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February 7, 2024

Community Baby Shower To Be Hosted By Divine Grace Parish

A FREE community baby shower will be hosted by Divine Grace Parish (Holy Redeemer) in April. The shower is taking place on Sunday, April 14th at St Ferdinand Church in Cranberry Township. Pregnant and new moms in need of items are encourages to attend this event scheduled to take place from 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. The event features welcome gifts, raffles, appetizers and dessert, informational speakers, great giveaways, and community resources.  Need babysitting? Please indicate on your RSVP form. Space is limited and RSVP is required.  RSVP online by February 18th at www.divinegracepgh.org/walking-with-moms St Ferdinand Church is located at 2535…

February 6, 2024

Playoff Bound Lady Wolverines Knock Off Beaver Falls 46-40

The playoff-bound Lady Wolverines knocked off Beaver Falls 46-40 Monday evening during its senior night game. Ellwood City pulled away in the second half after trailing at halftime. Kayla Jones scored a team-high 15 points, including 9-16 free throws. The junior connected on 7-10 free throws in the fourth quarter to help the Wolverines secure the crucial section victory. Fellow junior Delaney Sturgeon scored 13 points and connected on three 3-pointers in the victory. Senior Claire Noble finished with seven points. Ellwood City outscored the visiting Tigers 23-16 in the second half. The Wolverines (14-7 Overall, 6-3 Section 3A-1) have…

February 6, 2024

Ellwood City Family Center Offering Six-Week Indoor Soccer Session

The Ellwood City Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City will be offering a six week, indoor soccer session for grade school kids interested in the game of soccer. “Our goal is to enhance soccer in the community,” says director and coach John DiBuono. “We plan to teach the game of soccer through the development of individual skills, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship.” The one-hour sessions will take place on Thursday nights beginning on Thursday, February 15th for grades 5 and 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The dates are February 15, 22, 29, and March 7, 14,…

February 5, 2024

Riverside School District 2024-25 Kindergarten Registration Now Available

Attention is called to parents of preschool students who live within the Riverside Beaver County School District. Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year is now available and open as of February 1, 2024. Children who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2024 and are residents of the Riverside Beaver County School District are eligible to begin the enrollment process for kindergarten! Please visit the district webpage for information on how to enroll online and secure a slot for the in-person kindergarten screening day on May 10, 2024. Parents/guardians who DO NOT already have a student enrolled in…

February 3, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 5th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE 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. WE’RE 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. –…

February 2, 2024

Real Estate Transfers For January 2024

The new year is here! What better way to ring it in than enjoying it in the comforts of your new home! According to RocketHomes.com, the real estate market in Ellwood City continues to be a seller’s market as Ellwood City real estate sold for 13.1% more than they did last January. The sold price of homes in Lawrence County has remained the same since last year. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for January 2024 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 731 Park Ave; Philip & Ashley Waller…

February 2, 2024

Wolverines Wrestling Finishes 11th Overall At Buckeye Panther Classic

The Ellwood City wrestling team placed 11th overall recently at the Buckeye Local Panther Classic. The team was among 22 teams participating in the tournament at Buckeye Local High School in Ohio on Saturday, January 27th. Gavin McClure and Gabe Lilly each advanced to the championship finals in their respective weight classes to pace the Wolverines team efforts. McClure (132 pounds) was defeated by Jordan Noble (Bridgeport, OH) by pin and Lilly (144 pounds) fell to Max Fortier (Fairmont, WV) by decision in the championships matches. Derek Allen picked up a victory in the 5th place consolation match in the…

January 31, 2024

Franklin Township Green Bag Service To End March 31st

According to information made available by the township, Aiken Refuse green bag service option for Franklin Township residents will end March 31, 2024. The sale of green bags will end January 31, 2024. For those resident needing to purchase green bags one last time, the Aiken Refuse green bags can be purchased at the following four locations: Ellport Junction, 229 Portersville Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-1950 B & B Market, 2335 River Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-4401 Reed’s Services, 1312 Woodside Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-1570 Aiken Refuse, 1613 Wampum Rd.,…

January 31, 2024

Riverside Baseball Federation 2024 Registration Now Available

Riverside Baseball Federation (RBF) spring registration for its 2024 season is now underway. Any child ages 4 to 17 who resides in the Riverside School District may register through February 18, 2024 for one of six available leagues.  Online registration is available via the RBF website at www.sports.bluesombrero.com/RBF 2024 Baseball Registration Fees and Birth Date Range are as follows: T-Ball – 5/1/2018-4/30/2020 (Ages 4 thru 6) $55.00 Farm League –  5/1/2015-4/30/2017 (Ages 7 & 8) $65.00 Mustang League – 9/1/2013-8/31/2015 (Ages 9 & 10) $70.00 Little League – 9/1/2011-8/31/2013 (Ages 11 & 12) $75.00 Pony League – 5/1/2009-8/31/2011 (Ages 13…

January 30, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Clinch Playoff Berth With 60-31 Victory Over Riverside

The Ellwood City girls basketball team used a decisive third quarter to race away from rival Riverside Monday evening and pick-up a 60-31 RivEll Cup victory that secured a Class 3A playoff berth. The Wolverines used a 24-4 third quarter onslaught to pull away from the visiting Panthers. Claire Noble led all scorers with 25 points including five 3-pointers to pace the Ellwood City offense. Delaney Sturgeon (13 points, 5-6 free throws) and Caitlin Kreitzer (10 points) joined Noble in double figures. Riverside struck early with Camryn Friello leading the way with a 3-point barrage. Friello scored 12 of her…