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January 31, 2024

Stevie Jane Kruger, 3

Stevie Jane Kruger, 3, has been eternally healed surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on September 22, 2020, Stevie was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition of Trisomy 18 but the “Prettiest Girl in the World” defied all the odds during her 3+ years. Stevie was the presence of joy, she was a piece of Heaven on earth.  She was the definition of resilience and a living testimony of what it means to be a fighter.  Her smile was healing, you could feel her love for you through her eyes when she locked…

January 31, 2024

Franklin Township Green Bag Service To End March 31st

According to information made available by the township, Aiken Refuse green bag service option for Franklin Township residents will end March 31, 2024. The sale of green bags will end January 31, 2024. For those resident needing to purchase green bags one last time, the Aiken Refuse green bags can be purchased at the following four locations: Ellport Junction, 229 Portersville Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-1950 B & B Market, 2335 River Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-4401 Reed’s Services, 1312 Woodside Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-1570 Aiken Refuse, 1613 Wampum Rd.,…

January 31, 2024

Riverside Baseball Federation 2024 Registration Now Available

Riverside Baseball Federation (RBF) spring registration for its 2024 season is now underway. Any child ages 4 to 17 who resides in the Riverside School District may register through February 18, 2024 for one of six available leagues.  Online registration is available via the RBF website at www.sports.bluesombrero.com/RBF 2024 Baseball Registration Fees and Birth Date Range are as follows: T-Ball – 5/1/2018-4/30/2020 (Ages 4 thru 6) $55.00 Farm League –  5/1/2015-4/30/2017 (Ages 7 & 8) $65.00 Mustang League – 9/1/2013-8/31/2015 (Ages 9 & 10) $70.00 Little League – 9/1/2011-8/31/2013 (Ages 11 & 12) $75.00 Pony League – 5/1/2009-8/31/2011 (Ages 13…

January 30, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Clinch Playoff Berth With 60-31 Victory Over Riverside

The Ellwood City girls basketball team used a decisive third quarter to race away from rival Riverside Monday evening and pick-up a 60-31 RivEll Cup victory that secured a Class 3A playoff berth. The Wolverines used a 24-4 third quarter onslaught to pull away from the visiting Panthers. Claire Noble led all scorers with 25 points including five 3-pointers to pace the Ellwood City offense. Delaney Sturgeon (13 points, 5-6 free throws) and Caitlin Kreitzer (10 points) joined Noble in double figures. Riverside struck early with Camryn Friello leading the way with a 3-point barrage. Friello scored 12 of her…

January 30, 2024

PHOTOS: PA Turnpike Continues Progress Thru Stage 3 Of Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project

Those who drive near the Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project are beginning to notice that construction of the new bridge over the Beaver River is now underway. The contractor is currently constructing new abutment footings and drilled shafts, pier footings and columns. Additionally, earthwork and drainage work continues to allow for the wider road and the new interchange ramps being constructed. Accordingly, Turnpike travel lanes have been shifted southward to accommodate the new bridge and roadway construction. Also, a temporary ramp configuration has been established since November impacting eastbound traffic going on and off the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) and…

January 29, 2024

Doris “Granny” Bellian Magill, 102

Mrs. Doris “Granny” Bellian Magill, 102, the matriarch of her family, peacefully passed away to be with her Lord on Monday, January 29th, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 20th, 1921 to the late Howard and Flossie (Nye) Wright in Fombell where she was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Magill attended Lillyville Church of God. She was an avid Bible reader who loved sharing her faith. A lifelong homemaker, her greatest joy was being with her family and friends and helping and serving others. She was a beautiful lady inside and out…

January 29, 2024

BC3 To Expand Pioneer Pantry To Lawrence Crossing As Part Of $20K Grant

New Castle, PA — A Butler County Community College food security program for low-income students will receive a $20,000 grant that will in part expand a 4½-year-old main campus Pioneer Pantry to BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing and to other BC3 additional locations in Armstrong, Butler and Jefferson counties. The state Department of Education’s designation 17 months ago of BC3 as a Hunger-Free Campus qualified the college to seek associated grants from the agency. Grants are intended to help campuses address food insecurity with measures that include enhancing access to food options, creating awareness initiatives and upgrading facilities, according to Gov….

January 28, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of January 29th

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 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. –…

January 27, 2024

Roth Erupts For 51 Points, Wolverines Fall To Mohawk

Senior Joseph Roth poured in a career-high 51 points Friday Night but Ellwood City lost in a 82-77 shootout to the section-leading Mohawk Warriors. The 51 points set a school record, breaking the old mark of 48 set by Theron Colao in 2004. Roth scored 33 points in the second half, including 16 in the fourth quarter, as visiting Wolverinres attempted to rally from its first half deficit. Ellwood City trailed 42-27 at halftime. Colton Crizer contributed eight points and Ryan Widmaier pitched in eight points off the bench for the Wolverines. Roth added 17 rebounds, seven assists, and five…

January 26, 2024

Erin M. Smith, 52

Erin Michelle Shipley Smith, 52, of Darlington Twp passed away on January 24, 2024.She was born in New Brighton on March 21, 1971, to Jim Shipley and Birdie Grant Nelson. She is survived by her husband and Brian Smith of Darlington, PA, her children; Barry Evan and Kasey Smith both of Darlington, her parents; Birdie and Bob Nelson of Darlington, her siblings; Jim and Sandy Shipley of Mentor, OH, Robyn Sodergren of East Palestine, OH, Sean and Sherry Shipley of Hyndman, PA as well as many nieces and nephews. She was a 1989 graduate of Blackhawk High School and continued…