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Ellwood City will come alive tonight with the vibrant energy of the annual Wander Ellwood event.

This open street night, organized by the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce, transforms Lawrence Avenue into a bustling hub of activity from 5 to 9 p.m. The event showcases over 80 vendors, including food trucks, craft breweries, wineries, and local businesses, offering a diverse array of products and experiences for attendees.

The highlight of the evening will be a performance by Elmoz Fire, a local band known for their dynamic sound and engaging stage presence. Their music promises to enhance the festive atmosphere, providing entertainment for all ages.

Wander Ellwood was introduced in 2023 as part of a broader initiative to revitalize downtown Ellwood City and promote local commerce. The event has since become a beloved tradition, bringing together residents and visitors to celebrate the town’s rich cultural tapestry. Each installment features a lineup of live music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities, making it a highlight of the summer season.

Following the June 11 event, Wander Ellwood will continue throughout the summer with the following schedule:

Each event promises a unique experience, contributing to the ongoing success and popularity of Wander Ellwood.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to come out and enjoy the festivities. Wander Ellwood is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of community spirit and local talent.

For more information on vendor registration and event details, visit the event page.

Wander Ellwood offers a unique opportunity for vendors to connect with the community. Chamber members can participate for free, while non-members can join for a fee of $50. This initiative not only supports local businesses but also fosters a sense of community engagement.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the charm and energy of Ellwood City at Wander Ellwood 2025!

Ellwood City Little League Baseball will celebrate their 75th anniversary this season.

Ellwood City organized the first Little League program in Lawrence, Beaver, Butler and Mercer counties in 1950. Ellwood City along with McKeesport, Washington, Coraopolis, and Tarentum were the five leagues in western Pennsylvania that participated in the state tournament in 1950.

The inaugural game of the Ellwood City Little League game was played at the Lincoln High School Field on June 6, 1950. The Moose edged the Legion, 2-1, on their way to the becoming the first league champion.

The league moved to the Ewing Park Baseball Complex in 1952 where games have been played the past 74 years.

Ellwood City Little League teams participate in the Lawrence County Little League.

The 75th Anniversary game will be held at Freidhoff Field on Friday, June 6th between the Moose and the Lions who have sponsored teams in the league since the program began in 1950.

The 74th Ellwood City Little League Tournament, the second oldest Little League tournament in the country next to the Little League World Series, will be held in July.

A team trophy and individual trophies will be awarded to the tournament champions and runners-up. The Home Run Derby champion will be awarded an individual trophy. The tournament is a modified double-elimination with a three-game minimum. For further information on the tournament, visit https://ellwoodcitybaseball.com/, and contact Don Mancini at 724/290-4226 or dmancini@zoominternet.net.

Last year, Ellwood City fell short of its championship bid in the 73rd Little League Tournament, falling to Laurel in the Championship series; Joey Zito earned the Homerun Derby Crown.

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120 Sixth-grade students participated in a pizza project that culminated last week as they ventured to local pizzerias Vinny’s Restaurant and Johnny’s Pizza Shop.

Elementary Computer Teacher Matt Skoczylas and School Counselor Christina Mendillo organized the project.

Skoczylas had completed a pizza project unit with Ellwood City 6th graders before but, according to Mendillo, wanted to expand the project and turn it into an actual simulation.

Students toured the restaurant, made pizzas, and got to learn from the local business owners.

Pizza Joes Corporate and Ellwood City’s Pizza Joes also came to the school for an assembly. Mike Nocera, an ECASD employee and known pizza maker among peers, also taught the students how to make dough from scratch.

Some were then able to come back and participate as customers/judges.

In alignment with Career Readiness standards, Ellwood City 6th graders students have completed “Hartman Shark Tank” for sometime, but Mendillo said the school was ready for a change that provided our students with more soft skills to prepare for their future careers.

“We thought this was the year to blend these two ideas and with the help of the district’s food service director, Jennifer Bell, it became a year long project/reality for 6th graders before.”

Throughout the year in computer class, each student individually worked on components of operating their own pizza shop – creating a name, logo, slogan, website, menu, budget. In Library Skills they wrote a commercial script and in music they wrote jingles for their pizza shop. Eventually the 5th grade students and teachers voted on one favorite name/logo for each of our homerooms.

In January, in the district’s Wolverine Workshop STEAM class, students started working as a unit for their pizza shop and created resumes, had job interviews for the position in the restaurant they wanted, made decorations and placemats, and then practiced soft skills such as shaking hands, answering phones, introducing themselves, and then practiced simulations of running a pizza shop.

Homeroom teachers acted as “owners” and conducted the job interviews and provided guidance with the simulations and allowed much time for practicing and perfecting the experience.

“This project asked a lot of our students and took them out of their comfort zones with general interactions with peers and adults,” says Mendillo. “They didn’t think they would be able to do it, but they did. I think they surprised themselves with what they were able to pull off and being able to come together as a team.”

