Recent Stories

Local News

September 3, 2024

Mayor Court Presents Proclamation To Erma Winters On Her 100th Birthday

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a proclamation to Erma Winters on her 100th birthday on September 2, 2024. Erma was born on  September 2, 1924.  She has four children that are her greatest gifts, Georgana, Steven, Eric and Rosemary. Erma was very artistic learning how to paint porcelain china and etched stem ware with different designs which was sold at high end Department stores. Erma held the office of Secretary of the Schill Manor Residents Association and was very involved in many activities. A party was held on September 2, 2024 at the Community Room at Schill Manor to celebrate…

September 2, 2024

Vogel Announces September Food Drive During Hunger Action Month

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will be holding a food drive throughout September in honor of Hunger Action Month in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Vogel’s Rochester and Cranberry Township district offices will be accepting unexpired, non-perishable food items Sept. 3 – 30. At end of the month, food items will be donated to a local food bank. The district offices are located at 488 Adams Street in Rochester and 8001 Rowan Road, Suite 205 in Cranberry Township. Vogel serves as the co-chair of the legislative Hunger Caucus, which seeks to raise awareness for hunger across the state,…

September 1, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 2nd

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….

August 30, 2024

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Secure PA’s Election Process

HARRISBURG – With the presidential election approaching in November and Pennsylvania again in the national spotlight as a critical swing state, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (Butler/Lawrence) is introducing a legislative package aimed at enhancing the transparency and security of Pennsylvania’s election process. “Even four years after the administrative failures of the 2020 General Election, Pennsylvania has not taken the necessary steps to reform or improve our election laws comprehensively,” said Bernstine. “The world is watching us, and it is imperative that Pennsylvanians – and voters across the nation – have confidence in the accuracy and integrity of our election process. This package…

August 29, 2024

BC3 To Replace Tech Devices With $300K Grant

Butler County Community College has received a $300,000 grant from the state Department of Education that will fund the replacement of approximately 300 electronic devices that allow for network connectivity among BC3’s main campus and its additional locations in Armstrong, Butler, Jefferson, Lawrence and Mercer counties. The 95 switches and routers and nearly 200 wireless access points are nearing the end of their lifespan and will no longer be supported by the manufacturers, according to James Hrabosky, BC3’s vice president for administration and finance. New devices are expected to last 10 years and will provide additional functionality, faster network speeds…

August 27, 2024

14th Annual Ellwood City Octoberfest Scheduled For October 5th

Ellwood City may not be Bavaria but it does have its version of Octoberfest. The 14th Annual Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday October 5th from 12pm to 5pm at the Wolves Shelter in Ewing Park, rain or shine. $30 presell or $35 at the door, attendees will be oompah-pah-ing for the abundance of food and beer samples. Thanks to the talented local brewers and Pete’s Uptown Beer and Beverage, located at 1022 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City for providing a bounty of beers. Small samples will be served in 3 oz. plastic cups. Homebrewers will share their specialities and over…

August 27, 2024

PHOTO: Divine Grace Parish Honors and Blesses Students Returning To School

At the conclusion of the 9 a.m. Mass, on Sunday, August 25, Father James Wehner recognized and blessed all attending students, from pre-k thru college, returning to school this year. That blessing is a true prayer that asks God to care, protect, help and provide guidance, for those students starting their school year. It also reminds us that He is keeping a watchful eye over them, just like their loving parents, and prompts all of us to remember that we are also under His loving care during good and tough times. Pictured below: Father James Wehner, center in green vestment,…

August 26, 2024

CCBC and Penn State Beaver Sign New Agreement

Monaca, PA – The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) signed a new articulation agreement with Penn State Beaver to make it easier for students who have earned their associates degree to continue to complete a bachelor’s degree. “Community College of Beaver County and Penn State Beaver have joined together to create local, affordable, quality educational pathways in areas such as cybersecurity, criminal justice, and business,” said Katie Thomas, dean of the School of Professions and Transfer Studies at CCBC. “We’re excited for the future of this partnership and higher education in Beaver County.” The agreement applies to other Penn…

August 24, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of August 26th

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….

August 23, 2024

PHOTOS: Annual Panther Night

The annual Panther Night was held Thursday at Riverside Memorial Stadium. Panther Night is a community event celebrating back to school and Fall sports teams and kicked off with the Riverside Marching Band performing and the introduction of the athletes. The event features food booths run buy many of the district booster organizations along with two food trucks and an array of apparel offerings available to help support student athletes as well. The Riverside Panthers Varsity Football team hosts Northgate on Friday, August 30th at 7:00 p.m. to kick off its regular season.