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September 12, 2025

Don’t Miss the New Castle Playhouse Production of Nunsense

You don’t want to miss the upcoming New Castle Playhouse production of Nunsense, a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the eighth grade production of Grease. Here we meet Reverend Mother Mary Regina, a…

September 12, 2025

Tony Barge A Bit Hit At Historical Society Dinner

Those who attended the Ellwood City Area Historical Society’s 38th season kick-off dinner held at the Connoquenessing Country Club on September 8th were treated to a toe-tapping music session by the incomparable Tony Barge. The meeting, the first of the 2025-26 season for the Society, was a great beginning as Barge not only entertained with some country music classics, but also gave an interesting background of the country music genre in the Ellwood City area. Names like Leroy Cortez and “Dave Mac” Dave McCandless were mentioned as two of several talented performers from this area. Barge noted that his parent’s,…

September 12, 2025

PennDOT Invites Pennsylvania High School Students to Join the Ninth Annual ‘Innovations Challenge’

Harrisburg– This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invited high school students throughout the state to participate in this year’s PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic-thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among their peers. The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades 9-12, regardless of their school’s learning model. For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop a concept for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in work zones to dramatically improve safety for work crews and road users. The concept must outline how PennDOT…

September 11, 2025

ECASD Board of Directors Vote to Retain Architectural Firm in Consideration of North Side and Hartman Construction Projects

Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted Thursday night to retain HHSDR to design projects relating to the North Side and Hartman Facility Studies (View a copy of the study here), create bid documents, and seek bids for the projects including alternative bids with options for the project’s scope. The projects, according to the study, come with a probable cost of approximately $9.9 million. Board members Norman Boots and Kevin Boariu voted “No” citing concerns of cost as well as current construction projects already underway. Boariu said the board needs to have extensive discussion before moving forward with…

September 11, 2025

Ellwood City Girls Softball Hosting ‘Lil’ Angels In Outfield’ Movie Night On Saturday

Come out and enjoy a bonfire, smores and movie on Saturday at Stiefel Park. The Ellwood City Girls Softball League will be hosting the classic film, The Sandlot, beginning at dusk on the grounds of its field at Stiefel Park. (lower field) 7:00 p.m. is the estimated start and admission is a donation to the league. The snack shack will be open.  Bring a chair and/or a blanket to enjoy the movie night with friends. 50/50 and raffle baskets will be available. All proceeds benefit Ellwood City Girls Softball League. League contact is Ecgslsecretary@gmail.com

September 11, 2025

CCBC Increases Access To Cyber Careers With National Science Grant

Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County has received a $473,491 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the Natonal Science Foundation, the U.S. government’s independent science agency. The three-year grant will fund the college’s ACCESS: Creating Pathways to Advance Cybersecurity Career Education for STEM Success program to strengthen and expand STEM programs and train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. CCBC was one of 12 community colleges accepted to the FORCEE-ATE mentoring workshop in June of 2024 to pursue an ATE grant to create more accessibility to diverse educational pathways in cybersecurity for students from high school to the…

September 10, 2025

Ellwood City Boys XC Team Off To Unbeaten Start To Season

The runners of Ellwood City boys and girls cross country teams began their regular season with a matchup at Laurel on Tuesday afternoon versus the host Spartans, Union, and Beaver County Christian. The Wolverine Varsity Boys took control of their section with a victory Tuesday and now stand at 3-0 on the season.  The boys managed to defeat the field at Laurel, placing their top 5 runners in the top 6 of the competition. Senior Luke Bleakney won his first Varsity race of his career covering the course in 16:57. 1 Lucas Bleakney 16:57 3 Gio Venezie 18:23 4 Nicklas…

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September 10, 2025

Dancing Into Dreams: Inspire by Movement Brainchild of Ellwood City Native

For Ellwood City native Renee Watterson, dance has always been more than just movement — it’s been a source of creativity, discipline, and joy. Now, she’s ready to share that passion with her community through her brand-new studio, Inspire by Movement, opening this fall at 2656 Ellwood Rd, Suite 112, New Castle. The studio, which will officially kick off its first season the week of September 15, is a dream come true for Watterson. “Dance has been a constant in my life. I couldn’t imagine my life without Dance being a part of it. I absolutely love the creative aspect of…

September 10, 2025

All Aboard Ellwood Inc. Announces Memorial/Honor Donations

All Aboard Ellwood Inc. would like to thank the following donors who have graciously made contributions in memory or honor of their loved ones. The museum will become a place for history enthusiasts, families, and students to connect with the legacy of railroads and industry that shaped the region. In Memory Of: Elizabeth ‘Betty’ McGaughey, Orrie and Polly Matthews, Rose Pietrcollo, Gene Morabito,Dona Garvin, Mary Ann Burgess, Theodore Ciccozzi, Richard Santillo, Michael and Christina Santillo, Marthanne Conner- Ray and LuAnn Santillo Rose Pietrcollo – Joe and Linda Battaglia Joe Genova – Steve & Terri Campbell, and Joanne Foley Tritt Ray…

September 9, 2025

Operation Healthy Ellwood: A Community Forever Changed by Care, Compassion, and Service

She walked out of the Ellwood City clinic with tears streaming down her face. For the first time in years, she had received life-changing care — care she admitted she could never have afforded otherwise. Overwhelmed with gratitude, she told local volunteer Rhiannon Schnell what it meant to her. Schnell could only reply through her own tears: “She has no idea what that meant to me.” Moments like this defined Operation Healthy Ellwood, a 10-day Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) mission that transformed Ellwood City into a hub of compassion and service in August 2025. For nearly two weeks,…