,” said Tracey Nevel, of Butler, whose 18-year-old daughter, Jen, will take 12 credits this fall as a general studies major while envisioning a career in sports medicine. “This world is a…

September 2, 2019

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of September 2

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 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, September 3. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 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. 3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh grade and up. This group…

August 30, 2019

Baierl Toyota Deletes School Lunch Debt for Ellwood Schools

More than $22,000 of school lunch debt will be gone for parents and students of Ellwood City Area School District. Baierl Toyota of Mars, PA will present a check to Superintendent Joseph Mancini and John Dzurina, Food Service Coordinator for the District Friday afternoon at the dealership. “All in all, we are very appreciative of Baierl Toyota and their generosity to the students and families of Ellwood City,” Mancini said. Michael Hull, General Manager of Bariel Toyota of Mars, stated in a KDKA report that “we have a lot of customers that come in from Ellwood City and we wanted…

August 30, 2019

Mayor Court Presents Commendation to Celli

Mayor Anthony Court was honored to present a Commendation to councilman George Celli this week. Celli has served as president of the National Wolves Club from 2016 – 2019. During his tenure, the Wolves Clubs were responsible for $750,000 dollars in scholarships to local worthy students. “As a community, we are proud of his accomplishments!” said Court in a statement. Most recently, at their annual scholarship dinner in May, the Wolves Club Den II members gathered to celebrate the awarding of $15,740 in scholarships to a total of ten Lincoln and Riverside seniors to help fund their college education. (READ…

August 29, 2019

29th Annual Lawrence County Polish Day Planned In September

The 29th Annual Lawrence County Polish Day will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Cascade Park Pavilion located at 1928 E. Washington Street New Castle, PA. Entertainment will be provided by John Gora and Gorale (Canada) and Polish New Castle Radio.  Doors and kitchen open at noon. Polish food prepared by Krakus Deli of Boardman, Ohio with wine tasting by Novosel Wineries. Admissions are $13 and children 16 and under are free.  This event is sponsored by the Polish Americans of Lawrence County.   Proceeds benefit the PALC Scholarship fund and other organization activities. For more information, please call…

August 28, 2019

Peebles in Franklin Plaza to Become Gordmans

The store closing sign on the front of the Peebles store in Franklin Plaza signifies an end but also a new beginning. “Stage has exciting news,” said Blakely Graham, manager of brand publicity for Stage. “We are planning to convert the Peebles location in Ellwood City, Pa to a Gordmans store in early 2020.” Both Gordmans and Peebles are part of the Stage community of stores, which also includes Bealls, Goody’s, Palais Royal, and Stage. Peebles will remain open until the conversion. “The Peebles store is planned to close in the days leading up to the Gordmans grand opening in…

August 26, 2019

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of August 26

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 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the 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 to all area adults. Call the library for more information or for the title of this month’s movie 724-758-6458….

August 23, 2019

Bernstine Announces Work to Begin to Restore Hereford Manor Lake

FRANKLIN TWP. – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) announced today that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will move forward immediately with the initial geotechnical study to restore Hereford Manor Lake, which was drained in 2012. Bernstine has secured $150,000 for the study, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Hereford Manor consisted of two popular lakes that were formed by dams created from old strip mine materials in the 1950s. These dams were considered high-hazard, unsafe and were eventually removed. Restoration of this facility will require new construction to meet current dam safety standards. “The…

August 23, 2019

Wayne Township Consolidated School Reunion Planned

A Wayne Township Consolidated School Reunion has been planned and is set to take place on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The reunion event will be held at the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church, located at 258 Slippery Rock Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117 and is scheduled to take place from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Those interested in attending are asked to come with pictures and memories to help join everyone for fellowship and fun. All former students, staff, and families are invited. The Wayne Township Consolidated School history has not been recorded as far as the Reunion Committee has been able to…