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December 14, 2023

Phyllis J. Bamberger, 82

Phyllis J. Bamberger, 82, of Ambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Heritage Valley, Sewickley Campus Emergency Room. She was born on October 10, 1941 in Ellwood City, to the late Louis L. and Mary A. Zitell. She was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Baden. Phyllis enjoyed praying the Holy Rosary, word puzzles, coloring books, playing board games and cards, watching movies, shopping and going out to eat. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were a son, William Bamberger and granddaughter, Alyssa McKee. She…

December 14, 2023

Sarah M. Hardy, 95

Sarah M. Hardy, affectionately known as “Ma” to most, age 95, of New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior the morning of Dec. 11, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born Jan. 7, 1928, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Emma D. (Hall) Curry. On March 27, 1948, she married her husband, William Frank Hardy, Sr. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2019. Sarah was a graduate of Wampum High School. For several years, she worked as a clerk, employed by P&LE Railroad. In her younger years,…

December 14, 2023

10 BC3 Students Receive Department Of Defense-Funded Financial Awards

Steven Pander and Ralph Mulneix, both of Portersville, were among ten Butler County Community College students who received $7,500 this fall in programs that emphasize cybersecurity education and that have collectively grown in enrollment by 32 percent since January. The distribution of financial awards through the use of a U.S. Department of Defense grant brings to at least $32,287 the amount BC3 has provided in 2023 to students in four associate degree career programs and in one associate degree transfer program within its business and information technology division. BC3 has applied $18,500 toward tuition and expenses for 19 students, $12,037 to…

December 13, 2023

Roth’s Triple-Double Powers Ellwood City; Jones & Noble Lead Lady Wolverines To Victory

Senior big man Joseph Roth logged a triple-double Tuesday evening to help lead the Ellwood City boys basketball team to 71-59 non-section victory over Serra Catholic. Roth finished with 29 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists in the victory. The Wolverines jumped out to an early 22-5 advantage after the first period but saw the lead dwindle to only five points at halftime as Serra Catholic poured in 24 second quarter points. Ellwood City responded, posting 39 second half points to secure the victory. Roth scored 16 of his game-high 29 points in the second half. Fellow senior Colton Crizer…

December 9, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 11th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. 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. – 4:00 p.m….

December 8, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

TERRORISTIC THREATS: Michael Polky, 24, of Georgetown, PA, is charged with Terroristic Threats and Simple Assault after an incident on October 16th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 5:39 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Wampum Avenue for a domestic. A caller reported her friend was just assaulted by her ex-boyfriend and the suspect fled the scene. Police responded to the residence and interviewed the victim who related that Polky came over to get the rest of his things but he attitude soon changed and he grabbed the victim by her throat and pushed and choked…

December 7, 2023

CORE FOUR: Lady Panthers Juniors Look To Shine This Season

After losing three starters – Gina Carr, Samantha Rosenberger, and Jaylynn Timmerman – to graduation last year, the Lady Panthers return a core group of athletes looking to build on their regular season record from last year. The team will lean on a junior class that will trot out four starters for the 2023-24 campaign. “Our Junior class has been a huge part of our program since their freshman year,” says head coach Renee Drake. “The excitement is high now that they are upperclassmen and have worked hard to play at a high level this year.” Returning starters Gabriella Finch,…

December 6, 2023

LET’S BOUNCE! Lady Wolverines Have Returning Starters, Playoff Aspirations

The Ellwood City girls basketball team returns seven varsity players this year and has its eyes set on the playoffs. Fans can expect to see a different team this year according to head coach Dena Noble. “Our style of play will be different than it has been over the past five years – we expect to control the pace of the game,” says the third year head coach. Two seniors will pace the Lady Wolverines – one a familiar face, the other a new one. Four-year starter and senior Claire Noble will lead the offense. “She is a very versatile…

December 5, 2023

Former Employee of Beaver County Health Care Facility Pleads Guilty To Hate Crime Charges Related To Assaults Against Disabled Residents

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to federal hate crime charges, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on Monday. Tyler Smith, 32, of New Brighton, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy, and one count of violating the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, before United States District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan. According to admissions made during Smith’s plea hearing, he and co-defendant Zachary Dinell were employees of an in-patient health care facility located in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. Residents of the facility suffered from a range of…

December 5, 2023

Real Estate Transfers For November 2023

The month of November hosts the holiday Thanksgiving. For many in the area, this year’s Thanksgiving holiday was hosted in a new home. According to RocketHomes.com, the median selling price for real estate in November in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania was $142,600.00 – up 3.7% versus the same period last year. This November saw a 5.7% increase in the median sold price versus last November. More specifically, real estate in Ellwood City continues to be a seller’s market as Ellwood City real estate sold for 18.3% more than they did last November. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below…