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March 14, 2023

Borough of Ellwood City Holding A Community Garden Poster Contest

The Ellwood City Borough Department of Public Works would like to invite all children between the ages of 4-12 to participate in a Community Garden Poster Contest! For area residents that may have visited the Community Garden at 5 points in Ewing Park, you may have noticed picture boards on the utility shed. The current drawings were chosen from our coloring contest held in 2020 – and it’s time to refresh the drawings on the shed! “This is a chore best accomplished by tiny hands and big hearts,” says Rhiannon Schnell. “The shed needs a little color and a lot…

March 13, 2023

Four Riverside Swimmers Set To Compete At PIAA State Swimming Championships

Senior Sam Kline leads a host of four Riverside swimmers who have qualified and will participate in the PIAA Class 2A State Swimming Championships this week at the Kinney Natatorium at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA The Riverside swim team also sends two relay teams to the Class 2A championships scheduled to take place March 15th and 16th. Kline used a 49.40 time in the WPIAL Championships, good for 8th place, to earn his spot in the 100m Freestyle at the PIAA Championships meet. Junior Ryan Turner finished 3rd in both the 50m Freestyle (21.51) and 100m Freestyle (47.22) in the…

March 13, 2023

Beaver County Conservation District Hosting Its 2023 Tire Collection Event

Looking to do a little spring cleaning around your property and have some tires you need to get rid of? The Beaver County Conservation District’s Mosquito Vector Disease Program is hosting a one-day tire collection at the district office and environmental center on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The collection is open to Beaver County residents and accepting car and light truck tires up to 20” off rim. This event is funded through the DEP West Nile Program and will be held from from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The cost is $2.50 per tire and is CASH ONLY. If a…

March 10, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 13th

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. –…

March 7, 2023

Area Supercross Fan Helps Post-Covid Businesses Make A Comeback

Beaver Falls – Local Beaver Falls supercross fan, Devon Angle, helps other live life in the digital lane with his new marketing company Reformed Digital Solutions. Angle, a fan of anything with four-wheels, knows how to spin the wheel on weary marketing strategies, giving regional businesses the boost they need to help grow their companies. Angle’s company focuses on reviving covid-affected businesses and giving them a much-needed boost in their online presence through SEO, website design, content, meta-ads, graphic design, as well as a full menu of other services. Angle was formerly a coal-miner and chemical operator who’s unique background…

March 6, 2023

Real Estate Transfers For February 2023

Romance was in the air in February. Many fell in love with a new home and made a move. According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in February 2023 for 7.4% more than they did a year ago and, more specifically, homes in Ellwood City have sold for 2.1% more than they did last February. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for February 2023 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 427 Hazen Avenue; Joseph Anderson and William Weller to Katherine Valera Soto for $114,900.00 412 13th Street; Robert…

March 5, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 6

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. –…

March 3, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: On February 26th at approximately 1:17 a.m., PA State Police investigated a report of criminal mischief near a residence on Heinz Camp Road, Wayne Township. According to the report, a 31-year-old female victim from Ellwood City related that she was contacted by a female friend requesting a ride home due to an ongoing argument with her boyfriend. When the victim arrived on scene, the vehicle she was operating was punched by Brandon Holsinger, 25, of Ellwood City, causing a large dent to the front passenger door of a 2012 Mazda. No injuries were reported and charges against Holsinger…

March 2, 2023

Berglund Qualifies For PJW States, Shriver Qualifies For Regionals

Two Ellwood City wrestlers have qualified for upcoming wrestling tournaments this weekend. Junior high wrestler Cheyenne Berglund (96 pounds) will compete in the 9th Annual PA Junior High State Championship Tournament in Johnstown, PA this weekend after a qualifying performance last weekend. “Cheyenne has grown over the year and is highly intelligent and is picking up more technique, she has had an excellent season.” says coach John Fleming. “She’s willing to add moves to her arsenal and I feel that will really help her growth in this sport.” For Berglund, this will be a second go-round at states as she…

March 1, 2023

Lawrence County Added To Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this week announced that six counties have been added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2023 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine for this invasive pest now includes 51 counties. “Spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that is disruptive and damaging to our agriculture commodities and a nuisance pest for all Pennsylvanians,” said Redding. “Through collective and intentional efforts, including instituting quarantine zones, we continue to slow the spread of this insect, and I call on all Pennsylvanians to assist. This time of year, before the eggs hatch in spring, do your part…