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August 1, 2025

Omni Fiber Brings High-Speed Fiber-Optic Internet to Ellwood City

Residents and business owners in Ellwood City can now tap into blazing-fast fiber Internet service, thanks to a major expansion by Omni Fiber, a rapidly growing fiber broadband provider. Homes and businesses in many of the northern neighborhoods are officially live and ready to be connected, with Omni Fiber rolling out its symmetrical gig-speed service to both homes and local businesses. Company officials say this marks the first phase of a citywide deployment, with crews already working to extend service throughout Ellwood City proper in the coming weeks. “We’re thrilled to bring our next-generation fiber optic network to Ellwood City,” said Ron…

August 1, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

  THEFT: On July 13th between the hours of 11:00p.m. and 9:00a.m. a motorcycle was stolen from Wilson Ave. The investigation is ongoing according to a criminal complaint. DUI: Clark Groce, 64, of Ellwood City is charged with DUI after an incident occurring on June 5th at approximately 11:55p.m. Police contacted Groce while in his parked car that was found to be in someone’s yard. Groce stated that he was very confused and blacked out making him unaware on how he ended up in the yard. Officers conducted a Standard Field Sobriety Test on Groce, and he was taken into…

July 31, 2025

Ellwood City Moose & Word Alive Church Host Breakfast For IRT Operation Healthy Ellwood

Volunteers from the Loyal Order of the Moose #93, Word Alive Church and Divine Grace Church, who also provided the space, provided a warm breakfast Sunday morning July 27th at the local Catholic Center for all service members. “Our administration Bill Balin came up with the idea to do something for the staff of the IRT event,” said Conny Gallenz of the Moose Club. “We expected and hosted over 100 military personnel.” The Moose contacted various local businesses and reached out to the community via social media and its website for donations. “We were very lucky to receive donations from…

July 30, 2025

PHOTOS: Mass Casualty Incident Exercise On Lawrence Avenue

As part of the ongoing efforts of Operation Healthy Ellwood, military and local emergency responders went through a mass casualty incident (MCI) exercise Tuesday evening on Lawrence Avenue in Ellwood City. The scenario simulated a vehicle striking multiple pedestrians, requiring a rapid and coordinated emergency response. Operation Healthy Ellwood is a Department of Defense initiative bringing no-cost health services to the community. Nearly 200 military medical professionals from the Air Force, Army, and Navy are staffing the no-cost health clinic at Lincoln High School that concludes this week.

July 29, 2025

Military and Civilian Responders to Conduct Mass Casualty Incident Exercise On Lawrence Avenue

Military and local emergency responders will conduct a mass casualty incident (MCI) exercise Tuesday evening on Lawrence Avenue in Ellwood City, simulating a vehicle striking multiple pedestrians. The drill is part of Operation Healthy Ellwood, a Department of Defense initiative bringing no-cost health services to the community. The scenario will simulate a vehicle striking multiple pedestrians, requiring a rapid and coordinated emergency response. The exercise is scheduled to take place Tuesday, July 29, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and lasting thru 8:00 p.m.  Lawrence Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets will be closed to public traffic starting at 1:00 p.m….

July 29, 2025

All Aboard Ellwood Reaches 75% of $1 Million Fundraising Goal for Industrial and Railroad Museum

Ellwood City – All Aboard Ellwood Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Ellwood City’s industrial and railroad heritage, is proud to announce it has reached 75% of its $1,000,000 fundraising goal. This achievement marks a major milestone in Phase 3 of the group’s project to build an Industrial and Railroad Museum in downtown Ellwood City. Fueled by strong community support—including a recent commitment of ongoing support from the local McDonald’s restaurant, Amerikohl , and a grant from the May Emma Hoyt Foundation — along with generous memorial and honorary donations, local contributions, and regional enthusiasm, the campaign continues to…

July 26, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 28th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS 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. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. NOTE The Library is taking books for the book sale. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, JULY 28 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play…

July 24, 2025

Retired Brighton Township Police Officer Charged With Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Beaver County man — who retired as a police officer in 2023 — regarding possession of child sexual abuse material. The Office of Attorney General’s Child Predator Section charged 68-year-old Peter J. Benedict Jr. on Wednesday with 11 felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and criminal use of a communication facility regarding materials found at Benedict’s home during a search earlier this week. Benedict served as a police officer in Beaver County, serving as a school resource officer between 2022 and 2023, before retiring in 2023. The conduct outlined…

July 24, 2025

Franklin Township Hosting Annual National Night Out Next Tuesday, August 5th

You’re Invited to National Night Out! Franklin Township will be holding their Annual National Night Out Event on Tuesday, August 5th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Franklin Plaza in Ellwood City. Join us for a night of fun, community, and safety awareness at National Night Out! This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, connect with local law enforcement and firefighters, and enjoy family-friendly activities. According to the township there will be food & drinks, games & activities for all ages, local police, fire, and emergency responders, Music & entertainment, and Raffle prizes & giveaways. National…

July 23, 2025

Joseph D. Bellissimo D.D.S., 94

Born in Ellwood City, PA. on March 9, 1931. As early as 9 years, after the death of his mother, he worked in his families’ grocery stores. In 1949, he married his childhood sweetheart, Rosemary. He realized a dream in 1951 upon acceptance into dental school. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry in 1955 and earned a commission with the United States Navy as a Lieutenant Commander. He was stationed with the Marines and served two years at Camp Pendleton in California. His love for San Clemente has endured. The community of Eagle Rock reminded them…