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April 5, 2024

Mayor Court Proclaims Joseph Connor Roth Day

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court proclaimed April 4, 2024 as Joseph Connor Roth day in the Borough of Ellwood City. Roth was recognized as being the all-time leading scorer in Ellwood City Boys’ Basketball with 2,109 points in his career. He was a four year starter and helped Ellwood City win the WPIAL Class-3A title in the 2020-21 season. His point total placed him 5th overall in Lawrence County all-time scoring and in the top 30 All-time in the WPIAL. Mayor Court along with the Borough of Ellwood City commends Joseph Connor Roth for his exceptional passion and dedication…

April 5, 2024

BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing Sets Open House For April 10th

Prospective students can explore BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing’s associate degrees in transfer and career programs during an open house from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 10 at 2849 W. State St., New Castle. BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing will waive its $25 application fee for prospective students who apply for admission at the open house. Prospective students can RSVP at bc3.edu/open-house Guests attending the open house can also learn about BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing’s affordability, support services, financial aid options and resources such as free tutoring. Shenango Township resident Makenzie Perretti says you meet “very nice people who are looking…

April 4, 2024

VIDEO: North Sewickley Township Flooding

In a video made available Wednesday by Manns Woodland Perspective, portions of North Sewickley Township are shown under water as the recent rain event led to high water levels and flooding of the Connoquenessing Creek. The creek reached recorded gage heights as high as 15.23 ft, recorded at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Many state and local roadways were closed and continued to be closed due to the flooding. 

April 4, 2024

COACH TALK: Ellwood City and Riverside Track Seasons Underway

The area track and field seasons are underway!  Ellwood City has new and returning athletes looking to fill voids while the Riverside track and field program will feature a strong duo of female runners and a boys program looking to continue to grow and progress. ELLWOOD CITY TRACK & FIELD: The Ellwood City Co-Ed Track & Field team lost very few athletes last year and picked up some talent this winter. The team will be looking for great team and individual performances as it begins in spring season, its second on the new stadium track surface. “Fans should be ready…

April 4, 2024

Ellwood City Victorious Over Quaker Valley

A four run fourth inning proved pivitol on Wednesday as Ellwood City defeated Quaker Valley 5-3 at Jack Critchfield Park on the campus of Slippery Rock University. Ryan Widmaier sparked the four run rally with a two-run double to help the Wolverines pull ahead. Ellwood City was able to get on the board and open up the scoring in the second inning when Widmaier collected and RBI ground out. A single by Todd Kagle gave Quaker Valley a 2-1 lead in the top of the third inning before Ellwood City rallied. In the fourth, Widmaier doubled, scoring two runs, and…

April 3, 2024

Otto Robert Fox

Otto Robert Fox, born March 20, 2024, passed away peacefully in his parents’ arms on March 27, 2024. The perfect blend of his dad and mom, Alexander Robert Fox and Hayley Rose Sandgren Fox, Otto was a beautiful boy, measuring 22 inches at birth and approximately 9lbs. He had his dad’s eyes, lips, and chin, with his mom’s hair and nose (and big hands and feet). He spent his life receiving love, care, and prayers from hundreds of people near and far. He met his grandparents (Katherine and Peter Sandgren; Lisa and Gary Fox) and a small fraction of the…

April 3, 2024

Road Closures and Restrictions

PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding and slides as of 8:00 a.m. Wednesday: Beaver County Country Club Drive ranging from Mercer Road to the Riverside High School football field parking lot – Closed Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) near the Aliquippa Bridge in the City of Aliquippa – lane restrictions Route 68 (Sunflower Road) between Zeigler Road in Beaver County and Muntz Run Road in Butler County – Closed Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Engle Road in Industry Borough and Sebring Road in Vanport Township –…

April 3, 2024

Real Estate Transfers For March 2024

Ready to hop into spring? What better way than starting the spring season off than in your new home! For those in the area, the month of March meant buying and selling real estate. According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in March 2024 for 3.1% more than they did a year ago and, more specifically, Ellwood City continues to be a sellers market as homes sold for 19.4% more than they did last March. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for March 2024 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLPORT…

April 2, 2024

Schwarz Drives In 5 Runs, Wolverines Remain Unbeaten

Sara Schwarz drove in five runs to lead Ellwood City to a 10-8 road victory over New Castle on Tuesday. Ellwood City (5-0 Overall) built a seven run lead in the fifth inning and then held off a comeback attempt by the Red Hurricanes. New Castle go on the board in the first inning after Olivia Hood walked and was brought home by way of a RBI ground out by Aycealea Rose. A fielder’s choice by Gabby Mangieri extended the host Hurricanes lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the second inning. Ellwood City captured the lead in the top…

April 2, 2024

REMINDER: Wayne Township Board Of Supervisors Meets Thursday

The Wayne Township Board of Supervisors monthly meeting for April is scheduled to be held Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 p.m. If community members are concerned or care to express any opinions on any township related matter, they may choose to do so at this time. In March, the Wayne Township Board of Supervisors voted against holding its annual clean-up day as part of its new business items. The communities represented in Wayne Township are Burnstown, Chewton, Park Gate and Wurtemburg. All meetings are open to the Public, are advertised and are held at the Wayne Township Municipal Building. Supervisors…