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March 15, 2024

Wayne Township Votes Against Holding Clean-Up Day

In a 2-1 vote, the Wayne Township Board of Supervisors voted against holding its annual clean-up day. The vote was part of new business items at the township’s monthly Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, March 7th. According to the township, Supervisor Marc Cunningham voted no with Supervisor Rick Weingartner seconding the vote. Supervisor William Hepler was in favor of clean-up. If community members are concerned or care to come to the next meeting to express any opinions on the matter, the April Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled to be held April 4th at 6:00 p.m. The communities represented…

March 15, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

ASSAULT: On February 28th at approximately 1:46AM police responded to a call of possible domestic disturbance. The arrestee assaulted his two cousins and destroyed their cell phones over an argument. The arrestee, a 17-year-old male of New Wilmington, was charged with two counts of simple assault, two counts of harassment, and one count of criminal mischief, according to criminal complaint. CORRUPTION OF MINORS: Garrett Duncan, 23, of Ellwood City, is charged with corruption of minors, displaying obscene/sexual materials and criminal use of a communication facility after an incident reported on February 18th. According to a criminal complaint, Duncan is accused…

March 14, 2024

Mohawk Eliminates Ellwood City In PIAA Class 3A Playoffs

Mohawk rallied from a second half deficit Wednesday, knocking off Ellwood City for the third time this season – this time eliminating the Wolverines in the second round of the PIAA Class 3A Playoffs. The Warrior used 28 points from sophomore Bobby Fadden as Mohawk collected a 55-50 victory. Ellwood City senior Joseph Roth finished with a game-high 29 points. After a low scoring first half that saw the Wolverines lead 20-15, the teams combined for 42 points in third quarter alone. The Wolverines led by as many as eight points in the third quarter but Mohawk inched back to…

March 10, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 11th

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. 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. – 4:00…

March 9, 2024

Wolverines Surge In Second Half, Defeat Westmont 62-44 In PIAA Opening Round

Ellwood City used a second half surge to pull away and defeat District 6 Champion Westmont 62-44 in the opening round of the PIAA 3A Playoffs on Saturday. The Wolverines held the Hilltoppers to only 12 points in the second half and recovered from three point deficit in the process. Joseph Roth led all scorers with 31 points. The senior hauled in 17 rebounds and added seven assists. Roth scored 11 points in the the first quarter as Ellwood City struck for 21 points, but the Wolverines trailed 32-29 at halftime. Westmont was held to only five field goals in…

March 7, 2024

Trinity Lutheran Church Invites Community To “Shadows: A Service of Tenebrae”

On Good Friday, March 29th, Trinity Lutheran Church choir along with others from our community will be sharing the music from the “Shadows: A Service of Tenebrae”. The church invites the community to come to this very moving service as they remember all that Jesus did for us on the cross of Calvary! The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Those in the community who would like to take part by singing in the choir are invited to attend the rehearsal this Sunday, March 10th at 5:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Please contact the church at 724-752-3050…

March 7, 2024

Red Barn Players Announce 2024 Show Line Up

The Red Barn Players have announced their 2024 season scheduled of shows. The theater performs a show in the months of June, July, August, and September and season tickets are available. Each Season Ticket for $63.00 and gives you (4) passes to be used in any combination during the 2024 performances. Curtain time for all shows in 2024 will be 7:30 p.m. Tickets for General Admission will go on sale beginning April 15th. Season Ticket Holders may begin making reservations on April 1st. Season Tickets may be purchases on the website at www.redbarnplayers.com. The theatre will also hold two auditions/meetings…

March 6, 2024

ECASD Reminds Drivers To Be Alert And Cautious Of Students Walking

Spring brings longer days, more sunshine and warmer temperatures. The Ellwood City School District would also like to point out that warmer weather means more kids commuting via walking to and from school. In a statement made available this week, Superintendent Wesley Shipley would like to remind drivers of the speed limits in school zones as well as the speed limits on the main roadways within the borough. The district reminds local drivers that school zone speed limits is 15 MPH and walkers to and from school are out between 7:00 – 8:45 & 2:35-4:00 on weekdays (from 7-7:45 &…

March 6, 2024

Real Estate Transfers For February 2024

Romance was in the air in February. Many fell in love with a new home and made a move. According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in February 2024 for only 1.6% more than they did a year ago. More specifically, Ellwood City continues to be a sellers market as homes sold for 16.7% more than they did last February. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for February 2024 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 220 Hazen Ave; Petti & Anderson Properties & Investments LLC to Christian Hessler…

March 6, 2024

Wampum American Legion To Host Craft Show On Saturday

Come out and join the Wampum American Legion as they host their first Craft Show. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, March 9th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Legion Post located at 436 Beaver Street, Wampum PA 16157 The event will have a variety of crafters that will be showing their creations, you just may find that one unique one of a kind item you have been looking for! Mother’s Day will be here before you know it! Food and beverages will be available. A bake sale, 50/50 drawing, and basket drawing will also be…