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January 9, 2025

Bernstine Takes Oath of Office, Committed to Protecting Second Amendment Rights, Fighting Wasteful Spending

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) was sworn into office today at the state Capitol, proudly assuming his role as the representative for the 8th Legislative District. “I am honored by the trust the people of the 8th District have placed in me and remain committed to protecting Second Amendment rights, fighting wasteful government spending, educating our children, and advancing policies that strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy and support small businesses,” said Bernstine. Bernstine has been appointed to serve on the House Insurance, Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations, Labor and Industry and Transportation committees for the 2025-26 legislation session. Bernstine brings to Harrisburg a…

January 8, 2025

Vogel, Sworn in for Fifth Term, Prioritizes Jobs, Fiscal Responsibility, and Agricultural Advancements in PA

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), who today was sworn in to serve his fifth term with the Pennsylvania State Senate, plans to focus on prioritizing jobs, fiscal responsibility, and agricultural advancements in Pennsylvania. As the new session begins, Vogel will be shifting his focus to addressing several agricultural advancements, specifically modernizing Pennsylvania’s Over Order Premium to improve its effectiveness and fairness within the dairy industry, as well as helping develop policies that use taxpayer dollars wisely and increase family-sustaining jobs. “With the start of any new legislative session comes the time for fresh ideas and developing new paths forward to…

January 5, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of January 3rd

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….

January 3, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRASH: On December 23rd at approximately 5:48p.m. a crash occurred on Ellwood Road. Unit 3 slowed down to pull into their driveway on Ellwood Road and Unit 2 slowed to wait for Unit 3, but was rear-ended by Unit 1, which caused Unit 2 rear-end Unit 3. Unit 1 and 2 sustained severe damage and were unable to be driven from the scene and had to be towed. Operator’s 2 and 3 sustained injuries and were transported via EMS to a nearby hospital. CRASH: On December 22nd at approximately 9:14a.m. a crash occurred on Glenkirk Rd, New Beaver Borough. Unit…

January 1, 2025

BONUS: Top Social Media Only Posts Of 2024

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2024 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year – VIEW PART 1 — VIEW PART 2. As an added bonus, below are the top social media only posts from the 2024 calendar year. #3 – CONNOQUENESSING FLOOD Some great ariel shots of the mighty Connoquenessing River showing flood damages. In April, the NWS Pittsburgh reported a single-day total of 2.77″ of rain shattering a 90-year-mark and the Connoquenessing Creek reached recorded gage heights of 13.72 ft causing many nearby road closures. #2 – TURNPIKE CONSTRUCTON…

December 31, 2024

PART 2: Top Stories Of 2024

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2024 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is the first part of our two-part series featuring the top news stories of the year based on analytics and social media reach.  The year continued to see changes in the Ellwood City area, and plenty more twists and turns. EllwoodCity.org has been right there, keeping members of our community updated with the best information possible! [VIEW PART 1] We would like to thank our valued readership that helped generated nearly 4 MILLION PAGE VIEWS this…

December 30, 2024

PART 1: Top Stories of 2024

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2024 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is the first part of our two-part series featuring the top news stories of the year based on analytics and social media reach.  The year continued to see changes in the Ellwood City area, and plenty more twists and turns. EllwoodCity.org has been right there, keeping members of our community updated with the best information possible! We would like to thank our valued readership that helped generated nearly 4 MILLION PAGE VIEWS this calendar year and…

December 29, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 30th

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….

December 27, 2024

Two Lawrence County Residents Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Puerto Rico-to-Western PA Drug Trafficking Operation

Two residents of New Castle, Pennsylvania, were sentenced in federal court on December 18, 2024, for their convictions of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and related charges, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced last week. The New Castle defendants were among 17 individuals from Lawrence County that included four individuals from Ellwood City that were indicted in March 2024 for violating federal narcotics, firearms, and racketeering laws by conspiring to distribute cocaine throughout Western Pennsylvania and Youngstown (read the Indictment news release here). Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab imposed the sentences…

December 23, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Riverside Part 2

Winter sports are back in action at Riverside High School. The most popular right now are Basketball and Swimming. We had a chance to catch up with some of the athletes from each of these teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the season ahead and their plans for the future. [VIEW PART 1] This is part four of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Ayden Garcia School? Riverside Sport? Basketball Grade? 12 How many years have you have played? 8 What are you most looking forward to in the upcoming season? Working…