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November 3, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Aaron Perri, 31, of Ellwood City, is charged with one count of delivery of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, one count of possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of operating a vehicle without an official certificate of inspection after a traffic stop on October 31st. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 12:41 a.m., Ellwood City police pulled over a vehicle with an expired state inspection sticker and found the passenger, Ryan Carr, had a warrant for his arrest. The driver was later identified as Perri. Officers noticed a hypodermic…

November 3, 2023

Mayor: Political Sign Vandalism and Theft to be Prosecuted

Mayor Anthony J. Court has a message for Ellwood City residents: Anyone caught removing political signs from yards or vandalizing political signs will be prosecuted. The General Election is Tuesday November 7, and signs are everywhere representing area candidates. Court said there has been a rash of reports of sign theft and vandalism across the borough. “It’s disgusting that this is going on in our community. It won’t be tolerated. Anyone caught will be prosecuted.” The proper time, according to borough policy, to remove the signs are within five days after the election.

November 2, 2023

TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Beaver Valley Interchange Eastbound Exit to Temporarily Close

BEAVER COUNTY —Travelers are advised that construction crews will be temporarily closing the eastbound exit at the Beaver Valley Interchange (Exit 13) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) this coming weekend. The exit ramp will be closed, weather permitting, starting at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, until 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. The closure is necessary to allow for the construction of a temporary on and off-ramp so work can continue as part of the ongoing Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project. Make-up dates will be November 11-12, 2023 (same start/end times) in the event of inclement weather. During the…

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…