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November 15, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: Tyler Good, 24, of Cranberry Twp is charged with Theft after an incident occurring during the dates of 5/23/24 and 6/30/24. According to a criminal complaint, police spoke to the victim on September 19th at approximately 12:37 p.m. and the victim explained that he contracted Good to replace his retaining wall and that they had come to an agreement to have the wall finished within five days. The victim paid Good $9,400 for materials to begin the job on May 23rd and an additional $3,600 on June 5th after Good would finish. Good had failed to complete the job…

November 14, 2024

2024 Halloween Costume Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to the two, top place prize winners of the 2024 EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest!! The grand prize winner of the EllwoodCity.org contest was 3-year-old Lincoln Lumley who dressed as Oompa Loompa and gained over 290 Likes to earn the first place cash prize. Our second place winner was the tandem of 5-year-old Lucas and 3-year-old Liam Brest who teamed up to go as Slinkey from Toy Story. Thirty submitted costume photos were entered into the contest that ran for a week after Halloween on our Facebook.com Page. [VIEW FULL GALLERY] The two winners stopped into our offices on Lawrence…

November 13, 2024

Route 488 Portersville Road Drainage Improvement Work Begins Thursday in Perry Township

Pittsburgh – PennDOT is announcing drainage improvement work on Route 488 (Portersville Road) in Perry Township, Lawrence County, will begin Thursday, November 14 weather permitting. Cross pipe replacement and inlet installation work will occur on Route 488 between Meadow Land Avenue and Hickernell Road weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, November 22. Single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will occur. Please use caution when traveling in this area. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and…

November 10, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of November 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. 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….

November 9, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Survive South Allegheny, Advance To WPIAL Semifinals

Elijah Palmer-McCane tallied 150 yards of total offense and accounted for both Ellwood City scores Friday night as the Wolverines survived a scare from #6 South Allegheny and escaped with a 13-12 quarterfinals victory in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs. Ellwood City advances to the WPIAL semifinals for the first time since 1987. In the low scoring affair Friday, the Wolverines had to overcome a 95-yard touchdown catch and run by the Gladiators standout receiver Drew Cook early in the second quarter. The splash play silenced the raucous home crowd eager to see Ellwood City’s first home playoff game in…

November 7, 2024

Ellwood City Subject To 30-Day Open Outdoor Burning Ban

As part of the monthly meeting of the Lawrence County Commissioners that took place Thursday morning, the board discussed and adopted a Countywide Burn Ban. The ban does include Ellwood City and our surrounding areas. According to the Ellwood City Fire Department, and for the safety and welfare of the people of Lawrence County, the Lawrence County Commissioners placed an OPEN OUTDOOR BURNING BAN for all of Lawrence County. This ban will be in effect for 30 days and will be enforced by a fine for each offense. Please do not burn any recreational or cooking fires unless it is…

November 7, 2024

VOTE!! Last Days To Vote To Help Decide Our Halloween Costume Contest

REMINDER: Last two days to cast your ‘vote’ and help decide our annual Halloween costume contest winner! Please share and use the photo gallery to like/vote for your favorites! Our submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page in a 2024 HALLOWEEN CONTEST photo album. (View Album Page) LIKING = 1 VOTE! Share your favorite to get more votes! Voting continues through end of business Friday. Top two vote getters win cash prizes! Read more, https://ellwoodcity.org/2024/10/21/boo-annual-ellwoodcity-org-halloween-costume-contest/ The top two photos that receive the most votes win cash prizes courtesy of EllwoodCity.org.

November 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Art Club Paints Windows On Lawrence Avenue

Members of the Ellwood City Art Club took to the sidewalks of Lawrence Avenue this week and gave some colorful splashes of paint to merchant windows. Students painted many business windows with some blue and white, and some green and white, to show spirit for the high school football playoffs. Both Ellwood City and Riverside football teams are playing Friday night in their respective quarterfinal contests in the WPIAL Class 2A Playoffs.  Riverside plays top seed Seton LaSalle while Ellwood City hosts South Allegheny at Helling Stadium Friday night at 7:00 p.m. The Wolverines game will be available via live…

November 5, 2024

Real Estate Transfers For October 2024

BOO! Don’t be spooked or scared by a move in October, many area residents took the time to relocate during the month. According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County have sold for 3.6% more than they did a year ago with a median sold price of $150,025. More specifically, real estate in Ellwood City did not move much compared to last October (+0.2% difference since) with a median sold price of $160,350. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for October 2024 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLWOOD CITY: 231 5th St;…

November 5, 2024

Stonecrest Business Park Among Projects To Benefit From $9.65M In State Grant Funding

Stonecrest Business Park, L.P. is among eleven projects Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties that will benefit from over $9 Million in state grants. $500,000 will go toward the construction of a new industrial building at Stonecrest Business Park, aimed at attracting industrial investment and fostering job creation in the region. Its funding is provided through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), which aims to bolster economic growth and enhance community resources.  RACP is a Commonwealth grant initiative overseen by the Office of the Budget, designed to support projects that contribute to regional economic, cultural, civic and recreational development. “I am…