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May 27, 2016

Borough Officials Remind Residents about Property Upkeep

Borough officials issued a notice Thursday to remind residents about property maintenance regulations. Sanitation: All exterior property and premises should be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Weeds: Weeds and grass are not permitted to grow in excess of six inches. Note: Grass trimmings cannot be discarded onto the road or in storm sewers. Rodent Harborage: All property must be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. When rodents are found, they should be exterminated by an approved process and proper precautions taken to prevent re-infestation. Accessory Structures: All accessory structures, including but not limited to, detached garages,…

May 27, 2016

Gibbons Invites Public to Town Hall Meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 31

NEW CASTLE, May 27 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will host a fourth town hall meeting to update residents on local community events and important state government-related issues. The town hall will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at the Scott Township Volunteer Fire Department, 3712 Harlansburg Road, New Castle.  “Town hall meetings are an important tool to inform my constituents about emerging state and local issues, gauge where a community stands on specific issues, and keep in touch with constituents’ concerns,” Gibbons said. Gibbons said he encourages constituents to attend. Those who do can obtain information on…

May 27, 2016

Pittsburgh Mills Sky Trail to Honor First Responders with Free Admission

FRAZER TWP – Pittsburgh Mills Sky Trail is recognizing first responders for their service in protecting life and property with free admission from June 5-30, 2016, Sundays through Fridays. A 10 percent discount for up to six additional guests with the first responder is also included. First responders include active duty fire fighters, rescue and emergency medical workers, TSA personnel, law enforcement officers and military men and women. A current and valid photo ID must be presented at the ticket counter. “It’s a fun way to say thank you to our local first responders and security personnel,” said Walter Pyle,…

May 26, 2016

Memorial Day Parade Schedule and Route

On Monday, May 30 Ellwood City will honor the men and women that died in military service for the United States of America with a community parade, ceremony and picnic. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on the Veterans Memorial Bridge with a brief tribute to those who died at sea. Dr. Robert Gregg, a World War II Army Veteran, will be the Parade Marshal. Gregg was a battalion master sergeant and combat engineer in Germany. The parade will conclude on Spring Avenue and be immediately followed by a ceremony at Legion Park. After the ceremony, everyone is invited…

May 26, 2016

Ellwood’s Petrak and Lott Advance to Track States

The 300 meter hurdles and 1600 meter run are two of the most physically taxing events in track and field. The hurdles not only requires one to sprint an extended distance, but navigate hurdles as well. The 1600 (approximately one mile) requires speed, endurance and a considerable amount of strategy to pace the four laps and outlast the competition. Ellwood has an athlete advancing in each event. Junior Taylor Petrak placed fourth at the Class AA WPIAL finals in the girls 300 hurdles with a time of 47.35 seconds and junior Billy Lott placed seventh in the boys 1600 with…

May 26, 2016

Police: Shooting Meth and Hit and Run

Shooting Meth in a Parking Lot Two Beaver Falls men were arrested for meth use for an incident on May 10. According to the criminal complaint, at around 2:30 a.m. an officer observed a vehicle pulled to the side of a parking lot near Duncan Avenue. The officer observed the two men attempt to hide items. The men were identified as Erick Daniel Koah, 30, and Clinton P Klinesmith, 27, and they admitted to using meth. Officers searched the vehicle and seized $50 in cash, nine white Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone pills, 35 green Morphine sulfate pills, a used syringe, and a plastic…

May 26, 2016

Notification of Tax Office Hours in June

Mary Ann Portugallo, Ellwood City tax collector, will open her office in the borough municipal building, 525 Lawrence Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in June. In July, the office will return to regular hours – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  

May 25, 2016

Police: Intent to Deliver Marijuana, Stealing Cash from Vehicle and Recording Coworkers in the Office

Wire-tapping in the workplace A Beaver man was accused of recording six coworkers in his office without their knowledge. According to the criminal complaint, on March 8, the victims confronted defendant Thomas Michael Greene, 55, when they heard their voices coming from his pocket. Greene informed police that he had misunderstood advice from his lawyer and was unaware the recorder was playing. He was arraigned before Magistrate Jerry Cartwright and accused of intercepting oral communication with a portable voice recorder. Stealing Cash from Car According to the criminal complaint, Andrew Leon Mercado, 29, of Koppel, is accused of stealing $150…

May 25, 2016

Confronting the Heroin/Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania

What: The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will hold its 10th public hearing to solicit testimony on confronting the heroin and opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania and how this epidemic is affecting our most rural counties. The hearing will be held at the Fez in Aliquippa, Pa. and will be hosted by State Senator Elder Vogel and State Senator Camera Bartolotta. State Senator Gene Yaw, chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors, says the public hearings are intended to continue informing the public of the health crisis of heroin/opioid addiction and fatalities, and to bring greater focus and attention to treatment…

May 25, 2016

Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Moose Night Out Friday, May 27, 2016    8:00 P.M. – Midnight Join us as we welcome a new Relay For Life Team Moose at the Moose Lodge on 1400 Factory Ave. in Ellwood City, for their first fundraiser! If you enjoy the band Voices, then this is for you as they will be on stage starting at 8 p.m.  A $5 donation will be taken at the door for an evening of dancing, music and fun.  Along with Voices there will be a 50/50 drawing, Jello shots, $1 Miller Lite drafts, and six bottle buckets for $10. Come out and…