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February 9, 2023

Northeast Candle Company Moving Retail Location

According to its social media post, The Northeast Candle Company is moving to a new storefront on 5th Street. The Northeast Candle Co. retail store will now be located at 233 Fifth Street, next to Shop at the Underpass. The post advises that more details are to come as they proceed with moving and re-opening retail sales. The move was prompted by a sudden disruption in its ability to reopen retail sales beginning on February 3, 2023 at its original 5th Street, Ellwood City retail location. “Thank you once again to all of our customers, business partners, local leadership and…

February 9, 2023

Cambridge Falls Celebrating One Year Anniversary

Cambridge Falls is celebrating its one year anniversary! Come out and celebrate on March 1st for a celebration featuring refreshments, tours, prizes and fun. The anniversary party is scheduled to take place from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the facility located at 599 Norwood Drive, Wampum, PA 16157. RSVP to Kathleen Frickanish by call or texting 724-944-1088 or emailing kfrickanish@cambridgeliving.org. Cambridge Falls is a retirement community offering Personal Care and Secured Memory Care options and their Wampum facility includes personal care, a household living environment, and a beauty salon. For more information and for directions to the events, please…

February 8, 2023

Wolverines Beat Beaver Falls, Eye Rematch Against Riverside

Ellwood City and Riverside will have a playoff berth on the line Friday when the two teams square off in their Riv-Ell rematch. This after Ellwood City used a 35-point scoring outburst by junior Joseph Roth to hold on and defeat Beaver Falls 57-51 Tuesday night at Lincoln High School. Ellwood City (14-7 Overall, 6-5 Section) and Riverside (8-13 Overall, 5-6 Section) will enter Friday’s match-up with 4th place in Section 1-3A and a playoff berth on the line.  The Wolverines will look to overcome an overtime defeat at the hands of the Panthers last month and will need the…

February 7, 2023

Riverside Auxilary Band Hosting 2nd Annual Spin Camp

The Riverside Auxiliary Band is hosting its 2nd Annual Spin Camp. Students will be taught baton, flag, and dance basics. Students will use these skills to learn a routine that will be performed for parents at the end of the camp. At the end of camp, students in grades 6-11 will have the opportunity to sign up for the 2023-24 Marching Band season as part of the Auxillary Band. Students in 5th Grade will have the opportunity to sign up for a new Junior Parade Line. The camp is scheduled to take place February 28 – March 10 (Monday-Friday) at…

February 7, 2023

Valentines Day Carriage Rides Offered At Shakespeare’s Restaurant

Enjoy a unique opportunity to enjoy a special moment with a loved one again this Valentine’s Day. Shakespeare’s Restaurant, along with Misty Lane Farms, for a second consecutive year is hosting horse drawn carriage rides on Saturday, February 11th and Tuesday, February 14th as part of its Valentine’s Day event special. Enjoy 15 minute pre or post-meal ride with beautiful horses as they venture around the top rated Olde Stonewall golf course. Rides will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on both days. On Saturday, the restaurant will have its normal dinner menu and on Tuesday, February 14th…

February 6, 2023

Real Estate Transfers For January 2023

What better way to ring in the new year than to enjoy it in your new home! According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County have sold for 6.7% more than they did a year ago and, more specifically, homes in Ellwood City have sold for 4.3% more than they did a year ago. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for January 2023 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 217 Jamison Ave; Jeannette Witherow to Christine Bukowski and David Brown ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 127 Hazel Ave; Benjamin Joseph Sally to Joseph…

February 4, 2023

VIDEO: Light Pillars Form Over Frigid Skies

A noted weather enthusiast Aaron Smith who hails from South Carolina posted a photo and video of a curious weather phenomenon that appeared in the Ellwood City skies overnight Friday. In the video taken on Route 351 River Road facing west, numerous light pillars are visible in the distance. Made it to Ellwood City, PA. When you know it’s cold, light pillars! First time seeing them in person. pic.twitter.com/qpqDt7TN1W — Aaron Smith (@PeeDee_WxSC) February 4, 2023 Light pillars, or columns of light beaming to the sky, are a spectacle that awes onlookers. Conditions must be just right for these stunning…

February 4, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 6

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. –…

February 3, 2023

Wampum American Legion Offering An All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast

The Wampum American Legion is starting it’s all-you-can-eat Breakfast event again on Saturday, February 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event is scheduled to take place at the Legion club located at 436 Beaver Street, Wampum, PA 16157. The menu features scrambled eggs, home fries, french toast, sausage, biscuits & gravy, bacon, toast, coffee, tea and orange juice. Costs for the breakfast are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children five years and younger. “We appreciate your continued support of the Wampum American Legion,” says Wampum Auxilary Post 749 President, Marsha Moore.

February 3, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT BY DECEPTION: On January 31st at approximately 3:17 p.m., PA State Police investigated a report of fraudulent bank activity. The 63-year-old female victim lives in Wayne Township, Lawrence County and claims that two bank transactions totaling $6,000.00 were made on her bank account with her permission. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact PA State Police reference PA 2023-133176 SIMPLE ASSAULT: Dakota Litz, 20, of Ellwood City, is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on February 2nd. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 2:18 a.m., Ellwood City Police were advised…