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July 28, 2023

Route 351 Paving Begins Next Week in Lawrence, Beaver Counties

Pittsburgh – PennDOT District 11 is announcing roadway improvement work on Route 351 in North Sewickley Township, Beaver County and Wayne Township, Lawrence County will begin Monday, July 31 weather permitting. Improvement work, including milling and paving, drainage upgrades, base and shoulder repairs, guide rail updates, pavement marking installation, and other various construction related activities, will occur on Route 351 between River Road in North Sewickley Township and 13th Street in Wayne Township. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Route 351 daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through late November. The project is part of a $1.38 million group…

July 27, 2023

Ellwood City Wolves Club Hosts Members Appreciation Dinner

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II met on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at their shelter in Ewing Park. Each year the Wolves Club hosts an appreciation dinner for their members, their wives and significant others who have volunteered at their three fundraisers during the year. Sixty four members attended the steak dinner prepared by their members Bob Delisio, Matt Wally and Chuck Houk. President Mike DeOtto introduced two guests to the Club: Divine Grace Parish Seminarians Erik Pintar and Chris Baker. Secretary John Biondi gave their backgrounds and reminded the members that they are assigned to Divine Grace Parish…

July 26, 2023

2023 Moraine State Park Regatta Brings Free Recreation Opportunities

Portersville – The 24th annual Moraine State Park Regatta will return this August 5-6 on the shores of Lake Arthur’s South Shore (225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA 16051). The festivities will span most of the shoreline and include both land and water activities. The Regatta is Saturday 10:00 am-10:00 pm, and Sunday 10:00 am-6:00 pm. The event has grown in popularity in recent years, drawing a record of over 28,000 attendees in 2021. The event is free to attend, including parking. “Each year, we are blown away by the generosity of our sponsors who provide for this completely free…

July 24, 2023

Ellwood City Knocked Off In 72nd Annual Little League Tournament

After stringing together two victories to begin their tournament run, Ellwood City ran into some trouble over the weekend in the 72nd Annual Ellwood City Little League Tournament, first falling to defending tournament champion Central Valley 12-3 on Saturday and then to Neshannock on Sunday to eliminate the team from the tournament. Central Valley plays Neshannock Monday evening in the tournament championship game. On Sunday, Neshannock broke open a 1-1 deadlock in the sixth inning with a five-run outburst with two outs to defeat Ellwood City 6-1 at Freidhoff Field on Sunday night. After three scoreless innings, Neshannock took the…

July 22, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of July 24th

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. OPEN 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….

July 21, 2023

Carpenter’s Project Completes 52 Projects On 35 Homes

The Carpenter’s Project completed its 22 year of service last week with a long list of improvements to homes around the area. Steven Miller has been the director of the Carpenter’s Project for 12 years now, and during that time there have been plenty of other moments and words and gestures and celebrations that have kept him and the other volunteers coming back year after year to serve the community. “The homeowners are very appreciative,” Miller said. “Some of them are simply unable to do it themselves and some simply cannot afford to have the work done by an outside…

July 21, 2023

New Artificial Shrubs Placed In Lawrence Avenue Planters

The Borough of Ellwood City and the Ellwood City Revitalization have combined efforts to bring some new beautification to downtown. In June, the Borough of Ellwood City received a $2,000.00 2023 National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grant that was used to assist with costs to replace planter boxes along Lawrence Avenue. The Ellwood City Revitalization matched the grant last month and presented a check to the Ellwood City Borough for $2,000.00 (pictured). George Celli (EC Borough Council President, ECR Director), Kevin Swogger (Borough Manager), Brad Ovial (ECR President, Borough Council Member), Ryan McCandless (ECR Director), and Sam Teolis (ECR Director) are…

July 21, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

FOUND PROPERTY: A kayak was found on July 19th on the side of Pleasant Hill Road, near its intersection with N Camp Run Road, Perry Township. If you are missing a kayak please contact the New Castle State Police at 724-598-2211. Please reference incident number PA2023-953413 FOUND PROPERTY: A bull was found on July 16th near a residence on Old Pittsburgh Road, Wayne Township. According to a report, and at approximately 2:33 p.m., a caller advised that the bull was secured on their property and had been fed and given water. If anyone is missing a bull or has any…

July 20, 2023

BOMBS AWAY: Boydell Hits Two Homers, Powers Ellwood City Past Shenango

Cam Boydell smacked two home runs to power Ellwood City past Shenango 5-2 in the 72nd Ellwood City Little League Tournament on Wednesday night. Boydell rapped a solo home run in the third inning and belted a two-run homer in the fifth inning. Boydell also combined on a one-hitter with Joey Nardone to lead Ellwood City to the winner’s bracket final. Shenango opened the scoring with a run in the first inning as Luca Fiore walked and with two outs scored on a double by Matteo Mone to give Shenango a 1-0 lead. After a scoreless second inning, Ellwood City…

July 20, 2023

Final 2023 Beautification Award Winner Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the final winner of 2023 Beautification Award to Sue Blythe on Joffre Street. “Sue’s hard work has not gone unnoticed, her yard looks amazing,” said Mayor Court in an emailed statement. Sue was awarded with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate to a local restaurant. This concludes the awards for the 2023 season. This was the 14th year for this successful program and the mayor’s office isl looking forward to doing it again next spring! RELATED: View previous Beautification Award winners