Each homeroom teacher was asked to pick a manager to oversee the operation of the restaurant and those students had additional pressure, but exceeded expectations according to Mendillo.

“We’re so proud of all the students for stepping up and showing up for this challenging project.”

“Community participation was huge with this project,” concluded Mendillo. “Something similar will definitely be in the works.”

Significant progress has been made along the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) as the Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project is more than halfway completed.

The $269 million project, which began in December 2022, constructs two new bridges to the north of the current bridge and expands the roadway from two to three lanes in each direction, adding widened shoulders and median.

Pier tables are currently under construction on the eastbound bridge and have been completed on the westbound side. Each bridge is a five-span, cast-in-place, segmental bridge that is 1,645 feet long and 200 feet high. The westbound bridge structure is anticipated to open in mid-2026 with the entire project finished in 2027.

The Total Reconstruction Project is a system-wide initiative that creates safer corridors, better supports incidence response, and provides a smoother and more efficient experience for travelers. More than 160 miles of highway have been rebuilt across the PA Turnpike system with another 100+ miles currently either under construction or in the design phase.

The Beaver Valley interchange is being built to support the PA Turnpike’s new Open Road Tolling (ORT) system. In an ORT system, tolls are charged electronically as customers drive at highway speeds without slowing down or stopping beneath overhead structures — called gantries — located between interchanges. Equipment on the gantry and on the roadway processes E-ZPass or Toll By Plate transactions. ORT reduces confusion and lane switching associated with traditional, stop-and-go tolling. Tollbooth removal eliminates obstacles, increases sight lines and reduces stress and distractions for customers entering and exiting the system. The switch to ORT east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension occurred in January. ORT will launch on the PA Turnpike’s mainline western section in 2027.

This roadwork is critical to delivering on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike)’s mission of operating a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. Since 2023, the PA Turnpike has supported more than $1 billion in construction bids to modernize, maintain or improve customer experience. Key projects include resurfacing nearly 75 miles roadway, a record-high 27 miles of total reconstruction, and replacing key bridges at Beaver River and Hawk Falls. Resources and information on planned construction projects can be found at Traveling on the PA Turnpike | PA Turnpike.

FAST FACTS

MUNICIPALITIES/COUNTY: North Sewickley Township, Homewood and Big Beaver Boroughs, Beaver County NEW BRIDGE TYPE: Cast-in-place Segmental Bridge TOTAL PROJECT COST: $269 million ESTIMATED PROJECT COMPLETION: 2027

PROJECT TEAM: PA Turnpike, Owner; S&B USA, General Contractor; ALCM, Construciton Manager; CDR Maguire, Lead Design Engineer

BRIDGE REPLACEMENT & TOTAL RECONSTRUCTION

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The Junior Class of Ellwood City Lincoln High School dedicated the 2024–2025 school year to fundraising and planning for the highly anticipated Junior/Senior Prom. Their efforts culminated in a memorable evening on Friday, May 2, 2025, as the annual prom was held at the Steamfitters Pittsburgh Event Center in Harmony, Pennsylvania.

Festivities began with the traditional Lincoln High School Promenade at the Leslie Sabo Memorial Auditorium, where students proudly welcomed parents, family, and friends for this cherished pre-prom tradition. Following the promenade, faculty, administration, and students traveled to the event center in Harmony, where they enjoyed an elegant evening of dining, music, and entertainment. This year prom night festivities featured Chikibaby Creations photo booth, owned and operated by LHS grad Adriana Gonzalez.

A highlight of the night was the crowning of the 2025 Prom King and Queen. Congratulations to King William Nardone and Queen Emma Figurel.

The Queen’s Court included Alexcia Barnart, Tessa Folino, Kailyn Hamilton, Caitlin Kreitzer, Madelyn Lisko, Ciara Paniagua, Ava Robbins, and Romy Westlund. Members of the King’s Court were Owen Andrews, Luciano Gagric, Declan Gray, Samuel Landis, Elijah Palmer-McCane, Gavin Partridge, Charles Schweinberg, and Christopher Smiley. The annual event was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.

Special recognition is extended to the Junior Class for their hard work and dedication in bringing the evening to life. The Class of 2026 Junior Class Officers include: President: Jordan Keller, Vice President: Domenik Hogue, Secretary: Erica Barlow, Treasurer: Sydney Woodhead and Prom Co-Chairs: Geordan Bokor and Jaxon Rozanski. Their year-long efforts were supported by additional Junior class members Ava Lucarelli, Jackson Kerr, and Braden Roberts who donated their time after school constructing the promenade stage.

Gratitude is also extended to ECASD administration, Senior Class Sponsors Mrs. Melissa Pigza and Mrs. Dena Noble, Sophomore Class Sponsor Mrs. Jolene Krupa, and Freshman Class Sponsor Mrs. Marissa Mandel for their guidance and support throughout the event.