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March 27, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

ACCIDENT: Two drivers were transported to the hospital with minor injuries Saturday after a police SUV struck a car. The crash happened about 1:50 a.m. at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and 7th Street in Ellwood City. According to the report, the driver failed to yield to traffic as he entered the intersection, where a red blinking light was activated. The report added that the police SUV had activated its siren and emergency lights before entering the intersection while a yellow blinking light was in effect. The police SUV struck the car, causing it to spin out into a building….

March 26, 2026

PART TWO: Lincoln High School’s Production of Little Shop of Horrors Cast Q&A

“Suddenly, Seymour…” something extraordinary is blooming on the LHS stage this spring! Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School students will present the wildly entertaining musical Little Shop of Horrors on March 27, 28, and 29 in the Lincoln High School Auditorium. A talented cast and crew of students from grades 7–12 have been hard at work bringing this exciting production to life. Under the direction of Alexis Reisinger, students have dedicated countless hours to rehearsals, choreography, and technical preparation to create a production that blends humor, heart, and a touch of dark comedy. We caught up with some of the leads in the show for…

March 26, 2026

PA House Republicans Launch ‘Freedom Through Affordability’ Initiative to Cut Costs for Families

HARRISBURG—With Pennsylvanians facing rising costs on everyday essentials, House Republican policymakers today launched their “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative – a plan to deliver tax relief and lower costs to make Pennsylvania a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. The initiative, unveiled at a Capitol press conference, includes a package of six-month tax cuts and sales tax holidays, a multi-billion-dollar relief effort, aimed at providing immediate relief to families and workers struggling under the weight of higher prices. Framing the effort, Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, emphasized the direct connection between…

March 25, 2026

PART ONE: Lincoln High School’s Production of Little Shop of Horrors Cast Q&A

“Suddenly, Seymour…” something extraordinary is blooming on the LHS stage this spring! Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School students will present the wildly entertaining musical Little Shop of Horrors on March 27, 28, and 29 in the Lincoln High School Auditorium. A talented cast and crew of students from grades 7–12 have been hard at work bringing this exciting production to life. Under the direction of Alexis Reisinger, students have dedicated countless hours to rehearsals, choreography, and technical preparation to create a production that blends humor, heart, and a touch of dark comedy. We caught up with some of the leads in the show for…

March 21, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 23rd

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS 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. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, MARCH 23 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. TUESDAY, MARCH 24 10:30 a.m. –…

March 20, 2026

BC3 @ Lawrence to showcase advantages during Pioneer Night

New Castle, PA) Geoffrey Bokor, 23, transferred to BC3 @ Lawrence when it debuted in August and after attending a regional public university, and Madison Ritter, 24, enrolled after working as a cosmetologist and as a child care provider. “I feel it’s a great decision,” said Bokor, of Ellwood City. “I know I kind of did the order a little backwards. A lot of people go to BC3 and then to a bigger institution.” Ritter, of Mahoningtown, said she “was just researching colleges around here, and BC3 was the best. I was looking up BC3’s information and it had really…

March 19, 2026

PART THREE: Riverside High School’s Production of Frozen Is Truly a Heartwarming Tale

The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical, Frozen March 19-22 in the high school auditorium. A cast and crew of over 80 students from the school district will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers.  This is the 63rd anniversary of theatre at Riverside. Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love. Today’s review is part three in a three-part series about Frozen. Previous stories featured cast Q&As. It’s not surprising that the cast and crew of Riverside’s Frozen is bringing the heat ……

March 19, 2026

BC3 To Launch Radiologic Technology Program In 2027

Butler County Community College will establish in August 2027 a radiologic technology career program using contributed imaging equipment that will prepare students to enter a high-priority occupation in Pennsylvania and augment the hospital-like Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building on the college’s main campus in Butler Township. Butler Memorial Hospital’s donation of decommissioned devices will enable the college to create a simulated X-ray laboratory within its state-of-the-art facility that since its opening 2½ years ago has trained students in simulated patient and simulated intensive care unit rooms. “Their generosity of donating the equipment speaks volumes and is reflective…

March 18, 2026

Local High School Theatre Arts: Two Shows; Two Spectacular Casts … Get Your Tickets Now!!!

If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet for Riverside Beaver School District’s production of Frozen and Lincoln High School’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, what are you waiting for? The local theatre season is in full swing, and the casts of both shows welcome and encourage you to come out and support the students who work so hard to produce the shows, from the stage managers, to the leads, to the supporting cast, to the kids who put together the sets, it’s a theatre community effort that you don’t want to miss! Here is a special message from the…

March 18, 2026

PART TWO: Riverside High School’s Production of Frozen Cast Q&A

The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical, Frozen March 19-22 in the high school auditorium. A cast and crew of over 80 students from the school district will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers.  This is the 63rd anniversary of theatre at Riverside. Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love We caught up with some of the leads in the show for a cast Q&A. Today’s Q&A is PART TWO in a three-part series about Frozen. Featured tomorrow will be part three,…