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January 2, 2023

Became A Master Naturalist Volunteer This Spring

Learn about our natural world and support conservation in Beaver County. Beaver County Conservation District is hosting a training course for PA Master Naturalist volunteers at our office this spring. This course has limited space and registration is required. Final deadline is February 1, 2023 to register. The course will take place on Wednesdays from April 12 to June 28, 2023. Saturday field sessions on April 22, May 13, June 3, and June 10. “We look forward to starting this new chapter of PA Master Naturalists in Beaver County and training knowledgeable volunteers who will be able to offer natural…

January 1, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 2

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 and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m….

December 31, 2022

Donate Blood. Earn A Chance To Go To The Super Bowl.

Donate blood. Earn a chance to go to the Super Bowl. As part of the Franklin Township Community Blood Drive, donors now have a chance to enter and win an exclusive trip. Blood Donors who donate now through January 20, 2023 will be entered to win a Big Trip to the Big Game through an exclusive Road-trips package offered by Vitalant (formerly the Central Blood Bank.) The package includes accommodations for two at a luxury resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., Feb. 9-13, 2023; two tickets to the fan experience, tailgate party, and to the big game in Glendale, Ariz. on Feb….

December 30, 2022

PART 2: Top Stories of 2022

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2022 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is the second part of the series featuring the top news stories of the year based on analytics and social media reach. [VIEW PART 1] We would like to thank our valued readership that helped generated nearly 2 MILLION PAGE VIEWS this calendar year and our local businesses who support our website and help it stay free of charge. The EllwoodCity.org staff wishes everyone a safe and healthy 2023! HONORABLE MENTION: NOTABLE POLICE REPORTS: Whether…

December 30, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

HARRASSMENT: On December 16th at approximately 8:00 p.m., PA State Police received reports of an altercation that took place at a residence on Orchard Avenue, Ellwood City Borough between a 46-year-old Ellwood City man and a 15-year-old male victim. Upon police arrival it was determined that a physical altercation took place, and both parties requested not to prosecute. ACCIDENT: A crash occurred between noon on December 24th and 2:30 p.m. on December 25th on Smiley Stop Road, Wayne Township. According to the release report, the crash occured as a vehicle went off the road on the right and hit a…

December 30, 2022

Brown Announces District Office Opening in New Castle

HARRISBURG – Rep.-elect Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) announced that she will be opening a district office in New Castle to ensure continuity of constituent services. The office, which will open for business beginning on Monday, Jan. 9, is located in the Washington Centre Plaza at 28 N. Mill St., New Castle. Office hours will be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the telephone numbers are 724-498-4397 and 833-431-0502. “One of the most important aspects of my job as your state representative is helping you deal with state government,” said Brown. “Stopping by my office is one way…

December 29, 2022

PART 1: Top Stories of 2022

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2022 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is the first part of our two-part series featuring the top news stories of the year based on analytics and social media reach. The year has been unforgettable to say the least, we as a community have faced the good, the bad, and the ugly this year but managed to come out on top of it all. [VIEW PART 2] We would like to thank our valued readership that helped generated nearly 2 MILLION PAGE…

December 28, 2022

PART 2: Boys Winter Sports Q&A – Lincoln High School and Riverside High School

Winter sports have arrived in Ellwood City. Basketball and swimming are among the most popular sports among the boys for students at both Lincoln High School and Riverside High School. We are doing our Winter Q&A a little different this year and shaking it up with Boys vs. Girls Sports. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part two of a two-part series featuring area senior student winter sports. Our…

December 28, 2022

Michael’s Furniture Plus Donates To Club Hope Foundation

Michael’s Furniture Plus, conducted a very successful charitable promotion this year that resulted in an impressive amount of money being donated to a great cause. Michael’s pledged to donate $50.00 to the Club Hope Foundation for every Ellwood City Varsity Football touchdown scored this season. The Ellwood City team did their part and scored 22 touchdowns this year and Michael’s was happy to donate $1,100.00 to the Club Hope Foundation. The store is owned and operated by many former Ellwood City Football players and boosters. The owner, Michael Perry, said he was proud to tie this charitable promotion to the…

December 27, 2022

PART 1: Girls Winter Sports Q&A – Lincoln High School and Riverside High School

Winter sports have arrived in Ellwood City. Basketball is the most popular sport among the girls for students at both Lincoln High School and Riverside High School. We are doing our Winter Q&A a little different this year and shaking it up with Boys vs. Girls Sports. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part one of a two-part series featuring area senior student winter sports. Our Boys Winter Sports…