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January 2, 2019

Ellwood City United Fund Extends Fundraising Campaign

The Ellwood City United Fund board of directors will extend the annual fundraising campaign to January 31, 2019. “We feel and hope this will give the community extra time to respond for our plea of funds,” said United Fund Treasurer Andrew Kindle via email. The Ellwood City United Fund is a year-round organization that helps to provide funds to agencies that serve our community. Your donation whether small or large, will directly benefit those in need. Kindle also added, “we will be distributing checks the first of the year and it would be great if he could give each agency…

January 2, 2019

Ellwood City & Beaver County Tree Disposal Information

With the Christmas season winding down, the once lively trees that brought joy and light up our homes are dying and needles are rapidly covering homes. From now until January 31, 2019, borough residents can drop these dying trees off at Stiefel Park. Due to the construction of the new public works building, the Christmas Tree drop off location has changed to the Women’s Softball (upper field) Field parking lot at Stiefel Park. Residents who drop off trees are reminded that they must remove all decorations and stands from the trees prior to the drop off. Please only drop off…

December 31, 2018

Wolverine Basketball Teams Each Collect Tournament Championships

Both Ellwood City Wolverine boys and girls basketball teams collected holiday tournament championships over the weekend.  The boys basketball team took the Mercer Christmas Tournament championship Friday while the girls basketball team upset the host Spartans to collect a Laurel Christmas Tournament championship on Saturday. Wolverines Win versus Fort LeBoeuf Ellwood City was victorious against Fort LeBoeuf 63-48 on Friday with the help of Rick Pitrelli, who scored 20 points. Wolverines ran away with an early lead after an 18-point second quarter, running up the lead to 33-20 by halftime. Pitrelli was the front runner for Ellwood’s offense with 20…

December 31, 2018

Two Wolverine Wrestlers Place In Holiday Tournament

Last Thursday and Friday the Ellwood City Wrestling team traveled to Southmoreland to compete in their Holiday Classic tournament.  Austin Walley placed 2nd (182 pounds) and Donavin Chambers placed 3rd (138 pounds) Participating schools includes Bedford, Bethel Park, Burgettstown, Butler, Beth Cener, Chartiers Houston,  Elwood City, Frazier, Fort Cherry, Greensburg Salem, Hermitage, Indian Land (SC), Jefferson Morgan, Lee Davis (VA),  Ligonier Valley, Marion Center, Mt. Pleasant, Meyersdale, Northern Bedford,  North Star, Somerset, Southmoreland, South Park, South Side, Tussey Mountain, United, Union City, Upper St. Clair, and Valley. After collecting three victories, Walley finally succumbed in the 182-pound championship to Dayton Pitzer,…

December 31, 2018

Ellwood Chamber of Commerce Appoints New Co-Executive Directors

Ellwood City, PA – The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their new Co-Executive Directors, Loralei Gallaher-Hink and Jillian Court. Loralei and Jillian will be working alongside each other as the Executive Director of Membership and the Executive Director of Media, respectively. They are looking forward to continue the mission of the Chamber which is to promote a healthy local economy and a high quality of life for the Ellwood City Area and act as the resource center for business, voice for economic development and an information center for the community. Thank you to Raymond Santillo for…

December 31, 2018

Library Activities For The Week Of December 31

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, DECEMBER 31 The Library will be open from 9:00 a.m. until Noon in observance of New Year’s Eve.   TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 The Library will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.   WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 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 adults are welcome.   THURSDAY, JANUARY 3…

December 28, 2018

David Barensfeld Takes On ‘Raja Show’

Local CEO and president of Ellwood Group Inc., David Barensfeld has been announced to appear on the “Raja Show” on Saturday at 2:00 P.M. The “Raja Show” is a KDKA-AM 1020 Radio Show with host Raja. He has had an award winning 21-year career as the head of one of the fastest growing IT companies in America. According to the shows website, this show is  “his turn to pass along what he’s learned on to you”. His show focuses on providing advice through the experiences his guests and himself have gone through on their way to a successful career. Barensfeld is…

December 28, 2018

Ellwood City Defeats Moniteau, Riverside Falls to Shaler

Our two local high school boys basketball teams split their opening games in selective Holiday Tournaments on Thursday. Ellwood City defeated Moniteau in its opening game of a Mercer Tournament while Riverside was knocked off by Shaler Area in its opening game of a Seneca Valley holiday tournament.  Games resume today for each boys basketball team. Freshman Trio Lead Wolverines Over Moniteau A Wolverine trio of freshmen guards combined to score 36 points to lead Ellwood City to a non-conference victory over Moniteau on Thursday. Freshman Steve Antuono’s 22 points propelled the Wolverines to its 58-46 victory as he was…

December 27, 2018

Cioffi Awarded Commendation For Service To Community

On Monday, former borough manager Joe Cioffi was honored with a plaque as a commendation for his 60 years of service to the community by Mayor Anthony Court. Cioffi, 81, had been serving as a temporary interim manager while the borough looked to find applicants after it was decided by council not to renew the former manager’s, Robert Villella earlier this year. During his years serving the community Cioffi held positions as a teacher, administrator and a School Board  member. He was a baseball and basketball coach, church lector, Director of Parks and Recreation and served as Borough Manager for Ellwood…

December 27, 2018

Part 2: Top 10 Stories of 2018

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the calendar to a close with the top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is Part 2 in a 2-part series featuring the top stories of 2018. We would like to thank all of our readers for contributing to our one-million-plus page views this year. Be sure to click here for Part 1 if you haven’t already read it. The EllwoodCity.org staff wishes everyone a safe and happy 2019! Koppel Bridge Construction Continues The historic Koppel Bridge, one of the most used bridges for Ellwoodians, is finally going to be replaced with a…