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October 24, 2024

Riverside School District Receives Public School Facility Improvement Grant

Riverside Beaver County School District received $350,000 for a roof repair, HVAC, and plumbing system project at the Riverside Beaver County Elementary/Middle School facility as part of PA Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The program provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. The grant is part of 21 state grant issued improvement projects valued at $11 million that will take place in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties.  Four additional Beaver County school district projects are being funded through the grant projgram. “Investments in our roads, schools, sewers, and…

October 23, 2024

Bernstine Announces Funding for Improvement Project in Wampum Borough

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the award of a $400,000 state grant to Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, aimed at addressing critical infrastructure needs within the community. This funding will enable the borough to undertake a comprehensive water system upgrade, focusing on the removal of outdated and hazardous lead water lines and replacing them with modern, safe materials. “This grant is a game-changer for Wampum Borough. It will directly improve the health and safety of residents by replacing outdated lead water lines, which have long been a public concern,” said Bernstine. “These improvements will not only safeguard the…

October 22, 2024

Koppel Borough Celebrating Grand Opening Of New Park

Koppel Borough will be celebrating the grand opening of the Koppel Playground on Saturday, October 26th with an official ribbon cutting. “This playground will be the first playground that Koppel has had in a number of years,” said Koppel Mayor Athena Pangikas-Miller. Pangikas-Miller said there used to be one where the old Koppel school was, but once the school was sold it was gone. “It’s an exciting advancement that Koppel is going to get to have this. We don’t really have many amenities for young families, but now we will.” Pangikas-Miller attributes the addition to an effort by Koppel Borough…

October 21, 2024

BOO!!! Annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest

Halloween is ten days away!!! Calling all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and any other scary or funny outfits to get a laugh or scream – it’s time again for the annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest. Each year we have received dozens of entries – and 2024 will be no different! Let’s make this year even more spooky or funny with your son or daughter’s costume photo submission! Submissions be accepted as early as Saturday, October 26th (date of Ellwood City Halloween parade) and go on through end-of-business hours on Friday, November 1st. All submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page…

October 21, 2024

Franklin Township to Get ALDI, Tractor Supply stores

If you haven’t heard … Franklin Township is getting an ALDI and a Tractor Supply. “At this time, Tractor Supply can confirm its plans to open a store in Ellwood City,” said Tricia Glenn an account executive for FINN Partners on behalf of Tractor Supply. “While currently in the permitting phase, if all moves on schedule, construction could start as early as the end of 2024. While subject to change based on the construction timeline, if construction starts this year, the store could open in Summer 2025.” ALDI has refused to comment, but Lloyd Myers of the Franklin Township Planning…

October 20, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 21st

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. 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….

October 18, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

ASSAULT: Lawrence Morini, 22, of Wampum, is charged with Simple Assault after an incident occurring on September 28th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 10:58 p.m. ECPD Officers were dispatched to a nearby bar for reports of an assault that occurred. When police arrived, ECFD was conducting CPR on the victim and witnesses explained the situation to officers. The owner of the bar was contacted and showed ECPD Police video footage of the incident. According to the complaint the victim had been causing problems at the bar and was asked to leave. When the victim was leaving he…

October 17, 2024

BC3 Moving Lawrence County Location to Shenango Township For Fall 2025

New Castle, PA-  BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing, founded to serve a Pennsylvania county under-represented by higher education and recognized since for its economic impact, will relocate next summer to a new home being developed in Shenango Township. Butler County Community College trustees Wednesday approved a lease that will move BC3’s first additional location outside of Butler County from Lawrence County’s Union Township to Shenango Commons, which was once known as Lawrence Village Plaza. Trustees authorized a 10-year agreement with Shenango Commons, New Castle, that will introduce BC3 to neighboring businesses such as Hugger Mugger Tasty Recipe, Pizza Joe’s, Great Wall…

October 16, 2024

Sixth Annual Community Trunk or Treat Announced

It is that time of the season for the Sixth Annual Community Trunk or Treat! Join those in the community for a night of fun for your family trunk or treating on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Look for decorated cars, funny costumes and lots of children starting at Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, 207 Spring Avenue from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. From there you can visit Calvin Presbyterian Church parking lot, 615 Crescent Avenue from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., or North Sewickley Presbyterian Church parking lot, 106 Chapel Drive, across from Shakespeares Restaurant from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. “Since North…

October 16, 2024

CCBC Student Organizing Volunteer Effort For Eastern Tennessee and North Carolina Hurricane Victims

The devastation of Hurricane Helene throughout Tennessee and North Carolina is unprecedented. Thousands of people are stranded without food, water, electricity, and other necessities. Those spared by the storm are doing everything possible to help those in need. CCBC honors and air traffic control student Meredith Cote is one of those people. Meredith is organizing a volunteer effort to collect supplies for those in Eastern Tennessee and North Carolina affected by the hurricane. She and her family are flying their plane to deliver the supplies. “We’re taking any donations that don’t include water or canned foods (due to weight) for…