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February 23, 2024

Ellwood Quality Steels Celebrates Milestone

ELLWOOD Quality Steels (EQS) on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, celebrated a significant milestone by producing the 250,000th heat in the melt shop that opened in 1985. A heat is a batch of steel that is melted in the 45-ton electric arc furnace and poured into molds to create bottom-poured ingots. EQS is a leading producer of carbon, alloy, tool and stainless steel ingots that support forging, ring rolling and heavy plate applications in sophisticated and critical products for the aerospace, defense, space, and energy industries. For the most demanding applications, the ingots are further refined by melting a second time…

February 23, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: On February 14th at approximately 2:30 a.m., PA State Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Reserve Square, Wayne Township for a report theft from a motor vehicle. According to the report, a known victim, 29-year-old male, reported that he had reviewed video surveillance of his property and there was an unknown actor(s) observed near his vehicles. After checking his property, it was discovered that items were stolen from his flatbed tow truck and from the tool box on his trailer the report relates. Investigation is on-going, anyone with information is asked to contact PA…

February 22, 2024

Lincoln Graduate Accepted to Prestigious Drum and Bugle Corps

Zion Bunney is making his Drumming Dreams come true, but he needs a little help from his friends … the Ellwood City Community. The 2022 Lincoln High School graduate was accepted to the world class drum and bugle corps “Jersey Surf,” a group that competes in a circuit called Drum Corps International (DCI). Now, the quad line section leader at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Zion cannot wait to pick up his sticks and hit the road with his fellow drummers. “This has been a dream of mine ever since I was 9 years old,” Bunney said. “I am proud to…

February 22, 2024

Upstart Manufacturers Coalition Awarded $236,000 Grant from PA Dept of Labor and Industry

MERCER – A collaboration of local manufacturers, including two from Ellwood City, working together to address shared workforce development challenges was awarded a $236,786 grant from the Industry Partnership program of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The award was announced by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer). The Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition (LMMC) was formed in 2023 by founding members Berner International, Blair Strip Steel Company, ELLWOOD, G.W. Becker, Inc., Hall Industries and Wheatland Steel Processing. West Central Job Partnership, the region’s operator of PACareerLink offices, and Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition have also been integral in the formation of LMMC….

February 21, 2024

Get Your Tickets NOW for Riverside High School’s Musical The Adams Family

The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical, The Adams Family on March 21-24 in the high school auditorium, 300 Country Club Drive, Ellwood City. A cast and crew of over 100 students from the school district will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers. This is the 61st Anniversary of Theater at Riverside. “We hope you can join us for this landmark show,” said Vaughn Hudspath, producer. In its typical kooky, mysterious, and spooky fashion, the ghoulish Addams family is visiting the graveyard for an annual gathering of all family members, living dead, and undecided, to celebrate…

February 19, 2024

Council Approves YMCA Swimming Pool Management Agreement with No Cost Increase to Community

Ellwood City Borough Council approved the 2024 YMCA swimming pool management agreement for $13,800. Borough Manager Kevin Swogger said there will be no cost increase for community members to use the pool this year and the borough will be releasing more details regarding the pool’s 2024 season as well as activities planned including youth parties and featured DJs. Swogger said the borough is also working on securing the America250PA grant, which helps organizations conducting projects that improve the community and engages volunteers. Projects could include community cleanups, park improvements, revitalization efforts, river sweeps, graffiti abatement, murals, etc. The project must…

February 19, 2024

North Side Primary School Recognizes Second 9-Week Perfect Attendance

North Side Primary School continues to partner with Vinny’s Restaurant and Pizzeria to encourage and reward perfect attendance at school. Any student who did not miss a day in a nine week period earns the chance to win a quarterly attendance incentive that includes a $50 gift card to Vinny’s Restaurant. North Side Primary School prides itself on establishing the connection between students, families, community, and our school district. “On the K-2 level, we recognize that it takes the ENTIRE FAMILY to help our little Wolverines get to school each day,” says school counselor Debbie Wiech in a statement. “We…

February 17, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 19th

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. –…

February 16, 2024

The Tamburitzans Return To Ellwood City

For the seventh time, The Tamburitzans return to Ellwood City, premiering their newest show, Reflection! This two hour live stage production features music, song and dance from cultures around the world. The event will be held at Lincoln High School at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 17th. Your favorite traditions return to stage, including Croatian, Serbian, Armenia, Bulgaria, Hungarian, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine along with dances from the Alpine region and the Jewish culture, and more along with all the enthralling instruments, entrancing costumes and intricate steps you’ve come to love from America’s Longest Running Live Stage Show. 27 Student…

February 14, 2024

Entrepreneurs Forever To Host Small Business Owners Program

Entrepreneurs Forever will host an informational event on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, welcoming business owners from Beaver County. This event marks the launch of a new program — the only one of its kind in the country — making its debut in Beaver. The program, funded by a recent grant secured by Senator Bob Casey, curates small business owners into long-term peer groups that meet monthly for three years to provide mutual support and facilitate business growth. Born in SW Pennsylvania, Entrepreneurs Forever has provided long-term business support to over 1,000 small business owners across four states. Entrepreneurs Forever is…