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May 19, 2025

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Elementary Students Host Pizza Day

120 Sixth-grade students participated in a pizza project that culminated last week as they ventured to local pizzerias Vinny’s Restaurant and Johnny’s Pizza Shop. Elementary Computer Teacher Matt Skoczylas and School Counselor Christina Mendillo organized the project. Skoczylas had completed a pizza project unit with Ellwood City 6th graders before but, according to Mendillo, wanted to expand the project and turn it into an actual simulation. Students toured the restaurant, made pizzas, and got to learn from the local business owners. Pizza Joes Corporate and Ellwood City’s Pizza Joes also came to the school for an assembly. Mike Nocera, an…

May 17, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of May 19th

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. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, MAY 19 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – “Tween and…

May 16, 2025

Frank D’Amico, 94

Frank D’Amico, 94, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born April 5, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was a son of the late Nick and Frances D’Amico. A proud veteran of the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War, Frank went on to have a long career as a real estate associate broker. He was a former member of Beaver County Realtors Association and the Jolly Boy Investment Club. Frank was a faithful member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Beaver, as well as a member of First Presbyterian Church, Beaver. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded…

May 16, 2025

Ellwood Historical Society Awards Scholarships

Four local high school seniors were awarded scholarships by the Ellwood City Area Historical Society on Monday night. DeLanna Fox (Riverside H.S.), Kailyn Hamilton (Lincoln H.S.), Hannah Hyde (Commonwealth Charter Academy), and Sara Schwarz (Lincoln H.S.) each received $1,500 toward their continuing education. Fox and Schwarz won Marlene Painter Scholarships with essays on “Why I Want to be a Teacher.” Hamilton and Hyde were winners of the Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarship. Hamilton’s winning essay was titled “Effects of COVID on a Small Town,” and Hyde wrote on “The Closure of the Ellwood City Hospital.” The Robert and Janice Barensfeld…

May 16, 2025

Ellwood City Baseball, Riverside Baseball/Softball Teams Each Advance In WPIAL Playoffs

Both Ellwood City and Riverside baseball teams picked up opening round victories on Thursday to advance in the WPIAL Class 3A Playoffs. The Lady Panthers softball team also picked up an opening round victory in the WPIAL Class 2A Playoffs on Thursday. CLASS 3A BASEBALL Riverside survived a scare in its comeback 4-3 victory over #16 seed Shady Side Academy at Seneca Valley. Zach Hare relieved starter Christian Lucarelli in the second and offered 5 1/3 scoreless innings in relief and retired 12 of the final 13 batters he faced. After falling behind early, Riverside tied the score at three…

May 16, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

BURGLARY: Jacob Rible, 21, of Ellwood City is charged with burglary on March 18th after Rible and a minor accomplice entered Ellwood City Lincoln High School around 3:30 a.m. Principal Sovich informed police that a few teachers were missing money from their desks, which summed to a total of $1,180. Officers watched back the security footage and identified Rible and a current cyber student. On March 21st, Rible contacted the Lincoln Highschool onsite officer to make payment arrangements for restitution, according to a criminal complaint. RETAIL THEFT: Charles Kriegisch, 26, of Ellwood City is charged with theft after an incident…

May 15, 2025

Sturgeon, Emrick With Notable Efforts In WPIAL Track & Field Championships, Qualifying For PIAA

Several local athletes performed at the 2025 WPIAL Track & Field Championships on Wednesday at the William C. Lennox Track at Slippery Rock University, with some qualifying for the PIAA Championships Ellwood City senior Delaney Sturgeon qualified for two events while Kaden Doccio and the boys relay team will each advance to the PIAA. Sturgeon finished 3rd in the 100 hurdles (15.73) and 2nd in the high jump (5-6) on Wednesday.  Sturgeon previously earned four top-10 finishes in the MAC Championships last month. Kaden Doccio finished 6th in the 110m boys hurdles (16.52) The Ellwood City boys relay team (Bradley…

May 15, 2025

HITCHED: Spring Into Love!

Based on wedding stats from TheKnot.com, 2025 is expected to be an exciting year of weddings with a mix of ever-evolving trends and traditional elements. In fact, according to the report 84% of engaged couples say they’re looking forward to their wedding day more than anything else this year given the current macroeconomic and socio-political landscape. Early in the calendar year and early-spring brought many together for their marriage courtship, both for seasonal reasons but also for economic reasons. According to WeddingWire.com, approximately 15% of couples are likely to choose to have their wedding during the off-season, typically from January…

May 14, 2025

Registration For 2025 Summer Playground Program At Ewing Park To Begin June 5th

Registration will be open for the 2025 Ellwood City Summer Playground Program Registration will be held at Ewing Park, Shelter #5 on Thursday, June 5th and Friday, June 6th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please bring the following information to registration: Proof of Borough residency (EC Borough electric bill or Borough Tax statement) Driver’s license or state ID and phone number of parent/guardian responsible for child Driver’s license number, and phone number of two additional people that will be allowed to pick your child up from the program. We will be allowing 120 children to register for the playground…

May 13, 2025

Mayor Court Announces 2025 Beautification Awards Program

Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to get your yards looking their best. Mayor Anthony J. Court is excited to announce the return of the Beautification Awards for Ellwood City. Mayor Court will soon be visiting neighborhoods to select six exceptional yards for his annual Beautification Awards. Mayor Court stated “Choosing the winners is never easy, given the impressive competition.” Do you know someone whose yard deserves recognition? Whether it’s a friend, family member, or neighbor, feel free to submit their name for consideration to the Mayor by dropping off your nomination at the Mayor’s officer in the…