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September 23, 2021

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Announces Homecoming Courts

Lincoln High School will celebrate its 65th Annual Homecoming on Friday, October 1st, when the Ellwood City Wolverines host the Neshannock Lancers at Helling Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Homecoming Queen’s Court will be announced on the field during pre-game ceremonies that begin at 6:30 p.m., and the 2021 Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime. Members of this year’s homecoming court in the picture below are (left to right): Bottom row: Bryn Gray, Angelina Ricciuti, Kyla Servick, Angelina Nardone; Middle row: Jaidyn Leviere, Katelyn Wehman, Asiah Barnhart, Alyssa Jeffcoat; Top row: Brianna Francis, Tess Kohnen, Jenna…

September 23, 2021

Route 288 Realignment Project Ongoing, On Track For Completion As Scheduled

Barring any unforeseen field issues, the realignment and construction of Route 288 near the Zelienople Airport in on track for completion as scheduled. The roadway is currently closed and under detour as part of a 102-day closure for the realignment project. According to PENNDOT spokesperson Steve Cowan, the contractor anticipates completing the work within the contract parameters. Joe Neubert, project manager for Independence Excavating, announced the parameters in July, with the anticipated re-opening date of on or before October 28, 2021 “As of [Tuesday], all mass excavation activities are complete,” says Cowan. “Concrete pipe work is finished on Route 288 and…

September 21, 2021

Holy Redeemer Social Club Planning Annual Casino Trip

The Holy Redeemer Social Club is planning its annual trip to Seneca Niagara next month. The trip is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 10, 2021. The cost is $40.00 to join the casino trip.  The fee includes $25.00 in free play at the casino. “We have a few seats left,” says event organizer, John Pansera. The bus leaves from the Holy Redeemer school lot at 7:00 a.m. on the 10th. To make reservations call Pansera at 724-657-4661

September 20, 2021

Meals on Wheels Seeking Cook, Volunteers, Clients

Meals on Wheels, the beloved program that offers nutritional meals to those in need is looking for a cook. The position will be a Monday-Friday job from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The person will order and receive foods, prepare the foods, and organize the volunteers. Applicants are required to have a Safe Serve Certification, which program organizer Gina McKenna said is easy to obtain. “Meals on Wheels is a wonderful environment to work in and to meet new friends and new people,” McKenna said. Interested applicants can apply here: Job Application; Email: EllwoodMOW@gmail.com; or call McKenna at 724-730-9316. The…

September 20, 2021

FearScapes Haunted Attraction Is Opening For Its Third Straight Haunt Season

FearScapes Haunted Attraction, an Ellwood City-based walk-through haunt, is once again opening its doors, offering Ellwood City a new season of frightening excitement starting on October 1 and continuing every Friday and Saturday through the duration of the month. “We’re especially excited about this year’s haunt because we have a totally new immersive storyline that builds off some of the stories and scenes our guests experienced last year,” says FearScapes Haunted Attraction owner John Guerrini. “We also have a few new effects that I think people are going to love.” The 2021 season is a follow-up to their successful 2020…

September 20, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of September 20

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 The Library is open. Newspapers, magazines and toys will not be available for the time being. Masks are required to be worn, covering mouth and nose, while in…

September 17, 2021

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

ASSAULT WITH WEAPON: According to a PA State Police report, Katelyn Weller, 26, and Lindsey Weller, 25, both of Ellwood City have been arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after an incident on September 13 at approximately 6:34 p.m. According to the report, PSP New Castle was dispatched to an assault which occurred on West Lawrence Avenue. The 27-year-old victim related that the both Weller females entered his garage, hit him over the head with a rock, continued to assault him and cause property damage within his garage. Troopers then preceded to the suspects resident to conduct interviews….

September 16, 2021

Wayne Township Announces Its “Clean Up Day”

Wayne Township has announced its annual clean up day. The township clean up day will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. until noon at the municipal building located at 1418 Wampum Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The cost is $10.00 per pickup truck load. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, is required. A resident may fill a pickup truck with unwanted items (see exceptions below) and drive to the township building and follow instructions. Items not being accepted are as follows: freon, paint, tires, construction materials, garbage, electronics such as TVs and computer monitors,…

September 16, 2021

Tenaris Celebrates The Reopening Of Its Manufacturing Facilities in Koppel & Ambridge

Tenaris marked the reopening of its manufacturing facilities in Koppel and Ambridge, Pennsylvania, with a ceremony at its Koppel melt shop – Tenaris’s first steel mill in the US. Tenaris US President Luca Zanotti was joined by US Congressman Conor Lamb (PA-17); State Senator Elder Vogel; State Representative Aaron Bernstine; State Representative Jim Marshall; Beaver County Chairman Daniel Camp; Borough of Koppel Acting Mayor Athena Pangikas-Miller; Borough of Ambridge Mayor David Drewnowski; amongst other community stakeholders and employees for the outdoor ceremony, held with COVID protocols in place. Congressman Lamb, who represents the 17th district of Pennsylvania, which includes Beaver…

September 15, 2021

Council Appoints Brad Ovial to Open Seat

Ellwood City Borough Council voted Monday evening to appoint Brad Ovial to fill the vacant seat of former councilwoman Lisa Guerrera. Ovial and another primary candidate Jan Williams both submitted letters of interest in filling the vacant seat. Council members George Celli, Caleb Cragle, Jim Barry, and Michelle Lamenza all voted in favor of Ovial—Councilman Rob Brough and Councilwoman Judith Dici were absent from the meeting. The seat was left vacant last month when Guerrera announced her resignation. Her term was set to expire on December 31, 2021. Guerrera recently moved out of the borough, leaving her legally unable to…