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May 10, 2023

PA TURNPIKE: Total Reconstruction Project Underway Near Ellwood City Exit

For many Ellwoodians who use the convenience of the nearby PA Turnpike for travel, there is an extensive project underway that may have drawn some driver’s attention. According to Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officials, construction is underway on a $270M total reconstruction and widening of two miles of the Turnpike’s east-west mainline (Interstate 76) between Milepost 12 and Milepost 14 in Beaver County that will include new interchange at the Exit 13 Beaver Valley (Beaver Falls/Ellwood City) exit. Upon completion in late 2027, the existing four-lane roadway and bridge will be upgraded to include six 12′ travel lanes, three eastbound and…

March 30, 2023

Riverside High School’s Damn Yankees Hits it Out of the Park

The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical, Damn Yankees tonight through April 2 in the high school auditorium (information about the show and how to get tickets can be found at the end of this review). Today’s review is part three in a three-part series about Damn Yankees. Previous stories featured cast Q&As. Take me out to the ballgame … or to Riverside High School’s production of Damn Yankees where nostalgia and Americana hit a homerun. You can’t get more American than a musical that is centered around baseball, also known as America’s national pastime. Baseball is seeped…

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…

February 10, 2023

Ellwood Ice Serving Up Sensitivity Safe Treats

Apple, Banana, Birthday Cake, Blue Cotton Candy, Oh, my! Blue Raspberry, Bubble Gum, Caramel, Guava, Gotta have a treat from Ellwood City Ice! All of those flavors and more are the new wave of yum for EVERYONE available at 504 Lawrence Avenue. If your mouth is watering, you are in luck because they are now open from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturdays until the warmer months when they plan to expand hours. Ellwood Ice opened its doors for the first time on January 28 to a big community-driven crowd who had been waiting since Fall. The shop truly features…

January 19, 2023

Local Boxer to be Featured in Fight on Showtime

Ellwood City’s prized fighter Rosalindo Morales has come a long way from stepping in the ring for the first time when he was 13 years old. This Friday he will be featured in a fight on Showtime’s Shobox: The New Generation live at 9:00 p.m. Morales will be part of three bouts that will take place at the Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. In the 8-round Super Featherweight bout, Morales will face Julian Gonzalez, an undefeated fighter from Reading, Pa. He said that Gonzalez is younger but hasn’t heard much more about him other than “he’s good.” “We are…

December 27, 2022

Johnny’s Pizza’s New Owners Hoping to Bring Back the Nostalgia

The old school meatballs are back! And the deep fried pepperoni puffs featured at the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Food Festival and so loved by the townsfolk of Ellwood City can now be devoured year round. Johnny’s Pizza is now under new ownership and even though some things are changing—the shop is getting a pickup window—many other things are staying the same. Owners Joe and Randi DeSanzo and Mike and Lori Jeannette want to bring back the nostalgia of the original Johnny’s. “Our ultimate goal is to restore the Johnny’s standards,” Mike said referring to the Johnny’s that it…

November 14, 2022

New Business: Bucci Advanced Plumbing Offering Hometown Service

Jimmie Bucci is truly a hometown kinda guy. That’s why he chose to open his own plumbing business and serve the neighbors and friends in his community. “I am looking forward the most to working in the town I grew up in and love,” Bucci said. “My father was a policeman in Ellwood City for 20 years and I know so many people thanks to him. I would be my happiest to only be working in my hometown.” Bucci Advanced Plumbing provides any plumbing repair in commercial or residential settings. From water heaters, boilers, tankless water heaters, sewer snaking, camera…

November 11, 2022

PART THREE: Godspell the Musical Cast Q&A

Note: This Q&A is part three of a three part series featuring Lincoln High School’s production of Godspell the musical. Part One featured a review of the musical and Part Two featured Q&As with the cast members. Lincoln High School’s performances of Godspell will be held on Friday, November 11th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 12th at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 13th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets prices are $12.00. All seats are reserved and can be purchased online by visiting www.showtix4u.com/events/Godspell. Tickets can also be purchased at the door beginning one hour prior to each performance. We caught up with the cast…

November 10, 2022

PART TWO: Godspell the Musical Cast Q&A

Note: This Q&A is part two of a three part series featuring Lincoln High School’s production of Godspell the musical. Part One featured a review of the musical and part three will feature more Q&As with the cast members. Lincoln High School’s performances of Godspell will be held on Friday, November 11th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 12th at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 13th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets prices are $12.00. All seats are reserved and can be purchased online by visiting www.showtix4u.com/events/Godspell. Tickets can also be purchased at the door beginning one hour prior to each performance. We caught up with…

November 9, 2022

PART ONE: Lincoln High School’s Production of Godspell is a Godsend

Note: This review is part one of a three part series featuring Lincoln High School’s production of Godspell the musical. Parts two and three will feature Q&As with the cast members. The Ellwood City Area School District will present the musical Godspell this weekend. Anyone who questions the investment into arts and music in the schools really needs to take a seat in the audience and watch every single cast member come alive with creativity. There aren’t really any over the top crazy costumes in this one, but the colorful fashions, iconic props, and magical music make this production a…