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September 14, 2023

Share the Love: A Benefit Concert for KARA

Did you know? September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Beaver Falls based Rebuild Better Together invites you to join us for an intimate benefit concert at the historic Beaver Station Cultural & Events Center on Saturday, September 30 from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) You can make a difference for those with a spinal cord injury (SCI) by attending a fun filled evening with entertainment by Pittsburgh’s own BLUES ATTACK, Joe Grushecky & David Granati along with “For Those About to Rock Academy”. Ticket Donation is $60.00 available at www.eventcreate.com/e/rbt2 Only 75 Tickets Remain Rebuild…

September 13, 2023

Hope Run Derby Planned For Sunday

The Club Hope Foundation will be hosting its 4th Annual HOPE Run Derby this Sunday. Over 120 batters are getting ready to hit Home Runs for HOPE at Bradshaw Park starting at 11:00am. Batters will range from two years old to over 40 years old and they are all coming to get the for a great cause! “This is always one of my favorite events we hold! Not only are we raising so much awareness and many donations to help our warriors in need, we are getting kids involved and teaching them the importance of giving back to help those…

September 10, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 11th

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. 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. – 4:00 p.m….

September 9, 2023

PHOTOS: Wolverines Run Away From Carlynton Late, Earn 25-12 Victory

Ellwood City used a 17-yard fourth quarter touchdown run by running back Elijah Palmer-McCane to break at 12-12 tie and lead the Wolverines to its 25-12 victory over Carlynton Friday night at Helling Stadium. Palmer-McCane rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on the evening as the Wolverines collected over 200 yards on the ground rushing as a team. Palmer-McCane opened up the scoring with a first quarter touchdown run as Ellwood City led early. Senior Michael Walters hauled in a 7-yard touchdown pass from Chris Smiley to put the Wolverines up two scores. Carlynton rallied to tie the game…

September 8, 2023

WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Ellwood City Sports

ELLWOOD CITY GOLF: The Ellwood City golf team was on the short end of a 183-215 defeat the hands of Mohawk on Wednesday at Stonecrest Golf Course. Mohawk was powered by four rounds under par, including a team low round of 34 by Keigan Hopper. For Ellwood City, Mitch Covert led the charge Wednesday, finishing with a team low round of 35. Colten Crizer (38) and Jodan Keller (39) joined Cover with sub-40 rounds. The Wolverines next match is Monday versus rival Riverside at Delmar Golf Course at 3:30 p.m. ELLWOOD CITY VOLLEYBALL: The Lady Wolverines collected three victories this…

September 8, 2023

Hitched & Unhitched: Summer Love

Summer is a season of warmth and freedom. The days are longer and there’s a never ending supply of sunlight and warm temperatures. Although falling in love can occur at any moment, the summer season offers fun outdoor venues to spend your special day with that special someone. While there’s little scientific facts supporting the fact that falling in love during the summer is the easiest, scientists have, however, shown that your brain in love actually looks different than your brain during normal activity. This summer was a joyous one for many in the area that officially got hitched. Check…

September 7, 2023

Ellwood City Announces 2023 Borough Clean-Up Date

If you have waste to get rid of, here’s your chance. The Borough of Ellwood City has announced information on its upcoming borough clean-up day scheduled for next Saturday. The clean up date is Saturday, September 16th from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Drop off location is the parking lot at 1210 Factory Avenue in Ellwood City, just west of Adams Manufacturing Building #4 and prior to the Moose Lodge. The cost is $10.00 per passenger vehicle. You MUST buy a ticket by Thursday, September 14 at noon at Utility Office in the Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Avenue.  Tags can…

September 7, 2023

Real Estate Transfers For August 2023

Fall may be on its way and for some the summer heat has subsided, but for others, the real estate market is still too hot and now is the time to make the move! According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in August 2023 for 5.6% more than they did a year ago and, more specifically, homes in Ellwood City have sold for a whopping 17.7% more than they did last August. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for August 2023 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 245 Portersville…

September 6, 2023

EC Borough Hiring Patrolman

The Borough of Ellwood City is accepting applications for the position of full-time patrolman. An application form is required to be completed and submitted with a non-refundable fee of $35.00 payable to The Borough of Ellwood City, c/o Borough Manager, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Deadline for receipt of completed applications and fee is Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. Applications may be obtained at the Borough Manager’s office located in the Municipal Building at 525 Lawrence Avenue between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. All applicants must be 21 years of age or older,…

September 5, 2023

Pine Valley Camp Hosting 10th Annual Ride For Hope

The 10th Annual Pine Valley Ride for Hope will take place on Saturday, September 16th. The ride is set to begin and end at the New Castle Harley-Davidson dealership. After the ride to Pymatuning Spillway, all participants can look forward to a delicious meal provided by Muddy Creek BBQ and musical entertainment by the band Flashback. Cost is $25.00 for a driver, includes a shirt and meal. $15.00 for passenger, and $10 for walk-in diners. Auction and raffle winners announced after the meal. Registration is 9:00-10:30 a.m. with pastries, coffee, and water provided. Ride leaves at 11:00 a.m., Big Meal…