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February 24, 2020

VOTE: Brady’s Run Arena Named A ‘Renovate the Rink’ Finalist

Brady’s Run Ice Arena has been named a finalist for the 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins “Renovate the Rink” contest! The rink has a chance to win $100,000 in renovations but they need your vote!  Based on fan voting that is underway now and runs through March 9, one of the rinks will receive the grand prize in renovations. Voting runs through March 9th and you can vote daily.  Please use the link below to vote! www.tradablebits.com/tab_share/446940 The three finalists are: Beaver County Ice Arena, Beaver Belmont Complex, Armstrong S&T Arena, Indiana The Penguins and PittComm will team up to provide $100,000 in…

February 24, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 24

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members are welcome. SAVE THE DATE: Dr. Suess’ birthday program will kick off the start of story hour March 5,…

February 21, 2020

POLICE: Criminal Complaints

The following are police criminal complaints filed at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lawrence County office of Honorable Jerry G. Cartwright. According to a criminal complaint, a series of fraudulent activities resulted in charges of identity theft and receiving stolen property. State police were notified of the activities that took place on the victims debit card while the victim was hospitalized between the dates of December 7 and December 16, 2019. The charges totaled $2,324.54 from various locations. Video surveillance at these locations showed Richard Worrell, 29, of Ellwood City, and Amy Marie Crespo, 33, of New Castle, using the victim’s…

February 20, 2020

VIDEO: KDKA Investigates Ellwood City Medical Center Closure

According to a KDKA report and two-month investigation — involving a deep dive into years of court and financial records — they found the issue of blame may be a complicated one. Officials in the town now without a hospital blame a man named Grant White — the CEO of Americore — a company that promised long-term quality care. Ellwood City and two other Americore hospitals are bankrupt. Read more, www.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/02/19/ellwood-city-medical-center-closure-with-ties-to-joe-bidens-brother/

February 18, 2020

Fastpitch Softball Sign-Ups Continue For Ellwood City

Ellwood City Fastpitch Softball sign-ups are ongoing in Ellwood City. According to their informational flyer, anyone from 8u to 16u that is interested in playing Ellwood City Fastpitch this season has an opportunity to do so. The league offers 8U (coach pitch instructional), 10U (girls modified coach pitch), 12U, and 16U (both girl pitch). The league plays home games in Ellwood City and away games, dependent on location, in Lawrence County. The league will be in the high school gym every Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for open practice. Interested players are encouraged to come to watch or…

February 17, 2020

Austin Walley Collects First WPIAL Title

Ellwood City senior standout Austin Walley collected his first WPIAL Championship over the weekend at the 2020 WPIAL AA Championship in Canon-McMillan, bringing home the first-ever WPIAL title for Ellwood City wrestling. Walley used three consecutive victories via fall during his 182-pound weight class championship run.  Walley defeated Shane Smith of Fort Cherry, Collin Milko of Carlynton, and Patrick Cutchember of Quaker Valley. For the Ellwood City team, their Section 2 AA place-winners included: Matt King, 126-pound, 4th Place, Ryan Nazari, 132-pound, 4th Place, Austin Walley, 182-pound, 1st Place (Champion), and Rodney Grymes, 220-pound, 3rd Place. Walley improved to 37-1…

February 17, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 17

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of President’s Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, February 18. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “Forces of Nature” by Jane Harper. 5:00 p.m. – “Food 4 Thought II Book Group,” the group will be discussing the book “Girl in the Blue Coat” by Monica Hesse. WEDNESDAY,…

February 13, 2020

VIDEO: Ellwood City Girl Battling Organ Rejection Asks For Valentine’s Day Cards

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Her rare surgery captured world-wide attention and she captured the hearts of people all over the region. Kyree Beachem of Ellwood City is currently battling organ rejection, years after her multiple organ transplant. This Valentine’s Day, the 12-year-old girl is asking for Valentine’s Day cards. For those interested, please send her Valentine’s card to: Kyree’s Dream Team PO Box 490 Ellwood City, PA 16117 READ MORE, www.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/02/12/kyree-beachem-valentines-day-cards For more information, photos, and updates on Kyree, please visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/KyreesDream/

February 12, 2020

Fatal Accident Reported On Route 288 In Wayne Township

According to a Pittsburgh news outlet, a 68-year-old was killed as a result of a fatal head-on collision this morning in Wayne Township. KDKA reports state police announced the crash occurred just after 5:00 a.m. on Route 288, Wampum Road between Wampum and Ellwood City, at the intersection with Jockey Moore Road. One other person was injured in the crash. Route 288 at Jockey Moore Road was closed due to the accident.  The Wayne Township Fire Department recently announced Wampum Road to be open. According to reports, the cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not…

February 11, 2020

Real Estate Transfers For January 2020

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City and surrounding areas for January 2020. ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 335 2nd St., Ellwood City; Mark Countouris to Dexter & Ashley Boots for $65,000.00 711 California Ave., Ellwood City; Brough Vonnie Kay Revocable Living Trust to Look at My Homes, LLC for $62,000.00 301 Allenby St, Ellwood City; Ryan & Allison Frickanish to William & Linda Robbins for $215,000.00 512 Ore St., Ellwood City; Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Janice Lendick & Jon…