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July 23, 2025

CCBC Foundation and The Wright Promise Establish Scholarship

Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) and the CCBC Foundation is proud to announce a new scholarship funded by The Wright Promise for Beaver County high school students enrolling in Community College of Beaver County’s (CCBC) award-winning High School Academies. With a $25,000 donation to the Foundation, The Wright Promise Scholarship will award 25 $1,000 need based scholarships to qualified Beaver County high school juniors or seniors. “The Wright Promise’s generous contribution invests not just in CCBC but in the Beaver Valley community,” said Dean of College Here and Now, Lauren Susan. “More local students will gain access to an…

July 21, 2025

Dick Allen Hall Of Fame Celebration And Induction Watch Party Scheduled This Weekend

Dick Allen will finally be inducted in to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. The wait will come to end on Sunday, July 27th when Allen is posthumously inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame with a well-deserved plaque in Cooperstown, N.Y. Wampum Borough will play host to celebrations this coming weekend ahead of Richard “Dick” Allen’s induction. Organizers are calling it the Dick Allen Festival with a testimonial dinner kicking things off Thursday at Le Resto Restaurant in New Castle where friends, former teammates and residents can share memories of Allen. On Friday, a celebration will take…

July 21, 2025

5th Beautificaton Winner Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 5th Beautification Award to David and Susan Verone of 2 Second Street, honoring their dedication to enhancing Ellwood City’s charm and livability. “It’s a pleasure to present this award to residents who take such pride in their properties and David and Susan exemplify that perfectly,” said Mayor Court. “Congratulations to them for their outstanding efforts!” As part of their recognition, the Verone’s received a yard sign to proudly display and a gift certificate of a local restaurant. With just one more award still to be announced, the Beautification Program continues its mission of celebrating…

July 19, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 21st

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 21 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play…

July 17, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Donley, 92

Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Donley of Land ‘O Lakes, Florida, and formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on July 14, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born in Ellwood City on September 17, 1933 to Katherine and Oliver Miller. She had one brother, Robert Miller, who predeceased her. She is now re-united with her beloved husband, Herbert “Gene” H. Donley, Jr., who passed away on March 21, 2009. They had been married for 58 years. She is survived by two sons, Gene (Susan) Donley of Portersville, and James (Kathy) Donley of Land ‘O Lakes, Florida, four grandchildren, Jerimy,…

July 17, 2025

Zach Hare Named MaxPreps.com Small Town National Player Of The Year

Riverside senior Zach Hare has collected some additional hardware in addition to his WPIAL and PIAA State Championship rings. Hare was named the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Player of the Year and named to its PA All-America honors. Small Town All-America Team includes only players who attend schools with an enrollment under 1,000 students in a town with a population under 10,000. P — Zach Hare, Sr., Riverside (Ellwood City, Pa.) Hare earned MaxPreps Pennsylvania Player of the Year and All-America honors after an astounding playoff performance. He threw 34 consecutive no-hit innings in the postseason (36.1 including regular season) with three no-hitters (one…

July 15, 2025

Mayor Court Announces 4th Beautification Award Winner

Mayor Court presented the fourth 2025 Beautification Award to Dawn and Anthony Santagata of 1 Pittsburgh Circle, honoring their commitment to maintaining an exceptional landscape. The Santagata’s received a yard sign to display and a gift certificate to a local restaurant in recognition of their efforts. Since the program began, Dawn and Anthony have been a consistent nominee—an ongoing testament to the admiration they have earned from their neighbors according to Mayor Court. “Their dedication and care continue to inspire, it’s wonderful to celebrate individuals like Dawn and Anthony who take such pride in their home,” adds Mayor Court. There…

July 14, 2025

74th Ellwood City Little League Tournament Begins Monday Night

The 74th Ellwood City Little League Tournament will begin Monday evening, July 14th with a double-header on tonight at Freidhoff Field. Central Valley will meet Neshannock at 5:45 PM and Ellwood City will meet New Castle at 8:00 PM. The tournament, the second oldest Little League tournament in the country next to the Little League World Series, began in 1952. Before each teams’ first game, the 24th Annual Home Run Derby will be held. The tournament continues all week through the weekend with the championship game set for next Monday, July 21. The Championship Game on Monday, July 21 will…

July 12, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 14th

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 14 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play…

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July 11, 2025

Mary Jean Schlemmer, 95

Mary Jean Schlemmer, 95, of Zelienople, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, while under the care of Passavant Retirement Community. Born September 6, 1929, in Harmony, she was the daughter of the late William Stanley and Mary Ann Buehler Wilson. Mary Jean was heavily involved in her community. She was formerly a faithful member of Bell Memorial Methodist Church in Ellwood City. Mary Jean was a member of several organizations, including the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary. She was a certified lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of America and a professional volunteer for the Beaver-Castle Girl Scouts Council, where…