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December 17, 2019

Council Passes 2020 Budget: Will Not Include First Responder Command Vehicle

In a three to four vote, Ellwood City Borough Council passed the $15.47 million 2020 budget. Before casting the votes, Councilwoman Lisa Guerrera urged council to consider adding in the purchase of a new first responder command vehicle. Fellow council representatives Rob Brough and Judith Dici agreed with Guerrera, which led to their vote of “No” on the 2020 budget. Guerrera said with the recent closing of the Ellwood City Medical Center, the time to upgrade is now. “This is our only line of defense to keep someone alive,” she said. “We are on our own here.” According to Guerrera,…

November 21, 2019

Bernstine Announces Committee Passage of Bill to Prevent Violent Offenders from Early Release

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today commended the House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), for passing House Bill 1855 or Markie’s Law, which focuses on the parole process for violent offenders. This is in the wake of the recent murder of an 8-year-old child in Lawrence County. Today, Bernstine and the family of Mark Edward Mason (Markie) also met with Gov. Tom Wolf, House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) about his legislation that would postpone consideration of a violent inmate’s parole until an addition 24 months following the inmate’s minimum…

November 20, 2019

Borough Of Ellwood City Advertising Board Vacancies, Tax Collector

The Ellwood City Borough Council is advertising several board vacancies as well as a tax collector position. The following Boards and Commissions are being advertised by the Ellwood City Borough: Zoning Hearing Board, Zoning Hearing Board Alternate, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Civil Service Commission, Library Board, Board of Health, and Recreation Board. Any Borough resident interested in serving on any of the above positions is asked to submit a letter of interest to the Borough Secretary, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. All letters must be due/postmarked on or before 4:00 p.m. on November 29, 2019 The Borough…

November 6, 2019

General Election 2019 Results

All the votes are cast and tallied in the 2019 General Election. Ellwood City had two pivotal races on the ballot, Ellwood City Council and Ellwood City School District’s Board of Directors. Joining incumbants George Celli and Judith Dici on Ellwood City Council will be newcomer Caleb Crable.     Ellwood City School Board will welcome two newcomers: Jean Biehls and Gary Rozanski. Biehls and Rozanski will be joined by incumbants Jennifer Tomon, Erica Gray, and Leroy Cortez.     For a list of all unofficial results from the Lawrence County general election, click here.

November 4, 2019

Get Out And Vote!

Elections are just around the corner. Area residents will be able to place their votes for numerous offices including Ellwood City Borough Council on Tuesday, November 5. Remember why voting is important – these officials make decisions about how YOUR taxpayer money will be spent for the betterment of the community! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the state Pennsylvania, including the following location polling locations in and around Ellwood City. Below are some nearby voting locations. To view all Lawrence County Polling locations, CLICK HERE. All Precincts are handicapped accessible on Election Day. To learn…

November 1, 2019

Senate Approves Vogel Bill Promoting Telemedicine in Pennsylvania

On October 30, the Senate approved legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel (R-Beaver) aimed at promoting telemedicine in Pennsylvania as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services. Senate Bill 857 specifically defines telemedicine as “the delivery of health care services provided through telecommunications technology to a patient by a healthcare practitioner who is at a different location.” It also establishes guidelines regarding who can provide telemedicine services, and provides clarity regarding insurance company reimbursement for those services. “Telemedicine can help patients get the care they need. It allows for…

October 31, 2019

Bernstine Invites Veterans in 10th District to Breakfast

HARRISBURG – To show appreciation to veterans in the 10th District for their service to the country, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 1. The breakfast will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Koppel Fire Hall, 5525 Fifth Ave. in Koppel. Veterans, active military and their spouses are invited to attend. “These men and women deserve to be thanked and appreciated every day,” said Bernstine. “This is our way to say thank you for all that they have done and to remind them that we serve as a local resource.”…

October 29, 2019

Part Two: Ellwood City School Director Candidate Q&A

This is the second in a two-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City School District’s Board of Directors. Today’s Q&A features Gary Rozanski and Kathy Pansera. Yesterday’s Q&A featured Leroy Cortez and Jean Biehls. The following candidates declined to participate: Jennifer Tomon, Erica Gray, Danielle Woodhead. Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes for numerous offices including Ellwood City Borough Council on November 5. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting process and how to cast your vote, click here. Take a moment…

October 28, 2019

Part One: Ellwood City School Director Candidate Q&A

This is the first in a two-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City School District’s Board of Directors. Today’s Q&A features Leroy Cortez and Jean Biehls. Tomorrow’s Q&A will feature Gary Rozanski and Kathy Pansera. The following candidates declined to participate: Jennifer Tomon, Erica Gray, Danielle Woodhead. Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes for numerous offices including Ellwood City Borough Council on November 5. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting process and how to cast your vote, click here. Take a…

October 28, 2019

Letter To The Editor: ECASD School Board

Dear EC Tax Payers, After 12 years on the Ellwood City Area School District Board, I am stepping down to pursue other endeavors.  I do so with a great deal of pride and satisfaction of our accomplishments. From major renovations to safety improvements; from our commitment to technology in the classroom to our STEAM initiative … the list goes on. As with any elected position, not all board decisions are popular.  Take our decision several years ago to move to grade-level schools and closing Walnut Ridge. The change was met with much opposition, but, being on the School Board is…