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March 25, 2024

Reality ONE Group Ultimate Looking to Add Agents, Clients in Ellwood City and Beyond

Realty ONE Group Ultimate is ready to help you when it comes to all “things” real estate. Co-owners Christina Hoffmeier and Anthony Gennuso opened their first location in Ellwood City at 315 7th Street in September of 2023. “Ellwood City is the first of many coming locations,” Hoffmeier said. “The New Castle office is scheduled to be opening this spring once renovations of the historic Straitmasters building is complete, and expansion for an office in New Brighton is scheduled for late summer of this year.” Hoffmeier is an Ellwood City native who attended Riverside High School and her partner Gennuso…

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…

December 21, 2022

The Time Brewpub Opens in Former Walnut Ridge School

It’s “The Time” to try something new. The Time Brewpub, at 600 Mount Vernon Dr, Ellwood City, has opened its doors for beers, booze, food, and friends. Owner Tony Joseph has been looking forward to this for 8 years now. His dream finally became reality on his December 7 grand opening. “I’m overwhelmed with how many people have come out so far,” Joseph said. “I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out for our first opening week.” Joseph said like with any business there are learning curves and growing pains, but the kitchen and staff have come full circle…

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…

October 5, 2022

Minnesota Based Firm Announces Acquisition of The Eric Ryan Corporation

ST. PAUL, MINN. (Sept 23, 2022) — Renodis, a leading telecom management firm, today announced the acquisition of The Eric Ryan Corporation, a utility and telecommunications management solutions provider headquartered in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. By joining companies under the Renodis umbrella, both firms, employees, partners and most importantly clients will all positively benefit from the combined breadth and capabilities. “We are excited to welcome the ERC team and its clients to our company.” commented Craig Beason, CEO and Owner of Renodis. “This is our fifth acquisition on our continued growth journey and will expand our brand along the East Coast….

June 10, 2022

New Business: Wanderland Piano Brings Love for Learning Music to Ellwood City

Charlene Hall wants to get music into the community, and to teach as many people as time will allow her. “Music is so beneficial in so many aspects of life,” she said. That’s why Charlene opened Wanderland Piano at 311 5th Street in Ellwood City. Since then, her list of students has skyrocketed. Charlene was teaching her students virtually during Covid, and with a growing list of students, she decided it was time to open her own studio. She really can’t remember a time when she didn’t play the piano. “When I was really little like around 3 or 4,…

January 25, 2022

Power Sports Performance Offers Specialized Programs for Physical Activity

Did you know … there’s a sports facility in Ellwood City that caters to clients with special needs? Power Sports Performance, located at 310 1st Street (lower level), is an all-inclusive gym experience that offers yoga classes, adult fitness, no impact workout/resistance band, Sports Specific training, youth recreational classes, homeschool fitness program, sensory rooms, and gross motor gym time. Their specialty, however, is providing specific programs that are tailored to those clients that need a little bit of extra attention. “Seeing our clients with special needs learn to regulate their sensory needs, attention level, as well as improve positive peer…

September 13, 2021

Smoothies, Juices, Sandwiches Served Up in New Downtown Store

Hoot, Hoot, Hoot … there’s a new owl in town. Elder Owl that is—the latest foodie’s dream to hit downtown Ellwood City. The store offers smoothies, Popping Boba Juice/Lemonade, Frappes, Acai Bowls, Granola Bowls (made with in house granola), Cinnamon Roasted Almonds/Pecans, Cotton Candy, Snacks, and scrumptious Paninis (fancy grilled cheese). “Aside from our all natural smoothies, we have Popping Boba which I believe nobody else in Ellwood has,“ said Owner Chakayla Hyland. “And there is much more coming soon. Expect to see soups on our fall menu!” Hyland said her business model and tasty offerings were a no brainer…

August 12, 2021

Northeast Candle Company Ready To Brighten Up Ellwood City

Let it burn. A new candle shop is open in Ellwood City. The Northeast Candle Co., which began in 2019 in the Northeastern section of Beaver County, Pennsylvania by Mark Miller, has opened a retail storefront on 5th Street just north of the train overpass. Mark is a teacher, coach, and business leader who champions education with practical job and career skills. He himself, a life long learner, graduated with degrees in psychology and business management from LaRoche University. Later he went on to complete his education degree at LaRoche. Since then, he completed his post-graduate work at The University…

July 13, 2021

FORE! The Tee Box Holds Grand Opening Festivities

FORE! The Tee Box Indoor Golf and Sports Lounge in Ellwood City is now officially open for business after hosting their grand opening event this past Friday. The Tee Box is a sports lounge that has indoor sports simulators that allow customers to participate in the sport of their choice, especially golf.  On Friday, The Tee Box hosted their grand opening to showcase its fully furnished bar area and full staff who served food and drinks from their new bar and sports lounge area. A schedule of events began at 1:00 p.m. with the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce…