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2024

June 13, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Sponsoring A Victorian Tea Event

The Ellwood City Public Library is sponsoring a Victorian Tea on Saturday, June 22nd at Calvin Presbyterian Church The event is scheduled to take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon. Items on the menu include assorted tea sandwiches, breads, savories, fruits, sweets and various teas. Hats are optional, but prizes will be awarded for the prettiest and the craziest hat. There are also door prizes a a Chinese Auction with many beautiful Gift Baskets. Tickets are $25.00 available at the Library and must be purchased ahead of time. Call the Ellwood City Public Library for more…

June 11, 2024

Ellwood City Sports Physicals To Be Held On June 13th

According to information made available by the district, Ellwood City Sports Physicals for the 2024-25 school year will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the High School Nurse’s office. Any student in grades 7-12 that are interested must pre-register in the Principal’s office by Wednesday. Forms must be completed and payment must be made before an appointment time is given. Cost of the Physical is $20.00.  This is the only date that physicals will be offered by the school. Secondary Principal/Athletic Director Secretary Lisa Carsele can be reached at lcarsele@ecasdk12.org and/or 724.752.1591 ext. Option 3 with any questions. Stay in touch…

June 11, 2024

Hitched & Unhitched: Spring Into Love!

Springtime means warmer weather, blooming flowers, cooler drinks, and outdoor activities. Think pretty pastels, blooming cherry blossoms, and fresh greenery! According to TheKnot.com, Spring is gaining traction as the third-most popular wedding season—March, April and May accounted for 20% of weddings last year, and many more this year. Although plans for receptions are up, plans for spending are down with smaller weddings becoming the norm according to CivicScience.com. Last year, 37% planned to spend less than $10,000 on a wedding. This year, 39% say the same. On the other end of the spectrum, the highest spenders have also decreased from…

June 10, 2024

Route 65 Culvert Replacement Begins Monday in North Sewickley

PennDOT has announced culvert replacement work requiring a long-term closure of a portion of Route 65 (Mercer Road) in North Sewickley Township, Beaver County will begin Monday, June 10 weather permitting. Culvert replacement work will begin at 8:00 a.m. Monday on Route 65 between Bologne Valley Road and Oakland Drive. To allow the work to occur, a full closure of a portion of Route 65 will close to traffic around-the-clock through 8 a.m. Wednesday, August 7. Traffic will be detoured. Posted Car Detour North of the Closure From Route 65, take Route 588 (Concord Church Road) eastbound Turn right onto…

June 10, 2024

James M. Love, 71

James M. Love, 71, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at his residence. James was born on January 6th, 1953 in New Brighton to James H. and Margaret (Popa) Love. He graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1970 and from Geneva College in 1975 with a Bachelor’s  Degree in Arts. James worked for Arm Co. Steel corporation in Ambridge and in various aspects of the car sales industry. He was a member of the Connoquenessing Country Club. James enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. James is survived by his wife, Amy…

June 9, 2024

Dorothy A. Houk, 74

Dorothy A. Houk, 74, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, died in Leechburg, PA the afternoon of June 8, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born on July 30, 1949 in Ellwood City to Blaine Norman and Nancy Elizabeth Markle Houk. She attended the North Denver Apostolic Church of Jesus where she enjoyed sharing her love of the Lord and music, and would often play the keyboard, organ or piano that she taught herself to play. She was employed as an LPN at a variety of hospitals from Miami, FL to Denver, CO, to Seattle, WA where she eventually retired after 21…

June 9, 2024

Virginia R. Fosnaught, 94

Virginia R. Fosnaught, 94, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Haven Convalescent Home following an extended illness. Born April 24, 1930 in Donora, she was the daughter of the late Dorin Huffman and Myrtle Cox. She was married to Charles D. “Chuck” Fosnaught for 49 years when he passed away on July 5, 1996. Virginia was a member of the 1st Church of God on Euclid Ave. in New Castle, the G.A.R, and the Beaver Falls Elks where she crocheted lap robes for Veteran’s. She was honored by the Beaver Falls Elks as Citizen of the…

June 7, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 10th

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. 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…

June 7, 2024

Route 351 Crescent Avenue Road Improvements Begin Next Week in Ellwood City

Pittsburgh – PennDOT District 11 is announcing roadway improvement work on Route 351 (Crescent Avenue) in Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County will begin Monday, June 10 weather permitting. A full closure of Crescent Avenue between Second Street and Fourth Street will occur from 7 a.m. Monday continuously through 6 p.m. Monday, July 22 as crews conduct roadway reconstruction and paving operations. Traffic will be detoured. Posted Detour East of the Closure (at Second Street) Follow Second Street (Route 65/288) north Turn left onto Fountain Avenue Turn left onto Fifth Street Turn right onto Spring Avenue Turn left onto Sixth Street…

June 7, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

DRIVING WITHOUT LICENSE: Trent Sirak, 21, of Ellwood City is charged with Driving without a license after an incident on May 21st. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers were patrolling and had noticed a green quad traveling at high speeds. Police followed with sirens and lights, but the operator fled. Police then spoke to Abigail Naher who related that Sirak had been operating a green quad recently. POSSESSION/USE: Jamie Pezzuti, 46, of New Castle is charged with Driving Without a License after an incident on May 29th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately…