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December 23, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Riverside Part 2

Winter sports are back in action at Riverside High School. The most popular right now are Basketball and Swimming. We had a chance to catch up with some of the athletes from each of these teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the season ahead and their plans for the future. [VIEW PART 1] This is part four of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Ayden Garcia School? Riverside Sport? Basketball Grade? 12 How many years have you have played? 8 What are you most looking forward to in the upcoming season? Working…

December 23, 2024

NOTICE: Ellwood City Area Board of Education 2025 Meeting Dates

The Ellwood City Area Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the calendar year 2025: Committee Meetings January 6, 2025 February 10, 2025 March 10, 2025 April 7, 2025 May 5, 2025 June 16, 2025 Combined Meeting July 14, 2025 Combined Meeting August 11, 2025 September 8, 2025 October 6, 2025 November 10, 2025 December 4, 2025 Combined Reorganization Regular Meetings January 9, 2025 February 13, 2025 March 13, 2025 April 10, 2025 May 8, 2025 June 16, 2025 Combined Meeting July 14, 2025 Combined Meeting August 14, 2025 September 11, 2025 October 9, 2025 November 13, 2025…

December 21, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 23rd

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. HOURS 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 p.m….

December 20, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Riverside Part 1

Winter sports are back in action at Riverside High School. The most popular right now are Basketball and Swimming. We had a chance to catch up with some of the athletes from each of these teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part three of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Our Riverside Part 2 winter sports Q&A segment is coming Monday. View Ellwood City Part 1 and Ellwood City Part 2 in our series Caelyn Ludwig School? Riverside Sport? Swimming Grade? 12…

December 20, 2024

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Borough Nativity Scene

It has now been over a decade since circumstances forced the removal of a Nativity scene set in front of the Ellwood City Municipal Building washing out 50 years of tradition in Ellwood City. In 2011, the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) threatened to sue Ellwood City if officials didn’t remove a Nativity scene that the borough had erected on the property. Ultimately, borough officials agreed to move the Nativity to a different location. Rumors circulated and claimed that FFRF was “headed to Ellwood City in busloads” and that a motorcycle gang “with the stated objective of using the motorcycles…

December 20, 2024

Mayor Court Presents Proclamation To Ellwood City Football Team

Mayor Anthony J. Court recently presented a proclamation to the 2024 Ellwood City Wolverines Football Team for one of the most successful seasons in the history of the school The team finished with a remarkable 10-1 record in 2024, finishing the regular season undefeated and securing the MAC Section Title. In addition to their regular season success, the Wolverines made a deep run in the 2A W.P.I.A.L. playoffs advancing to the semifinals but ultimately losing to South Park. Mayor Court congratulated the team on their outstanding season and proclaimed Wednesday, December 18, 2024 “Ellwood City Wolverines Football” day in the…

December 19, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Ellwood City Part 2

Winter sports have arrived in Ellwood City. Basketball, Swimming, Hockey and Wrestling are among the popular sports for students at Lincoln High School. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part two of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Our Riverside Part 1 winter sports Q&A segment is coming tomorrow. [View Ellwood City Part 1] Gabe Lilly School? Lincoln High School/ Ellwood City Sport? Wrestling Grade? 12th…

December 19, 2024

Santa Claus Coming To Franklin Township On Saturday

Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to town. Frankin Township that is. On Saturday, December 22nd, Santa Claus will be escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls and boys this holiday weekend. The route will begin in Tomicia Springs at noon. Listen for sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santa’s arrival. When the trucks stop, please come out and see Santa Claus on the fire engine and get a treat from Santa and his elf. Neighborhoods on the route include: Tomica Springs, Hickernell Road to Stamm Hollow…