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September 20, 2024

Statement Released Regarding Tragedy At Ellwood City Forge

Ellwood City, PA – ELLWOOD City Forge last night experienced an act of violence perpetrated by an intruder that resulted in the death of a team member. All other team members are safe and the facility was secured last night. The facility will remain closed through the weekend. There is an active investigation and we are working with law enforcement officials to fully understand the event. We are not able to provide any further details at this time, nor disclose the name of the victim. “On behalf of the entire ELLWOOD City Forge team, we are shocked and saddened by…

September 20, 2024

UPDATE: Man Shot, Killed After Incident Inside Ellwood City Forge Thursday

updated: Friday, September 20th 9:52 a.m. According to numerous media outlets, Ellwood City police have confirmed one male is dead and a suspect is in custody after a shooting Thursday night at Ellwood City Forge. The shooting happened inside the facility around 6:30 p.m. according to Mayor Anthony Court. It is unclear how many people were in the manufacturing facility during the incident. According to a police report, Ellwood City Police responded to the facility for a shooting that occurred within the facility and, upon arrival, a 36-year-old male, of Fombell, was found deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The…

September 20, 2024

2024 Ellwood City Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the 2024 Lincoln High School Homecoming Court! The Homecoming King will be crowned at school during a Pep Rally and the Queen will be crowned at halftime of the Friday night football game vs. New Brighton. Lincoln High School will celebrate their 68th Homecoming on Friday, September 27th, at Helling Stadium against the New Brighton Lions. Pregame festivities, where the Queen’s Court will be introduced, begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be a casual dance at the high school for junior high students following the football game with DJ II Nice and admission is $5 at the door….

September 20, 2024

Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club Raffle To Help Repair Gazebo

The Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for community members to support the gazebo at the 5 Points intersection in Ewing Park. To fund essential improvements to the structure, the Municipal Woman’s club is holding a raffle with a grand prize of $1,000. Tickets are available for just $10 each and the lucky winner will be drawn on December 31st. The gazebo, a cherished landmark since its dedication on July 1st,1989, has been lovingly maintained by the Municipal Woman’s Club. This year, the gazebo requires foundation improvements, new lattice, and refreshed landscaping to ensure…

September 19, 2024

North Sewickley Presbyterian Church Hosting “Hope for the Best, & Plan for the Rest” On Saturday

All in our community are invited to our very informative information sessions on the topic of planning for your future, or as we like to call it “Hope for the Best, & Plan for the Rest”. The session will begin Saturday, September 21st at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast so we can get to know you before we begin at 9:00 a.m. with our Introductions and Sessions. There will be two sessions and attendees can pick from 6 topics, 1 topic chosen per session Our Church is hosting a very informative event to encourage Planning for yourself and your…

September 19, 2024

2024 Riverside Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the 2024 Riverside Homecoming Court! The court was announced this week by the district and the queen will be crowned at halftime of the Riverside home football game next Friday, September 27th at Riverside Memorial Stadium.  The Panthers host New Brighton at 7:30 p.m. The court (Pictured left to right) consists of Gabriella Finch, Olivia Reed, Roslyn Steinbach, Rebecca Dugas, Madelyn Czar, and Maci Connors Last year, Ryleigh Clyde crowned the Riverside 2023 Homecoming Queen during halftime of the Panthers defeat at the hands of Beaver Falls. The Riverside School District will host its The Homecoming Dance on…

September 19, 2024

Ellwood City Moose Hosting Free Bully Seminar On October 1st

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The Ellwood City Moose Club will be taking action at a local level to help create a safer environment for the children in our community and bring awareness to the initiative. The Moose Club will be hosting a FREE “Bullying Seminar” on Tuesday, October 1st at the lodge. The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. Guest speakers will be Jose DiCervo from Sovereign Martial Arts Worldwide and K-9 Officer John Baldelli with his K-9 companion, Baki. As a service to the community, the Ellwood City Moose invites all local children and parents to…

September 18, 2024

Hitched & Unhitched: Summer Lovin’

Summer is a season of warmth and freedom. The days are longer and there’s a never ending supply of sunlight and warm temperatures. Although falling in love can occur at any moment, the summer season offers fun outdoor venues to spend your special day with that special someone. While there’s little scientific facts supporting the fact that falling in love during the summer is the easiest, scientists have, however, shown that your brain in love actually looks different than your brain during normal activity. This summer was a joyous one for many in the area that officially got hitched. Check…

September 18, 2024

Ellwood City Fall Sports Q&A 2024: Part 3

This is part three of a three part series featuring area athletes in fall 2024 sports. [VIEW PART TWO] [VIEW PART ONE] The start of fall sports is upon us, so we took the opportunity catch up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries and to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. Ellwood City Athletes Arianna Salvucci Sport? Tennis Grade? 12 How many years have you have participated? This is my third year playing tennis. What do you feel is your biggest strength?…

September 18, 2024

New Fiber Optic Internet Service Coming To Ellwood City

Cincinnati, OH – Omni Fiber, a leading provider of high-speed fiber optic internet services in the Midwest, recently announced the expansion of its state-of-the-art fiber network to nearly 20 new markets in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, including Ellwood City. The strategic expansion underscores the company’s commitment to delivering unparalleled internet speeds and reliable service to more communities, bridging the digital divide and empowering users with the connectivity they need for the future. “Construction is tentatively scheduled to start in November and the first installations could start in January 2025,” said Andres Tovar, Chief Revenue Officer. “The construction will take…