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November 2, 2023

General Election Series Part 3: Ellwood City Borough Council Candidates

Note: This is part 3 in a series about the General Election.  Part 1 featured information about the election and where to vote. Part 2 highlighted the candidates for Riverside Beaver County School District’s Board of Directors. Part 4 will cover the perspectives of the candidates for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. The General Election will take place on Nov 7. We caught up with the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council back in May before the primary election to learn more about the candidates and get their points of view on important issues facing the borough….

November 1, 2023

General Election Series Part 2: General Election Riverside Beaver County School District’s Board of Directors Candidates

Note: This is part 2 in a series about the General Election. Part 1 provided general information about the elections and where to vote. Part 3 will feature information about the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council. Part 4 will cover the perspectives of the candidates for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. The General Election will take place on Nov 7. We caught up with the candidates for Riverside Beaver County School District’s Board of Directors back in May before the primary election to learn more about the candidates and get their points of view on important…

October 31, 2023

BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing Open House Scheduled For Wednesday

After living in North Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Texas, Kansas, the Netherlands, Alabama again, and then Neshannock Township, Adison Lenz, daughter of an Army officer, has found a home at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing. “Everyone,” Lenz said, “is so friendly and always so willing to help. I love the family-like atmosphere.” Lenz said she also loves the small size of classes, the personal attention from faculty – and the affordability of BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing, which will enable her to earn an associate degree debt-free next month from Butler County Community College’s additional location in New Castle. “BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing…

October 31, 2023

General Election Series Part 1: Cast Your Vote on November 7

Note: This is part 1 in a series about the General Election.  Part 2 will highlight the candidates for Riverside Beaver County School District’s Board of Directors. Part 3 will feature information about the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council. Part 4 will cover the perspectives of the candidates for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. The General Election is Tuesday November 7, 2023. Polls will be open on Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mail ballots must be received by your county board of elections by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Last day to request an…

October 31, 2023

Chewton VFD Ladies Auxiliary Celebrates 70 Years of Community Service

The Chewton Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary celebrated a milestone this year, 70 years of community service, with a dinner honoring the three surviving charter members, Barbara Barr, Lois Chappell, and Frances Sbarro. Beginning on October 20th 1953, by a group of women, some who were the wives of firemen, knew there was a need for their department and community and came together to do their part to help the department and the purpose they served through financial and moral support. On that day, they acquired 20 members. The auxiliary today has 17 members, ranging in age from 25 to…

October 30, 2023

LET’S GET SPOOKY! EllwoodCity.org Annual Halloween Costume Contest!

Halloween is one week away and we are calling all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and any other scary or funny outfits to get a laugh or scream. It is time again for the Annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest. Each year we have received dozens of entries – and 2023 will be no different!  Let’s make this year even more spooky or funny with your son or daughter’s costume photo submission! Submissions be accepted as early as Saturday, October 28th (date of Ellwood City Halloween parade) and go on through end-of-business hours on Wednesday, November 1st. All submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s…

October 29, 2023

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Halloween Parade

Traditional fall temperatures met the many participants and onlookers who packed downtown Ellwood City on Saturday as part of the annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade. The Borough of Ellwood City set its Trick or Treat night for Tuesday, October 31st from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. Wayne Township’s Trick or Treat will also be on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Franklin Township has also set their trick or treat date for Tuesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  North Sewickley Township will host Trunk or Treat from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and a Food Truck Alley from 4:00…

October 29, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 30th

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. –…

October 27, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

DUI/CRASH/EVADING POLICE: Isiah Carr, 28, of Ellwood City, is facing 17 charges after a vehicle crash into trailer, home during police chase on October 14th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 11:05 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence on Guy Way, Wayne Township for a welfare check. One scene police observed Carr slumped over the steering wheel of a silver Nissan Altima, parked in a driveway. Police attempted to contact Carr who was found to be in a daze, and who immediately placed the vehicle in reverse in an attempt to elude police. According to the report,…

October 25, 2023

Special Activities Group of the Holy Redeemer Church Celebrates 60th Anniversary

On Sunday, October 22, 2023, members of the Special Activities Group of the Holy Redeemer Church met to celebrate their 60th Anniversary. Fifty four members and their guests were present and enjoyed a meal of chicken marsala, beef tips, meatballs and pasta. John Biondi presented a history of the Special Activities Group (fondly called SAG). The Group was created in 1963 by parishioners who wanted to assist in funding non-budgeted items the school and church would need during a year. They created a year long raffle ticket that you could pay on a monthly basis. The ticket cost $120 with…