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October 21, 2021

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Haunted Hillview Manor

Editor’s note: This article originally appears on our website in October 2016, but we are republishing as a Halloween treat. Located on the outskirts of New Castle lies one of the most popular western Pennsylvania ghost hunting locations- Hill View Manor. The manor is an 85,000 square foot building that opened in the 1920’s as a “poor farm” and halfway house but was later turned into a care facility in the 1970’s. Its doors closed permanently in 2004 and remained lifeless until it was sold to new management a few years later who turned it into a prime spot for…

October 20, 2021

NOTICE: ECASD Board of Directors Schedules Special Meeting Friday

In a notice made available by the Ellwood City Area School District this week, the Board of Directors have scheduled a Special Meeting on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The Special Meeting will be pertaining to Delinquent Real Estate Taxes. This meeting will be held virtually. A link will be provided on the school district website the day of the meeting.  

October 19, 2021

Reisinger Leads BC3 To Record 6th Consecutive Conference Title

Butler, PA – Breanna Reisinger had 14 kills, Aslyn Pry 11 and Abby Granato 7 as the ninth-ranked Butler County Community College volleyball team won a Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference-record sixth conference championship in a row Saturday. BC3 moved to 13-0 with its 11th sweep of the season, beating Penn Highlands Community College, Johnstown, 25-15, 25-19 and 25-11 at BC3’s Field House. “They’ve done everything they were supposed to so far, and they’ve beaten some really good teams, so we’re happy with our progress,” Pioneers coach Rob Snyder said. “The big thing we are looking forward to now is next…

October 18, 2021

Ellwood City Boys Claim Tri-County Cross Country Championship

The Ellwood City Boys Cross Country Team has claimed the 2021 Tri-County Championship. The Wolverines runners collected its victory in wet, soggy conditions at Shenango High School, finishing (39) and besting Shenango (64), Neshannock (81), Mohawk (88), Laurel (117),  and Riverside (129). “I am very happy with the teams performance,” said head coach Mark Hall. “I do believe they all got personal best times for the year.” The boys finished unbeaten and claimed the WPIAL Section 1-1A title, and now have won back-to-back Tri-County Championships. Ellwood City had six runners finish in the top 15 which easily secured the championship. Top…

October 18, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of October 18

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 The Library is open. Newspapers, magazines and toys will not be available for the time being. Masks are required to be worn, covering mouth and nose, while in…

October 17, 2021

PHOTOS: Panthers Earn Homecoming Victory Over Wolverines

Sam Hughes scampered for two touchdowns to lead the Riverside Panthers to their first victory of the season, a 19-0 victory over rival Ellwood City on Friday night during Homecoming at Riverside’s Memorial Stadium. Madeline Dimeo was named Riverside Homecoming Queen during halftime. Hughes, who finished with 90 yards rushing, scored from 21 years and 19 yards while Brady Barton found the endzone on a 45 yard touchdown for the Panthers (1-4, 1-6 overall). Riverside led 7-0 a halftime and held the visiting Wolverines (0-7 overall) to less than 100 yards of total offense in their shutout effort. Hughes led…

October 15, 2021

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

NOISE DISTURBANCE: Amber Jewel Perez, 36, of Ellwood City, is charged with aggravated harassment, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, public intoxication and harassment earlier this month. According to a criminal complaint, officers were called to the neighborhood of Loop Street where they heard loud music coming from a residence. Perez and another woman were in a hot tub on the porch playing loud music. The police instructed them to turn down the music and Perez complied. At 5:35 a.m., the police were sent back to the address for another disturbance. A caller reported that the music was getting louder. Perez emerged…

October 13, 2021

REMINDER: Halloween Parade Set For October 23

The annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade will take place on Saturday, October 23rd in downtown Ellwood City. The parade returns after not being held last year due to COVID-19 concerns. “The community is ready to attend events in the town and be back to a normal,” says Ellwood City Parade Committee member Josh D’Amico. “Everyone we have talked to is very excited we are having the parade this year.” According to D’Amico the parade already has nine confirmed floats, two dance studios, five classic cars, Lincoln High School and Riverside Marching Band, and the Ellwood City Baseball team among many…

October 11, 2021

Riverside Lions Club Continues Their Community Outreach With A Variety of Programs

The Riverside Lions Club is continuing their community outreach through a variety of programs. Once again, the club had the opportunity of being able to distribute thousands of school supplies to six different schools in the area. The supplies were furnished through Project Homefront. “This is the third year we’ve been able to help the schools in our area,” says Lions Club spokesman, Chip Campbell. “We received two separate donations this year, giving us the opportunity to expand our reach.” The club also collected three times from our Hygiene Helpers boxes located at the Franklin Township Giant Eagle and Dollar…

October 11, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 11

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! The Library is open. Newspapers, magazines and toys will not be available for the time being. Masks are required to be worn, covering mouth and nose, while in…