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2024

January 8, 2024

Riverside Swimming Sets Records, But Defeated By Blackhawk

The Riverside boys team had their first official section meet of the season against Blackhawk last Thursday and, as expected, tensions were high and the cheering was loud. Although an individual team record was set and a relay team collected a major victory, the Riverside boys narrowly fell to Blackhawk 88-87. Joseph Roth broke the team record for the 200 Individual Medley with a 1:58.62. Riverside Boys 200 Freestyle Relay earned a major victory – not only winning the relay event, but the boys also broke the pool record for Blackhawk High School for the event that was established in…

January 7, 2024

William K. “Biff” Pander, 85

William K. “Biff” Pander Jr, 85, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born January 7, 1938 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William K. Pander Sr. and Jean Schantz Pander Weingartner. He was married to Helen ” Pudy” (Krestel) Pander for 64 years as they were married August 29, 1959. She survives Biff retired from the Ellwood City School District where he was a 5th grade teacher at Walnut Ridge. He was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. Biff graduated from Lincoln High School…

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January 7, 2024

Helen R. Wiley, 86

Helen R. Wiley, 86, of Franklin Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Born in Mars, PA on August 26, 1936, Helen was the daughter of the late Henry and Nina Elizabeth Gongaware Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Wiley, who passed away on August 11, 2022. They were married on January 6,1956. Helen was a member of Lillyville Church of God and a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School. Helen enjoyed reading and crocheting, she also loved to birdwatch. Helen is survived by her two children, Leslie (Robert) McConnell of…

January 6, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of January 8th

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. 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 p.m….

January 5, 2024

Delida P. Viccari, 90

Mrs. Delida P. Viccari formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on January 4th, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Delida was born on August 4th, 1933 in New Castle to the late Domenic and Catherine (Adamo) Tommelleo. She graduated from New Castle High School and then from St. Francis nursing school. Delida went on to become a registered nurse, working in the maternity ward of Mary Evan’s Hospital and later at St. Francis Hospital. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She was a “pet-lover” and liked to crochet. Delida was known…

January 5, 2024

Council Reorganizes, Reappoints Borough Manager

Ellwood City Borough Council held its reorganizational meeting on Tuesday January 3. In a unanimous vote, Brad Ovial was chosen as President and Michele Lamenza was chosen as Vice President. Borough Manager Kevin Swogger was reappointed in a 6-0 vote (Lamenza was absent from the meeting), for a two-year employment agreement for $80,000. General election incumbants George Celli and Caleb Cragle were sworn into office as well as new Councilman the Rev. James “Jimmy” Johnson. Jim Barry and Celli were reappointed as council representatives for Ellwood City Revitalization. Barry was also reappointed as the borough representative for the Lawrence County…

January 5, 2024

SPORTS ROUND-UP: Swimming, Wrestling, Basketball

RIVERSIDE SWIMMING SETS RECORDS, BUT DEFEATED BY BLACKHAWK The Riverside boys and girls team had their first official section meet of the season against Blackhawk Thursday evening and, as expected, tensions were high and the cheering was loud. Although an individual team record was set and a relay team collected a major victory, the Riverside boys also fell to Blackhawk 88-87. Joseph Roth broke the team record for the 200 Individual Medley with a 1:58.62. Riverside Boys 200 Freestyle Relay earned a major victory – not only winning the relay event, but the boys also broke the pool record for…

January 5, 2024

Lady Wolverines Earn 62-40 Victory Over Rival Riverside

The Ellwood City girls basketball traveled across the mighty Connoqunessing River Thursday evening and earned a 62-40 victory over rival Riverside. The Lady Wolverines jumped out to an early 21-8 advantage after the first quarter and did not relinquish the lead as three players scored in double figures. Claire Noble (18 points) and Kayla Jones (13 points) each drained two 3-pointers to helped the offensive charge. Junior Elsie Sturgeon finished with a career-high 15 points For the Panthers (3-5 Overall, 0-2 Section 3A-1), Delana Fox scored a team-high 19 points and collected 10 rebounds. Emma Thellman finished with 13 points,…

January 5, 2024

ECABF Set To Host Winter Clinic

The Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation (ECABF) will host a weekly winter clinic set to begin Sunday, January 14th. The clinic will be held at the Ellwood City Family Center, on College Street, in Ellwood City and take place from January 14th through March 24th (no clinic will be held on 1/28/24) Farm (7-8): 12:00PM – 1:00PM Minor (9-10): 1:15PM – 2:15PM Little League (11-12): 2:30PM – 3:30PM **age as of 04/30/24** Online Registration is not required to attend clinic. Cash/Check payment will available at 1st session. There will be NO clinic on the day of the Spring Baseball Skill…

January 5, 2024

Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center, BC3 To Discuss Addiction Issues In Teens & Young Adults

PITTSBURGH – Navigating adulthood is a new and exciting time for older teens and young adults. The newfound freedom that comes with leaving home for the first time often brings fresh challenges and experiences — and new pressures. The Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center and Butler County Community College will host an important conversation on addiction issues unique to families with older teenagers and young adults in its second annual “Discover Recovery” community forum on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Gaiser’s 2024 community dialogue on addiction treatment focuses on family matters, bringing together clinical and medical experts, parents and school and university…