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October 30, 2024

Paving Set To Begin On Lawrence Avenue

As part of the ongoing PennDOT SR351 project, construction crews will start base repairs on Lawrence Avenue beginning Wednesday night and continue repairs through Friday night. According to borough manager Kevin Swogger, road work will be done between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Lawrence Avenue is due to expect paving this week. Next week the milling and paving will be starting on 5th Street for two night and then finishing up the Crescent Avenue and 4th Street section. There are not any detours posted as PennDOT plans to always have one lane open according to Swogger. “I’m happy we are…

October 30, 2024

Municipal Woman’s Club Hosting Piano Fiasco Dueling Piano Fundraiser

Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with music, laughter, and community spirit at the Piano Fiasco Dueling Piano Fundraiser! This event is hosted by the Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club. Kick off the holiday season with a night of family friendly entertainment while supporting a great cause. Event Details: Date: November 23rd Time: Doors open at 6 PM; the show runs from 7 PM to 9 PM Location: North Sewickley Firehall, 887 Mercer Rd Route 65, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Cost: $30 per person, which includes light refreshments and one non-alcoholic beverage This is a BYOB event, please feel…

October 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade

The annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade took place Saturday afternoon along Lawrence Avenue in downtown Ellwood City. Thousands flocked to the sidewalks to watch and collect candy tossed from the many floats and participants in the parade. The Borough of Ellwood City modified its Trick or Treat schedule for this year, announcing it would take place Saturday evening after the parade. DON’T FORGET! Enter your son or daughter in to the EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest for a chance to win a cash prize!

October 28, 2024

T & M Celebrates Business, Family Milestones With Opening of New Location

They say it’s all because two people fell in love … It began in Ellwood City in 1991 when Tim and Mary (the T & M in T & M Hardware) Post bought their first hardware store on their wedding anniversary to pursue their dreams of owning their own business and to do what they were meant to do—serve their community as hardware retailers. And on October 23 three anniversaries culminated for the Post family as they Celebrated the 33rd anniversary of the opening of the Ellwood location, Tim and Mary’s wedding anniversary, and the opening of the newest T…

October 27, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 28th

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….

October 25, 2024

Milling And Paving Lawrence Avenue To Begin On Monday

As part of the PennDOT SR351 project, Folino Construction will start milling and paving Lawrence Avenue and 5th Street on Monday, October 28, 2024. The topcoat will also be applied to Crescent Avenue in the coming days. Due to this project, parking on Lawrence Avenue and 5th Street will be prohibited for two weeks starting on Monday, October 28, 2024. “I appreciate your cooperation in advance,” says Kevin Swogger, Borough Manager. A roadway improvement project on Route 351 (Crescent Avenue) between Second Street and Fourth Street was completed earlier this summer.

October 24, 2024

BlastZone Fun Park (Formerly Stop n Sock) Renamed, Reimagined, Revamped with Technology

BlastZone Fun Park, formerly Stop n Sock, is “swinging” forward with technology that takes family-friendly recreation to a whole new level. There have been a lot of upgrades made to the property at 100 Wise’s Grove Rd in New Brighton. Changes that are certain to catch your eye. Be sure to stop by this weekend for the last round of Halloween Festivites including the Haunted Maze and Zombie Shoot (featured later in the article). Ryan Errett, co-owner, said although he realizes that people will always know the location and will probably always call it Stop n Sock, BlastZone Fun Park…

October 24, 2024

Riverside School District Receives Public School Facility Improvement Grant

Riverside Beaver County School District received $350,000 for a roof repair, HVAC, and plumbing system project at the Riverside Beaver County Elementary/Middle School facility as part of PA Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The program provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. The grant is part of 21 state grant issued improvement projects valued at $11 million that will take place in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties.  Four additional Beaver County school district projects are being funded through the grant projgram. “Investments in our roads, schools, sewers, and…

October 23, 2024

Bernstine Announces Funding for Improvement Project in Wampum Borough

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the award of a $400,000 state grant to Wampum Borough, Lawrence County, aimed at addressing critical infrastructure needs within the community. This funding will enable the borough to undertake a comprehensive water system upgrade, focusing on the removal of outdated and hazardous lead water lines and replacing them with modern, safe materials. “This grant is a game-changer for Wampum Borough. It will directly improve the health and safety of residents by replacing outdated lead water lines, which have long been a public concern,” said Bernstine. “These improvements will not only safeguard the…

October 22, 2024

Koppel Borough Celebrating Grand Opening Of New Park

Koppel Borough will be celebrating the grand opening of the Koppel Playground on Saturday, October 26th with an official ribbon cutting. “This playground will be the first playground that Koppel has had in a number of years,” said Koppel Mayor Athena Pangikas-Miller. Pangikas-Miller said there used to be one where the old Koppel school was, but once the school was sold it was gone. “It’s an exciting advancement that Koppel is going to get to have this. We don’t really have many amenities for young families, but now we will.” Pangikas-Miller attributes the addition to an effort by Koppel Borough…