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July 6, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 7th

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 7 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play…

June 30, 2025

Second Recipient of 2025 Beautification Awards Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court announced the second recipient of his 2025 Beautification Award. Congratulations to Jennifer Ludwig of 300 Spring Avenue for earning this special recognition! Mayor Court praised the property’s vibrant charm “This was an easy choice, given the striking array of bushes and plants,” Mayor Court stated. Jennifer was awarded a gift certificate from a local restaurant and a yard sign to display highlighting her achievement. With four Beautification Awards still available, the Mayor’s office invites community members to submit their nominations by calling 724-824-7629 or drop it off at the Mayor’s officer in the Ellwood City Municipal…

June 28, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 30th

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, JUNE 30 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play…

June 27, 2025

Freidhoff, Oliastro To Be Among Honored Guests At 75th Anniversary Of Little League Celebration Monday

Cookie Freidhoff and Dan Oliastro will be among the honored guests at the 75th Anniversary of the Ellwood City Little League Celebration on Monday night at Freidhoff Field. Ellwood City organized the first Little League program in Lawrence, Beaver, Butler and Mercer Counties-becoming one of the first five programs in western Pennsylvania in 1950. Freidhoff is the daughter of Dick Freidhoff, one of the Little League organizers and one of the original managers in 1950. Freidhoff led his Moose team to six straight Little League titles before becoming the Commissioner in 1957. Oliastro, the Riverside High School Head Coach for…

June 26, 2025

David J. Koach, 77

Following a brief illness David J. Koach, 77, of Portland Oregon, died June 23, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Ellwood City PA, he was the son of the late Glenn and Helenann (Tallon) Koach. Although moving to Portland in 1972, Dave always considered Ellwood City to be his home town. He came back often to visit family, neighbors, and friends by the score. Class reunions were a favorite along with a round or two of golf and stopping for pizza and a chili dog. A special time was equally enjoyed at the family camp on…

June 21, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 23rd

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, JUNE 23 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play…

June 20, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: On June 2nd at approximately 8:00p.m. New Castle PSP responded to Frew Mill Rd, Slippery Rock Twp for a report of theft. The victim reported that a total of $10,000.00 had been transferred from their account to another without her knowledge. AGGRIVATED ASSAULT: Joseph Pounds, 32, of Pittsburgh, is charged with Aggravated Assault after an argument occurring on June 3rd. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 7:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to Breakers Bar when they spotted Pounds and several others engaging in a verbal argument. Police detained Pounds and spoke with a male who stated the…

June 18, 2025

North Sewickley Presbyterian Church To Host Trash-to-Treasure Sale This Weekend

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. North Sewickley Presbyterian Church is hosting its ‘Trash to Treasure’ Sale on Friday, June 20th (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and Saturday, June 21st (9:00 a.m. – Noon). The sale will take place at 108 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117 Donations are being accepted thru Thursday, June 19th until 8:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed for the sale and bake sale; sign-up sheets are available. No clothes, shoes, electronics, or stuffed animals. Start gathering your “trash” – it could be someone else’s treasure! For questions, contact 724-944-4936. Website: www.nspreschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthSewickleyPresbyterianChurch/ The church is…

June 15, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 16th

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, JUNE 16 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play…

June 13, 2025

Lincoln High School Honor & High Honor Rolls For 4th Quarter 2025

The Ellwood City Area School District has announced its Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for 2024-25 school year fourth quarter (4th nine weeks) at Lincoln High School. The district would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the students.  The graduating Class of 2025 received their diplomas on June 5th at the Sgt. Leslie H. Sabo Jr. Memorial Auditorium. View more news and information at www.ecasdk12.org. HIGH HONORS ROLL: 12th Grade Sophia Agnew Naomi Braden Bradley Custer Nevaeh Duray Tessa Folino Shaelyn Freed Sophie Gray Kailyn Hamilton Abigail Hazen Gaetano Hunter Jean Kreiling Caitlin Kreitzer Samuel Landis Trenton…