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January 15, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 16

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. –…

January 13, 2023

Real Estate Transfers For December 2022

The month of December ushered in a time to celebrate the holiday of Christmas. For some people, the best gift wasn’t wrapped under the tree, it was a new home. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for December 2022 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 308 Hazen Ave; Kevin Zang and Michele Miller to Zachary & Kristina Stiefel for $96,500.00 ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 307 Foch Street; Santa Maria Property Mgmt to Kristan Cruise for $185,576.00 800 California Ave; Michael Kosick to US Bank National Assoc. for $1,189.74 714 Pershing St;…

January 13, 2023

Ellwood City Wolves Club Hosts First Meeting Of New Year

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 met on Wednesday at the Connequenessing Country Club. The Club finalized their plans for their next fundraiser: The Golf Bash on Sunday, February 19, 2023. This annual event is held at the Ellwood City Sons of Italy Hall on Lawrence Ave. The event runs from 1:00 -5:00 PM with volunteers needed to help on the floor and in the kitchen. The event raises funds for the Wolves Club Scholarship Fund as well as the Divine Grace Christian Mothers. Tickets for the event are going fast and the cost is $30.00. Tickets are available…

January 12, 2023

Primary Health Network Offering $30,000 In Healthcare Scholarships

Sharon-based Primary Health Network is offering $30,000 in 2023 academic awards to students pursuing a career in the healthcare or allied health fields. Its PHN Foundation (PHNCF) believes that we must invest in our own future – the future of healthcare. PHNCF must ensure that there will always be well-trained doctors, nurses, technicians and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest quality of care in our health centers. Eligibility Criteria Must live in a county that PHN serves. (see application for detailed list) Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be pursuing a degree/certificate in an Administrative/Clinical Healthcare…

January 11, 2023

Brayden McClure Wins 3rd Place Medal at Junior High MAC Wrestling

Ellwood City 7th-grader Brayden McClure won a third place medal at the Junior High MAC Wrestling Tournament that was held on Friday, January 6th at Freedom High School. McClure recorded three wins by fall on his way to the championship podium in the 94-pound weight class. The Wolverines Junior High Wrestling team consists of wrestlers, McClure, Cheyene Berglund, Nathan Chandler, Jaiden Delawder, Colten Gullo, and Jordan Quintanilla. The team will next battle North Catholic HS on January 11th. [VIEW FULL SCHEDULE] At the varsity level, the Ellwood City Wolverines wrestling team placed 10th out of 16 teams in the Ed…

January 11, 2023

Hitched & Unhitched: August, September, October, November & December 2022

2022 has been deemed “The Year of the Wedding.” According to the NY Times, 2.5+ million weddings took place in the 2022 calendar year.  And it really comes as no surprise– many couples are finally allowed to have the dream wedding they’ve been putting off for years due to pandemic-driven holdups. Most weddings take place between the late Summer and Fall months in the US. In fact, 77% of all US weddings are held during these months. Overall, October is the most popular month for weddings. It’s a time when the Autumn foliage is at its best and it’s not…

January 10, 2023

Riverside Lions Club Distributes Gifts, Supports Hygiene Helpers This Past Holiday Season

The Riverside Lions Club was busy during the holiday season. With the support of Project Homefront the club was able to distribute toys to five different locations in our area just in time for Christmas. The club distributed them to Riverside Elementary School, Perry Elementary, North Side Kindergarten, Central Valley School, and Divine Grace Social Services. Pictured are Tracy McCay, a teacher from Riverside School District, and Lynn Campbell, a member of the club. Club members also got together and wrapped Christmas gifts for the remaining two nursing homes in our area. The gifts were paintings from Sue Leisie, Daughter-in-Law…

January 10, 2023

N.O.W. Project Free Food Distribution Event

Jubilee Ministries International (JMI) Nourishing Others Well-being Project (N.O.W.) along with The Christian Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania (CCCP) is sponsoring a Drive-Thru Food Giveaway for up to 1,100 families on SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST @ 8:30 AM UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST Location- The Towne Mall- (Cascade Galleria Plaza), 200 South Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA 16101 Jubilee Ministries International N.O.W. Project and CCCP will distribute food boxes to almost 1,100 families. Each Family Will Receive: Fresh Milk from Marburger Farm Dairy Frozen Meat Items Apples from Apple Castle Variety of In-Season Garden Fresh Produce Nutritious Shelf-Stable Groceries The boxes will be…

January 9, 2023

Wolf Outlines Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking, Offers Survivor Resources, Encourages Public to Learn & Act

Harrisburg, PA – Executives from the Pennsylvania departments of Transportation (PennDOT) Health (DOH), Labor and Industry (L&I), and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Office of Victim Advocate were joined by other advocates today to discuss human trafficking, outline efforts to combat it, explain how to report potential cases, and offer resources for survivors. Human trafficking is the exploitation of people using force, fraud, or coercion for the purposes of commercial sex, forced labor, or domestic servitude. According to the International Labor Organization, there are approximately 28 million victims of human trafficking globally with 17.3 million people experiencing forced labor…

January 7, 2023

Jumpin’ Joe! Roth Scores 42, Wolverines Rout Freedom

Junior Joseph Roth scored a season high 42 points Friday night as the Wolverines routed Freedom 73-39 at Lincoln High School. The big man help propel Ellwood City to an early 18-10 lead with eleven first quarter points. Roth settled in with 18 points at halftime as the Wolverine held a comfortable 32-20 advantage over the Bulldogs. A trio of 3-pointers in the third quarter was part of an impressive third quarter for Roth who accounted for 17 of the Wolverine 24 points in the quarter. Ellwood City’s lead stretched out to 56-25 after the third frame. Nate Williams (8…