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Meals on Wheels Looking for Volunteer Drivers

Every day, local volunteers hit the road to deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities for the Meals on Wheels program, but the demand for these life-sustaining deliveries is outpacing the number of drivers available. With Meals on Wheels programs struggling to find enough drivers, the need for compassionate individuals to step up has never been greater. The program, which serves approximately 38 local folks in need of meals, is looking for drivers. Terri Crespo, Meals on Wheels board member, said the commitment is minimal. A driver only needs to be available once every three weeks for…


New Castle Playhouse to Feature Memphis the Musical

The New Castle Playhouse will feature Memphis March 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th at 7:30 p.m. and the 9th and 16th at 2 p.m. in the Augustine Auditorium. Memphis, a pulse-pounding, heart-stirring musical that brings the electrifying sounds of 1950s rock ‘n’ roll to life — explodes onto the stage, telling the story of a young DJ’s fight to break racial barriers and the powerful singer who captures his heart. With a soundtrack of unforgettable tunes, high-energy choreography, and a message of love, ambition, and social change, Memphis is a celebration of the music that shaped a generation and the…


Real Estate Transfers For February 2025

Romance was in the air with Valentine’s Day last month. Many fell in love with a new home in February and made a move. According to Rocket Homes, homes in Lawrence County have sold for 8.8% more than they did a year ago with the median home sold price in Lawrence County at $154,928 in February 2025. More specifically, the median home sold price in Ellwood City was $160,000 in February 2025, up only 0.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $121. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers…


Borough Of Ellwood City Announces Utility Account Budget Payment Plan

In a press release made available by the borough on Monday, the Ellwood City Borough Council has adopted a Utility Account Budget Plan. Ellwood City Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 approving a budget payment plan for utility accounts under the following provisions: Customers may complete the application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period from the third Monday in March through the third Friday in April. The first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget periods will be twelve (12) months with all balances due to be settled in the 12th…


Ellwood City Basketball Teams Eye PIAA Playoffs This Weekend

Ellwood City boys and girls basketball teams each qualified for the PIAA State Championships, but each will face a district champion in the PIAA 3A opening round this weekend. For the girls, the Lady Wolverines are the fourth-place team out of District 7 (WPIAL) and will face Karns City at Moniteau High School on Friday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. Naomi Venesky scored 20 points of her game-high 25 points in the first half as Karns City completed its three-peat with a 50-32 win over Cranberry Area in its District 9 Class 3A championship game. The Ellwood City girls basketball…


Ellwood City Area Public Library Book Sale to Honor Former Director Veronica Pacella

Veronica Pacella created a legacy of love for literacy, and the Ellwood City Area Public Library will honor that legacy with a book sale in her name. Veronica’s Legacy Book Sale will be held March 6th,7th, and 8th during regular library hours. Upon her death, Veronica gifted the library more than 1,000 books from her personal collection. Books will be sold for the following prices: Hardcover $3; Paperback $2; and DVDs $1 Heather Baker, the library’s current director and friend of Veronica, said Veronica was an amazing friend, librarian, and person. She was very positive,” Baker said. “She enjoyed politics…


Ellwood City Wolves Club Monthly Meeting Notes

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 held their monthly meeting on Wednesday February 26, 2025 at the Connequenessing Country Club. President Mike DeOtto led the meeting and thanked the members for assisting at the recent Golf Bash held on February 16 at the Ellwood City Sons of Italy. A record number attended (450). All the money raised goes into their scholarship fund. Scholarship Chairman John DiBuono reported on the progress regarding this years Scholarship Awards. The applications are available through the Lincoln and Riverside High School Guidance Counselors and online at pittsburghfoundation.org. The Wolves award two $5,000.00 and 5…


Riverside Panthers Finish 15th Overall In WPIAL Class 2A Swimming Championships

The Riverside Panthers boys swim team placed 15th Overall in the WPIAL Class 2A Swimming & Diving Championships that took place Thursday and Friday at Treas Pool on campus at the University of Pittsburgh. The Panthers relay team shined with a top-10 finish in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay. The team qualified both the 200 Free Relay and 400 Free Relay for the PIAA state championships. The Riverside Panthers team was represented with six boys comprised of seniors Michael Styn and Gavin Frederick, juniors Nick Young and Nathan Goff, sophomore Peter Ruggeri, and freshman Joshua Turner. Indiana defended its WPIAL Class…


Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 3rd

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….


NOTICE: Ellwood City Area School District March Meeting Rescheduled

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District has rescheduled its regularly scheduled March meeting.  The meeting will now take place on Monday, March 10th. The full notice reads as follows: Notice is hereby given that the March 13, 2025 regular meeting of the Ellwood City Area School District Board of School Directors is cancelled and rescheduled and combined with the March 10, 2025 “Committee of the Whole” meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The purpose of the meeting is to…