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August 16, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of August 18th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. NOTE The Library is taking books for the book sale. Reminder: we do not take Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Textbooks, Encyclopedias, Magazines and VHS tapes. Activities taking place this week…

August 15, 2025

Ellwood City Girls Softball Team to Seek Neighboring School District Fields for Home Games

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to allow the girls softball team to use neighboring school districts’ fields for home games during the August 14th Regular Meeting. The girls previously played at Stiefel Park on a field owned by the borough, but they will not return to Stiefel in their upcoming season. The board expressed safety concerns and a deterioration of the field as the reasoning for seeking play at neighboring districts’ fields. Board members also stated that they no longer wish to invest money into any improvements to the field at Stiefel Park. “I’m not…

August 15, 2025

Tony Barge Headlines Historical Society Kick-Off Dinner

He has performed in the bands of, and shared the stage with, country music stars from Kitty Wells, to Merle Haggard, to Brad Paisley. Ellwood City’s legendary Country star, Tony Barge, has spent the majority of his life as a performer of classic-style country music. Tony will be the featured guest and entertainer at the Ellwood City Area Historical Society’s 2025-2026 season kick-off dinner to be held at the Connoquenessing Country Club on September 8th. The event starts with a cash bar at 6:00. Dinner will be served at 6:30. Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle will also be offered….

August 15, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRASH REPORT: Delores Lipchey Holcomb, 31, of Marienville, was in an accident on July 30th at approximately 9:52 p.m. Police responded to a report of a vehicle crash that hit a deer on PA-488. No injuries were observed and Holcomb was abiding to traffic laws, according to a police report. ACCIDENT: Christopher Gallagher, 45, of Butler, was in an accident on July 30th at approximately 4:03 p.m. Police responded to a report of a vehicle crash on PA-488 and, according to police investigation, Gallagher was traveling at improper speeds and attempted to make a left turn which caused him to…

August 13, 2025

CCBC Selected As Nationwide Recipient Of Metallica Scholars Initiative

Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC), is proud to announce its selection as one of 15 nationwide recipients to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $75,000 grant, CCBC will use the funding to support students in its Air Traffic Control (ATC) specialist program for the 2025-2026 academic year. As part of the initiative, CCBC will allocate $60,000 of the grant directly to scholarships, providing $1,000 per student—distributed as $500 in the Fall and $500 in the Spring semesters. This scholarship will cover over 10% of tuition costs each semester…

August 13, 2025

Vogel: Senate-Led Spending Plan Focuses on Immediate Critical Service Funding

HARRISBURG – The Senate advanced a responsible spending plan aimed at providing immediate funding support to counties, school districts, social service providers and other services in need of critical resources, according to Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47). While the 2025-26 state budget negotiations continue, Senate Bill 160 would provide funding at the levels included in the final 2024-25 state budget. If the House of Representatives also approves the bill, the state can immediately begin disbursing nearly $47.6 billion without the need for any new taxes. “Our schools, hospitals, counties and other depended-on services should not be caught in the middle while awaiting a…

August 12, 2025

Five Wolverine Golfers Shoot Sub-40, EC Routs Union 185-271

All five counting scores for the Ellwood City Wolverines golf team were sub-40 on Monday as the team cruised to a 185-271 match victory at home over Union Area. Jordan Keller led the charge with a 3-under round of 33 while Gino Biondi posted a score of 37. Nate Kennedy and Cam Keller each finished with rounds of 38 and Jaxon Rozanski rounded out the scoring with a round of 39 for Ellwood City. Landon Eckert led Union Area with a team-low round of 40. Ellwood City improves to 2-0 on the young season and will travel to Shenango on…

August 12, 2025

Tyler Good Captures 65th Annual Delmar Golf Course Club Championship

It was a “GOOD” day at Delmar Golf Course on Sunday. Tyler Good captured the 65th Annual Delmar Golf Course Club Championship yesterday with a brilliant 2 under par 70 to hold off Michael Pope by 2 shots. Good, a former EC golf standout, started the day a shot back of defending champion Jordan Keller, who opened with a 2 under par 70. Good used birdies on 14, 15 and 16 to pull away from the field and outlast 2024 runner up Michael Pope. Pope’s final round 4 under par 68 was the low score of the weekend. Ellwood City…

August 12, 2025

‘Once Upon A Wine’ Walk Is Saturday

Come and be part of a magical wine walk adventure like no other! Once Upon a Wine Walk will lead you through a journey of exquisite wines and charming surroundings. Indulge in a day of tasting, mingling, and exploring different flavors while making memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! The event is set to begin from the Ellwood City Library, 415 Lawrence Avenue, on Saturday August 16th at 5:00 p.m. and conclude at 8:00 p.m. Doors at 4:45pm Stroll the 400 and 500 blocks of Lawrence Avenue while sampling from local wineries and breweries….

August 11, 2025

Free Electronic Recycling Event Scheduled at Riverside School District

Be responsible today for a better future tomorrow by responsibly recycling your household hazardous and electronic waste. Franklin Township has announced an upcoming drive-thru recycling collection event scheduled to take place Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M The event is available for the ENTIRE PUBLIC, not just Franklin Township residents and is a DRIVE-THRU EVENT (no appointments) The collection will take place at the Riverside School District, 318 Country Club Drive, Ellwood City Items Accepted: Computers, Laptops, Televisions (all sizes and styles), Printers, Copiers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Mice, Keyboards, Speakers, Radios, Telephone Equipment, Gaming Consoles and Systems.