Local News

Police Reports: Ongoing Criminal Mischief Complaints

Ongoing Criminal Mischief Complaints Along with the several previous reports of criminal mischief activity that has been reported recently, according to the police reports there has been another two incidents located in Ellwood over the past week: According to the police report, on October 27, officers received a complaint for two suspicious males looking into residents windows on Sunset Blvd. in Ellwood. The caller advised officers that the two males had tried to enter into his rear gated patio and when he yelled at them they ran away. The caller further stated that when he left the residence about an…


Ellwood City Christmas Parade

The annual Ellwood City Christmas Parade will march down Lawrence Avenue Saturday, December 3 at 3:30. The parade will start at the intersection of 4th Street and Lawrence Avenue and end at the intersection of 8th Street and Lawrence Avenue. Staging will take place in the Holy Redeemer School parking lot. Participants are encouraged to arrive before 2:45 and enter the lot at Crescent Avenue and 3rd Street.  Parents may drop off their children on Crescent Avenue between 3rd Street and 4th Street. Everyone is invited to participate in the parade. To register your family, friends, club, troop, group, team, church, school, or business, please call…


Ellwood City Art Club Drawing Event

Art is a valuable component to learning and development; it not only allows for an enjoyable experience, but it favors the ability to creatively think. There have been countless studies over centuries to prove the importance of art and how it positively affects specifically young, growing minds. Unfortunately, we live in a society where art is becoming a thing of the past, but the Ellwood City Art Club is determined to continue the legacy of a literally-dying art. Although art is a broad spectrum ranging from literature to painting, the art club hosts occasional drawing classes, hoping to encourage more…


Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s 30th Annual Christmas House Tour

The Gazebo located at Five Points in Ewing Park is a result of the Municipal Woman’s Club member’s efforts. It is maintained and cared for by the Municipal Woman’s Club. Often, it is used for wedding and graduation photographs, for meetings, and as a rest area for many people who walk in the park area. Through its Gazebo project, the Municipal Woman’s Club has demonstrated its leadership, dedication, and interest in the Ellwood City Community. By attending the Annual Christmas Tour you will be supporting the efforts of the Woman’s Club, as it remains an ongoing fund raiser for the…


Relay For Life Event Leadership Meeting

Relay For Life Event Leadership Meeting Wednesday, November 9, 2016 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. It is time again to start planning for the 2017 Ellwood City Relay For Life event.  Our members have been busy working on new ideas for more community involvement, come out and give us your ideas!  We meet at the Wellness Center next to Ewing Park Bridge at 6 pm, don’t shy away because of the meeting length or because you don’t  want to be committed to long term involvement in Relay.  Give us what time you have and be included in how this event comes…


“Toys for Tots” Collection Spot at Senator Vogel’s Office

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.’s office will be collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program through December 9th. If you would like to participate, please drop off any new, unwrapped toys at the Senator’s office at 488 Adams Street in Rochester. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, call 724-774-0444


Local Family Urges Community Members to Help Save Lives in Honor of Murdered Son

November 15, 2016, will be the third anniversary proceeding the murder of a local man, Richard Hogue. He was fatally shot by Leon Platt after Platt took offense to something Hogue said in the early hours of the morning on November 16, 2013. At the time of his death, Hogue he was only 28 years old. Three years later, the pain of Hogue’s death continues to linger in the hearts of his friends and family, but no one feels the pain quite like his mother who said she still attends counseling in order to cope with the loss of her…


Breaking News: Fire at Breaking Bread

Updated: 10:22a.m. Fire and police officials are currently responding to a fire call located at Breaking Bread in Ellwood. Workers and customers have been evacuated. A fire official said it seems likely that something in the oven caught on fire, however as of now, it appears that little damage has occurred. Update: It was a small fire that was extinguished quickly.


Police: Criminal Complaints

Bad Check According to the criminal complaint, Donald A. Mitcheltree Jr., 33, of West Pittsburg, is facing charges for passing a bad check after he passed an invalid check to Feezle’s Auto Wrecking on February 1, 2016, in the amount of $275.34, which was returned with a bank fee of $15.00 along with a certified letter holding a fee of $6.74. No restitution was paid to the victim. The total amount of damages concludes at $297.08. Employee Theft According to the criminal complaint, Melissa Mae Aiken, 29, of Ellwood, is facing charges of theft by unlawful taking. The incident occurred…


State Small Business Group Endorses Bernstine

State House candidate Aaron Bernstine has won the endorsement of the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses. “This vote of confidence from the leading advocate for small business is both an honor and a signal that my message about growing jobs and building the economy of our region is reaching people,” Bernstine said. Bernstine is the Republican nominee for state House in the 10th District, which encompasses portions of Beaver, Lawrence, and Butler counties. He is a businessman and farmer, and resides on a 107-acre farm in New Beaver….