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May 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Winners Of Ellwood City Community Garden Coloring Contest Announced

The winners of the Community Garden Coloring Contest gathered together on Thursday, May 2nd outside of the Municipal Building to claim their prizes and view their artwork. The winners were chosen from a wide variety of entries, each with its own unique style. This year’s winners are as follows: 4-6 year old age group: Savannah Honsaker 7-9 year old age group: Lena Ierino 10-12 year old age group: Gabriella Parson The artists were awarded a $50 prize sponsored by Borough Manager, Kevin Swogger. “I enjoy looking at the entries for the contest each year and seeing the amazing talent our…

May 6, 2024

Wolverines Outlast Shenango In 13 Innings; Hare Strikes Out 10, Homers For Panthers

In two pivotal playoff implicating match-ups on Monday, both local teams came out with big victories, putting more focus on Tuesday’s Class 3A-1 section games. Needing two victories over the Wildcats this week to earn a playoff berth, Ellwood City outlasted Shenango 6-3 in 13 innings Monday to earn the first victory in the two-game series. After a 3-3 game fell silent for five extra innings, Ellwood City used four consecutive singles, including two-run single by Jordan Keller in the top half of the 13th inning to pull away from the Wildcats. Wolverines starter Will Nardone helped his own cause…

May 6, 2024

Wolverines Track & Field Team Eyeing WPIAL Championships

After its qualifying victory last week at West Mifflin, the Ellwood City boys track and field team will turn its focus to the WPIAL Championships on Tuesday. The team earned its first-ever playoff win knocking off five foes in the qualifier last Thursday. The WPIAL Team AA Championships will be held at Peter’s Township Stadium: Confluence Financial Partners Stadium beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolverines will face off against Hopewell, Quaker Valley and the reigning Class-2A champion Greensburg Central Catholic. The boys have had a successful season, winning the Tri County Championship, earning a second place finish at…

May 6, 2024

Real Estate Transfers For April 2024

April showers (and we had plenty) bring May flowers! Many in the area the month used the wet month of April to buy or sell real estate property. Homes in Lawrence County sold in April 2024 for only a fraction of a percentage more than they did a year ago earning a neutral housing market according to RocketHomes.com.  More specifically, Ellwood City continues to be a sellers market as homes sold for 11.5% more than they did last April. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for April 2023 for Ellwood City and the…

May 5, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of May 6th

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….

May 3, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: Between the times of 4:00 p.m. on April 24th and 12:26 a.m. on April 27th, an unknown suspect proceeded into the unlocked door of a 53-year-old Wampum man’s vehicle located on Henry Street, Wayne Township, and stole a black Sig Sauer P365, gun magazine, Oakley sunglasses, two pocket knives, and flashlight. Property stolen valued at over $1,000.00. This investigation is ongoing. BURGLARY: On April 15th at approximately 1:40 p.m., PSP New Castle was dispatched to a 3400 block of SR 18, New Beaver Borough, for a reported Burglary. The known 91-year-old Wampum female reported that upon arriving home at…

May 2, 2024

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Boys’ Track And Field Advances To WPIAL Finals

The Ellwood City Boys’ Track And Field team is heading to the WPIAL 2A Finals next week after a dominating performance in Wednesday afternoon’s qualifying meet at West Mifflin High School. The Wolverines steamrolled its five foes Wednesday beating Riverview 84-66, West Mifflin 86-64, Knock 87.5-62.5 and Waynesburg Central 91-59. Bradley Custer collected 2nd place finishes in the 800m and 1600m runs and Nick Franitti collected 2nd place finishes in the 110m hurdles and 300m hurdles.  Nick Wise took 2nd place in the 400m dash.  Nate Williams finished 1st overall in the long jump, adding a 2nd place finish in…

May 1, 2024

Ellwood City Moose Lodge Holding “Western Family Fun Night”

Howdy! Come out and test your skills on an authentic mechanical bull. The Ellwood City Moose Lodge #93 will be holding a ‘Western Family Fun Night’ on Saturday, May 11th. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is set to take place at the Moose Club, located at 1400 Factory Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Along with the mechanical bull rides, the event features a DJ, Photo Booth, Games, Food and Beverages. Tickets are $10.00 with children 12 and under FREE. Entry fee includes (1) Mechanical Bull Ride, Door Prizes, Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverage. Advance…

April 30, 2024

Thomas Eric (Rick) Hazen

Thomas Eric (Rick) Hazen, of Gibsonia, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 3, 1961, in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of Thomas F. Hazen and the late Rita Ippolito Hazen. He attended St. Agatha School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1979. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University in 1983. In 1984, he married Amy Ruhe, also of Ellwood City. Rick joined GE Aerospace on their Manufacturing Management Program and progressed through…

April 30, 2024

Lincoln High School Announces 2024 Prom Court

On Friday, May 3rd the annual Ellwood City Lincoln High School Prom “A Night With The Stars” will be held at the Timber House in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Prior to arriving at the Timber House, students will participate in the annual LHS Promenade held at the Leslie Sabo Memorial Auditorium. During the ceremony Senior members of the Prom court will be recognized with the 2024 King and Queen to be crowned later that evening. The Class of 2025 would like to thank those who made tonight’s event possible: Senior Class Sponsors Mrs. Melissa Pigza and Mrs. Dena Noble, Junior Class…