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October 25, 2024

Milling And Paving Lawrence Avenue To Begin On Monday

As part of the PennDOT SR351 project, Folino Construction will start milling and paving Lawrence Avenue and 5th Street on Monday, October 28, 2024. The topcoat will also be applied to Crescent Avenue in the coming days. Due to this project, parking on Lawrence Avenue and 5th Street will be prohibited for two weeks starting on Monday, October 28, 2024. “I appreciate your cooperation in advance,” says Kevin Swogger, Borough Manager. A roadway improvement project on Route 351 (Crescent Avenue) between Second Street and Fourth Street was completed earlier this summer.

October 25, 2024

Four Local XC Runners Qualify For PIAA State Championships

Four local cross country runners qualified for PIAA State Championships with their individual performances Thursday in the WPIAL Championships held at White Oak Park in McKeesport. Drew Steffler (9th, 16:20.70), Bradley Custer (13th, 16:34.90), and Lucas Bleakney (23rd, 16:50.60) helped pace the Ellwood City Wolverines team that finish 7th overall. All three runners will advance to Hershey, PA for the PIAA Championships to be held Friday, November 1st. Riverside Panther runner Devin Montileone (22nd, 16:49) also qualified for the PIAA Championships. Rounding out the runners contributing for Ellwood City with Top-100 finishes include Dante Venezie (93rd) and Nicklas Young (98th)….

October 24, 2024

BlastZone Fun Park (Formerly Stop n Sock) Renamed, Reimagined, Revamped with Technology

BlastZone Fun Park, formerly Stop n Sock, is “swinging” forward with technology that takes family-friendly recreation to a whole new level. There have been a lot of upgrades made to the property at 100 Wise’s Grove Rd in New Brighton. Changes that are certain to catch your eye. Be sure to stop by this weekend for the last round of Halloween Festivites including the Haunted Maze and Zombie Shoot (featured later in the article). Ryan Errett, co-owner, said although he realizes that people will always know the location and will probably always call it Stop n Sock, BlastZone Fun Park…

October 24, 2024

Riverside School District Receives Public School Facility Improvement Grant

Riverside Beaver County School District received $350,000 for a roof repair, HVAC, and plumbing system project at the Riverside Beaver County Elementary/Middle School facility as part of PA Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The program provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. The grant is part of 21 state grant issued improvement projects valued at $11 million that will take place in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties.  Four additional Beaver County school district projects are being funded through the grant projgram. “Investments in our roads, schools, sewers, and…

October 23, 2024

Bernstine Announces Funding for Improvement Project in Wampum Borough

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the award of a $400,000 state grant to Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, aimed at addressing critical infrastructure needs within the community. This funding will enable the borough to undertake a comprehensive water system upgrade, focusing on the removal of outdated and hazardous lead water lines and replacing them with modern, safe materials. “This grant is a game-changer for Wampum Borough. It will directly improve the health and safety of residents by replacing outdated lead water lines, which have long been a public concern,” said Bernstine. “These improvements will not only safeguard the…

October 22, 2024

Wolverines Volleyball Team Opens Playoff Push On Wednesday

The Ellwood City girls volleyball is set to host its opening round WPIAL Class 2A playoff game on Wednesday The Lady Wolverines earned a #8 seed and will host #9 seeded Charleroi on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln High School gymnasium. Tickets may be purchased on GOFAN.com cost of tickets – Student tickets are $5.00, Adult tickets are $7.00 and all tickets sold at the door are $7.00. [YOUTUBE.COM GAME LINK] The senior-laden Wolverines feature six seniors Delaney Sturgeon, Elsie Sturgeon, Emma Figurel, Chloe Bungar, Jhenavesza Miller and Caitlin Kreitzer and will look to make a mark on…

October 22, 2024

Koppel Borough Celebrating Grand Opening Of New Park

Koppel Borough will be celebrating the grand opening of the Koppel Playground on Saturday, October 26th with an official ribbon cutting. “This playground will be the first playground that Koppel has had in a number of years,” said Koppel Mayor Athena Pangikas-Miller. Pangikas-Miller said there used to be one where the old Koppel school was, but once the school was sold it was gone. “It’s an exciting advancement that Koppel is going to get to have this. We don’t really have many amenities for young families, but now we will.” Pangikas-Miller attributes the addition to an effort by Koppel Borough…

October 21, 2024

BOO!!! Annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest

Halloween is ten days away!!! Calling all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and any other scary or funny outfits to get a laugh or scream – it’s time again for the annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest. Each year we have received dozens of entries – and 2024 will be no different! Let’s make this year even more spooky or funny with your son or daughter’s costume photo submission! Submissions be accepted as early as Saturday, October 26th (date of Ellwood City Halloween parade) and go on through end-of-business hours on Friday, November 1st. All submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page…

October 21, 2024

Franklin Township to Get ALDI, Tractor Supply stores

If you haven’t heard … Franklin Township is getting an ALDI and a Tractor Supply. “At this time, Tractor Supply can confirm its plans to open a store in Ellwood City,” said Tricia Glenn an account executive for FINN Partners on behalf of Tractor Supply. “While currently in the permitting phase, if all moves on schedule, construction could start as early as the end of 2024. While subject to change based on the construction timeline, if construction starts this year, the store could open in Summer 2025.” ALDI has refused to comment, but Lloyd Myers of the Franklin Township Planning…

October 20, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 21st

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….