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October 22, 2024

Koppel Borough Celebrating Grand Opening Of New Park

Koppel Borough will be celebrating the grand opening of the Koppel Playground on Saturday, October 26th with an official ribbon cutting. “This playground will be the first playground that Koppel has had in a number of years,” said Koppel Mayor Athena Pangikas-Miller. Pangikas-Miller said there used to be one where the old Koppel school was, but once the school was sold it was gone. “It’s an exciting advancement that Koppel is going to get to have this. We don’t really have many amenities for young families, but now we will.” Pangikas-Miller attributes the addition to an effort by Koppel Borough…

October 21, 2024

William E. Gillespie, 68

William E. Gillespie, 68, of Grove City, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Bill was born in New Brighton, PA on February 21, 1956 to William K. and Olive Mae (Balderson) Gillespie. Bill attended North Liberty Presbyterian Church and Grace Community Church. He was an ordained deacon, and a youth ministry leader. Bill was a volunteer fire fighter at North Sewickley Fire Department and worked as a contractor in woodworking and restoration. Surviving are his two daughters, Amanda Gillespie and Megan (Gary) Williams all of North Sewickley Twp., PA; two sisters, Susan Black in…

October 21, 2024

BOO!!! Annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest

Halloween is ten days away!!! Calling all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and any other scary or funny outfits to get a laugh or scream – it’s time again for the annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest. Each year we have received dozens of entries – and 2024 will be no different! Let’s make this year even more spooky or funny with your son or daughter’s costume photo submission! Submissions be accepted as early as Saturday, October 26th (date of Ellwood City Halloween parade) and go on through end-of-business hours on Friday, November 1st. All submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page…

October 20, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 21st

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. 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….

October 19, 2024

Ellwood City, Riverside Each Cruise To Victories

A week after a low scoring slugfest between section rivals, Ellwood City and Riverside each found some offensive firepower in collecting big section wins Friday night. The ground attack was on display as Elijah Palmer McCane rushed for 192 yards and three touchdowns as Ellwood City wiped out Union 33-6 and, not to be outdone, Robbie Janis rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns as Riverside shutout Beaver Falls 31-0. For the Wolverines, the victory clinched at least a share of section title – a first since 1997 – and continues their bid for an undefeated regular season. Palmer-McCane’s rushing…

October 18, 2024

Wolverines Volleyball Wraps Up Regular Season With Victory Over Shenango

The Ellwood City girls volleyball team wrapped up its regular season with a 3-2 victory over Shenango on Thursday evening as part of its senior night. After falling behind 2-1, the playoff-bound Lady Wolverines dispatched the Wildcats with victories in the final two sets to secure the section victory. The victory improved the Lady Wolverines record to 13-4 for the 2024 regular season. The team finished 9-3 in the WPIAL Class 2A Section 4, good for second place behind Neshannock. The Lancers defeated Ellwood City twice during the regular season. Riverside issued the Wolverines their additional section loss earlier this…

October 18, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

ASSAULT: Lawrence Morini, 22, of Wampum, is charged with Simple Assault after an incident occurring on September 28th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 10:58 p.m. ECPD Officers were dispatched to a nearby bar for reports of an assault that occurred. When police arrived, ECFD was conducting CPR on the victim and witnesses explained the situation to officers. The owner of the bar was contacted and showed ECPD Police video footage of the incident. According to the complaint the victim had been causing problems at the bar and was asked to leave. When the victim was leaving he…

October 17, 2024

BC3 Moving Lawrence County Location to Shenango Township For Fall 2025

New Castle, PA-  BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing, founded to serve a Pennsylvania county under-represented by higher education and recognized since for its economic impact, will relocate next summer to a new home being developed in Shenango Township. Butler County Community College trustees Wednesday approved a lease that will move BC3’s first additional location outside of Butler County from Lawrence County’s Union Township to Shenango Commons, which was once known as Lawrence Village Plaza. Trustees authorized a 10-year agreement with Shenango Commons, New Castle, that will introduce BC3 to neighboring businesses such as Hugger Mugger Tasty Recipe, Pizza Joe’s, Great Wall…

October 16, 2024

Jeffrey D. Pierce, 59

Jeffrey D. Pierce, 59, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024 surrounded by loved ones in his home. Born on May 19, 1965, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late David and Helen (Burry) Pierce. Jeff graduated from Seneca Valley in 1983. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Tri-State University in Angola, IN, in 1988. He excelled in entrepreneurship, problem solving, sales and manufacturing. Jeff worked with his father Dave at Mayfield Foundry in Beaver Falls, PA. Together they purchased Milltex and then acquired Medart Inc., an engineering and…

October 16, 2024

Sixth Annual Community Trunk or Treat Announced

It is that time of the season for the Sixth Annual Community Trunk or Treat! Join those in the community for a night of fun for your family trunk or treating on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Look for decorated cars, funny costumes and lots of children starting at Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, 207 Spring Avenue from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. From there you can visit Calvin Presbyterian Church parking lot, 615 Crescent Avenue from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., or North Sewickley Presbyterian Church parking lot, 106 Chapel Drive, across from Shakespeares Restaurant from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. “Since North…