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June 7, 2019

Big Shot Bobs Flying Into Town

Big Shot Bobs (BSBs) has made its debut in Ellwood City. The ‘House Of Wings’ held their opening night on Monday, June 3 hoping for a decent turnout, and they got more than just that. With over 100 orders, a 90-minute long wait, and when their phone lines became completely unavailable, people started coming into the 2nd Street location, it’s safe to assume Big Shot Bobs will become a town favorite in no time. BSBs started back in 2007 with a location in Avalon, Pa. Once business began to pick up speed, the founders decided to branch out, opening the…

June 7, 2019

Reminder Offered By Borough of Ellwood City For Residents & Property Owners

In the spirit of pride in the community and an effort to protect, increase and maintain property values, the Borough of Ellwood City has some minimum standards outlined in its ordinances. The adoption by ordinance of the International Property Maintenance Code 2012 (Ellwood City Borough Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1492) listed below details pertinent sections that relate to residential and commercial property owners. This advertisement shall serve as a written notice of having proper notice of the Ordinance, its requirements, your obligations and penalties which may be imposed for the violations. Chapter 3 – General Requirements: Section 302 Exterior Property…

June 7, 2019

Lawrence County Lions Club Plans Casino Trip

The Lawrence County Area Lions Club are planning a bus trip to the Meadows Casino on July 2, 2019. The bus will leave from Ewing Park across from the swimming pool at 8:30am. Reservations must be in by June 20th by calling Vicki at 724-758-0858. Messages will be returned. The $30.00 cost of the trip includes $25.00 in free play. Checks should be made payable to LCA Lions.  

June 5, 2019

Flood Help May Be Available For Franklin Township Residents

According to information made available by Franklin Township this week, residents may have help in recovering from the recent bouts of heavy rains and flooding that hit the area late last month. If you had first-floor damage to your house regarding the recent flash flood, please contact the township secretary, Shannon Schlosser, at twpsecretary@zoominternet.net to get a survey to fill out. The township has to collect a damage assessment report to submit to the County. The township will need at least 25 homes with first-floor damage and 19 million in damage throughout PA from that specific storm, to possibly be…

June 5, 2019

1st Beautification Winner of 2019

The Borough of Ellwood City and the Mayor’s Office has announced the 1st presentation of the “2019 Beautification Winner” Mayor Anthony J. Court awarded the beautification award to Mike and Shanna Meyer of Center Avenue, Ellwood City. The Meyer’s have done an amazing job making their property come to life and making Ellwood City proud. They have been presented with a yard sign and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. There are still 5 more winners to be presented with this award from Mayor Court. Nominations are still being accepted either by phone @ 724-824-7629, Facebook or stop in…

June 4, 2019

Senator Vogel Proposes Delay on Costly Vehicle Inspection Mandate

Senator Elder Vogel today (May 30) unveiled a measure that would delay a costly mandate on local garages that ultimately would increase the fees paid by motorists when their vehicles are inspected. Senator Vogel’s legislation would extend the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s November 1 deadline for existing emissions inspection stations to obtain expensive new testing equipment. “My bill is part of a coordinated effort to bring much-needed updates and reforms to Pennsylvania’s emissions testing program. Pennsylvania’s air quality has significantly improved since the program was initiated 30 years ago,” Senator Vogel said. “Local mechanics have requested that PennDOT delay costly…

June 3, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of June 3, 2019

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, JUNE 4 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 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….

May 31, 2019

PHOTOS: 2019 Lincoln High School Graduation

The Class of 2019 has graduated! 117 Lincoln High School seniors as well as an additional 38 students from Lawrence County Vo-Tech received diplomas as part of the ceremonies at the Leslie H. Sabo Memorial Auditorium Thursday evening. Nine students graduated with high honors: Katherine Bowser, Alex Fotia, Chloe Kuffer, Patricia McMillin, Caden Myers, Kaitlyn Navolio, Madeline Spadafore, and Reece Wilson. Riverside Beaver County School District will hold their graduation ceremonies Friday evening, beginning at 6:00pm.  According to the district, and at this time, the district anticipates the Commencement Ceremony will be held at Riverside Memorial Stadium. To view our…

May 31, 2019

Wolves Club 2019 Scholarships Presented to Lincoln and Riverside Students

NORTH SEWICKLEY TWP – At their annual scholarship dinner on May 22, at the Connoquenessing Country Club, 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. Wolves Club president, Mike DeOtto said; “Education exposes these outstanding young scholars to what the world has to offer, and to the many possibilities open to them. We are proud to aid them financially as they enter a new and challenging phase of their lives.” Lincoln high school senior, Alexander Scott was announced…

May 31, 2019

Penn State Extension To Offer Drinking Water Workshop

Penn State Extension in Lawrence County will host a Drinking Water Workshop on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. The workshop will be held from 3-5pm at the New Castle Public Library. The workshop is free. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. This workshop will provide education on proper location, construction, testing, maintenance, protection and treatment of private drinking water supplies including wells and springs. Participants may bring ONE sample per household of their drinking water for onsite water testing to include: bacteria, pH, total dissolved solids, and nitrate. Instructions for collecting your water sample will be provided before the workshop….