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January 7, 2023

Jumpin’ Joe! Roth Scores 42, Wolverines Rout Freedom

Junior Joseph Roth scored a season high 42 points Friday night as the Wolverines routed Freedom 73-39 at Lincoln High School. The big man help propel Ellwood City to an early 18-10 lead with eleven first quarter points. Roth settled in with 18 points at halftime as the Wolverine held a comfortable 32-20 advantage over the Bulldogs. A trio of 3-pointers in the third quarter was part of an impressive third quarter for Roth who accounted for 17 of the Wolverine 24 points in the quarter. Ellwood City’s lead stretched out to 56-25 after the third frame. Nate Williams (8…

January 7, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 9

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. –…

January 6, 2023

PHOTOS: Lady Wolverines Down Rival Panthers

The Ellwood City girls basketball team raced out to an early advantage Thursday night en route to its 54-31 Riv-Ell victory over the visiting Riverside Panthers. The Wolverines used a 20 point first quarter to jump out to an early advantage they never relinquished on their home court. Kayla Jones scored a game-high 19 points for the Wolverines (5-4 overall) while Aliya Garroway (11 points) and Claire Noble (10 points) joined Jones in double figures.  Ellwood City held a 30-18 halftime advantage and 38-21 lead after three quarters. Gina Carr (7 points), Sam Rosenberger (7 points, 6 rebounds), and DeLana…

January 6, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT OF SERVICES: On December 29, 2022 at approximately 12:06 p.m., PA State Police investigated a reported theft of services at Harmony Hardscape & Landscape, located on Route 422, Slippery Rock Township. The victim related that on September 12, 2022, a check, which had been supplied by their customer, in the amount of $3,865.78 had been denied by Wesbanco as having insufficient funds. The victim related that a single payment was made on 11/11/22, but that the victim has been unsuccessful in establishing contact with the customer since the date. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to…

January 4, 2023

Wolverines Knock Off Undefeated Warriors 71-67

The Ellwood City Wolverines boys basketball team went on the road Tuesday night and knocked off an undefeated Mohawk team in a battle of Class 3A Section 1 titans. Both teams entered the evening with nine wins, but Ellwood City used a fourth quarter rally, outscoring Mohawk 25-15, to find its way to its 10th victory of the season. Wolverine standout Joseph Roth scored 18 of his game-high 38 points in the final frame to help Ellwood City erase a six point deficit entering the 4th quarter. Roth connected on two three points in the final frame and made 8-9…

January 2, 2023

New Ellwood City Borough Manager Believes in Building the Community

For the newly hired Ellwood City Borough Manager Kevin Swogger, community development and management have been a long-time staple in his career. The 1985 Ellwood City graduate is rounding out his wide range of experience with a hometown position that will allow him to invest in the future of his community. Swogger, who lives in the Ewing Park neighborhood, has the background necessary to keep the borough moving forward. He was in the Airforce for 23 years, traveled all over the world, and enjoyed a prestigious 10-year special duty assignment interior for Air Force One. “I worked under three presidents…

January 2, 2023

Became A Master Naturalist Volunteer This Spring

Learn about our natural world and support conservation in Beaver County. Beaver County Conservation District is hosting a training course for PA Master Naturalist volunteers at our office this spring. This course has limited space and registration is required. Final deadline is February 1, 2023 to register. The course will take place on Wednesdays from April 12 to June 28, 2023. Saturday field sessions on April 22, May 13, June 3, and June 10. “We look forward to starting this new chapter of PA Master Naturalists in Beaver County and training knowledgeable volunteers who will be able to offer natural…

January 1, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 2

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 and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m….

December 31, 2022

Donate Blood. Earn A Chance To Go To The Super Bowl.

Donate blood. Earn a chance to go to the Super Bowl. As part of the Franklin Township Community Blood Drive, donors now have a chance to enter and win an exclusive trip. Blood Donors who donate now through January 20, 2023 will be entered to win a Big Trip to the Big Game through an exclusive Road-trips package offered by Vitalant (formerly the Central Blood Bank.) The package includes accommodations for two at a luxury resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., Feb. 9-13, 2023; two tickets to the fan experience, tailgate party, and to the big game in Glendale, Ariz. on Feb….

December 30, 2022

PART 2: Top Stories of 2022

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2022 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is the second part of the series featuring the top news stories of the year based on analytics and social media reach. [VIEW PART 1] We would like to thank our valued readership that helped generated nearly 2 MILLION PAGE VIEWS this calendar year and our local businesses who support our website and help it stay free of charge. The EllwoodCity.org staff wishes everyone a safe and healthy 2023! HONORABLE MENTION: NOTABLE POLICE REPORTS: Whether…