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September 14, 2022

LifeLine Screening To Conduct Community Health Event

Life Line Screening will be performing a day of preventive health screenings at Calvin Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The Community Health Screening Event helps bring important health tests to the community at an affordable price. The tests look to identify risk factors that can lead to cardiovascular disease, stroke and other serious illnesses. Life Line Screening uses these non-invasive methods to get you lab-accurate results and recommendations you can review with your doctor.  Five screenings are available for $149.00.  Calvin Church is located at 615 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117 There are three ways to register…

September 13, 2022

SPORTS: The Streak Is Over!; RHS Tennis Defeats Wolverines; EC Volleyball Remains Unbeaten

The longest losing streak (27 games) in the WPIAL is officially over as the Wolverines cruised to their first victory in 4 years, defeating the Carlynton Cougars 46-6 on Friday night. The Cougars started the night off with electing to receive the ball after winning the coin toss, showing that they wanted to start on offense early. This back fired quickly as a fumble recovery by #20 Jackson Kerr at the 10:35 mark set up the Wolverines with great field position at the Cougars 35 yard line. The Wolverines quickly capitalized on the play, scoring on a 14 yard rushing…

September 13, 2022

Real Estate Transfers For August 2022

Fall may be on its way and for some the summer heat has subsided, but for others, the real estate market is still too hot and now is the time to make the move! Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for August 2022 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 140 PORTERSVILLE RD; DAVID & MICHELLE STEFFLER TO W&A PROPERTIES LLC FOR $25,000.00 11 3RD STREET; ANGELICA MASON TO BEN & NICHOL PATTERSON FOR $280,000.00 609 4TH STREET; BRIAN & KIMBERLY DELOIA TO GENE & JAQULYN DIMEO, JOSEPH & EDYTHE BELLISSIMO…

September 11, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of September 12

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. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00…

September 9, 2022

Wayne Township Clean-Up Day Announced

Wayne Township residents are invited to participate in the annual clean-up day that will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the Wayne Township Municipal Building. The municipal building is located at 1418 Wampum Road Ellwood City, PA 16117. This event is for Wayne Township residents only. Proof of residency is required. The cost to participate is $10.00 per pickup truck load. Items not being accepted are as follows: freon, paint, tires, construction materials, garbage, electronics including TVs and computer monitors. Two mattresses will be accepted at no charge. There will be a $5.00…

September 9, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

ASSAULT: On July 4th at approximately 9:15 p.m, PA State Police investigated the report of a fight between neighbors over fireworks at a residence on Railroad Avenue, Wayne Township. Three suspects have been charged including Mary Cruz, 46, of Youngstown, and a 16-year-old female from Youngstown. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On August 28th at approximately 6:08 p.m., PA State Police, Shenango Township Police, and Hickory Township Police responded to the false report of a robbery at a residence on Ellwood Road, Slippery Rock Township. Upon investigation, it was determined that a juvenile had texted 911 as a joke. THEFT BY DECEPTION/IMPERSONATION: On…

September 7, 2022

Beaver County Conservation District Reminds Residents To Reduce Mosquito Breeding Habitats

Summer is starting to wind down and kids are going back to school, but now is the time of increased viral activity in mosquitoes which can carry West Nile Virus. According to the Beaver County Conservation District, Beaver County has already reported West Nile Virus in mosquito trapping throughout the county this year and the District would like to remind everyone now is a great time to check your property for standing water and dump out any containers holding water to reduce mosquito breeding habitat. Please remember to wear insect repellent while enjoying outdoor activities. There are a variety of…

September 6, 2022

Dr. Nick Neupauer To Receive Inaugural Leadership Excellence Award

Dr. Nick Neupauer, an Ellwood City native and the longest-serving chief executive officer in the 57-year history of Butler County Community College, will receive on Wednesday an inaugural leadership award named after a longtime Lawrence County resident. Leadership Butler County on September 7th will present BC3’s president with its first Stan Kosciuszko Leadership Excellence Award during a Celebrate Business Dinner at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Kosciuszko is a 1969 graduate of New Castle Senior High School and has lived in Neshannock Township since 1988. He served 20 years as president of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce and increased…

September 5, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of September 5th

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. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00…

September 2, 2022

Tar & Chipping Scheduled On Roadways In Franklin Township

Tar and chipping is tentatively scheduled for several roadways in Franklin Township beginning today. Township roadways to be worked on Friday, September 2nd include Greenwood Road, Lend Street, Lillyville Road, Phillis Drive, South Camp Road, South Tower Road, and Tara Drive. Additional roadways to be tarred and chipped on Tuesday, September 6th include: Ada Drive Butler Avenue Circle Drive Clearwater Drive Country Line Road Emerald Drive Fire Street Francis Street Franklin Street Glade Street Hansen Avenue Harmony-Fisher Avenue Hemlock Way Knox Avenue Knox Lane Lookout Avenue Mecklem Lane Morrison Avenue Nicholson Avenue Old Zelienople Road Old Zelienople Connector Pinchot Street…