Wampum

February 26, 2026

“My Father, Dick Allen” Watch Party Scheduled For Saturday, March 7th In Wampum

A free watch party featuring the first episode of the upcoming documentary “My Father, Dick Allen” will be held next Saturday, March 7th in Wampum. All are welcomed to Main Street Chapel & Events on Clyde Street at 2:00 p.m. for the special screening. Stay after for a special Q&A discussion and get a deeper look in to the story. Q&A Panelists include Moderator Larry Kelly, Richard Allen Jr., Andy Billman, John Owens, and Ziff Sistrunk The film “My Father, Dick Allen” chronicles the long and arduous journey to Cooperstown for one of the game’s most individualistic and misunderstood superstars,…

October 23, 2025

Dick Allen Mural Dedication Schedule For Saturday

The mural honoring Dick Allen, who was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame this past July, will be dedicated Saturday at 4:00 PM in Wampum. Allen’s son, Richard Allen, Jr. of Florida,, and his brother, Ron Allen of Ohio, will be among the family members in attendance. Award-winning artist Ernel Martinez from South Carolina, who created the mural, will be honored at the dedication. Martinez, who was also the muralist for the Dick Allen mural in Philadelphia, is renowned for his murals throughout the United States. He has created over 30 murals in the city of Philadelphia…

October 2, 2025

Pitt Race To Close At End Of 2025

According to news sources and a social media post, Pittsburgh International Race Complex will be sold to a developer. The track will honor its remaining 2025 dates before its closing. Located in Wampum, less than 10 miles outside of Ellwood City, Pitt Race has served racers since the early 2002, when it opened as BeaveRun Motorsports Complex. On Wednesday, October 1, 9:30 p.m., Pitt Race confirmed its closure on its Facebook page with the following message: In 2011, current owners Jim and Kathy Stout bought the facility that consists of more than 400 acres. They renamed it the Pittsburgh International Race Complex…

December 9, 2024

Wampum Native Dick Allen Elected To National Baseball Hall of Fame

Wampum native Dick Allen, a seven-time All-Star and two-time home run champion, earned an election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday via the Classic Baseball Era Committee process. Dave Parker, a two-time batting champion and the owner of two World Series rings, will join Allen in the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Allen and Parker were candidates on the Classic Baseball Era Committee Ballot, which was considered by a 16-member committee that held meetings today in Dallas. The eight-person ballot was comprised of candidates whose primary contribution to the game came prior to 1980. Parker was…

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…

September 3, 2024

Stonecrest Business Park Receives $1M Improvement Funds Grant

New Beaver Borough, PA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently announced the award of up to $1,000,000 in Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Funds (TIIF) to Stonecrest Business Park for transportation improvements in New Beaver Borough, Lawrence County. These infrastructure enhancements support the growth and accessibility of the Stonecrest Business Park site, which is set to become a significant hub for commercial and industrial development in the southern portion of Lawrene County. The allocated TIIF funds will be used for the following key projects: Roadway Widening and Turn Lane Installation on S.R. 18: The project will involve the widening of S.R. 18…

July 26, 2024

Wampum Resident Indicted for Producing and Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Wampum, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of Production of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Possession of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. The three-count Indictment named Thomas Hyatt-Baney, 21, formerly of Wampum, Pennsylvania, as the sole defendant. According to the Indictment, Hyatt-Baney, on or about May 28, 2023, and June 25, 2023, produced visual depictions of the sexual exploitation of a minor. The Indictment also charges Hyatt-Baney with possessing, on or about September…

June 5, 2024

Daylight Bridge Washing Activities Continue in Lawrence County

Pittsburgh – PennDOT District 11 is announcing daylight bridge washing activities in Lawrence County will occur Wednesday through Friday, June 5-7 weather permitting. Bridge washing operations requiring single-lane restrictions will occur from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the following locations: Route 168 (Galilee Road) over the Beaver River in North Beaver and Taylor townships on Wednesday and Thursday Route 168 West Pittsburg Road over the US 422 Bypass in Taylor Township on Wednesday and Thursday Route 288 over the Beaver River in Wampum Borough and Wayne Township Wednesday through Friday Crews from Green Acres Contracting will conduct the work. Motorists…

April 25, 2024

Over $6.3 Million in State Infrastructure Grants Announced For Beaver & Lawrence Counties

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) each announced on Wednesday that over $6.3 million in state infrastructure grants have been awarded to the Beaver & Lawrence Counties, including $5 million to a waterline and sewer project in Wampum Borough. “It is great to see the continued investments into the 47th District, especially when it comes to investing in water line and stormwater improvement projects that are a priority in our area,” said Vogel. “Maintaining all aspects of our local infrastructure is a crucial part of providing a safe community for our residents to thrive in.”…

March 27, 2024

Groundbreaking Set For New Stonecrest Business Park

Groundbreaking for the Stonecrest Business Park will take place on Thursday, March 28th at 8:30 a.m. at 2298 Route 18 in New Beaver Borough. The 213-acre former site of Stonecrest Golf Course will be the first privately developed park built in Lawrence County in more than 40 years. The proposed business park will house light manufacturing businesses, warehouse space and pad-ready sites with public utilities. The property, which is less than 10 miles from Ellwood City, sits less than five miles away from interchanges with the Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA Route 376. The project is expected to create approximately 1.5…

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