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September 27, 2018

Hitched and Unhitched: Summer Love.

Summer is the season of warmth and freedom. School is out, the days are longer, and there’s a never ending supply of sunlight and warm temperatures. Falling in love during the summer is just easier because sure other seasons bring cozy indoor time, but summer brings fun outdoor activities you can spend your days experiencing with that special someone. While there’s little scientific facts supporting the fact that falling in love during the summer is the easiest, scientists have, however, shown that your brain in love actually looks different than your brain during normal activity. This summer, many couples have decided to…

September 27, 2018

Beneigh Insurance Opens New Ellwood Location

Beneigh Insurance has made its way into downtown Ellwood City this summer, taking over the old Wilson Insurance building, located on Sixth Street, in July. Andrew Beneigh started Beneigh Insurance back in 2006 with its office in Zelienople, after Beneigh decided to leave his job as a claims adjuster for Erie Insurance and open his own insurance agency. The company continued to see steady growth and found the need to expand, which led to the opening of the second office on Sims Street in Ellwood City in 2013.  “We moved from Sims Street over to Sixth Street because we needed to…

September 26, 2018

Eastern Star Soup Supper This Weekend

The Eastern Star Soup Supper will be held  this weekend.  The event will be Friday, September 28th from 12:00 p.m to 6:30 p.m and is open to the public. The supper will be at Christ Presbyterian Church, located at 4th Street and Spring Avenue in Ellwood City, PA. Cost of the dinner will be $7.00 for adults, children from 4 to 12 years of age will be $5.00, and children 3 years and younger eat free. Take-out will be available along will soup being sold by the quart. Funds raised will be used for charitable donation which are made by…

September 25, 2018

Koppel Bridge Construction Continues, Currently Under Inspection

Construction is continuing on the $27.58 million Route 351 Koppel Bridge replacement project according to PA Department of Transportation Press Officer Steve Cowan. In addition, the current 102-year-old bridge will be under inspection through October 4th. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays as crews from the Larson Design Group conduct bridge inspection activities. Although visible construction, including the installment cross sections of girder bridge appears to have paused, Cowan said in a statement last week that there is work occurring at the pier 1 caisson and footer. “It is over the side of the bridge and out…

September 25, 2018

Historical Society To Plan ‘History on the Street’ Event

The Ellwood City Historical Society held a special meeting to prepare for the upcoming Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Show. The Society decided to hold a display outside the History Center on Fifth Street. The event will be called, “History on the Street.”  Featured items will be the Ellwood Sign that has lighted the way for the Arts Crafts and Food festival for over 30 years. The Society will also offer its own Car Show by having 10 Soap Box Derby Cars from different years of the racing event. On display in the street will be collected artifacts, some over…

September 24, 2018

Goal Set For Hartman School Playground Renovation

Twenty years ago, the Hartman School Playground was built. The playground had been originally intended to be used by children with ages ranging from 5-12, however in 2011 the district was restructured and now the playground is used mostly by children in the ages of 10-12. “Our students thrive in their education when physical activity is maximized,” said Principle Frank Keally in an email to EllwoodCity.org staff. The Hartman staff and Principal Frank Keally have initiated a campaign in hopes of making the playground a more “big kid friendly” area while also making it safer. The project itself will cost…

September 24, 2018

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of September 24

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26  10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public.  It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life.  All adults are welcome. 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a new program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers.  This interactive program allows kids to explore building and socialization skills.  No registration is required. The Fall Schedule for “Building Buddies” is:…

September 24, 2018

REMINDER: Wayne Township Fall Cleanup Scheduled For Oct. 13

Wayne Township is conducting its annual fall clean up Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 8:00am until noon. A proof of residency will be required to participate.  There is a $10.00 charge per p/u truckload (no limit). Information for new residents or new participants to this service for taxpayers: A resident may fill a pickup truck with unwanted items (see exceptions below) and drive to the township building at 1418 Ellwood Road and follow the arrows. The process is to enter the first driveway to pay the minimal fee, then circle the building to the dumpsters where volunteers will assist in unloading…

September 21, 2018

2018 Lincoln High Men’s Homecoming Court Results

Congratulations to the Lincoln High School 2018 Homecoming King Court! The court included Jake Alberts, Ethan Lordi, Joey Houk, Reed Angelucci, Rocco Sesti, Ethan Coy, Alex Fotia, and Caiden Myers. With Joey Houk crowned as king and Alex Fotia as runner up. The court itself is chosen by the varsity cheer squad. The Homecoming Queen will be announced tonight at the Freedom against Ellwood home game at half time. The queens court includes Kaitlyn Francis, Bella Rangel, Mia DeCaria, Ariana Garroway, Natalia Greco, Katherina Boesendorfer, Madeline Spadafore, Isabella Roth, and Maura Agostinelli. Boesendorfer is an exchange student from Germany and is an honorary member…

September 21, 2018

POLICE: Two Vehicle Break-Ins Reported In North Side Area

Two reports of vehicle thefts were reported this week on Ellwood City’s North Side – each reported within 24 hours of each other.   First, on Wednesday, September 19th, Erica Miller, of Hazel Avenue, reported that an unknown actor entered a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe parked in her driveway between 10:00 p.m and 7:30 a.m. Miller reported that her ashtray was removed which contained $3.00 to $4.00 dollars in change. Miller stated that the motor vehicle was left unlocked at the time of incident. Less than twenty-four hours later, a second report of vehicle theft was reported Thursday morning.  Sarah Edinger, of…