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February 24, 2023

Red Barn Theatre Announces 2023 Season Schedule

The Red Barn Players have announced their 2023 season scheduled of shows. The theater performs a show in the months of June, July, August, and September and season tickets are available. Each Season Ticket for $63.00 and gives you (4) passes to be used in any combination during the 2023 performances. Tickets for General Admission will go on sale beginning April 15th. Season Ticket Holders may begin making reservations on April 1st. Season Tickets may be purchases on the website at www.redbarnplayers.com. The theatre will also hold two auditions/meetings for interested or new members on Thursday, March 9th, and Sunday,…

February 24, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: Franklin Cesare-Hesse, 33, of Ellwood City, is charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, and Harassment after an incident on February 20th. According to the criminal complain, and at approximately 4:24 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence on Portersville Road, Perry Township, for a report of an individual who had been shot with a pellet gun. Police learned Cesare-Hesse shot someone over an argument and left the scene. On site, police interviewed witnesses who told police that the victim came to the residence with a girlfriend to borrow a vehicle and that Cesare-Hesse came out of the residence…

February 23, 2023

McClure Captures District 7 AA Sectional Championship

Wolverine freshman wrestler Gavin McClure earned a 1st place finish in his 133-pound weight class at the 2023 WPIAL AA Eastern Sectionals held at Greensburg Salem High School this past Saturday. With the performance McClure qualifies for the WPIAL Class-2A Wrestling Individual Championships to be held on February 24-25 at Chartiers Valley High School. [VIEW BRACKETS] On Saturday, McClure pinned pinned Tuscan Blystone (Indiana), at 0:57 to wrap up his third match of the sectional and the 1st place finish.  McClure went 3-0 on the afternoon. McClure pinned Zander Nuttall (Derry Area), at 0:28, in the quarterfinals and pinned Aiden…

February 22, 2023

ELLWOOD Announces Partnership With Retired Major General To Extend Integrated Advantage

[New Castle] ELLWOOD this week announced an important new strategic partnership. Major General Cameron G. Holt, United States Air Force (Retired) will work closely with ELLWOOD’s senior leadership team on strategic initiatives in defense and commercial market sectors, bringing with him significant experience and knowledge on the intersection of government and industry in support of national security. General Holt recently completed 32 years of military service, serving his last four years as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. In that capacity, he oversaw a global contracting…

February 21, 2023

Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School Alerted Of Online Threat, Later Deemed Not Credible

According to information made available by the Ellwood City Area School District, and after further investigation by both Ellwood School Police and the Ellwood Police Department, the district was alerted of a concerning social media post and threat that has now been determined not to be credible. “It was good cooperation between the Ellwood City Police Department and the District’s Police that brought this to conclusion so quickly,” said Ellwood City Area School District  Superintendent Wes Shipley. “I appreciate their work.  This is a strong example of how we place the safety and security of our students and staff in…

February 21, 2023

Deer Lakes Downs Wolverines In WPIAL Opening Round

The Ellwood City Boys Basketball was downed by the Deer Lakes Lancers 76-57 Monday evening in the opening round of the WPIAL Class-3A Playoffs. [VIEW FULL BRACKET] The experienced Deer Lakes squad had nine players score in the contest and only trailed briefly in the second quarter on its way to its home court victory Monday. Seniors Bryce Robson and Billy Schaeffer each scored 17 points to lead the offensive attack for the Lancers who entered the contest as the highest scoring offense in WPIAL Class-3A. Robson and Shaeffer each connected on three first half 3-pointers to help Deer Lakes…

February 21, 2023

The Time Brewpub To Host A Premiere Party For Joanie Sprague

Beaver Valley-bred TV personality Joanie Sprague will host a premiere watch party February 24 in Ellwood City at The Time Brewpub for her new Outdoor Channel TV series “Renovation Hunters,” where she serves as a carpenter and cabin renovator. Flying in from California, Sprague will welcome the public to gather ’round the numerous TVs, including a 180-inch one, at The Time Brewpub, which opened in December in a former elementary school at 600 Mount Vernon Drive, Ellwood City, Pa. “I chose there because it’s a new place and I’ve never been there before and a lot of my family and…

February 21, 2023

Ellwood City Borough Facade Improvement Program Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the Ellwood City Borough Facade Improvement Program. During the February 20 meeting of Borough Council, Borough Manager Kevin Swogger said, “The façade improvement project is up and running.” Packets have been mailed to businesses with details, and owners are encouraged to visit the Borough’s website, https://www.ellwoodcityborough.com, which provides an external link at the top of the page to fill out an application. In January, the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners approved $1,124,305.00 in American Rescue Plan Act funding for seven impactful projects across Lawrence County include Ellwood City’s program. Ellwood City received $25,000 for…

February 20, 2023

Five-peat! Riverside Boys Swimming Collects Another Section Championship, Next Up WPIAL Championships

Small, mighty, and ready to explode off the blocks! The Riverside Boys Swimming Team has collected their fifth consecutive section championship and will next turn its focus to the WPIAL Swimming Championships scheduled for March 2-3 at the Trees Pool on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Class 2A starts at 3:00 PM both days. “The team is the strongest I have seen in the last five years,” says head coach Gwen Nulph. “They do not back down from any of my workout challenges. Every year is designed to be more complex than the previous.” The boys are seeded…

February 20, 2023

Municipal Women’s Club Hosts New K9 Officer During January Meeting

The Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club hosted the newest Ellwood City K9 Officer “Nico” as part of its January meeting last month. The K9 and his handler Officer Rich Kruger put together a wonderful demonstration of Nico’s skills for the members in attendance. The program was hosted by membership chairman Joanne Lowrie. The German Shepard is just under two years old and was introduced to the ECPD in February 2022. “We are so fortunate to have a K9 in our community,” said Lowrie in a statement. For those not familiar with the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club, it is a…