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2024

June 25, 2024

PART ONE: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: 10k Race Has New Name, Organizer

In our annual series spotlighting the annual Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival, we look at a series of subjects, people, and entertainers who will help the festival make its mark this 4th of July holiday season. PART ONE: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: 10k Race Has New Name, Organizer The annual beloved 10k race will be held on Saturday, June 29, at 9 a.m. This year’s race has a different name and a new organizer, but runners and the community can expect the same great race that has been around for decades. There…

June 25, 2024

Ellwood City Tennis Set To Host Clinic

Ellwood City Tennis will be conducting a tennis clinic for any boy or girl interested in learning the basics of tennis. The tennis clinic will be held on July 8th, 9th, and 10th 2024 at the Ewing Park Courts from 10:00 a.m to 11:15 a.m. Any child ages 5-12 is eligible to sign up and participate. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. The clinic will promote tennis skills from the basic to moderate level. “The participants will learn skills pertaining to tennis. Footwork, backhand, forehand, serving and lead up tennis games,” says Ellwood City head coach John DiBuono. “It’s a…

June 23, 2024

Melvin “Mel” Straley, 88

Melvin “Mel” Straley, 88, of Wampum PA passed away at Heritage Valley Medical Center on Friday, June 21st, 2024. Mel was born, raised and lived in Wampum PA. He was born on November 28th, 1935 to the late Robert Ellis and Josephine Straley and was one of 11 children. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City PA and went on to get his undergraduate degree from Geneva College. He further went on to get his Master’s degree from Youngstown State University. Mel worked in the accounting department for Armco Steel, Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill, and Zinc Corp….

June 23, 2024

Robert L. Hackett, 86

Robert L Hackett, 86, of Possum Hollow Road Wampum died on Saturday, June 22nd following an extended illness at his home. Born January 21, 1938 in New Castle, PA. He was the second of four children to Hansel “Jack” and Esther (McQuiston) Hackett He graduated from Wampum High School in 1955. He maintained friendships with many classmates and enjoyed breakfasts for years with his fellow teammates. He married Betty (Dolly) Straley on March 31, 1956 and had four children. He worked at the B&W and Medusa. He was a member of the Clinton Methodist Church. Mr. Hackett enjoyed many activities…

June 22, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 24th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

June 21, 2024

Diane S. Gallo, 67

Diane S. Gallo, 67, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born March 24, 1957 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Glen Ray and Annie McConahy Boyer. She was married to Nick Gallo. A graduate of Mohawk in 1975, Diane had retired from the PA Turnpike where she worked as a toll collector. She enjoyed gardening, golfing, and gambling. Above all, she cherished moments spent with her family. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Nick Gallo; daughter, Nicole Ann Gallo of the home; two…

June 21, 2024

Divine Grace Parish-Holy Redeemer Church to Hold Welcome Home Masses to Celebrate Completion of Renovation Project

Soon, the congregation of Divine Grace Parish-Holy Redeemer Church, 415 Fourth St., will return to their home—a home with some major changes and upgrades. For the past few months worship has been held in the Catholic Center, but that’s about to change on June 29 when the congregation will finally get to see the full results of the extensive makeover that began on April 1. “I hope that the folks will be very pleased when they see it. While the church is the same everything is better,” said Deacon Don Pepe who is Director of facilities for the parish. “The…

June 21, 2024

5th Beautification Award Winner Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 5th winner of the “Beautification Awards” to Kevin and Delana Shaffer. “Excellent work and lots of dedication went into this property at 904 Plymouth Lane,” said Mayor Court in an emailed statement. Mayor Court presented the Shaffer’s with a dinner certificate and a yard sign. Mayor Court also state because of the high volume of nominations he has received, he is expanding the awards this year from the usual six to eight. Mayor Court wanted to thank the residence of Ellwood City for their wonderful participation in this program. PICTURED BELOW: (left to right)…

June 21, 2024

Brown, Bernstine Announce Counties Receiving Funds From Natural Gas Drilling Impact Fees

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) and Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced that communities in the 8th Legislative District in Butler and Lawrence counties and residents of the 9th Legislative District will receive nearly $3.1 million in Marcellus Shale impact fees. “During these difficult economic times, this funding will assist with important services and projects throughout Lawrence County,” said Brown. “The natural gas industry has created new jobs and opportunities in our communities, and this funding is another reminder of the importance of this industry in Pennsylvania.” “These impact fees have helped municipalities complete a variety of projects,” added Bernstine….

June 20, 2024

Helen “Pudy” Pander, 84

Helen Suzanne “Pudy” Pander, 84, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Northview Estates. Born July 6, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Jeane (Helling) Krestel Sr. She was married to the late William K. “Biff” Pander Jr. for 64 years as they were married August 29, 1959. He passed away January 6, 2024. Pudy retired after 25 years from the Ellwood City School District where she was a 4th Grade Teacher at West End and North Side Elementary Schools. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. Pudy…