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March 15, 2023

Little Miss Firecracker Pageant Returns For the 2023 Ellwood City Festival

The Ellwood City Festival Committee is excited to announce that this well-loved and anticipated patriotic pageant is set to kick off the 2023 Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival. The pageant beginning at 11:15 am on Friday, June 30th. After a brief hiatus, new Pageant Chair Jenn Greco, is eager to bring back such an entertaining and adored event. “The pageant brings great spirit & spunk to our town and really has a way of setting the tone for the rest of the festival weekend,” she explains. Girls between the ages of 5-7 residing in Ellwood City and…

March 15, 2023

Riverside Beaver County School District to Present Musical Damn Yankees

The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical, DAMN YANKEES on  MARCH 30 through APRIL 2 in the high school auditorium.   A cast and crew of over 75 students from the school district will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers.  This is the 60th Anniversary of Theater at Riverside, so we hope you can join us for this landmark show. Damn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, hits it out of the park! The winning score by Adler and Ross and a devilish book by George Abbot have made…

March 14, 2023

Borough of Ellwood City Holding A Community Garden Poster Contest

The Ellwood City Borough Department of Public Works would like to invite all children between the ages of 4-12 to participate in a Community Garden Poster Contest! For area residents that may have visited the Community Garden at 5 points in Ewing Park, you may have noticed picture boards on the utility shed. The current drawings were chosen from our coloring contest held in 2020 – and it’s time to refresh the drawings on the shed! “This is a chore best accomplished by tiny hands and big hearts,” says Rhiannon Schnell. “The shed needs a little color and a lot…

March 14, 2023

Mayor, Council Recognize Police Involved in Active Shooter Event

During Monday’s Borough Council Meeting, Mayor Anthony Court and Ellwood City Police Sergeant Michael McBride recognized numerous officers for their quick response during an active shooter event that occurred in Ellwood City on January 30. Ellwood City Police Officers Joshua Sipe, Matthew Morabito, William Duaphen, and Matthew Kennedy; Pennsylvania Police Troopers Wier, Burkhart, and Stambul; Shenango Township Police Officers Corporal David Lough and Patrolman Daniel Tressler; Franklin Township Police Officer Matthew Straub; North Sewickley Township Police Officer Brian Watkins; and Lawrence County District Attorney’s SIU Detective Mangino were each given a commendation during the meeting. The incident occurred on the…

March 14, 2023

Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II Monthly Meeting Recap

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 8th at the Connequenessing Country Club. The meeting was conducted by President Mike DeOtto. The Wolves Club sponsored Annual Golf Bash held on Sunday, February 19, 2023 was successful. The event raised over $15,000 for the Wolves Club Scholarship Program. Thanks and appreciation was given to the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers for assisting at the event. Thanks and appreciation also went to the members who worked the event at the Sons Of Italy. The Club is holding their 75th Anniversary Dinner on Wednesday, April 12, 2023…

March 13, 2023

Beaver County Conservation District Hosting Its 2023 Tire Collection Event

Looking to do a little spring cleaning around your property and have some tires you need to get rid of? The Beaver County Conservation District’s Mosquito Vector Disease Program is hosting a one-day tire collection at the district office and environmental center on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The collection is open to Beaver County residents and accepting car and light truck tires up to 20” off rim. This event is funded through the DEP West Nile Program and will be held from from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The cost is $2.50 per tire and is CASH ONLY. If a…

March 10, 2023

ECASD Board of Directors Hire New Business Manager

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors met on Thursday March 9 and took the following actions: Motion to approve minutes from February 6, 2023 Committee meeting and February 9, 2023 Regular meeting. Motion to Approve General Fund Treasurer’s Report: WesBanco Checking $2,045,205.56 PLGIT GF Prime/Term $4,541,659.75 Tax Accounts $ 518,773.47 PSDLAF $ 1,478.03 PA Invest $ 410.82 Total Cash & Investments $7,107,527.63 Motion to approve the General Fund Accounts Payable Report, Cafeteria Report and Construction Report. Motion to approve Midwestern IU IV Adoption of Approved LEA Policies, Procedures, and Use of Funds from Midwestern IU IV implemented…

March 10, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 13th

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. –…

March 7, 2023

Ellwood City Historical Society To Hold Monthly Meeting On Monday

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting Monday, March 13th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the History Center at 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, PA. The guest speaker for the evening will be Vaughn Hudspath. Vaughn has been an educator in the field of history, geography and social education at the Riverside Beaver County School District for over thirty years. In addition to teaching at Riverside, he is the varsity tennis coach and serves as the executive producer of the Riverside musical program. Vaughn is a major proponent for the performing arts…

March 7, 2023

Area Supercross Fan Helps Post-Covid Businesses Make A Comeback

Beaver Falls – Local Beaver Falls supercross fan, Devon Angle, helps other live life in the digital lane with his new marketing company Reformed Digital Solutions. Angle, a fan of anything with four-wheels, knows how to spin the wheel on weary marketing strategies, giving regional businesses the boost they need to help grow their companies. Angle’s company focuses on reviving covid-affected businesses and giving them a much-needed boost in their online presence through SEO, website design, content, meta-ads, graphic design, as well as a full menu of other services. Angle was formerly a coal-miner and chemical operator who’s unique background…