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August 10, 2023

ECASD Board of Directors Meeting: Ewing Park Residents Oppose New Location for Softball Field

Approximately 25 visitors attended Thursday’s Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors meeting—many to express their opposition to the location of the new softball field. During their July meeting the Board of Directors unanimously approved a plan to commit to improving district softball and baseball facilities, including a newly constructed softball field on the Ewing Park School property and renovations to the existing baseball field as recommended by the ECASD Board Athletic Committee at a cost of $3,329,000 (see a list of detailed costs in photos). Mike Smith, who lives on Beatty Street, said he recently received a threat…

August 9, 2023

PHOTOS: Construction Progressing On PA Turnpike Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project

The Pennsylvania Turnpike continues to progress through stage 3 of construction for a multiphase project involving the total reconstruction and widening of two miles (Milepost 12 and Milepost 14) of the Turnpike’s east-west mainline nearest the Exit 13 Beaver Valley (Beaver Falls/Ellwood City) interchange. “Our contractor continues to establish access roads on the east and west sides of the Beaver River for new bridge construction,” says Crispin Havener, Media Communications Specialist. “Over the past few months, construction got underway to drill shaft foundations for the western piers for the new bridge structures as well as driving piling and constructing footings…

August 8, 2023

PHOTO: Mayor Court Presents Pickleball Commendations

This week Mayor Anthony J. Court presented commendations to a group of individuals who played a part in getting the pickleball park in Ewing Park. Council members George Celli, Michelle Lamenza, and Jim Barry, along with Borough Manager Kevin Swogger, John Dibuono, and Kitchen Cabinet members Earla Marshall, Barb Bohizic, and Brian Franksain were on hand for the commendations presented by Mayor Court. The Kitchen Cabinet made a donation for the fencing around the courts. Wondering what exactly pickleball is? USA Pickleball describes it as: A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Played both indoors or…

August 7, 2023

2023 Delmar Golf Course Club Championship Results

The 63rd Annual Delmar Golf Course Club Championship was held August 5th and August 6th, 2023. This year the event featured 63 members and Sam Barry Jr. collected his 11th club championship. Barry, Jr. finished with a two day total of 4 under par, 140 to win by 3 strokes over Broc Boariu and Lino Simeoni. Dave Cappello and Geoffery Bokor captured the A-Flight title while Carson Cappello captured the B-Flight championship. George Bokor brought home the C-Flight title with a sudden death victory over Tyler Alberts. The Senior Division championship went to Brad Linville who defeated Carmen Mazzant and…

August 5, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of August 7th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE 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. WE’RE 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. –…

August 4, 2023

Ellwood City Historical Society Annual Fund Drive Closing Soon!

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society Annual Fund Drive is close to achieving its goal, but needs your help! The campaign started June 15, 2023 with a goal of $ 15,000.00 and the closing date of the Fund Drive is Tuesday, August 15, 2023. “Our purpose and goals have not changed over the last 35 years,” says Chairman Andy Kindle. “Collecting, preserving, promoting and sharing our History to the area and future generations.” Please consider making a tax deductible gift and join in the ANNUAL FUND DRIVE. Your contributions are vital to the growth and long term sustainability of Ellwood…

August 4, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: On July 24th at approximately 8:51 p.m., PA State Police responded to a report of theft from a vehicle at McConnells Mill Park, Slippery Rock Township. According to the report, and the 29-year-old female victim from Butler, the driver side front window of a 2008 Jeep was smashed and a small multicolor Grateful Dead danccing bear backpack purse was stolen from the vehicle. It was determined that the theft occurred between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Anyone with information, please contact PA State Police 724-598-2211 and reference incident number PA2023-974172 BURGLARY: On July 24th at approximately 6:12 p.m, PA State…

August 4, 2023

Pickleball Court a “Hit” in Ewing Park

If you have noticed something new this year in Ewing Park … it’s probably the pickleball court. Councilwoman Judith Dici saw the sport growing in popularity and when she realized that it was a sport that many ages and skill levels could enjoy, she decided to bring the idea to Ellwood City Borough Council. Dici herself plays pickleball and said that her drive to get the courts came from having a friend who has Parkinson’s Disease as well as seeing the students at Lincoln participating in pickleball tournaments in the high school gym during lunchtime. “The kids loved it. It…

August 3, 2023

Real Estate Transfers For July 2023

The sunshine of summer has area residents on the move! The summer season offers great weather for the big move and to get settled into your new estate. According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in July 2023 at an median price of $149,982, 9.4% more than they did a year ago. More specifically, homes in Ellwood City have sold for a whopping 16.7% more than they did last July. Of note, three properties on Ellwood Road in Shenango Township combined to sell for $2.06 million dollars in July as part of a real estate investment plan to subdivide,…

August 2, 2023

PHOTOS: 10th Annual Franklin Township National Night Out

Franklin Township hosted its 10th Annual National Night Out event Tuesday amid cooler summer temperatures at the Franklin Plaza in Ellwood City. The event was sponsored by Plassmeyer Towing. The free event, open to the public, featured activities for children, fire safety, CPR training, prize giveaways, and food vendors. To learn more about National Night Out (NNO), please visit the township website at www.franklintownshipbeavercounty.com/nno/ or the NNO website: natw.org. Franklin Township is also hosting a FREE electronic recycling event Wednedsay, August 2nd at Riverside High School.