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September 10, 2024

Registration Now Open For Ellwood City Cub Scout Pack #806

Ellwood City Cub Scout Pack 806 is holding sign-ups for the 2024-2025 scouting year this Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Ellwood City First United Methodist Church, 416 Crescent Ave., Ellwood City (please use the Fifth Street Fellowship Hall Doors). Registration Fee is $120.00. All boys Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to sign up. For more information or if you are unable to come to the registration night, please contact Pack 806 at cubpack806@gmail.com. Parent volunteers will be available at registration to answer questions. Our overall objective is to provide a safe, FUN atmosphere…

September 8, 2024

Man Arrested For Killing A Woman, Injuring 4 Others In Driveby Shooting

According to a public information news release, on September 7th at approximately 1:57 a.m., PA State Police investigated a homicide that occurred at Breaker’s Pub, located on Portersville Road, Ellport Borough, Lawrence County. According to the report, Nathan Fink arrived at the pub and was involved in a physical altercation with bar patron. After the altercation Fink was escorted to leave the premises and left operating a white GMC Sierra. A few moments later, Fink returned to the parking lot of the pub and opened fire shooting a rifle and handgun at the exterior of the pub, striking multiple vehicles…

September 8, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 9th

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. HOURS 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….

September 7, 2024

TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Ramp Closures Scheduled at Beaver Valley Exit 13 Interchange

HOMEWOOD – The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) advises motorists that westbound on and off-ramps will be closed at the Beaver Valley Interchange (Exit 13) beginning Sunday, September 8th at 6 p.m. until Friday September 13th at 6:00 a.m. This closure allows crews working on the Beaver Valley Bridge Replacement Project to safely tie-in temporary ramps to allow for the construction of the final ramp configuration for the new interchange at PA Route 18 (Big Beaver Boulevard). The following detours will be in place: I-76 WB EXIT AT BEAVER VALLEY (EXIT 13) PA-18 EXIT TO PA TURNPIKE (I-76) Continue west 3…

September 7, 2024

Wolverines Outlast Neshannock For Rain-Soaked Victory

Not even a one-hour rain delay could keep Ellwood City from earning a one-score victory over Neshannock Friday night. The 28-21 rain-soaked victory was the Wolverines first win over the Lancers since 2005. Ellwood City drove 69 yards on its opening possession and took a 7-0 lead when quarterback Chris Smiley scored on an 11-yard option keeper midway through the first quarter. A fourth-down defensive stop gave the Wolverines the ball back, and the offense capitalized as the Wolverines marched 84 yards in 11 plays. Elijah Palmer-McCane dashed in for a 6-yard touchdown run to give the visiting Wolverines a…

September 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Boys Golf Team Remains Unbeaten, Defeating Rival Riverside

The Wolverines remained unbeaten with victories over Shenango and Riverside this week. Ellwood City now holds a 12-0 record on the season. On Thursday, Ellwood City defeated its rival Riverside 207-224 at Connoquenessing Country Club. Junior Jordan Keller went low, recording a match-low round of 37 to lead the Wolverines.  Nate Kennedy scratched out a round of 40 and Gino Biondi added a round of 42 while Andy Lin and Jaxon Rozanski each finished with a round of 44 for the victors.  Drake Fox finished with a team-low round of 38 for Riverside. On Tuesday, the Wolverines knocked off Shenango…

September 6, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: Tyler Cox, 22, of Ellwood City, is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on September 1st. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 8:31 p.m., officers were dispatched to Loop Street for a disturbance and were advised of a physical domestic with an male actor fleeing the scene. The male, later identified as Cox was located near Evans Drive and Cox told officers an argument turned physical. Police returned to the residence to get a statement from the victim whom was found with a swollen right eye after she was punched by Cox. The…

September 5, 2024

OCTG Imports Continue To Impact Operations At Tenaris

OCTG (oil country tubular goods) imports continue to impact operations at Tenaris and its operations in Pennsylvania and Ohio. This according to Tenaris US President Luca Zanotti on the matter. Last month, three U.S. senators urged the Biden administration on to reduce the import quota on oil and gas drilling pipes from South Korea, saying it has affected companies with operations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to a Reuters article, Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Bob Casey and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, said the market for products known as oil country tubular goods, used for drilling, extraction and transport of…

September 5, 2024

Exciting Changes At The Ellwood City Moose Lodge #93

While the summer has been pretty quiet at the local Moose Club, lots of changes have been happening in the background. As of last month, the Board of Officer has almost been completely replaced with the exception of Trustee Dave Gallocher, who’s been on the board for over 10 years. In May, Joe Barresi was sworn in as President and Paul Pishioneri took the position of Chaplain. During the 2nd board meeting in August the following members were sworn in: Randy Whelan as Vice President, Cassandra Pishioneri as Treasurer, Rodney Houk and Conny Gallenz as Trustees and Ray Gallenz as…

September 4, 2024

PennDOT Job Fair for Winter Maintenance Program Thursday in Lawrence County

Pittsburgh – PennDOT District 11 is inviting the public to attend a job fair on Thursday, September 5 to learn about available maintenance positions the department offers for the winter maintenance program in Lawrence County. The event will be held at PennDOT’s Lawrence County Maintenance Building located at 1800 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 5. Available positions in Lawrence County include: Seasonal (Temporary-to-Permanent) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Operators Full-time permanent Diesel Mechanic Full-time permanent Diesel Mechanic Trainee Seasonal Clerical Assistant Commonwealth recruitment staff will be on-hand to discuss current winter maintenance…