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June 1, 2023

Vogel Office to Host Veteran’s Assistance Specialist, Announces Virtual Grant Education

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that Robert Lee from the Pennsylvania American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available on Thursday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his Cranberry Township District Office, 8001 Rowan Rd, Suite 205, Cranberry Township. No appointment is necessary. Lee can help veterans and their families with understanding the benefits they have earned, enroll in the VA health care system, assist with the appeals process, and more. Participants are asked to bring any documentation and paperwork they may need. For more information, contact Vogel’s Cranberry Township District Office at 878-978-2575. Vogel…

May 31, 2023

Two Local Students Receive Scholarships At Municipal Woman’s Club May Banquet

Two local students received scholarships as part of the Municipal Woman’s Club banquet that took place May 22nd at Joey’s Event Room on Lawrence Avenue Gianna Fotia, of Lincoln High School, and Abigail Hughes, of Riverside Beaver County, were the recipients of the scholarships. Fotia was accompanied by her parents, Joe and Lisa Fotia, and was presented the scholarship by Cheryl Valvano. Hughes was accompanied by her parents, Adam and Toni Hughes, and was presented her scholarship by Nancy Walton. Additionally, the Municipal Woman’s Club Woman of the Year award was presented to Nancy Fenton. Barb Beachem led the installation…

May 31, 2023

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade

The annual Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade took place Monday morning as our community gathered downtown Ellwood City to enjoy the parade and to honor local Veterans of the past and present. A ceremony honoring veterans was held at Legion Park directly after the parade followed by free Hot Dogs provided by Dave’s Hometown Shop ‘n Save. Photos courtesy of Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce Facebook.com Page.  

May 31, 2023

Lincoln High School Top Nine & Graduating Class of 2023

The Lincoln High School graduating Class of 2023 will receive their diplomas Thursday, June 1st, during a ceremony scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Helling Stadium in Ewing Park. Lincoln High School is graduating 89 students with nine students receiving high honors. Students will follow 2022-23 classes for the last time on Wednesday. A senior walk thru all buildings is also scheduled for Wednesday. VIEW FULL LIST OF GRADUATING SENIORS The top nine students listed in alphabetical order with photos below. Gianna Marie Fotia, daughter of Joe and Lisa Fotia. Gianna plans to attend Robert Morris University to major in Statistics…

May 30, 2023

Tenaris Launches Longstanding Merit Awards In Beaver County

Tenaris has launched its Merit Awards, the company’s longest running education-based program, in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, awarding a total of $25,000 in scholarships. Five seniors from Ambridge Area High School and five from Beaver Falls High School each received Merit Awards of $2,500, in recognition of their academic performance. Merit Award recipients include Norah Best, Grace Buchanan, Naomi Pedigo, Amara Platz and Ivan You from Ambridge Area School District and Emma Durr, Caitlyn Glitsch, Marley Graham, Chloe Lilly, and Kylie Napolitan from Big Beaver Falls Area School District. “Beaver County is among our newest communities to our US industrial footprint,…

May 27, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of May 29

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 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. WE’RE 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. –…

May 26, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

BURGLARY: Katyln Kelosky, 34, of Ellwood City, is charged with Burglary and Criminal Trespassing after an incident on May 12th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 12:52 p.m., police were dispatched to a Dollar General, at Woodside Avenue, Wayne Township for a reported theft. Police made contact with the store manager who related that Kelosky had been entering the store when no one should be present and taking money from the safe. Surveillance footage confirm Kelosky as the perpetrator and further footage was able to confirm five dates where Kelosky entered the store and removed cash and drinks…

May 25, 2023

LHS Class of 2003 To Hold Its 20 Year Reunion In June

On June 24, 2023 the Lincoln High School Class of 2003 will hold its 20 year reunion. It will be held at Robert E. Rodgers Memorial Park in Ellport from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Several members of the class began discussing the reunion during the summer of 2022 according to former class president, Dr. Cassie Leymarie PhD, now of Atlanta, Georgia. Later in the year, an organizing committee formed consisting of Leymarie PhD, Dr. Josie Badger DHCE, CRC of Shenango Township, Ashlee (Stoyanoff) Lamenza of Ellwood City, Victoria (Malcolm) Kincaid of Ellwood City, Jessica (Contrucci) McConnell MBA of Belmont,…

May 25, 2023

ELLWOOD Announces 2023 Industrial Maintenance Scholarship Winners

ELLWOOD today announced the recipients of the group’s 2023 Industrial Maintenance Scholarship awards. Three graduating seniors were each awarded $10,000 scholarships as part of the program. The Industrial Maintenance Scholarship program is a unique opportunity available to high school seniors and/or those who have successfully completed the GED test who plan to attend an accredited trade school, college or university following graduation. The scholarships are made available each year to graduates who are considering pursuing a certificate or degree in Mechatronics, or an equivalent industrial maintenance program. The 2023 recipients are: West Middlesex High School senior, William Booth. Booth was…

May 24, 2023

Ellwood City’s Summer Concert Series Set To Begin June 7th

Ellwood City’s Summer Concert Series in the Community Plaza will begin June 7th. The Summer Concert Series is hosted by Ellwood City Community Enrichment, Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wander Ellwood committee, Ellwood City Revitalization and The Borough of Ellwood City. The concert series schedule is as follows: Wednesday, June 7 – 288 (5:30pm) Saturday, June 17 – The Wrangler Band (7:00pm) Wednesday, June 21 – Wine & Spirit (5:30pm) Saturday, July 15 – Hopewell Community Big Band (7:00pm) Wednesday, July 19 – RMS Trio (5:30pm) Saturday, July 22 – D-Tour Band (7:00pm) Saturday, July 29 – Harmony Hot…