Local News

After recent reports of sewer contents draining into the creek behind CVS, the Borough took immediate action to resolve this particular problem, however, due to the aged infrastructure of the Borough it is likely there are more overflows that will need to be addressed. It was not uncommon for cities and towns to be built with combined sewer systems- something that is now being eradicated due to the sanitary issues they cause. According to a Pittsburgh water company’s website, “the City of Pittsburgh’s sewer system is primarily composed of combined sewers, which means that storm water and sewage are carried…

Beaver County, PA – The Beaver Valley Lodge #4 of the Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed Representative Jaret Gibbons (D-Ellwood City) for reelection to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.  Gibbons spoke at the monthly FOP Lodge meeting on August 25th, during which he discussed his positions regarding legislation on public safety, employment and protection of police officers. He was later endorsed by the FOP Lodge members in a unanimous vote. “It is an honor to be endorsed by the Beaver County FOP,” Gibbons said.  “I have great respect for these men and women who put their lives on the…

The council meeting on Monday seemed to rekindle many bitter feelings about the ongoing Ellwood Electric situation. Several of the visitors that attended the meeting were there specifically in regards to see what changes to the electric issues have been made since the last couple of council meetings. Dave Gulish, the creator of Standing up to Ellwood Electric and owner of his own private investigation company located in Ellwood, spoke the minds of many Ellwood residents when he stood in front of council Monday night and asked what solutions have been reached or are being actively pursued to help those…