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September 7, 2024

Wolverines Outlast Neshannock For Rain-Soaked Victory

Not even a one-hour rain delay could keep Ellwood City from earning a one-score victory over Neshannock Friday night. The 28-21 rain-soaked victory was the Wolverines first win over the Lancers since 2005. Ellwood City drove 69 yards on its opening possession and took a 7-0 lead when quarterback Chris Smiley scored on an 11-yard option keeper midway through the first quarter. A fourth-down defensive stop gave the Wolverines the ball back, and the offense capitalized as the Wolverines marched 84 yards in 11 plays. Elijah Palmer-McCane dashed in for a 6-yard touchdown run to give the visiting Wolverines a…

September 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Boys Golf Team Remains Unbeaten, Defeating Rival Riverside

The Wolverines remained unbeaten with victories over Shenango and Riverside this week. Ellwood City now holds a 12-0 record on the season. On Thursday, Ellwood City defeated its rival Riverside 207-224 at Connoquenessing Country Club. Junior Jordan Keller went low, recording a match-low round of 37 to lead the Wolverines.  Nate Kennedy scratched out a round of 40 and Gino Biondi added a round of 42 while Andy Lin and Jaxon Rozanski each finished with a round of 44 for the victors.  Drake Fox finished with a team-low round of 38 for Riverside. On Tuesday, the Wolverines knocked off Shenango…

September 6, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: Tyler Cox, 22, of Ellwood City, is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on September 1st. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 8:31 p.m., officers were dispatched to Loop Street for a disturbance and were advised of a physical domestic with an male actor fleeing the scene. The male, later identified as Cox was located near Evans Drive and Cox told officers an argument turned physical. Police returned to the residence to get a statement from the victim whom was found with a swollen right eye after she was punched by Cox. The…

September 5, 2024

Exciting Changes At The Ellwood City Moose Lodge #93

While the summer has been pretty quiet at the local Moose Club, lots of changes have been happening in the background. As of last month, the Board of Officer has almost been completely replaced with the exception of Trustee Dave Gallocher, who’s been on the board for over 10 years. In May, Joe Barresi was sworn in as President and Paul Pishioneri took the position of Chaplain. During the 2nd board meeting in August the following members were sworn in: Randy Whelan as Vice President, Cassandra Pishioneri as Treasurer, Rodney Houk and Conny Gallenz as Trustees and Ray Gallenz as…

September 4, 2024

Real Estate Transfers For August 2024

Fall may be on its way and for some the summer heat has subsided, but for others the real estate market is still too hot and now is the time to make the move! According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in August 2024 for 5.7% more than they did a year ago and, more specifically, homes in Ellwood City have sold for 2.3% more than they did last August, listing at a $163,700 Median Sold Price per RocketHomes.com Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for August 2024 for Ellwood City and…

September 1, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 2nd

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 30, 2024

ROUND-UP: EC Golf Remains Unbeaten, Volleyball Earns Two Victories

The Ellwood City boys golf team ran their unbeaten streak to ten games on Thursday with a 198-242 victory over Union at Delmar Golf Course. Three Wolverines fired rounds in the 30’s in the victory – Jordan Keller led the charge with a 36 while Gino Biondi and Braden Roberts each chipped in with rounds of 39. On Wednesday, the team earned a 206-215 victory over Wilmington. Jordan Keller collected a low round score of 37 to lead the Wolverines. Andy Lin fired a round of 40. Wilmington had three golfers finish with rounds of 40 in defeat. Ellwood City…

August 29, 2024

Ellwood City Varsity Football Game Versus Shenango Postponed

Due to the tragic circumstances surrounding an unexpected death of a Shenango student this week, the Ellwood City varsity football game versus Shenango scheduled for Friday has been postponed. “First, and most importantly, our thoughts, prayers and support are directed toward our friends at Shenango,” said Ellwood City Superintendent Wes Shipley in an emailed statement. “We are deeply saddened to acknowledge that a 17-year-old student at Shenango High School tragically passed away yesterday evening,” Superintendent Dr. Joseph McCormick said in a statement Wednesday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family and friends.” Ellwood City is attempting to reschedule…

August 27, 2024

14th Annual Ellwood City Octoberfest Scheduled For October 5th

Ellwood City may not be Bavaria but it does have its version of Octoberfest. The 14th Annual Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday October 5th from 12pm to 5pm at the Wolves Shelter in Ewing Park, rain or shine. $30 presell or $35 at the door, attendees will be oompah-pah-ing for the abundance of food and beer samples. Thanks to the talented local brewers and Pete’s Uptown Beer and Beverage, located at 1022 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City for providing a bounty of beers. Small samples will be served in 3 oz. plastic cups. Homebrewers will share their specialities and over…

August 27, 2024

PHOTO: Divine Grace Parish Honors and Blesses Students Returning To School

At the conclusion of the 9 a.m. Mass, on Sunday, August 25, Father James Wehner recognized and blessed all attending students, from pre-k thru college, returning to school this year. That blessing is a true prayer that asks God to care, protect, help and provide guidance, for those students starting their school year. It also reminds us that He is keeping a watchful eye over them, just like their loving parents, and prompts all of us to remember that we are also under His loving care during good and tough times. Pictured below: Father James Wehner, center in green vestment,…