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June 18, 2025

Ellwood City Borough Council Takes Action on Budget, Announces Community Programs

In addition to handing down discipline for an officer in the Ellwood City Police Department, Ellwood City Borough Council took action on budget items and borough leaders gave updates on projects, community initiatives during Monday’s regular meeting. Mayor Anthony Court congratulated the Riverside Baseball team on its recent championship win. Court said that he along with a couple school board members were planning a parade for the team, but because of a time issue Franklin Township Fire Department wanted the parade to be put on hold. “It wasn’t from the Mayor’s Office. Want to make sure that’s understood because there…

June 18, 2025

North Sewickley Presbyterian Church To Host Trash-to-Treasure Sale This Weekend

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. North Sewickley Presbyterian Church is hosting its ‘Trash to Treasure’ Sale on Friday, June 20th (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and Saturday, June 21st (9:00 a.m. – Noon). The sale will take place at 108 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117 Donations are being accepted thru Thursday, June 19th until 8:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed for the sale and bake sale; sign-up sheets are available. No clothes, shoes, electronics, or stuffed animals. Start gathering your “trash” – it could be someone else’s treasure! For questions, contact 724-944-4936. Website: www.nspreschurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthSewickleyPresbyterianChurch/ The church is…

June 17, 2025

Two Local Students To Receive 2025 Viccari-McDonald’s of Ellwood City Scholarships

McDonald’s of Ellwood City and the Beaver County Foundation are pleased to announce that Tessa Folino from Lincoln High School and Lucas Moody from Riverside High School will both receive the 2025 Viccari-McDonald’s of Ellwood City Scholarship. The check presentations will take place at 4:30 pm TODAY, Tuesday, June 17 at McDonald’s of Ellwood City, 15 5th Street. Folini will receive $1,000 towards her college tuition in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership ability and community service. At Lincoln High School, Folini participated in Varsity Tennis, Student Council and National Honor Society while also maintaining a 4.76 grade point average….

June 16, 2025

Ellwood City Police Officer Demoted, Suspended, Ordered to Attend Anger Management Classes Following Gas Station Altercation

Ellwood City Borough Council on Monday evening handed down the disciplinary action for a police officer involved in an altercation at the Sheetz in Ellwood City that was captured on video and posted all over social media and the Internet. Council voted unanimously to demote Sergeant Robert Magnifico to patrolman, ordered him to take classes in de-escalation and anger management (approved by Mayor Anthony Court), and suspended him for ten days without pay. Magnifico has been on administrative leave with pay since June 13 and through today, according to Borough Solicitor, Ryan Long. Prior to the vote on the disciplinary…

June 16, 2025

Vogel Announces $2.48 Million in PHARE Funding Benefiting Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced $2.48 million will be awarded to several Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) applicants in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties. “The PHARE Fund is a vital funding source that helps our organizations and local government entities improve our local infrastructure; offer informational and educational opportunities related to housing; and better assist vulnerable communities,” said Vogel. “As someone who has fought hard to enhance this fund, I am pleased to see so many community projects benefit from it.” Beaver County The County of Beaver was awarded $100,000 for its Home Modification Program…

June 15, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 16th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. NOTE: The Library is taking books for the book sale. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, JUNE 16 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play…

June 13, 2025

Lincoln High School Honor & High Honor Rolls For 4th Quarter 2025

The Ellwood City Area School District has announced its Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for 2024-25 school year fourth quarter (4th nine weeks) at Lincoln High School. The district would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the students.  The graduating Class of 2025 received their diplomas on June 5th at the Sgt. Leslie H. Sabo Jr. Memorial Auditorium. View more news and information at www.ecasdk12.org. HIGH HONORS ROLL: 12th Grade Sophia Agnew Naomi Braden Bradley Custer Nevaeh Duray Tessa Folino Shaelyn Freed Sophie Gray Kailyn Hamilton Abigail Hazen Gaetano Hunter Jean Kreiling Caitlin Kreitzer Samuel Landis Trenton…

June 13, 2025

Riverside Sports Hall of Fame to Host 1st Annual Renee’s Run & Walk in Honor of Beloved Community Member

On Saturday, June 28, Ewing Park will be the site of the inaugural Renee’s Run & Walk, a 5K event dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Renee Lynn Giles, a cherished member of the Ellwood City community who passed away from uterine sarcoma in 2024. Renee was known for her unwavering support of the Riverside baseball program, her dedication to volunteer work, and her vibrant spirit that touched everyone she met.  Her commitment to kindness, generosity, and team spirit left an indelible mark on those around her. The event will raise money for the Renee Giles Memorial Scholarship…

June 13, 2025

Ellwood City Historical Society Honoring Era of Penny Postcards

The use of penny postcards is long gone, but their influence can still be seen at the Ellwood City Area Historical Society. In the society’s collection are hundreds of early 1900s post cards that can be viewed to see how the town has changed in more than 100 years. The ECAHS is honoring that period of local history and has produced a set of five postcards with more contemporary scenes of Ellwood. Featured on these new postcards are scenes depicting the Lincoln High School auditorium clock tower, the Lincoln High School marching band in a downtown parade, a community gathering…

June 12, 2025

Excitement Builds as ALDI Opens Its First Location in Ellwood City; Grocer Announces Opening Date

A wave of anticipation is sweeping through Ellwood City as discount grocer ALDI prepares to open its first local store at 230 Route 288. Known for its commitment to high-quality products at unbeatable prices, ALDI is poised to change the way residents shop for groceries. The location in Franklin Township has a tentative opening date of Thursday, June 26. “We are excited to confirm that our first store in Ellwood City is expected to open on Thursday, June 26,” said Kevin Ely, regional vice president for ALDI. “At the Grand Opening, we will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and offer the…