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June 22, 2023

Upcoming Butterfly Release At Moraine State Park Regatta

Come to the Moraine State Park Regatta and release a monarch butterfly in honor of a special someone, in memory of a loved one, or just for fun! Monarch butterflies are now available for pre-purchase. This release fills the sky with the color and movement of one of nature’s most beautiful creatures, the Western Pennsylvania Monarch. Individuals who pre-purchased Monarchs can release their butterflies in private, and the names (in honor of/in memory of) that were included at the time of purchase will be listed on the Regatta website. At 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6th, we will present a…

June 22, 2023

Wayne Township Discount Tax Period Ending Soon

Attention All Wayne Township Residents— The Wayne Township discount tax period is ending soon! The Discount Tax Period ends June 30, 2023. The Wayne Township Tax Office located at the Wayne Township Firehall, 5153 Ellwood Road, Ellwood City will be open for ‘in-person’ business on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. For any questions, please call Shari Baney, Tax Collector at 724-824-6047 or e-mail waynetwptaxes@gmail.com Shari D. Baney is the Wayne Township Tax Collector for both Wayne Township Property Tax and the Ellwood City Area School District Taxes and School Per Capita Tax. Please send all…

June 21, 2023

Registration Now Open For ECLW 2023 Football Season

Registration is now open for the Ellwood City Little Wolverines Football 2023 Season! The ECLWF has joined the Tri-County football league which aligns the youth program with the Ellwood City Area School District varsity sports!  Football sign-ups are for all children grades K-6. K, 1st, 2nd = FLAG FOOTBALL!! 3rd, 4th = full contact tackle football 5th, 6th = full contact tackle football You can sign-up at www.eclwf.org, then click on ‘registration’. In a time of rising costs for everything, the ECLWF organization is reducing the cost of football due to great community support!  Registration cost is: Flag – $50…

June 21, 2023

Borough Manager Announces Projects During Council Voting Meeting

During Monday’s Borough Council Meeting, Borough Manager Kevin Swogger said many projects are planned across the borough of Ellwood City including the addition of a handicapped bathroom at Ewing Park. He also said the borough is working on getting quotes for signs to be placed at the entrances to town at 488 in Ellport and Route 65 from New Castle. The Ellwood City Kitchen Cabinet is partnering with the borough to provide a portion of funding for the project. Councilwoman Judith Dici was presented a certificate of appreciation by Mayor Tony Court on behalf of Governor Shapiro and the DCED…

June 19, 2023

Divine Grace Parish Food Bank Receives Proclamation

Mayor Anthony J. Court proudly presented a proclamation to Divine Grace Ministerium Social Services and Food Bank on Wednesday, June 14th. Divine Grace is a ministry to feed and give aid to less fortunate. “They have provided outstanding service and dedication to our community for over 30 years,” said Mayor Court in an emailed statement. PICTURED BELOW:(Left to right) Father Jim Wehner (Pastor), Jan Baur (Director), Cathy DeBlaso (Director), Mayor Anthony Court, Gaetano Calabro, Hank Glogowski, Jr.

June 19, 2023

Application Deadline Nears For Record 155 BC3 Scholarships

Six scholarships administered by the Butler County Community College Education Foundation will debut in the 2023-2024 academic year and increase to 155 the record number of named financial awards available to BC3 students, a college administrator said. Students registered in fall 2023 credit programs can apply for a scholarship until July 1, said Bobbi Jo Cornetti, development coordinator of the foundation that distributed 148 named financial awards and a record $292,123 to BC3 students in the 2022-2023 academic year. Registered students can complete one application at bc3.edu/scholarships, added Megan Coval, executive director of the BC3 Education Foundation and external relations….

June 17, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 19th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE 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. WE’RE OPEN! 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. –…

June 16, 2023

Ellwood City Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Production Of Material Depicting Sexual Exploitation Of Minor

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Ellwood City, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of attempted production and production of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced Thursday. David Bates, age 63, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan on June 12, 2023. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that in or between July 2020 and October 2020, Bates and another individual attempted to and did use, persuade, induce entice and coerce a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct…

June 16, 2023

Bernstine Announces PHARE Funding for Butler, Lawrence Counties

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the awarding of $800,000 to Butler and Lawrence counties through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program (PHARE) to help with homelessness, household modifications and safety challenges. “Rehabilitating existing properties to meet current market demands is an excellent way to invest our resources,” said Bernstine. “Renovating existing properties has some important benefits. You don’t need as many materials, can make good use of existing structures and usually spend less money. In addition, one of the most efficient ways to make money in real estate is to rehabilitate existing properties.” The funding…

June 15, 2023

BC3 Announces President’s List, Dean’s List & Graduates For Spring 2023

Butler County Community College is proud to announce the names of students who have made the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester, as well as the names of those who have graduated recently. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.75 or higher are named to the President’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion of degree requirements. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.5 to 3.74 are named to the Dean’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion…