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February 6, 2024

New Advocacy Group Formed to Preserve Ewing Park, Oppose Planned Softball Field

A new advocacy group has been formed to preserve Ewing Park. The Citizens for Ewing Park Preservation (CEPP) group was announced during Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors Committee Meeting Monday evening. Chairperson for the group, Karen Mancini, is a resident of Beatty Street, which faces the old Ewing Park School property where the district has proposed and plans to construct a girls softball field. She made a statement on behalf of the group during the meeting, “We are organized and represented by legal counsel and stand ready to oppose any attempt to convert the subject property to…

February 6, 2024

Bernstine to Host ‘Supporting Our Seniors’ February 10th

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is inviting senior citizens, their families and caregivers to a “Supporting Our Seniors” event on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company. The event is a one-stop shop to learn more about programs and help available for senior citizens in the 8th Legislative District. “Older adults are the fastest-growing market in the nation, and they deserve our total support,” said Bernstine. “Showing support for our senior citizens is essential. When these people feel valued, they benefit enormously. Their emotional well-being improves, and they can even have better health outcomes.”…

February 6, 2024

Ellwood City Family Center Offering Six-Week Indoor Soccer Session

The Ellwood City Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City will be offering a six week, indoor soccer session for grade school kids interested in the game of soccer. “Our goal is to enhance soccer in the community,” says director and coach John DiBuono. “We plan to teach the game of soccer through the development of individual skills, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship.” The one-hour sessions will take place on Thursday nights beginning on Thursday, February 15th for grades 5 and 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The dates are February 15, 22, 29, and March 7, 14,…

February 5, 2024

COOL BEANS! Coffee Is Subject Of The Next Meeting At The Historical Society

Tim Hunter will be the guest speaker at the next Historical Society meeting, open to the public, scheduled for Monday, February 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Janice and Robert Barensfeld Meeting Room at 310 5th Street, Ellwood City. Tim has twenty-five years of experience in the banking industry ranging from branch manager, business banking and cash flow management/analysis, to starting a company from scratch and purchasing another company to grow. He put this experience to good use when he and his brother started Hunter Brothers Coffee, located in Ellport, in April of 2016. Tim is a graduate of Seneca…

February 5, 2024

Riverside School District 2024-25 Kindergarten Registration Now Available

Attention is called to parents of preschool students who live within the Riverside Beaver County School District. Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year is now available and open as of February 1, 2024. Children who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2024 and are residents of the Riverside Beaver County School District are eligible to begin the enrollment process for kindergarten! Please visit the district webpage for information on how to enroll online and secure a slot for the in-person kindergarten screening day on May 10, 2024. Parents/guardians who DO NOT already have a student enrolled in…

February 3, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 5th

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 The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. –…

January 31, 2024

Franklin Township Green Bag Service To End March 31st

According to information made available by the township, Aiken Refuse green bag service option for Franklin Township residents will end March 31, 2024. The sale of green bags will end January 31, 2024. For those resident needing to purchase green bags one last time, the Aiken Refuse green bags can be purchased at the following four locations: Ellport Junction, 229 Portersville Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-1950 B & B Market, 2335 River Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-4401 Reed’s Services, 1312 Woodside Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-1570 Aiken Refuse, 1613 Wampum Rd.,…

January 31, 2024

Riverside Baseball Federation 2024 Registration Now Available

Riverside Baseball Federation (RBF) spring registration for its 2024 season is now underway. Any child ages 4 to 17 who resides in the Riverside School District may register through February 18, 2024 for one of six available leagues.  Online registration is available via the RBF website at www.sports.bluesombrero.com/RBF 2024 Baseball Registration Fees and Birth Date Range are as follows: T-Ball – 5/1/2018-4/30/2020 (Ages 4 thru 6) $55.00 Farm League –  5/1/2015-4/30/2017 (Ages 7 & 8) $65.00 Mustang League – 9/1/2013-8/31/2015 (Ages 9 & 10) $70.00 Little League – 9/1/2011-8/31/2013 (Ages 11 & 12) $75.00 Pony League – 5/1/2009-8/31/2011 (Ages 13…

January 30, 2024

PHOTOS: PA Turnpike Continues Progress Thru Stage 3 Of Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project

Those who drive near the Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project are beginning to notice that construction of the new bridge over the Beaver River is now underway. The contractor is currently constructing new abutment footings and drilled shafts, pier footings and columns. Additionally, earthwork and drainage work continues to allow for the wider road and the new interchange ramps being constructed. Accordingly, Turnpike travel lanes have been shifted southward to accommodate the new bridge and roadway construction. Also, a temporary ramp configuration has been established since November impacting eastbound traffic going on and off the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) and…

January 29, 2024

BC3 To Expand Pioneer Pantry To Lawrence Crossing As Part Of $20K Grant

New Castle, PA — A Butler County Community College food security program for low-income students will receive a $20,000 grant that will in part expand a 4½-year-old main campus Pioneer Pantry to BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing and to other BC3 additional locations in Armstrong, Butler and Jefferson counties. The state Department of Education’s designation 17 months ago of BC3 as a Hunger-Free Campus qualified the college to seek associated grants from the agency. Grants are intended to help campuses address food insecurity with measures that include enhancing access to food options, creating awareness initiatives and upgrading facilities, according to Gov….