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July 13, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 15h

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….

July 12, 2024

Senator Vogel and Rep. Bernstine Each Address The 2024-25 Pennsylvania $47.6B Budget

Reaction poured in from many Thursday evening after the passing of Pennsylvania state budget. The $47.6 million plan is a 6% percent increase over last year’s approved spending and was approved nearly two weeks into the fiscal year. Vogel: 2024-25 State Budget is Pro-Growth, Pro-Jobs and Pro-Families HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved a 2024-25 state budget that respects taxpayers, expands opportunities for Pennsylvania families, and increases educational opportunities in a responsible way, according to Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47). “As a caucus, we have stood firm throughout the budget process that this budget would need to reflect a…

July 12, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Terry Janiel, 18, of Ellwood City is charged with multiple counts of Theft from Motor Vehicles, Criminal Mischief, and Loitering after several incidents in late June. According to criminal complaints, and first on June 23rd, officers obtained footage of Janiel and other actors walking around the area of 600 Line Avenue after a previous night of thefts, and the actors had attempted to rob someone with a firearm and then fled the area. Surveillance from Barry Quick Mart show Janiel and other actors attempting to steal a motorcycle. A second complaint against Janiel relates a second victim…

July 11, 2024

Franklin Twp VFD Community Blood Drive In Two Weeks

Rev up the excitement with a summer car giveaway! The Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department Community Blood Drive is Friday, July 26th.  The event earns funds for the department and is scheduled to take place from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26th at the Franklin Township Building, 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123 The VFD currently has only three residents signed up to donate according to the township secretary. Please consider donating if possible. **Appointments recommended** To schedule an appointment to donate: – Go to vitalant.org and search with Account Code UC5990039 – Call 1-877-25VITAL If you need…

July 9, 2024

Hermitage Crowned Champion of Ellwood City 8U Firecracker Classic

Hermitage Area was crowned champion of the Ellwood City 8U Firecracker Classic this past weekend. The three day tournament featured area teams, including Ellwood City and Riverside 8U teams, competing across two fields in Ellwood City. Hermitage downed Central Valley 8-6 on Sunday to wrap up its championship run. Riverside earned three victories in the tournament before falling 6-5 to Central Valley in the semifinals on Sunday. Riverside opened up its tournament with an impressive 17-1 victory over crosstown rival Ellwood City on Friday. Riverside added on another rout Saturday, besting Shenango 21-2, and defeated Beaver Falls 7-4 on Sunday…

July 8, 2024

Wolves Down Moose 11-1 To Win Ellwood City Little League Championship

The Wolves downed the Moose, 11-1, to capture the in-house Ellwood City Little League Championship at Freidhoff Field on Tuesday night. Joe Zito powered the Wolves to the title with his arm and his bat. Zito fired a two-hitter and fanned 15 batters on the mound and rapped a triple and two doubles at the plate. The Wolves, managed by Justine Zona, went undefeated in the double-elimination playoff with a 3-0 record. After the Moose failed to score in the top of the first inning, the Wolves erupted for six runs in the bottom of the inning. Luca Zito led…

July 8, 2024

Mayor Court Announces 8th Beautification Winner of 2024

Mayor Anthony J. Court announced the 8th and final winner of 2024 “Beautification Awards”. Congratulations goes to Evan Westlund of 511 Mt. Vernon Drive. “Evan has done an outstanding job on his well-maintained property. Well deserved,” said Mayor Court in a statement. Evan was awarded a dinner certificate from a local restaurant and a sign to display in his yard. Last month the mayor added two bonus awards this year bringing the total winners to eight. [VIEW ALL BEAUTIFICATION WINNERS]

July 6, 2024

Ellwood City Man Found Dead After Stand Off With Police In Cranberry

A 37-year-old man from Ellwood City was exchanged gunfire before he was found dead in a wooded area after he exchanged gunfire with police on Tuesday, July 2nd near the Cranberry Highlands Golf Course in Butler County. According to a PA State Police report, and at approximately 10:30 a.m., Cranberry Township Police were called for a suspicious male who had pulled his vehicle over near an entrance to the golf course. The male, later identified as Logan Cumberland, 37, of Ellwood City, left the immediate area prior to police arrival, was observed to be armed with a rifle. Responding officers…

July 5, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 8th

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….

July 2, 2024

Real Estate Transfers For June 2024

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. According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in June 2024 at an median price of $150,000.00, just barely above (0.6% increase) more than they did a year ago. However, and more specifically, homes in Ellwood City sold for 3.1% more than they did a year ago in June 2023. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for June 2024. ELLPORT BOROUGH:…