Politics

November 21, 2024

Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program To Add Free Veterinary Care During July Training in Ellwood City

During Ellwood City’s Borough Council meeting, Borough Manager Kevin Swogger announced that the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program set to setup training in Ellwood City in July will add veterinary care to its lineup of free medical services. IRT is a Department of Defense (DoD) military training opportunity, exclusive to the United States and its territories, that delivers joint training opportunities to increase deployment readiness. Simultaneously, IRT provides key services (health care, construction, transportation, and cybersecurity) with lasting benefits for communities. Swogger said the group visited the city—one of many visits they will make before July—and the group plans to…

November 5, 2024

Stonecrest Business Park Among Projects To Benefit From $9.65M In State Grant Funding

Stonecrest Business Park, L.P. is among eleven projects Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties that will benefit from over $9 Million in state grants. $500,000 will go toward the construction of a new industrial building at Stonecrest Business Park, aimed at attracting industrial investment and fostering job creation in the region. Its funding is provided through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), which aims to bolster economic growth and enhance community resources. RACP is a Commonwealth grant initiative overseen by the Office of the Budget, designed to support projects that contribute to regional economic, cultural, civic and recreational development. “I am…

November 4, 2024

Be Sure to Cast Your Vote in the General Election on November 5th

The General Election is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. You can find your assigned polling place by checking the location listed at the bottom of your registration status page. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. If you are a first-time voter or are voting at a new polling place, here are helpful tips to learn how to get ready. And be sure to arrange for transportation to your polling place in advance. View the Lawrence County polling locations HERE. View the Beaver County polling locations HERE. About the General Election According to the official website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,…

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 15, 2024

Rep. Kelly Honors Ellwood City Resident For Earning Congressional Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) recently recognized Eric Perkins, of Ellwood City, as a Congressional Award Silver Medal Recipient, during an October 1st meeting in Rep. Kelly’s Butler office. The Congressional Award is a non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive award program for young Americans. The Congressional Award is open to ages between 14-24. The program encourages young Americans to set goals in important areas: expedition and exploration, physical fitness, personal development, and voluntary public service. Participants are awarded with a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Certificate, as well as Medals. Perkins, 23, began working on the Congressional Award when…

October 14, 2024

Bernstine, Brown Announce Farm-to-School Grant Awards in Lawrence County

HARRISBURG – Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) and Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) are pleased to announce two recipients in Lawrence County have been awarded Farm-to-School Grants. These grants, part of a statewide initiative by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, will support projects aimed at improving access to healthy, local food and providing hands-on agricultural learning experiences for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. “I’m thrilled to see such vital funding come to our community,” said Brown. “These grants not only help connect children to local, healthy food but also enhance their agricultural education through hands-on experiences. This is a wonderful opportunity to…

September 25, 2024

Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Seminar in Butler County

BUTLER – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is continuing his commitment to educating law-abiding gun owners about Pennsylvania’s firearms laws by hosting a Concealed Carry Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Penn Township Municipal Building. “As a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, I know the right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental freedom guaranteed by both the Pennsylvania and United States constitutions,” said Bernstine. “It’s important for responsible gun owners to be informed about our state’s laws so they can exercise their rights safely and legally.” The seminar will feature Butler County District Attorney Richard…

September 16, 2024

Columbia Gas Official Announces Meter Move Out Program at Borough Council Meeting

The Ellwood City Borough Council welcomed visitors from Columbia Gas who were in attendance to announce the Meter Move Out Program. Columbia Gas implemented the Meter Move Out Program to comply with a requirement from The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to locate all gas meters and regulators outside and above ground. Learn more about the program here. Carla Parkes, senior public affairs specialist with Columbia Gas, said the program will impact commercial and residential properties within Ellwood City. Parkes said residents in the borough will start to receive letters from Columbia Gas alerting them to the program. Council President Brad…

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,…

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…

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