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August 24, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of August 26th

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….

August 23, 2024

PHOTOS: Annual Panther Night

The annual Panther Night was held Thursday at Riverside Memorial Stadium. Panther Night is a community event celebrating back to school and Fall sports teams and kicked off with the Riverside Marching Band performing and the introduction of the athletes. The event features food booths run buy many of the district booster organizations along with two food trucks and an array of apparel offerings available to help support student athletes as well. The Riverside Panthers Varsity Football team hosts Northgate on Friday, August 30th at 7:00 p.m. to kick off its regular season.

August 23, 2024

EC Girls Golf Picks Up First Win of Season, Boys Golf Remains Undefeated

The Ellwood City girls golf team picked up their first win of the regular season Thursday while the boys team keeps on winning. The girls golf team earned their first win of the season Thursday afternoon, knocking off Mohawk 211-217 at Delmar Golf Course. Rori Minerd paced the Lady Wolverines with a low match score of 47. Rylee Prestopine (58), Romy Westlund (60), and Chelsea Baker (62) rounded out the scoring for the victors. Ellwood City (1-4 Overall) next travel to face Sewickley Academy on Monday, August 26th and look to extend a winning streak. For the boys, two victories…

August 23, 2024

Pine Valley Camp Hosting 11th Annual Ride For Hope

The 11th Annual Pine Valley Ride for Hope will take place on Saturday, September 21th. The ride is set to begin and end at the New Castle Harley-Davidson dealership. After the ride to Pymatuning Spillway, all participants can look forward to a delicious meal provided by Muddy Creek BBQ and musical entertainment by the band Flashback. Cost is $25.00 for a driver, includes a shirt and meal. $15.00 for passenger, and $10 for walk-in diners. Auction and raffle winners announced after the meal. Registration is 9:00-10:30 a.m. with pastries, coffee, and water provided. Ride leaves at 11:00 a.m., Big Meal…

August 23, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: Steven Tedrow, 34, of Ellwood City is charged with Theft after an incident occurring on April 4th at approximately 10:30p.m. A victim told police his credit card was stolen and used for the following purchases: Speedway April 4th, at 11:24p.m. $108.71 for a carton of cigarettes, April 4th at 11:28p.m. $104.31 for a carton of cigarettes, Sunoco Gas Station on April 4th at 11:51p.m. $106.95 declined purchase of a carton of cigarettes according to a criminal complaint. POSSESSION: Chad Smith, 51, of Ellwood City is charged with Possession after a reported incident on or about August 6th. Police, while…

August 22, 2024

John P. Novalesi, 90

John P. Novalesi, 90, of Ellwood City (formerly of Wampum) passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Cambridge Falls following a brief illness. Born February 14, 1934 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Emilio and Emma Barrichini Novalesi. He was married to Marlene J. Karner Novalesi for 28 years when she passed in 1985. John graduated from Wampum High School 1953, where he was named as an All-State Basketball Player. He then went to St. Francis College in Loretto PA on a full basketball scholarship earning his bachelor’s degree. After graduating college, he taught US History at…

August 22, 2024

Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Celebrating 225th Anniversary On Sunday

On Sunday, August 25th, Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church is celebrating a special day – commemorating 225 years of God’s faithfulness at Slippery Rock Church. Come out to celebrate, share a memory and enjoy God’s ministry at the church. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. with worship service led by Rv. Dr. Carolyn Moss.  A potluck luncheon will follow in the social hall and memories will be shared.  The event will move outside, weather permitting, for more time together. The Sanctuary Jazz Band will play music and ice cream will be available for all to enjoy. The church is located at…

August 22, 2024

All Aboard Ellwood Receives $400,000 Pledge from the May Emma Hoyt Foundation

All Aboard Ellwood Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the industrial and railroad heritage of Ellwood City, has received a generous pledge of $400,000 from the May Emma Hoyt Foundation. This substantial commitment will help fund the construction of a replica train station that will house the proposed Industrial and Railroad Museum. A Vision for the Future: The proposed museum, designed to reflect the historic train station that once stood as a landmark in Ellwood City, will highlight the critical role trains played in the region’s industrial development. The museum will feature a variety of interactive exhibits, historical artifacts,…

August 21, 2024

Mary E. Ringle, 63

Mary E. Ringle, 63, of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was the daughter of the late William and RaeAnna (Shinsky) Edinger and was born March 24, 1961, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband, of 42 years, James Ringle of Ellwood City, her son; Randy Ringle of Ellwood City, her grandson; Lincoln Ringle, one brother; John Edinger of Ellwood City, and three sisters; Linda Linderman and her husband Charles, Carol Kennedy and her husband Ron both of Ellwood City and Susan Harris of New Castle. Mary was a…

August 21, 2024

Ellwood City Wolverines 2024 Fall Sports Tickets Now Available

Tickets for the Ellwood City Wolverines Fall Sport Season will be sold on-line at gofan.co or the Go Fan app. Ellwood City will be slowly making the change to digital ticketing for all sports. There will be no tickets sold at the school at this time.  There will be a limited amount  of Adult tickets, $5.00, that can be purchased at the gate for each home game this season. Senior Citizen tickets will still be sold at the gate for $1.00.   There will be no Student Tickets sold at the school or at the gate this season. Student tickets will…