Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

April 8, 2025

Covert, BC3 Men’s Golf Eye Regional Title, Chance To Battle For National Crown

No athletics program at Butler County Community College has earned more automatic berths to a national championship tournament than men’s golf, whose teams have advanced to the spring-season pinnacle six times and as recently as 2023. The Pioneers who won a conference title with a 43-stroke victory in the fall return this spring and could become the seventh to reach the four-day competition in June, Pioneers coach Bill Miller said. “It potentially could be as strong as any team we have had,” Miller said. “But they still have to perform and score and do well.” 2024 Lincoln High School graduate…

April 7, 2025

Officer Involved Shooting in North Sewickley Township

A man was shot and killed by Pennsylvania state police in North Sewickley Township after assaulting and stealing the cruiser of an Ohio state police officer Friday, April 4. According to a state police press release, and at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Pennsylvania State Police were notified that an Ohio State Trooper had been assaulted and that the suspect had subsequently stolen the marked police vehicle. It was reported that the stolen vehicle was headed Eastbound on 1-76. Members of the Pennsylvania State Police encountered the vehicle in PA near the Ohio border and a pursuit ensued. Troopers…

April 5, 2025

Hare, Panthers Defeat Wolverines at SRU To Even Season Series

After a series of weather induced rescheduled affairs, the Riverside Panthers and Ellwood City Wolverines found themselves at Jack Critchfield Park on the grounds of Slippery Rock University Friday evening for a WPIAL section tilt. The Panthers came away with a 9-5 victory behind Zach Hare to even the season series with the Wolverines. Ellwood City shutout Riverside earlier in the week. On Friday, Zach Hare slugged two homeruns at the plate and tossed five innings on the rubber to lead the Panthers. Hare led off the scoring for the visiting Panthers as he homered to left field in the…

April 5, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 7th

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….

April 4, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

BURGLARY: Sometime between March 30th at approximately 7:00 p.m. and March 31st at approximately 8:00 a.m., an unlocked detached garage on Possum Hollow Road, New Beaver Borough was entered, and stolen from within was approximately 5-10 pounds of copper pipes worth approximately $25-$30. If anyone has any information or could provide surveillance video or suspicious activity within the area, please contact PA State Police at 724-598-2211 and reference PA2025-383336 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: Dylan Jesse Hinchberger, 31, was charged with one felony count each of aggravated assault, robbery with inflicted injury, vehicle robbery, burglary, theft and firearm possession without a license; and…

April 3, 2025

Franklin Township Warns Residents Of Potential Weekend Flooding

Franklin Township and its Supervisors have posted information to inform area residents about the possibility of flooding in the Ellwood City area now through this weekend due to expected moderate to heavy rainfall. “While we are monitoring the situation closely, we want to ensure that everyone is prepared for potential flooding and can take appropriate steps to protect their property and safety,” says the township officials. “Your safety is our priority, and we encourage all residents to take the necessary precautions.” According to The Weather Channel, the Ellwood City area is set to see nearly one inch of rainfall Thursday…

April 3, 2025

Children’s Advocacy Center Places Windmills To Raise Awareness

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Mayor Anthony J. Court and David Young, a Fatherhood Specialist with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County, have taken a commendable step in raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Their efforts highlight the importance of community involvement in protecting children and supporting families. The signs and windmills in the downtown area of Ellwood City not only catch attention but serve as powerful symbols of hope and advocacy for the prevention of child abuse. The blue pinwheel is a symbol of the healthy, happy, and full childhoods all children deserve. National Child…

April 3, 2025

Real Estate Transfers For March 2025

Ready to hop into spring? What better way than starting the spring season off than in your new home! For those in the area, the month of March meant buying and selling real estate. According to Rocket Homes, homes in Lawrence County sold in March 2025 for 7.2% more than they did a year ago with a median sale price of $154,888.00. More specifically, Ellwood City remains a sellers market as homes sold for 1.1% more than they did last March and a median sale price of $160,000.00 according to Rocket.com Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below…

April 2, 2025

Lake, Wolverines Shutout Panthers

Aaron Lake struck out 10 batters in a complete game gem to lead the Ellwood City Wolverines past Riverside 4-0 on Tuesday at Beaver Falls High School. Lake surrendered just three hits and three walks in his performance that handed the Panthers their first loss of the season. Ellwood City was the first to get on the board in the top of first inning when Will Nardone singled, scoring one run. The Wolverines added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Cameron Mills walked, and Sam Landis singled to center field, each scoring one run….

April 1, 2025

North Sewickley Township Announces 2025 Clean Up Dates

Time to spring in to cleaning, and get rid of unwanted trash! North Sewickley Township has announced its 2024 clean up dates taking place at the Township Building on Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm – BOTH DAYS. This event is for North Sewickley Township residents ONLY Passes are currently on sale and are good for 1 load Cost per pass are $20.00 and available at the Township Building, 893 Mercer Rd, Beaver Falls, PA, 16117. Sale hours for the passes: Monday – Friday – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm MUST present pass…

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