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July 17, 2019

BC3’s Highest Number Of High School Equivalency Graduates

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College’s free adult literacy program July 24 will graduate 60 students from Butler and Mercer counties with high school equivalency diplomas, the most since at least the 2007-2008 fiscal year, the director of the 33-year-old program said. Forty students attending BC3 adult literacy classes in Butler County and 20 in Mercer County passed General Education Development tests that measure proficiency in language arts, which includes reading and writing; and in mathematics, science and social studies between July 1, 2018, and June 30, Barb Gade said. BC3’s 14th commencement exercises for students having earned their high…

July 16, 2019

BCS Debutes Mobile Lab For Online Manufacturing

(New Castle, PA) Butler County Community College’s manufacturing pre-apprenticeship certificate program, registered with the state Department of Labor and Industry and free to eligible students, will debut at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing in August as mostly online and bolstered by eight hands-on lab sessions using equipment to be brought to BC3’s additional location in New Castle. The mostly online format may be “attractive to individuals who have barriers to getting to class every day,” said Kelly McKissick, coordinator of professional education and certificate programs in BC3’s Workforce Development division. Manufacturers are Lawrence County’s second-largest employers, with 12.5 percent of the…

July 16, 2019

PHOTOS: 50 Houses Fixed By Carpenter’s Project

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King It started with a need in our community, and within 18 years it has become a community-wide project. The Carpenters Project started when a group of people in Calvin Presbyterian Church were talking to the man in charge of enforcing the borough’s codes for homes and noticed an issue. “We knew there was a need,” said one of the founders of the Carpenter Project Marsha Timblin. “There were fixes that needed to be made but not enough money to do…

July 16, 2019

Local Church Honors Ellwood City Officials

Risen Savior Christian Church honored Ellwood City, Mayor Anthony Court, Lawrence County D. A. Joshua Lamancusa, & Beaver County D. A. David Lozier at Church Services on July 14th, 2019. The three were special guests and recognized for community leadership and their courage in public safety. They were also awarded Certificates of Achievements from The House of Representatives of Pa. Aaron Bernstein, Representative, 10th District. Special Thank You to Pastor James Johnson, Bob Jones, Tina Gibson, & Norina Owens all in Photo and hosts for this prestigious ceremony. Deeply Touched, Grateful, and Honored. Risen Savior Christian Church is located at…

July 15, 2019

Koppel Bridge To Close In August

According to PA Department of Transportation officer Steve Cowan, a tentative closure date of the current 102-year-old Koppel Bridge is scheduled for August 13.  The closure is for 72 consecutive days. “During this time we will be constructing a retaining wall and doing approach roadway grading, drainage, paving, guide rail, line painting, any remaining bridge work, some demo to the old structure and planting/seeding work,” said Cowan in email. Traffic has been maintained on the existing bridge during the construction of the new bridge but now will be forced to detour while the new, $27.58 million dollar bridge works closer…

July 15, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of July 15

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, JULY 15 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. 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “The Ninth Hour” by Alice McDermott TUESDAY, JULY 16 6:30 p.m. – “Puppet Theater Show,” a puppet theater will be putting on a play…

July 12, 2019

6th And Final Beautification Award Handed Out

The 6th and final Beautification Award and gift certificate for 2019 has been handed out. Congratulations to Vivian and Bob Hummel from Woodside Avenue. The Mayor’s Office says the pair has done a wonderful job on maintaining their property and it shows. Congratulations to all of the 2019 winners. To view the rest of the winners, follow the following links. First, second, third, fourth, and fifth.

July 11, 2019

PHOTOS: Vehicle Crash Leads To Catastrophic Damages To Building

In one way or another, people have dreamed about doing the stunts the professional drivers do in the Fast and Furious movies. However, those same people don’t always put effort into following said dreams, unless an outside force happens to butt in. On Sunday, at approximately 10:44pm, Christian Sarver, 25, of Ellwood City was driving east on Route 488 entering Ellport Borough.  Sarver attempted to negotiate a bend at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his 2013 Ford F150. According to a police report, Sarver ran off to the right side of the road and went…

July 10, 2019

Lagoon, Koscinski Hired as Armed Police Officers for Ellwood City Schools

The Ellwood City Area School Board hired two armed school police officers for the 2019-2020 school year. Robert Lagoon of Zelienople and Brad Koscinski of Grove City were announced as the first armed officers who will serve the school district thanks to a $156,400 grant provided by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The grant will allow the district to employ the two officers for two years. A unanimous vote by the board to hire the men was followed with praise from one board member. “I’d like to thank Mr. Mancini and Mr. Sovich for seeing that we were…

July 10, 2019

Ellwood City Football Boosters To Host Pig Roast

There will be a Pig Roast at the Ellport Community Park at “The Hole” on Saturday, July 20. The event will be from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This is an over 21 event. Food, beverages, and a Cash Prize giveaway s all included with your ticket purchase. Please do not bring any outside beverages. Tickets will be $25 if bought ahead or $30 if bought at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Blocher Jewelers, Pete’s Uptown, Fenechi Pool Sales, Designs by Rose, LGNDS Barbershop, and you can purchase them from any Ellwood Football Booster…