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Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of April 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, WE’RE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set-up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 items with a limit of three, for either books on CD or DVD’s per person. Masks are to be worn,…


Proclamation Presented To WPIAL Champion Boys Basketball Team

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a proclamation to the Ellwood City Wolverines basketball team this week. The team captured the school’s first WPIAL Championship in the school’s history in March with its victory over South Allegheny. [READ MORE] On their journey to WPIAL gold, the Wolverines defeated their last four opponents, all on road or neutral court, all higher seeds, and who combined for a 60-10 record. Mayor Court stated, “Congratulations goes to a great group of students – athletes who accomplished so much!” “I speak for the entire community when I say ‘You gentlemen have made us all so…


FEMA To Offer COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Beginning Monday

In one of the largest programs of its type ever offered by the federal government, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) will begin accepting applications for Funeral Assistance on Monday, April 12, 2021 through a dedicated call center. The program is open to families regardless of their income, as long as they show documentation and have not already received similar benefits through another program. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. To be eligible for…


Ellwood City Sweeps Lions; Panthers Baseball Rally Falls Short; RHS Softball Defeated

Ellwood City Wolverines Takes 5-3 Victory Over New Brighton Ellwood City completed a back-to-back sweep over New Brighton, defeated the Lions on Wednesday, 5-3 New Brighton took an early lead in the second inning when Seth Tanaka singled on a 3-2 count, scoring a run to push the visiting Lions lead to 2-1 but Ellwood was able to rebound. The Wolverines (2-4 overall) took the lead for good with three runs in the third inning. Ashton Wilson singled (2-2, 2 runs), scoring one run, and the Wolverines scored a second run on a stolen base, and Bucky Biskup grounded out,…


POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

BURGLARY: Between the dates and times of March 31st at 4:00 p.m. and April 1st at 7:30 a.m a theft occurred in Perry Township, Lawrence County. According to the report, between the dates and times, an unknown actor went inside an unlocked and took a Milwaukee Metal Cutting Saw and other miscellaneous items from the commercial location on Eicholtz Lane. Value of the four items stolen totaled over $225.00 according to the report. THEFT OF VEHICLE PARTS: On April 4th at approximately 2:15 a.m. a theft of vehicle parts was reported in Perry Township, Lawrence County. According to New Castle…


Ewing Park Gets ‘Paw-some’ New Addition Thanks to Reed’s Services

Life can be “Ruff.” But not for the dogs in Ewing Park thanks to Reed’s Services. Located at the intersection near the Kids Creative Kingdom is a doggy destination: A new treat and waste station. The five-star, bright red, dog box is quite “fetching” and is full of yummy goodies. Reed’s is known for supporting Ellwood City, in fact this treat station, fully funded and donated by Reed’s, was inspired by their Christmas Tree during Ewing Park’s Christmas in the Park. Instead of ornaments, their tree was adorned with dog treats and doggy popcorn garland. “It was quite a hit,”…


BC3 To Award 11 New Scholarships

(Butler, PA) The Butler County Community College Education Foundation will award 11 new named scholarships to registered students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Scholarships are available to students who have registered for fall 2021 academic courses, to students in all of BC3’s 56 associate degree and 22 certificate programs, and to students attending all BC3 locations. The new named scholarships bring the foundation’s financial awards to 142, which collectively total approximately $200,000. Students can view scholarships and complete one application at bc3.edu/scholarships beginning April 15. Applications will be accepted through July 1. Registered students selected to receive scholarships will be…


PART 2: Spring Sports Q&A – Riverside

This is part two of a two part series featuring area seniors in spring sports. [READ PART 1] The start of spring sports is upon us, so we took the opportunity catch up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries and to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. Aaron Falk Grade: 12 How many years have you been in Baseball? I have been playing baseball for 13 years. What do you feel is your biggest strength in Baseball? My biggest strength is…


Happy Days Musical Coming To Riverside

The Riverside Beaver County School District proudly presents its 2021 musical comedy – “HAPPY DAYS – The Musical” The Riverside High School Theater will present the hilarious musical, HAPPY DAYS – The Musical for four days beginning on Thursday, April 29th through Sunday, May 2nd in the high school auditorium. A cast and crew of over 60 students from the high school will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers. This is the 58th Anniversary of Theater at Riverside, and the district hopes you can join the theater program for this landmark show. Please note, these performances will only…


Volunteers Needed for Brush Creek Park Clean Up Day

Volunteers are needed for Brush Creek Park Clean Up Day. A clean up date has been scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2021 from noon to dusk at the park. Take pride in your community and help clean up Brush Creek Park by picking up garbage, sticks, & brush. Bring a team, ask friends, co-workers, clubs, school groups, and athletic teams. Brush Creek Park is located in the northeast corner of Beaver County and serves the citizens of the upper three quarters of the County and the people from the surrounding communities in Lawrence and Butler Counties. The park is a…