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May 18, 2023

Film Producer & Ellwood Native To Have Film Shown At Strand Theatre Memorial Day Weekend

A hybrid documentary/narrative film titled “Journey to Royal: A WWII Rescue Mission” will be shown Memorial Day weekend at the Strand Theater in Zelienople. Los Angeles-based filmmaker and Ellwood City native Chris Johnson, along with production partner Mariana Tosca, directed the 90-minute film that was first released in February 2021. EllwoodCity.org published a Q&A Segment on the film and release in May 2021. The film, which took 10 years to complete, honors Johnson’s great-uncle, 1st Lt. Royal Stratton, a World War II rescue pilot who died while saving the lives of nine downed airmen in the South Pacific. Tosca and Johnson…

May 17, 2023

Rosenberger Throws No-Hitter To Oust Fort Cherry; Wolverines Fall To Yough

Riverside Panther pitcher Samantha Rosenberger was brilliant in the pitcher’s circle on Tuesday, as she tossed a four inning no-hitter to lead Riverside past Fort Cherry 14-0 in the first round of the WPIAL Class 2A softball playoffs at Peterswood Park. The senior hurler struck out 13 batters and did not issue a walk in the stellar pitching performance that earned the Lady Panthers its first playoff victory in a decade. Offensively, Danny Rosenberger collected four hits in four at-bats to help lead Riverside. Rosenberger singled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the third, and singled in…

May 17, 2023

Real Estate Transfers For April 2023

April showers may bring May flowers, but for many in the area the month of April brought the opportunity to buy or sell real estate property. According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in April 2023 for 8.0% more than they did a year ago and, more specifically, homes in Ellwood City have sold for 8.1% more than they did last April. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for April 2023 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 401 Mahoney Ave; Thomas & Brenda Mazzant to Christine Loccisano for $174,000.00…

May 16, 2023

PHOTOS: Riv-Ell Students Pitch Business Plans To Crowd of 25

Aliya Garroway says she needs $600,000 to make her idea become a reality. The Lincoln High School senior pitched her business plan for a “high-ceilinged” indoor baseball and softball complex in Lawrence County to be called “No Off-Season” to Ellwood City business leaders, and to community college educators and administrators April 28 as one of eight students to complete the 2022-2023 Riv-Ell Entrepreneurship program. Business-plan presentations represent the capstone project of the program available to Lincoln and Riverside seniors through a partnership among Butler County Community College, the Community College of Beaver County, the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce…

May 16, 2023

REMINDER: Mayor Court Beautification Award Nominations Underway

Mayor Anthony J. Court will once again be doing beautification awards for Ellwood City. Nominations are now being accepted by dropping the request off at the Mayor’s office in the Municipal Building on Lawrence Avenue or by calling Mayor Court at 724-824-7629. Nominations will be accepted beginning May 10, 2023 and program will end on the 1st of August. Mayor Court states, “Get your nominations in and Good Luck to everyone!” RELATED: Mayor Court’s Beautification Awards Set To Begin

May 15, 2023

Riverside Girls Track Knocked Off In WPIAL Quarterfinals, Look Towards PIAA District 7 Championships

On a muggy, gray Western Pennsylvania afternoon early in May the Riverside Girls Track & Field Team finished in third place in the 2023 WPIAL Class 2A Track & Field quarterfinals. The Lady Panthers were defeated by Greensburg Central Catholic and Winston Thurston on May 4th, coming in third place out of the four team quarterfinal pod. [VIEW FULL CLASS-AA BRACKET] There were many personal records and notable overall performances according to the Panthers coach Deb Evans. With the meets close, the girls were defeated in the last event, the 4×4 relay. “This team is an unusual group for their…

May 15, 2023

On Your Mark, Get Ready, Go! Western PA Soap Box Derby Is Next Month

Western PA Soap Box Derby, a fun family event, is Saturday June 3rd, 2023 in Ambridge, PA on 14th Street. Each year any child between the ages of 7 and 18 race down the hill in hopes of winning their way to the All American Championship in Akron Ohio in July and race against other racers from all over America. There they will compete against other drivers to win the world championship and be awarded scholarship money. Families are their biggest rooting section on race day, and throughout the entire process to reach Race Day. Each driver (with adult supervision)…

May 14, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of May 15

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….

May 12, 2023

1st Annual Wine And Bourbon Walk Is Saturday

Don’t forget, this Saturday is the Ellwood-Parian Masonic Lodge’s First Annual Wine & Bourbon Walk on Lawrence Avenue. Merchants in downtown Ellwood City, PA will be hosting Pennsylvania wineries and distilleries. The merchants and restaurants will also be offering specials, food sampling and more! The event takes place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from noon until 4:00 p.m. – Rain or Shine! Tickets will be sold (ONLINE ONLY) prior to the event for $25 each (plus applicable fees). Tickets will be $30 the day of the event and will be cash or check for in person sales that day. –…

May 12, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

HARASSMENT: On April 6th at approximately 1:28 a.m., PA State Police responded to a report of a domestic altercation at a residence on Spring Avenue Extension, Wayne Township. According to information received, amidst a verbal altercation, a 35-year-old male became physical with a 32-year-old female victim. According to the police report, the arrested man will be charged with one count of harassment. The charge will be filed and pending through the Office of Magisterial District Judge Jerry Cartwright, Jr. HARASSMENT: On April 9th at approximately 7:31 a.m., PA State Police responded to a report of harassment in the area of…