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July 14, 2021

Real Estate Transfers For June 2021

Summer is heating up! And so are movers in and around the Ellwood City area.  Summer makes for a great seasonal move with warm weather to get settled into your new estate. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for April 2021 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 212 Gartley Avenue; Deborah A. Zona to Joshua Coonfare for $1.00 312 Jamison Avenue; Genevieve C. Scopellite to Patricia S. Greco for $1.00 508 Golf Avenue; Blanche A. Novak to Jan C. Supan for $1.00 113 Jamison Avenue; Hillary A. Reeb, Aaron C….

July 13, 2021

FORE! The Tee Box Holds Grand Opening Festivities

FORE! The Tee Box Indoor Golf and Sports Lounge in Ellwood City is now officially open for business after hosting their grand opening event this past Friday. The Tee Box is a sports lounge that has indoor sports simulators that allow customers to participate in the sport of their choice, especially golf.  On Friday, The Tee Box hosted their grand opening to showcase its fully furnished bar area and full staff who served food and drinks from their new bar and sports lounge area. A schedule of events began at 1:00 p.m. with the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce…

July 13, 2021

Word Alive Church Hosting Vacation Bible School

All are welcome in this place. Word Alive Church will be hosting Mystery Island Vacation Bible School that began on Monday July 12 and it will run until July 16th. The Bible School will take place from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and is open to children in grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Children will partake in a daily Bible lesson, fun crafts, exciting games, and snacks. The Bible School will be taking place at Word Alive Church. The Church is located at 124 Scenic Hill Blvd.    

July 12, 2021

New Recording Studio Now Open In Ellwood City

Mix, Equalize, Layer… MASTER! Music will reverberate in Ellwood City thanks to October Recording Studio. The studio has just opened its doors and consultations are now available to artists and bands of all musical levels. Rick Fleischer, who has played in multiple bands and has been playing music for 25 years now, and has toured the United States, Canada and Germany, has decided to open a recording studio to the community. “My band has always recorded music on our own so it seemed fitting that we create a space where not only we can record music, but other musicians from all…

July 9, 2021

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT:  PSP Beaver responded to a report on June 28th in the Homewood Boro in Beaver. Officers responded to a report of tools being stolen from a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado truck, which was parked in the rear parking lot in the Super 8 Motel. It was discovered that an unknown suspect had stolen a gutter bender, nail gun, air compressor and a jig saw from the truck bed and tool rack of the Silverado. The suspect loaded the said tools into a silver Dodge Caravan, which had a black hood and black trim around the vehicle. Any persons with information…

July 8, 2021

Reed’s Services Presents 1st Annual “Dog Days Of Summer” Event

Come out and enjoy the dog days of summer! Reed’s Pet & Livestock Feed & Supplies will be hosting its first annual “Dog Days Of Summer” fundraising event next month. The event will take place, rain or shine, on Saturday, July 24th from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Ewing Park. “We’re really looking forward to all of Ellwood coming out to support the K9 Unit. We’re also excited to bring back outdoor events and to continue to do this event for years to come,” said Chad Reed, one of the owners of Reed’s Pet & Livestock Feed & Supplies….

July 8, 2021

Moraine State Park Regatta Less Than A Month Away

The Moraine State Park Regatta planning is in full swing, and we are looking forward to belatedly celebrating the 50th anniversary of Moraine State Park, with three days of family-friendly fun beginning August 6, 2021. This year’s event may look a little different than past years, but the regatta is excited about its re-focused mission. The event will be showcasing recreational opportunities, and promoting Moraine State Park. Some notable events are listed below: CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: Join us for some fun-spirited competition at this year’s Moraine State Park Regatta! Taking place on Sunday, August 8th at 11:00 AM, teams of two…

July 7, 2021

PHOTO: 4th Beautification Award Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court announced the 4th winner of the 2021 Beautification Award. The winners are John and Kelly Katsadas. “Congratulations on a job well done. Looks Great!” said Mayor Court in a statement. The Katsadas’s were presented with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. There will be 2 more winners for 2021! RELATED SEARCH: Beautification Awards  

July 6, 2021

Dorothy M. (Kramer) DiFrischia, 87

Mrs. Dorothy M. (Kramer) DiFrischia, 87,  of Scott Twp. passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital, Emergency Room. Mrs. DiFrischia was born on December 28, 1934 in Ellwood City to the late John and Matilda (Schuffert) Kramer. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. On April 30, 1955 she married Donald T. DiFrischia. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Sue Drotleff of Neshannock Twp., her son, Donald J. (Susanna) DiFrischia of Scott Twp., grandchildren, Amanda (George) Chietto, Jennifer (Ryan) O’Neil, Tamara Drotleff (Mike Shaw), and Bruce L. Drotleff, Jr….

July 6, 2021

Joseph R. Baros, 78

Mr. Joseph R. Baros, 78, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Care Center in New Castle. Mr. Baros was born in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Mary (Zona) Baros on October 30, 1942. He had attended Lincoln High School, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. For 38 years Joe worked for the Borough of Ellwood City in the Street Department. and outdoorsman, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He is survived by his sister, Cathy (Jerry) Balser of Ellwood City, nieces, Jere Ann (Ken) Pittner…