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April 12, 2024

Road Closures (Again) Due To Flooding

According to the NWS Pittsburgh, Thursday brought 2.77″ of rain shattering a 90-year-mark, and Thursday was the 25th wettest day on record (records back to 1871) for the Pittsburgh area.  This is already the 3rd wettest April on record according to NWS Pittsburgh records. PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding as of noon on Friday 4/12/24: Beaver County Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) between Cove Hill Road and Fallston Street in Fallston Borough – Lane Restriction Route 65 between Mercer Road and Country Club Drive in North…

April 12, 2024

“Pinwheels For Prevention” Program Launched

Mayor Anthony J. Court in conjunction with Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County, members of UPMC Jamison, launched “Pinwheels for Prevention” this week. “This is a program for child abuse prevention and the pinwheels represents playfulness, joy and childhood and has come to serve as a physical reminder of a great childhood,” said Mayor Court in an e-mailed statement. Pinwheels and ribbons are displayed in the downtown area of Ellwood City. According to UPMC, and by the age of 18, one in 10 children will suffer physical or sexual abuse. Nationwide, neglect is the most common form of abuse. Of…

April 12, 2024

Ellwood City Wolves Club Monthly Meeting Recap

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 met on Wednesday April 11, 2024 at the Connequenessing Country Club providing updates on the golf bash and scholarships. President Mike DeOtto opened the meeting and welcomed club members and guests. Golf Bash Chairman Chris Cioffi reported on the February 18, 2024 Golf Bash at the Sons Of Italy. The Golf Bash was a well attended event with 375 golfers there. It raised $22,400.00 for the scholarship fund. A partner in this endeavor is the Divine Grace Christian Mothers. They serve the food for the attendees. A check for $2,500.00 was presented to…

April 11, 2024

Big Innings Propel Both Riverside & Ellwood City Softball Teams To Victory

Big innings by each of the local softball teams helped secure home victories on Wednesday. Ellwood City used a 7-run second inning en route to a 13-0 mercy rule victory over Beaver Falls while Riverside used an 8-run fourth inning to bounce New Brighton 13-0. For the Wolverines, Keira Rozanski, Amber McQuistion, Ellie Kalantzis, and Alexis Beck each collected two RBIs in the home victory. Kalantzis, McQuistion, and Kaylee Palombi swatted doubles. In the second inning, Rozanski singled scoring one run, Kalantzis singled to knock in three runs, Alex Beck singled scoring one run, Palombi doubled scoring a run, and…

April 10, 2024

ARISE, Borough Of Ellwood City Help Launch Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court along with Johnna Johnston, Grace Schmarewski, and Olivia Gaffron, representatives from ARISE, placed sign around downtown Ellwood City to kick off the Awareness Month. This month is the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Building Connected Communities”. “They are really excited about sharing ways that everyone can work together to end sexual violence,” said Mayor Court in an emailed statement. “And as always, they want everyone to know that Arise has many great resources for survivors of violence and they…

April 10, 2024

4th Annual Clean Up River Road Event Announced

Meet your neighbors under the Railroad Trestle and help make your community a better place. The 4th Annual Clean Up Event has been schedule for Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th for River Road in Franklin Township. The event, sponsored by Keep PA Beautiful & Berkshire Hathaway, will take place on River Road under the railroad trestle from 9:00 a.m. until noon on both days. Snacks will be provided. Contact A&J Agents, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, at amyandjoe@tprsold.com or 412-417-1332. For general PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA information: www.keeppabeautiful.org/programs/pick-up-pa/ or contact Michelle Dunn at 877-772-3673 x113 or mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.

April 9, 2024

Riverside Defeats Shenango 7-1, Oliastro Collects 700th Career Victory

Riverside Panthers coach Dan Oliastro collected his 700th career coaching victory as the Panthers defeated Shenango 7-1 on the road Monday afternoon. Darren McDade finished with four RBIs to lead the Panthers offense and batterymate Christian Lucarelli collected the win on the mound. McDade smacked a bases clearing double in the third inning to break open the 1-0 contest and walked in the sixth inning to bring home yet another run for Riverside. Hunter Garvin opened up the scoring in the third inning with an RBI double scoring Bo Fornataro before McDade did his run scoring damage. Lucarelli combined with…

April 9, 2024

North Sewickley Township Announces 2024 Clean Up Dates

Time to get rid of that unwanted trash! North Sewickley Township has announced its 2024 clean up dates taking place at the Township Building on Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm – BOTH DAYS. This event is for North Sewickley Township residents ONLY Passes are currently on sale and are good for 1 load Cost per pass are $20.00 and available at the Township Building, 893 Mercer Rd, Beaver Falls, PA, Sale hours for the passes: Monday – Friday – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm MUST present pass to enter! Passes will be…

April 7, 2024

Eclipse 2024: What To Expect

No human action can disrupt the incessant dance of the cosmos, and the Moon’s shadow will not wait on you if you’re not ready. On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse. It is the second total eclipse of the 21st Century and will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. According to NASA, the path of the eclipse continues from Mexico, entering the United States in Texas, and traveling through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The eclipse will…

April 7, 2024

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