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November 11, 2020

Real Estate Transfers For October 2020

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City and surrounding areas for October 2020. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 122 State Avenue; Amanda E Duncan to Kindred Properties LLC for $32,037.00 124 State Avenue; Keith Hoffmeier to Zachary Thompson for $175,000.00 140 Portersville Road; Kathleen Zeigler and Roger King to David & Michelle Steffler for $14,000.00 235 Portersville Road; Mary Anne Hassen, John & Louis Varrato to Bradley Windhorst for $75,000.00 ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 508 Wayne Avenue; Larry & Jonette Capra, Alexander & Ricka Jelepis…

November 10, 2020

N.O.W. Project Plans Additional Food Distribution

Jubilee Ministries International (JMI) Nourishing Others Well-being Project (N.O.W.) along with The Christian Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania (CCCWP) is sponsoring a Massive Drive-Thru Food Giveaway for UP TO 2,500 families on Saturday, November 14th, 2020. Jubilee Ministries International N.O.W. Project and CCCWP will distribute an abundance of quality food boxes for almost 2,500 families. The location of this food distribution event, scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., is the Cascade Galleria (AKA Town Mall), 200 South Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA 16101. Cars must form a line that will begin at the intersection of West Washington Street and…

November 9, 2020

POLICE: Fatal Motorcycle Accident On Route 65

According to a Pennsylvania State police report, a man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Sunday evening at approximately 6:00 p.m. on PA Route 65 (Ellwood Road) near Hogue Road in Slippery Rock Township. Through evidence located at the scene, David Sedgwick, 43, of Ellwood City, was traveling southbound on Ellwood Road when an oncoming vehicle was attempting to turn left from a private driveway located on the west side of the roadway. A 2016 Chevy Cruze driven by Mary Dean, 72, of New Castle, pulled into the lane of travel of the 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by…

November 9, 2020

WUMC “Soup Quarts To-Go” Continues

Wurtemburg United Methodist Church will be cooking MUCH, MUCH more soup this month! The November Soup “Quarts To-Go” at Wurtemburg United Methodist Church will be Saturday, November 14 with serving hours from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (or until sold out.) Apologies to those who did not get soup last month. Once again, the church will be using the Drive-Thru Method; to ensure the safety of our customers and volunteers. Price remains $6.00 per Quart.  The church is located at 1244 Portersville Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117. November Soups are: Broccoli Cheese and Veggie Beef. The Process: 1. Order &…

November 9, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of November 9

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE, WE’RE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. It is mandatory that everyone wear a mask…

November 6, 2020

Borough Buildings to close Monday November 9

In an abundance of caution, the Borough of Ellwood City has decided to limit the access of all non-essential employees and visitors to all Borough-owned buildings. According to a release made available by the borough, this will take effect Monday, November 9, 2020 and will remain in effect until further notice. The borough’s highest priority is keeping its workers and the general public safe. Residents must utilize the dropbox for utility payments, taxes, permits, etc. Any other questions/concerns, you may call 724-758-7777 and follow the prompts to the specific departments. For tax-related issues, please call 724-758-9673. The borough apologizes for…

November 6, 2020

BC3 Bound to Highlight Lawrence Crossing’s Advantages

(New Castle, PA) Prospective students can explore BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing’s 19 associate degree and certificate programs, and learn about the transferability of its credits and its savings compared to Pennsylvania’s public four-year and state-related institutions during an in-person tour or virtual visit as part of the college’s BC3 Bound Event. BC3 will also waive its $25 application fee during the BC3 Bound Event, to be held from Nov. 10-12. Prospective students can schedule an in-person tour or virtual visit to be held between Nov. 10-12 – and apply free by entering the code BC3Bound2021 – at bc3.edu/bc3bound. BC3 @…

November 5, 2020

Girls Volleyball Team Advances To WPIAL Championship

The Ellwood City girls volleyball team showed resilience Wednesday night, battling back after dropping their first set to earn a 3-1 match victory over Avonworth that places the undefeated Wolverines in the WPIAL Class-2A championship game on Saturday. “It has not been an easy road but we always find a way to come together and win,” said head coach Jenna Ricciuti. “The semifinal game might have been the hardest we’ve seen yet.” The victory earned the Wolverines (17-0 overall) their first title game berth and will pit Ellwood City against top-seeded, and fellow unbeaten, North Catholic “This isn’t North Catholic’s…

November 5, 2020

Veteran’s Day Declared For Ellwood City

Mayor Anthony J. Court has declared Veteran’s Day 2020 for Ellwood City. According to a statement from the mayor’s office and in observance of Veteran’s Day, Mayor Anthony J. Court has declared Veteran’s Day, in Ellwood City, PA, Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Faithful men and women who served and are still serving – put aside their own dreams and ambitions to secure the many freedoms we are so blessed to have in America today. “It’s an honor for me to declare Wednesday, November 11, 2020 as “Veteran’s Day” here in Ellwood City, PA,” said Mayor Court. “We as a community…

November 4, 2020

Registration Open For 25th Annual Gobbler’s Gallop On Thanksgiving

The Gobbler’s Gallop turns a quarter century. The 25th annual Gobbler’s Gallop will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, at Riverside High School’s Memorial Stadium. The 10K race will start at 9:00 a.m. sharp while the 5k race will be begin at 10:15 a.m.  The event also offers a 5k for walkers that will begin at 9:0 a.m. Registration will begin at the Riverside Kindergarten Center at 8:00 a.m. for 10k and 5k walkers.  All people must wear a mask during registration and at the start of the race but not while running. Proceeds benifit Riverside xc, Ellwood…