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November 16, 2023

Riverside Lions Club Collecting Hygiene Products As Part Of Hygiene Helpers Program

The Riverside Lions Club will once again be collecting hygiene products as part of its Hygiene Helpers program. This is now the fifth year the Hygiene Helpers program will be at the Franklin Township Giant Eagle. The products collected are divided equally between the Riverside nurses and Divine Grace Social Services. The collection box is located by the first checkout counter, when shopping please consider making a donation. According to TheHygieneBank.com, hygiene poverty is shaming, humiliating and excluding and can result in social isolation. It leads to a crippling lack of confidence and negatively affects good health and mental well-being…

November 14, 2023

Wolves Club Presents Oktoberfest Donations

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 met on Wednesday, November 8th at the Connequenessing Country Club. During the meeting the recent Oktoberfest was reported on by Chairman Dennis Boariu. The Club provided a donation of $2,000.00 from the Oktoberfest proceeds to the Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department for their Advance Life Support (ALS) Unit. The Wolves Club also provided donations from the Oktoberfest proceeds to the Ellwood City Lions and Ellwood City Rotary. Each club was represented at the Oktoberfest. Each club received a check for $5,874.00. Pictured below is Chairman Boariu with members of the Ellwood CIty VFD…

November 14, 2023

Milestone Birthdays Celebrated

Celebrating their 85th and 90th birthdays this year, Dona and Don Boots, Sr. of North Sewickley Township attribute their good health and long lives to staying active and trusting in the Lord, thanking Him daily for His goodness over their lives. They met as teenagers in the Rustic Park area of North Sewickley township and have lived in the same area since their marriage in 1956, celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary this year. They were united in marriage by Rev. Daniel Ratzlaff of the Ellwood City Church of God and are still part of the Ellwood City Church of God…

November 14, 2023

Ellwood City Area Municipal Women Hosting Holiday Craft and Vendor Show

Ready to start your Christmas shopping? Or need to add some sparkle to your holiday décor? Be sure to check out the Ellwood City Area Municipal Women’s Club’s Holiday Craft and Vendor Show this Saturday, November 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wayne Township Firehall, Rt 65, Ellwood City. In addition to shopping be sure to grab made to order pizza (red or white), some nachos, and a drink. Oh, and don’t dare forget dessert as they will be serving up Oram’s donuts. And there will be basket raffles. Always have a good turnout and repeat crafters…

November 12, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of November 13th

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. –…

November 10, 2023

NEW Business: Bajgiel Hosting Pop-Up Bagel Event

Have you heard? … Ellwood City is now the home of some off-the-charts homemade bagels and you can have them tomorrow morning! Bajgiel is serving up delicious dough with scrumptious schmears. Wondering why it’s called Bajgiel? Owner Kristen Velez said bagels originated in Poland and they wanted to keep their Polish roots alive, so they chose the polish spelling for the name. She added it’s OK to just say Bagel. Although a brick-and-mortar bagel shop is still in the works, Bajgiel is starting out by hosting some pop up bagel events where you can stop by, learn more about all…

November 10, 2023

One Officer, One Gun: A Brief History of the Thompson Submachinegun

The classic image of a Thompson submachine gun with its distinctive drum magazine was made popular by romanticized movies and TV shows like “The Untouchables” depicting Prohibition-era gangsters using the euphemistic “Chicago typewriter” in gangland drive-by shootings. This is the image most people have of a Thompson. Few of us envision a lone Ellwood City Police officer using the iconic weapon against criminals at the end of the Lincoln High School-Veterans Bridge on 5th Street. The story of that very occurrence is wonderfully told by Robert Barensfeld in his 1995 essay written for the Ellwood City Area Historical Society entitled:“The…

November 9, 2023

ECASD Board of Directors: ‘We Remain Steadfast in Our Support for this Field’

Emotions regarding the proposed girls softball field continued to run high during Thursday night’s regular meeting of the Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. Board President Kathy Galbreath made a statement on behalf of the board. “We remain steadfast in our support for this field.” She cited that the board’s unanimous vote to construct a field at the location of the old Ewing Park School is based on facts and information along with a commitment to district goals. The board members aren’t the only ones remaining steadfast to their convictions regarding the field. Area residents also aren’t budging…

November 9, 2023

NOTICE: Franklin Township To Hold Special Meeting Tonight

According to information made available by the township, the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss options for police protection. The Franklin VFD is located at 808 Old Zelienople Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Franklin Township is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,885 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The township can be contacted via phone, 724-758-9702 or email, twpsecretary@franklintwpbeavercopa.gov.  For more updates,…

November 9, 2023

HHSDR Engineers, Architects Discuss Timeline for Proposed Softball Field, Cost of Concession Stand

HHSDR engineers and architects offered information about the proposed softball field in Ewing Park during Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors committee meeting Monday night as residents continued to express opposition to the location. During a presentation regarding construction updates, Superintendent Wesley Shipley asked HHSDR representatives to discuss the proposed field’s timeline and details regarding the proposed $500,000 concession stand that is part of the project. HHSDR reps said the project would take a year from start to completion. The proposed timeline includes a bidding process which would begin in April of 2024 and continue through June 5…