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February 6, 2025

Real Estate Transfers For January 2025

The new year is here! What better way to ring it in than enjoying it in the comforts of your new home! According to Rocket Homes, homes in Lawrence County have sold for 10.4% more than they did a year ago with the median home sold price in Lawrence County at $154,654 in January 2025, up 10.4% from last year. More specifically, the real estate market in Ellwood City in January 2025 was characterized by a 9.5% increase in the number of homes for sale, and a median list price of $163,900. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds,…

February 6, 2025

Country Club Bridge Replacement Project To Begin October 2025

The Route 65 Country Club Bridge Replacement project over Connoquenessing Creek will begin in October 2025 in North Sewickley and Franklin Townships, Beaver County. Improvements include removal of the existing poor condition three-span non-composite steel multigirder structure built in 1976, construction of a two-span steel plate girder bridge using Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques, and full depth pavement reconstruction along approximately 850 feet of SR 65 and 180 feet of SR 1006 (Mercer Road). The project will also relocate approximately 310 feet of T-639 (Country Club Drive) to improve sight distance and accommodate school bus turning movements. “In order to…

February 5, 2025

PHOTOS: Wolverines Sweep Tigers In Senior Night Doubleheader

It was a long evening Tuesday as the Ellwood City boys and girls basketball squads teamed up for a senior night double header against Beaver Falls. Two overtime thrillers later, both teams collected victories amid a combined eleven periods of play. First, the Lady Wolverines used an overtime 3-pointer by senior guard Kayla Jones with less than a minute left to inch away from the Tigers and secure a 59-54 victory. Ellwood City (@EC_Wolverines) defeats Beaver Falls in an overtime thriller 59-54 as Kayla Jones hits the game winning shot with less than a minute to play. pic.twitter.com/F7cgqJvz8K — Ethan…

February 5, 2025

Lake Forest Gardens, Sturges Orchard To Receive Agriculture Innovation Grants

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced this week the approval of three state grants to improve agricultural innovation in Beaver County. Vogel said the following Agriculture Innovation Grants are being awarded by the state Department of Agriculture: Lake Forest Gardens of Fombell will receive $24,600 for automating tree-grading and sizing. Tiny Seed Farm of Rochester will receive $75,000 for the development of an integrated, sustainable farm-to-sale innovation plan. Sturges Orchard of Fombell will receive $18,775 to install pasteurizer and filter systems for improved cider production quality. “It was very important to fund these grants in the state budget,…

February 4, 2025

Ellwood Area Family Center Hosting Youth Golf Program

The Ellwood Area Family Center will be hosting a youth golf program beginning in late February. The golf program will be held at the Ellwood Area Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City on Tuesday evenings beginning on February 18th.  The clinic will run four five consecutive Tuesdays and will be available for ages 9, 10 and 11. Retired physical education teacher Jeff Fotia will showcase his golf teaching skills. “The upcoming golf program is for players that are just starting out or that are experienced in the game,” says Family Center Director, John DiBuono. “A perfect program…

February 4, 2025

Lincoln High School Honor & High Honor Rolls For Quarter Two

The Ellwood City Area School District has announced its Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for quarter two at Lincoln High School. The district would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the students. View more news and information at www.ecasdk12.org. HIGH HONOR ROLLS: 7th Grade Mason Bable Brycen Becker Greyson Boariu Rebecca Colao Jeremih Curry Caleb DeSanzo Ali Dixon-McIntyre Sophia Duran Anna Elder Bryce Fascetti Mackenna Funkhouser Zoey Garnett Joseph Genova Nolan Grimm Rylee Haine Grayson Hartman Adaleigh Hempfling Carson Holsinger Karam Jaffry Dylan Johns Clark Kent Annabelle Martin Aubree McDanel Austin Michaels Nina Mills Kinsley Minerd…

February 3, 2025

Beaver County Solar Farm In North Sewickley Township Denied Zoning Application

A proposed Beaver County solar farm in North Sewickley Township was denied a zoning application last Thursday. The proposed farm would be built on roughly eighty acres of wooded area. The company leasing the land, Penn Renewables, made its case in front of the zoning board and members of the public at the townships monthly. Penn Renewables partners with landowners and local communities to develop renewable energy projects that are environmentally friendly and safe. According to a published news report, it had to show “minimal impact” to the community but neighbors argued it would have a major impact, citing concerns with flooding and…

February 3, 2025

Ellwood City Moose Featuring Kitchen Re-Opening, Fundraiser & Sub Sale

The Ellwood City Moose has some exciting news and events to share with the Ellwood City community. The club is featuring a big kitchen re-opening this coming Wednesday, February 5th with a new chef, new kitchen hours and extensive new menu. The club has a dinner fundraiser and sub sale on March 1st. KITCHEN ANNOUNCEMENT The Ellwood City Moose Lodge 93 is proud to announce that starting Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 we will be offering a brand-new menu (including Beer-battered Fish on Fridays), regular kitchen hours (Tuesday – Thursday 4-9pm, Fridays and Saturday 3-10pm) created and served by our new…

February 2, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 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….

January 31, 2025

Wolverines Rout Sto-Rox, Jones Hits 1,000 Career Points

Kayla Jones poured in 15 first half points to lead Ellwood City to a comfortable 74-39 victory over Sto-Rox Thursday night at Lincoln High School. The scoring performance helped Jones top 1,000 career points. The senior guard finished 5-10 shooting with one 3-pointer, two rebounds, and three assists Thursday in the non-section contest. The Wolverines pounced early, scoring 30 first quarter points with Jones accounting for eight points and Delaney Sturgeon adding 12 points. Sturgeon finished with a game-high 21 points (10 rebounds, six steals) for Ellwood City. Caitlin Kreitzer added 20 points (six assists, six steals) for the Wolverines….