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February 25, 2025

“Hope for the Best, & Plan for the Rest” Workshop Planned On Saturday

On Saturday, March 1st the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church is hosting a FREE community event. Join the church when it will be hosting workshops on different topics so that we can learn how to be prepared for different areas of life which tend to occur when we least expect it. From financial planning, to physical therapy, to planning for end-of-life and many other areas in between, join us for this wonderful time of learning together. Some of our speakers for the day and some of the topics that will be covered are: Samantha Baillie , PhD, MA, LPC from the…

February 24, 2025

Athletes Invited To 1st Annual Carter Huzinec Memorial Powerlifting Meet & Strongman Event for Traumatic Brain Injury, Awareness & Support

In a moving tribute to a life cut short, athletes from across the community will gather for the 1st Annual Carter Huzinec Memorial Powerlifting Meet and Strongman Event for Traumatic Brain Injury and Awareness & Support, honoring the memory of a young man whose passion for fitness and love for life left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on March 22 at the New Beaver Borough VFD, 898 Wampum New Galilee Road, in Wampum and is presented by Wampum Fitness and Carter4LifeCompany 501(c)(3). Competitors and spectators are welcome. The deadline…

February 24, 2025

Ellwood City To Host Annual Easter Eggstravaganza

Get Ready for the Annual Ellwood City Easter Eggstravaganza! The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host the FREE community event on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at Ewing Park. There will be a total of five Easter Egg Hunts for age groups 10 and under, including the last hunt for Children with Special Needs. The day will be packed with family fun starting at 11:00 a.m., including Egg Hunts (Schedule below), Face Painting & Balloon Art, Petting Zoo, Easter Bunny & Character Appearances, and exciting extras available for purchase Items available for purchase include Professional Easter Bunny…

February 22, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 24th

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….

February 21, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

HARASSMENT: On February 2nd at approximately 12:03 a.m. police responded to a report of physical altercation at a local bar in Koppel Borough. Police learned that the suspect left, and later returned to the scene to speak to police. Investigation is ongoing according to a criminal complaint. HARASSMENT: Matthew Summerville, 38, of Ellwood City is charged with harassment after an incident on February 2nd. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 1:11 a.m., police responded to a report of domestic violence at a residence on Wampum Avenue, Ellwood City. When police arrived on scene they made contact with the…

February 21, 2025

Ellwood Area Family Center Hosting Youth Baseball Clinic

The Ellwood Area Family Center will be hosting a youth baseball clinic in March. The goal is to enhance youth baseball in the community and will be open to players ages 9-12. “Our goal is to enhance youth baseball in the community,” says Family Center director, John DiBuono. “Proper fundamentals and baseball techniques will be taught.  Base running, throwing, catching, and batting stance will be the focus of the clinic.” The clinic will be run by Coach Jeff Fotia, former Ellwood City high school baseball coach who won multiple section titles and a PIAA state championship in 2003. The sessions…

February 20, 2025

Residents at Risk of Losing Trash Service Because of Delinquent Bills

During Ellwood City Borough Council’s Regular Meeting, Ellwood City’s Borough Manager Kevin Swogger said that some residents are at risk to have their trash service ended because of delinquent bills. Swogger said that residents are still responsible for paying their trash bill in the winter months, and unlike with electric accounts that get a grace period during cold winter months, trash bills that are four months delinquent will see an end to service. “If you are not paying your trash bill and are over four months delinquent, you need to pay your bill,” he said. According to Swogger, residents can…

February 19, 2025

Quilts and the Underground Railroad Discussed at ECAHS Feb. Meeting

More than 50 members and guests of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society were treated to a presentation of how quilts were used as guidance by the underground railroad. The presentation was given by the Reverend Jim Swanson to a crowd gathered at the meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society on Tuesday, February 11th. According to Swanson, quilts were utilized to send messages and provide directions to runaway slaves before and during the civil war. The messages were based on the designs of the quilt. The pattern could convey advice for a runaway slave to remember. An example…

February 18, 2025

TICKETS! Get Your Basketball Playoff Tickets For Action This Week

The Ellwood City boys basketball team opens up its playoff push tonight in its opening round game versus South Park. The 10-seed Wolverines (13-9 Overall, 8-4 Section 1-3A) will travel to #7 South Park for a defacto home game for the Eagles slated to start at 7:00 p.m.  The winner will advance to face the winner of #2 South Allegheny and #15 Charleroi. The Ellwood City girls basketball team, fresh of its first playoff victory in 30 years, will play #4 Keystone Oaks in the quarterfinals at North Allegheny High School on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00 PM Also in…

February 18, 2025

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Create Two-Tiered Concealed Carry System, Supporting Constitutional Carry Rights

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation designed to enhance the concealed carry process for firearm owners in Pennsylvania. House Bill 454 would create a two-tiered system to streamline firearm carrying laws, ensuring greater protection of citizens’ Second Amendment rights while balancing public safety. “Pennsylvanians have the fundamental right to protect themselves and their families, and this legislation is a step toward ensuring that right is respected,” said Bernstine. “Law-abiding citizens who follow the rules should not face undue obstacles when it comes to exercising their constitutional rights. The proposed two-tiered system provides more freedom, more choice and…