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October 20, 2023

WXED 107.3 FM Sponsoring A Free Lecture, “Nutrition For Brain & Body”

WXED 107.3 FM Radio is sponsoring a FREE lecture on Saturday, November 11th that focuses on nutrition for the brain and body. The lecture, titled “Nutrition For Brain & Body,” will be given by Lena Aiken, MS, RD, LDN, an Extension Educator with Penn State University. The event will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Dayspring Harvest Ministries, located at 316 Sixth Street, Ellwood City. For more inforamtion and additional upcoming events with WXED 107.3 FM, please visit their website, www.wxedfm.com, and their Facebook.com Page

October 20, 2023

Annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive Scheduled For November 21

The annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive has been announced and scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Hogue was only 28 when his life was taken on November 16, 2013. At the time of his death, he resided in Enon Valley, worked for Nick Mars Construction as a carpenter, and was a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club. A blood drive is held every year near the anniversary of Richard’s death so that a priceless gift can be given to other families in his honor according to his mother Debra Murdock. “We know we can never…

October 20, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: James Hammond, 28, of Wampum, is charged with Simple Assault and Terroristic Threats after an incident on October 14th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 10:20 p.m., PA State Police responded to an inactive domestic altercation at a residence on Guy Way, Wayne Township to be informed a female had been physically attacked by her boyfriend and that he vacated in a grey car. Police interviewed the victim who related there had been ongoing issues with Hammond that recently culminated to physical violence. In a written statement to police, the victim related the most recent altercation…

October 18, 2023

Alice M. Cosentino, 95

Alice M. Cosentino, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday October 13, 2023. Alice was born on December 9, 1927, to Antoinette Rose Maino and Silvio D. (Sam) Alfonso in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1945 in Ellwood city. She continued her education at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Home Economics. After college, Alice moved to Girard, Ohio and taught Home Economics and Mathematics at Girard High school. While living in Girard, she met the love of…

October 17, 2023

Borough of Ellwood City Launching Food Drive

The Borough of Ellwood City is proud to announce the launch of a Borough wide Food Drive to support the Holy Redeemer food bank for the holidays. Boxes for businesses interested in participating may be obtained by emailing rschnell@ellwoodcityborough.com. Boxes for donations will also be located near the Utility Billing Window at the Borough of Ellwood City. Most requested items include stuffing, yams, sweet potatoes, turkey gravy, canned vegetables, canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce, instant potatoes, mac and cheese, pie crust, pie filling, corn bread mix, banana bread mix, cake mix, and icing. The borough thanks its residents and businesses for…

October 15, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 16th

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! 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. –…

October 14, 2023

GRIDIRON: Panthers Fall To Neshannock (Photos), Wolverines Downed By Tigers

The Riverside Panthers had a tough match-up on Friday, facing a section-leading Neshannock Lancers team. The visiting Lancers (7-1 Overall) flexed their moxy early, scoring five times in the first quarter and racing out to a 49-6 halftime advantage en route to their comfortable 64-20 section victory over Riverside. Riverside was able to get on the board in the second quarter with a 90-yard kick off return by Zachary Hare. In the second half, Brady Newman found the endzone on a 2-yard run and Austin DeCarmo also scampered in on a 8-yard touchdown run. The game featured three kick off…

October 13, 2023

Natural Gas Odor Forces Brief Evacuation At Lincoln High School

An odor of natural gas detected in a Lincoln High School storage room Thursday morning, forcing a brief evacuation of the high school. This according to the Ellwood City Area School District and superintendent Wes Shipley. “We evacuated the building to Hartman while Columbia Gas and the local fire department investigated,” said Shipley in an emailed statement Friday. Both Columbia Gas and the fire department noted that the levels of gas in the air were minute and were not at an explosive level. In addition the Carbon Monoxide levels were never a concern according to Shipley. “With their help, our…

October 13, 2023

Playoff Bound Wolverines Volleyball Split Matches This Week

The Ellwood City volleyball team split two section matches this week, knocking off Laurel on Thursday after falling to Shenango on the road Tuesday.  The Wolverines record rests at 10-5 Overall and 8-4 WPIAL Section 2A-1, good for a top-four spot in the section that earns the team a playoff berth. On Tuesday, the Wolverines were defeated in five sets by the Wildcats. After a first set victory, Ellwood City split the next two sets and held a 2-1 advantage in the match before Shenango (8-4 Overall) rallied to collect the final two set victories to win the match 3-2…

October 13, 2023

Upcoming Trunk or Treat Events

Several area churches will be holding Trunk or Treat events as the Halloween holiday approaches. On Sunday, October 22, 2023, North Sewickley Presbyterian Church will hold its fifth annual Trunk or Treat from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in its church parking lot. The church is located at 106 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117, just look for all the decorated cars, costumes and children across from Shakespeare’s Restaurant. This year the church is being  joined again by Calvin Presbyterian Church at 615 Crescent Avenue and Trinity Lutheran Church at 207 Spring Avenue who will be having the Trunk or…