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October 11, 2019

Real Estate Transfers For September 2019

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 September 2019: ELLPORT: 112 Martin Ave., Ellwood City, PA; Stanley Piecuch to Derek Wilson for $134,000.00 106 Golf Ave., PA; First National Bank of PA to Desanzo Properties LLC for $40,000.00 Duncan Ave., PA; Ted E & Linda L Kelosky to Joseph & Denise Sobona for $120,000.00 ELLWOOD CITY: 404 Jefferson Ave., Ellwood City, PA; Dean A & Valerie L Custozzo to M D J K LLC for $150,000.00 1004…

October 10, 2019

POLICE REPORTS: 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 complaint, on Thursday, October 3 at approximately 7:00am, PA State Police responded to a one-vehicle crash on State Route 168 near the intersection of Patterson Road that led to the DUI arrest of Kevin Walker, 49, of New Galilee. A silver Jeep Laredo was over an embankment and the operator had left the scene on foot. The fire department on scene related to a male in his 40’s, with short hair and a Steelers t-shirt had walked…

October 9, 2019

Riverside Boys Golf Team Advances To WPIAL Team Finals

The Riverside Boys Golf Team advanced to the 2019 WPIAL Class-AA Team Finals after posting a team score of 430 on Tuesday at Beaver Valley Golf Club. Skyler Fox fired a round of 72 (32-40) to lead the Panthers while fellow senior Justin Hand finished with a round of 75 for the Panthers. Ethan Ilarski (95), Logan Greer (88), and Liam Grinner (100) also contributed to the team’s total. Sewickley Academy (386) and Neshannock (429) joined Riverside in advancing from the semifinal bracket.  The AA Championship will now consist of those three teams plus North Catholic, Quaker Valley and Derry….

October 7, 2019

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of October7

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 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All…

October 4, 2019

Final Opportunity For Vietnam Veteran To Have Name Applied To Memorial

Any Vietnam Veteran from Lawrence County who served in Vietnam or during the Vietnam War Era that missed the opportunity to have his or her name applied to the Lawrence County Vietnam Veterans Memorial can now do so by mailing a copy of a DD214 to the Lawrence County Vietnam Veterans Committee. Mailing address for the committee is Lawrence County Vietnam Veterans Memorial, PO Box 7352, New Castle, PA 16101. Only DD214’s sent to the above address will be honored, do not leave or drop off a copy of your DD214 elsewhere – it will not be accepted. No DD214’s…

October 3, 2019

Route 288 Bridge Replacement Project Progress

With many focused on the pending status and re-opening of the Koppel Bridge, another local bridge replacement is taking place in Wayne Township and will have forthcoming lane restrictions and brief detour later this month. According to PennDOT Press Officer Steve Cowan, the ongoing replacement project will tentatively have single-lane alternating traffic controlled by a temporary signal that will occur from October 14 through October 25.  Full closure for paving work will result in a detour that will occur from Friday, October 25 through Monday morning, October 28. “Once the weekend closure is over, eastbound traffic from Wampum to Ellwood…

October 2, 2019

Wayne Township Fall Cleanup Scheduled For October 12

Wayne Township will be conducting an annual fall clean up Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 8:00am until noon. A proof of residency will be required to participate.  There is a $10.00 charge per pickup truckload. The drop off location is the Wayne Township Building, located at 1418 Wampum Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117 Information for new residents or new participants to this service for taxpayers: A resident may fill a pickup truck with unwanted items (see exceptions below) and drive to the township building and follow instructions. The process is to enter the first driveway to pay the load fee, then…

October 1, 2019

Women of Faith International To Hold Their 2nd Annual Dinner/Outreach

The Women of Faith International, Inc. will be holding their 2nd annual dinner/outreach program this year. After a successful free Christmas dinner last year the group has planned this year’s dinner for December 25, 2019 beginning at 11:00 am. The event is scheduled to be held at First United Methodist Church, 416 Crescent Avenue, in Ellwood City and will held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event is hosted by First United Methodist Church, Risen Savior Church, and Women of Faith International, Inc. It is important to the group that they remain steadfast in the vision God gave last…

September 30, 2019

PHOTOS: Annual Ellwood City Fall Festival & Car Cruise

Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual fall festival and car cruise event on Saturday in downtown Ellwood City. There was plenty of food, vendors, family activities, and local entertainment for the masses who attended. The event drew over 8,000 people to the downtown area of Ellwood City according to Kayla Hart, Executive Director of Media, at the Ellwood Chamber. “It was heartwarming to stop and observe the sea of people all the way down Lawrence Avenue making memories with their families, supporting small businesses, and enjoying Ellwood City,” said Hart. The main Fall Festival & Car Cruise…

September 30, 2019

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of September 30

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, SEPTEMBER 30 THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 – The Library’s Annual Book Sale will take place. Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Friday; and 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Monday will also feature a bake sale. A wide variety of books, DVDs, audio CDs and more will be available at the sale. Saturday is “Bag Day” which offers an opportunity for…