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April 16, 2025

Ellwood City Earth Day Celebration Is Saturday

Earth Day reminds us to take action, whether it’s planting trees, cutting down on waste, or pushing for greener policies. The annual Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 19th at Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This year’s Earth Day celebration will feature a Trashion Show, an Art Show, and a special presentation from Wild World of Animals. Shows are open to the public and winners will receive a cash prize. From Books to Blessings will have a book fair set up to encourage you to RECYCLE books! Books will be…

April 16, 2025

Riverside Lions Club Provides Community Support Updates

The Riverside Lions Club continues its community support through various programs and donations. The club offers a series of updates below spotlighting their recent efforts: The club started off the new segment by participating in a District Soup Assembly. Under the supervision of PDG’s Jeff and Maria Laudermilk (Riverside/Hopewell Lions) members from different clubs in the District met at the Butler Blind Association to assemble the equivalent of 9000 dry soup meals. The saying “many hands make light work” was never more true than in this instance. After a two hour set-up, approximately 55 people showed up Saturday and completed…

April 15, 2025

Several Area Police Departments Participating In National Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10am-2pm (local time) at locations nationwide. This event, which happens twice a year, is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country. The Ellwood City, Franklin Township, and North Sewickley Township are among those area police departments participating in the drug take back program on Saturday, April 26 that is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m locally. Residents may use the opportunity to turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Drug take back…

April 12, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 14th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. HOURS 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. – 4:00 p.m….

April 11, 2025

Mayor Court Receives Prestigious “Community Service Award”

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court was the recipient of the prestigious “Community Service Award” by Vision Ministries at the 8th Annual Braveheart Testimonial Banquet held recently at the New Englander in New Castle. Mayor Court was honored for his dedicated service to the Ellwood City Community. “It’s humbling to receive this very special honor and award” And thanked Vision Ministries for recognizing him and making this “special award a reality,” said Mayor Court in a statement. PICTURED: (left to right) Board members of Vision Ministries, Lori Jo Sager, Vaughn Crisei, Randy Crum, Mayor Court and Dan Bailey

April 11, 2025

Lincoln High School Honor & High Honor Rolls For 3rd Nine Weeks

The Ellwood City Area School District has announced its Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for 2024-25 school year quarter three (3rd nine weeks) at Lincoln High School. Quarter 3 ended March 31st, 2025 The district would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the students. View more news and information at www.ecasdk12.org. HIGH HONORS ROLL: 12th Grade Sophia Agnew Naomi Braden Bradley Custer Tessa Folino Braden Freed Shaelyn Freed Sophie Gray Kailyn Hamilton Abigail Hazen Jean Kreiling Paige Moffatt Kaylie Newhams Holly Palmer Elijah Palmer-McCane Dayntae Pierce Arianna Salvucci Lucas Scheidemantle Sara Schwarz Drew Steffler Joseph Thompson…

April 7, 2025

Officer Involved Shooting in North Sewickley Township

A man was shot and killed by Pennsylvania state police in North Sewickley Township after assaulting and stealing the cruiser of an Ohio state police officer Friday, April 4. According to a state police press release, and at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Pennsylvania State Police were notified that an Ohio State Trooper had been assaulted and that the suspect had subsequently stolen the marked police vehicle. It was reported that the stolen vehicle was headed Eastbound on 1-76. Members of the Pennsylvania State Police encountered the vehicle in PA near the Ohio border and a pursuit ensued. Troopers…

April 5, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 7th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. HOURS 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. – 4:00 p.m….

April 4, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

BURGLARY: Sometime between March 30th at approximately 7:00 p.m. and March 31st at approximately 8:00 a.m., an unlocked detached garage on Possum Hollow Road, New Beaver Borough was entered, and stolen from within was approximately 5-10 pounds of copper pipes worth approximately $25-$30. If anyone has any information or could provide surveillance video or suspicious activity within the area, please contact PA State Police at 724-598-2211 and reference PA2025-383336 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: Dylan Jesse Hinchberger, 31, was charged with one felony count each of aggravated assault, robbery with inflicted injury, vehicle robbery, burglary, theft and firearm possession without a license; and…

April 3, 2025

Franklin Township Warns Residents Of Potential Weekend Flooding

Franklin Township and its Supervisors have posted information to inform area residents about the possibility of flooding in the Ellwood City area now through this weekend due to expected moderate to heavy rainfall. “While we are monitoring the situation closely, we want to ensure that everyone is prepared for potential flooding and can take appropriate steps to protect their property and safety,” says the township officials. “Your safety is our priority, and we encourage all residents to take the necessary precautions.” According to The Weather Channel, the Ellwood City area is set to see nearly one inch of rainfall Thursday…