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2024

May 15, 2024

Legion Seeks Volunteers To Honor Veterans – Announces Essay Contest Winners

Ellwood City’s J. Wilbur Randolph American Legion Post 157 has a full slate leading up to Memorial Day on May 27th and can use your help. The Ellwood City Area has a rich tradition of honoring men and women who have served our nation and Ellwood citizens have always made a special effort in recognizing Service members who have passed. The following are opportunities for you to help our Legion Post carry on this valuable tradition. PLANTING FLOWERS IN LEGION PARK – The American Legion Park on Pittsburgh Circle and 4th Street regales each year in a cloak of flowers…

May 14, 2024

Three Victories In WPIAL Opening Round Action

All three local teams competing Tuesday in the opening round of their respective WPIAL playoffs earned victories. RIVERSIDE 4 KEYSTONE OAKS 1 Hunter Garvin and Zack Hare combined for a no-hitter as top seeded Riverside earned a 4-1 victory over Keystone Oaks on Tuesday. Hare struck out nine batters on the afternoon but Keystone Oaks scored the games first run in the fourth inning without the aid of a hit. The Panthers offense was finally able to respond with four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Garvin singled, Hare doubled, Darren McDade hit a sacrifice fly, and Sam…

May 14, 2024

Donna Sue (Beckman) Bailey, 63

Donna Sue (Beckman) Bailey, 63, of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep May 10th, 2024. Donna is survived by her parents John and Ruthann Beckman of Patterson Twp, her sister Deborah (Gary) Brooks of Winston-Salem, NC, and brother David (Heather) Beckman of Patterson Twp. Her four children, Joan (Chris) Sprague of Huntington Beach, CA, Jennifer Dodds of Ellwood City, John David (Rachel) Bailey of Koppel, and Julie (Devin) Foley of New Castle. Her four grand children, Elle, Violet, Olive and James. She is preceded in death by her Grandmother Florence Haberle, grandfather Louis Haberle, and uncle, Charles “Ray”…

May 14, 2024

REMINDER: 2024 Mayor Beautification Awards Set To Begin

Ready, Set, Spring! Mayor Anthony J. Court will once again be doing the “Beautification Awards Program” for Ellwood City residents. This is the 15th year of this successful program. There will be six winners and each will be awarded a gift certificate from a local restaurant and yard sign to display. If you would like to nominate a friend, relative, or neighbor you could do so by dropping the request off at the Mayor’s office in the Municipal Building on Lawrence Avenue or by calling Mayor Court at 724-824-7629. Nominations will be accepted beginning May 10, 2024 and program will…

May 14, 2024

New Dimension Comics Presents 3 Rivers Comicon, Returning In June

3 Rivers Comicon puts the comics back in Comicon! The 3 Rivers Comicon will take place June 1-2, 2024 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, putting the focus back on comics, creators and fans. This family-friendly event will feature contests, vendors, comic books, toys, games, and cosplay. 3 Rivers Comicon was founded to celebrate comics, graphic novels and their creators. The event will host over 150 guests including writers, artists, creators, and vendors. The massive guest list includes Mike Mckone (X-Force, X-Men), Ron Frenz (Amazing Spider-man, Thor), Steve Geiger (Punisher: War Journal, Incredible Hulk), Franco (Billy Batson and the…

May 13, 2024

Susan E. Bennett, 94

Susan E. Bennett, 94, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born January 22, 1930 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth McCullough Hollinback. She was married to Guy J. Bennett for 44 years when he passed away on July 14, 2012. Susan had graduated from Lincoln High School. For many years, she worked at Medusa in Wampum as a secretary. Susan was a member of the former St. Monica’s Church in Wampum where she was a member of the Rosary Guild…

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May 13, 2024

Louis A. Beatrice, 76

Louis A. Beatrice, 76, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Butler Health System. Born in Ellwood City on September 16, 1947, Louis was the son of the late Lewis and Sara Ruscille Beatrice.  He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a Veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War.  Catholic by faith, Lou enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attended their sporting events and activities whenever possible. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Tricia) Beatrice of New Brighton,  Andew (Noi) Beatrice of Owasso, OK,  and Alison (Thomas) Fowlow of…

May 13, 2024

Larry E. Jacobs, 77

Mr. Larry E. Jacobs, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Larry was born in New Martinsville, Maryland on July 14th, 1946 to the late Joseph and Yetta Jane (Baker) Jacobs. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1967 and the Lillyville Church of God. Following his high school graduation Larry enlisted with the United States Army on June 15th, 1967 and served with the 31st Engineering Company until his Honorable Discharge on April 5th, 1969 with the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the National Defense…

May 13, 2024

Trio Of Local Playoff Games Set For Tuesday

Three local teams will compete on Tuesday in the opening round of their respective WPIAL playoffs Top seeded Panthers boys baseball team will look to defend its WPIAL title as it opens its 2024 playoff journey on Tuesday. Riverside will take on #16 Keystone Oaks at 4:30 p.m. at North Allegheny High School. The Panthers took charge last week with two victories over section foe Mohawk to earn an outright section championship. Riverside finished 11-1 in Section 1-3A and 13-1 Overall with their lone defeat at the hands of Neshannock. The Lancers enter the playoffs as a #11 seed while…

May 11, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of May 13th

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….