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March 13, 2024

Bernstine to Host Town Hall Meetings

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is looking forward to meeting with residents of the 8th Legislative District during a series of town hall meetings he will be hosting in April. “It is my responsibility to hear your concerns and questions and take them to Harrisburg, and face-to-face opportunities are the easiest way for me to do that,” said Bernstine. “We should take this time to learn from each other so that we can focus on solutions that benefit everyone.” The schedule of these town hall meetings is as follows: Tuesday, April 2, 6 p.m., Forward Township Municipal Building, 207…

March 12, 2024

ECASD Moving Forward with Testing at Proposed Site of Girls Softball Field

Ellwood City Area School District Superintendent Dr. Wesley Shipley announced during Monday’s board of director’s committee meeting that although the district is moving forward with tests and studies on the proposed area for the new girls softball field at the old Ewing Park School site, they are still far away from the building permits and zoning process. Shipley said workers have been at the site to do topographical studies and to take core samples and water perk tests. He urged residents in the area, specifically speaking directly to the Citizens for Ewing Park Preservation (CEPP) group to not approach workers…

March 11, 2024

ELLWOOD Hosts 18th Annual High School Engineering Day

ELLWOOD, in partnership with Lawrence County School-to-Work, hosted their 18th annual High School Engineering Day on Thursday, March 7, at ELLWOOD City Forge. More than 20 students from area high schools visited the ELLWOOD location to learn about engineering careers and more. The event is designed to be both fun and educational as the students had the opportunity to witness ELLWOOD City Forge’s state-of-the-art forging process as well as material testing and machining. The students were selected by their respective schools to attend the event because they have an interest in engineering or a related career field. Participating juniors and…

March 10, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 11th

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. 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. – 4:00…

March 8, 2024

Open House & Ribbon Cutting Set For Perry School Construction Completion

The Ellwood City Area School District is pleased to announce that the construction at Perry Lower Intermediate School has been completed. “We are so excited to bring this project to a close and to allow our students to benefit from the updated learning spaces that are available to them,” said Dr. Wesley Shipley, Superintendent of Schools. The project included updating the electric and plumbing systems as well as installing new HVAC throughout the entire building. An addition that includes four classroom spaces and new toilet facilities was built to make room for growing academic service programs within the building.  The…

March 7, 2024

Trinity Lutheran Church Invites Community To “Shadows: A Service of Tenebrae”

On Good Friday, March 29th, Trinity Lutheran Church choir along with others from our community will be sharing the music from the “Shadows: A Service of Tenebrae”. The church invites the community to come to this very moving service as they remember all that Jesus did for us on the cross of Calvary! The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Those in the community who would like to take part by singing in the choir are invited to attend the rehearsal this Sunday, March 10th at 5:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Please contact the church at 724-752-3050…

March 7, 2024

Red Barn Players Announce 2024 Show Line Up

The Red Barn Players have announced their 2024 season scheduled of shows. The theater performs a show in the months of June, July, August, and September and season tickets are available. Each Season Ticket for $63.00 and gives you (4) passes to be used in any combination during the 2024 performances. Curtain time for all shows in 2024 will be 7:30 p.m. Tickets for General Admission will go on sale beginning April 15th. Season Ticket Holders may begin making reservations on April 1st. Season Tickets may be purchases on the website at www.redbarnplayers.com. The theatre will also hold two auditions/meetings…

March 6, 2024

ECASD Reminds Drivers To Be Alert And Cautious Of Students Walking

Spring brings longer days, more sunshine and warmer temperatures. The Ellwood City School District would also like to point out that warmer weather means more kids commuting via walking to and from school. In a statement made available this week, Superintendent Wesley Shipley would like to remind drivers of the speed limits in school zones as well as the speed limits on the main roadways within the borough. The district reminds local drivers that school zone speed limits is 15 MPH and walkers to and from school are out between 7:00 – 8:45 & 2:35-4:00 on weekdays (from 7-7:45 &…

March 6, 2024

Wampum American Legion To Host Craft Show On Saturday

Come out and join the Wampum American Legion as they host their first Craft Show. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, March 9th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Legion Post located at 436 Beaver Street, Wampum PA 16157 The event will have a variety of crafters that will be showing their creations, you just may find that one unique one of a kind item you have been looking for! Mother’s Day will be here before you know it! Food and beverages will be available. A bake sale, 50/50 drawing, and basket drawing will also be…

March 5, 2024

Borough Of Ellwood City Announces Utility Account Budget Payment Plan

In a press release made available by the borough on Friday, March 1st, the Ellwood City Borough Council has adopted a Utility Account Budget Plan. The Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 approving a budget payment plan for utility accounts under the following provisions: Customers may complete the application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period from the third Monday in March through the third Friday in April. The first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget periods will be twelve (12) months with all balances due to be settled in the…