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November 7, 2023

Donald H. Haydo, 81

Donald H. Haydo, 81, of Zelienople, went to be with Jesus on Monday, November 6, 2023, while under the care of Passavant Retirement Community. He was born August 11, 1942, in Ellwood City, PA, the son of the late Julius Haydo, Jr., and Virgie Reagle Haydo. Donald married Patricia A. Haydo (Kosior) on September 26, 1970. They enjoyed 53 years of marriage. He served in the Army Reserves and was honorably discharged in May of 1976. He loved spending time with his family, and also gardening and reading. He is survived by his wife; his children, Cary Haydo, Allison Bendekovic,…

November 6, 2023

Fluharty Takes 3rd Overall At PIAA Championships, Ellwood City Boys Place 7th Overall

Riverside Panther senior Lexi Fluharty posted a 3rd overall finish in the PIAA Class-A Cross Country individual championships at Parkview XC Course in Hershey, PA on Saturday. Fluharty, who won the WPIAL Championship last month, finished with an overall time of 19:28 on Saturday. Her time and finish was the best finish by a WPIAL District 7 participant. [VIEW VIDEO] Joining Fluharty from Riverside on Saturday was fellow senior Brooke Wissinger who finished 88th overall with a time of 22:26. Devin Montelone finished 35th overall (17:35) in the boys Class-A individual championships. Virginia Krause of Moravian Academy was the top…

November 6, 2023

CAST YOUR VOTE!!! Annual Halloween Costume Contest Underway

We’ve got some Halloween pictures for you! EllwoodCity.org has collected our 2023 Halloween Costume Contest entries. Our submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page in a 2023 HALLOWEEN CONTEST photo album. (View Album Page) To vote for your favorite photo, simply ‘like’ it, then ‘share’ it to obtain more votes from your friends! Voting continues on through end of business Friday, November 10th when we will tally votes and announce our winners. A Facebook ‘Like’ constitutes a vote. The top two photos that receive the most votes win cash prizes courtesy of EllwoodCity.org.

November 5, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of November 6th

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….

November 3, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Aaron Perri, 31, of Ellwood City, is charged with one count of delivery of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, one count of possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of operating a vehicle without an official certificate of inspection after a traffic stop on October 31st. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 12:41 a.m., Ellwood City police pulled over a vehicle with an expired state inspection sticker and found the passenger, Ryan Carr, had a warrant for his arrest. The driver was later identified as Perri. Officers noticed a hypodermic…

November 3, 2023

Real Estate Transfers For October 2023

BOO! Don’t be spooked or scared by a move in October, many area residents took the time to relocate during the month. According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County have sold for 5.4% more than they did a year ago.  More specifically, real estate in Ellwood City continues to be a seller’s market as Ellwood City real estate sold for a whopping 23.1% more than they did last October. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for October 2023 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 215 GOLF AVE, ELLPORT; FRANK &…

November 2, 2023

TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Beaver Valley Interchange Eastbound Exit to Temporarily Close

BEAVER COUNTY —Travelers are advised that construction crews will be temporarily closing the eastbound exit at the Beaver Valley Interchange (Exit 13) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) this coming weekend. The exit ramp will be closed, weather permitting, starting at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, until 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. The closure is necessary to allow for the construction of a temporary on and off-ramp so work can continue as part of the ongoing Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project. Make-up dates will be November 11-12, 2023 (same start/end times) in the event of inclement weather. During the…

November 1, 2023

Tickets Available For Wolverines Opening Round Playoff Contest

Ellwood City has qualified for the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2011. The #14 seeded Wolverines will travel to face the #3 seeded Washington Prexies on Friday at 7:00 PM at Washington High School Stadium. Kick off is 7:00 p.m. for the opening round contest. Tickets for Ellwood City Football playoff game are available on GoFan.co Cost of tickets will be $5.00 for Student and $7.00 for Adults on the GoFan.co website. Tickets will also be sold at the gate. All tickets at the gate are $7.00.  Drive time to the football stadium is approximately one hour. Washington…

October 31, 2023

Lois M. Fedele (Alfonso), 81

Lois Marie Fedele, age 81, of Penn Hills, PA, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, after battling cancer. She was born on December 30, 1941, in Ellwood City, PA, to the late Louis and Theresa Alfonso. Lois was the cherished wife of the late James Fedele and devoted and loving mother of Jeffrey (Elizabeth) and the late Christopher Fedele. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Giovanni, Francesca, Stephen and Faith, and her dear companion, Thomas Hazen. Lois graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City and pursued further studies at Baldwin Wallace College, exemplifying her commitment to…

October 30, 2023

Trinity Lutheran Church To Host Braised Pork Chop Dinner

Trinity Lutheran Church Thrivent members will be hosting a Braised Pork Chop Dinner and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 11th that is open to the public. The event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m at the church located at 207 Spring Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for those 10 and under. The dinner consists of braised pork chop, potatoes, green beans, applesauce, dessert and beverage. This dinner will be open to the public, but only by presold tickets. Take outs will also be available. Proceeds will go toward the Capital…