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April 24, 2025

Ellwood City Community Health Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Ellwood City Community Health Foundation (ECCHF) will issue scholarships each year to individuals who enroll in higher education to pursue a career in the medical field. The individual needs to be a resident of either Ellwood City, Lawrence County, or Beaver County, Pennsylvania. On April 1st, the Foundation began to accept scholarship applications for scholastic achievement and financial need through June 30, 2025, for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Each candidate must demonstrate how their career in the medical field will improve, foster, promote, and enhance the quality of life and health for the general public of Ellwood City, Lawrence…

April 23, 2025

Historical Society Introducing New, Rebuilt Trolley Replica

This year is an introduction of the new, rebuilt trolley replica. The Ellwood City Historical Society is attempting to be at as many functions that The Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce and the Ellwood City Borough May have planned this year showcasing the ELLSWORTH – Harmony Short Line Trolley. For this to happen and planning of events the historical society needs a commitment from the Society membership and friends. “Please volunteer and enjoy the company of your fellow members. It maybe time to make new friends, so spend a few hours at our planned events for your enjoyment and learning,”…

April 21, 2025

Borough Council Gives Commendation to Mayor Anthony Court

Ellwood City Borough Council gave Mayor Anthony Court a commendation during Monday’s Borough Council Meeting. The commendation, presented by Council President Brad Ovial was given in reignition of Court’s receipt of the “Community Service Award” by Vision Ministries for his dedication to the Ellwood City Community. During the Mayor’s Report, Court said that there have been 648 drug arrests since he has been in office. He said he has no plans of backing down. “We will continue down this path,” he said. Court also announced that the police department has one more training left to complete for this year and…

April 21, 2025

Christ Presbyterian Church Holding Two-Day Rummage Sale

Christ Presbyterian Church will be hosting a two-day Rummage Sale this coming weekend. The rummage sale will take place on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and again on Sunday, April 27th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a 50% off sale offered on Sunday. The sale will take place at the church located at 325 Spring Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Email: christpcellwoodcity@gmail.com Christ Presbyterian Church is a community of ordinary people from all over the greater Ellwood City area, sharing together in something extraordinary. Helping…

April 19, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 21st

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 18, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRASH REPORT: On April 6th at approximately 2:37 a.m. police were dispatched to Mercer Road where they determined that Kasandra Moon, 26, of Leetsdale, had fallen asleep while driving causing her to hit a utility pole and nearby mail boxes. No injuries were reported according to the crash report. CRASH REPORT: On April 6th at approximately 4:37 p.m. police responded to a report of a vehicle crash along Crescent Drive and determined that Thomas Newman, 35, of Petersburg, had been driving at high speeds and lost control of his vehicle causing him to drive through a fence. Newman fled and…

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….