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December 18, 2025

Lincoln High School Students Earn 2nd & 3rd Place Finishes at Junior Achievement’s Stock Market Challenge

The Ellwood City Area School District made headlines last Friday as two teams of local students from Lincoln High School earned 2nd and 3rd place finishes at the Junior Achievement’s Stock Market Challenge presented by Citizens. The two-day, high-energy financial literacy competition took place at Stage AE in Pittsburgh on December 11th and 12th. The second and third place team beat out 75 teams/259 students during Friday’s competition to claim top spots. Each team took home cash prizes and bragging rights. Ellwood City was represented by its 2nd place team of Tyler Smiley, Drake Davis, Andy Lin, and Aaron Lake….

December 18, 2025

Santa Claus Is Coming To Franklin Township on Sunday

Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to town. Frankin Township that is. On Sunday, December 21st, Santa Claus will be escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls and boys this holiday weekend. The route will begin in Tomicia Springs at noon. Listen for sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santa’s arrival. When the trucks stop, please come out and see Santa Claus on the fire engine and get a treat from Santa and his elf. For updated arrival times on the day of the event, please visit…

December 17, 2025

PHOTOS: Riverside Edges Ellwood 49-47 In Overtime

Riverside used a 17-point effort by Cole Becker to knock off rival Ellwood City 49-47 in overtime Tuesday evening. The Panthers led 27-18 at halftime before the visiting Wolverines narrowed the gap with a third quarter surge and held Riverside to only three fourth quarter points to force overtime. Becker scored four of Riversides nine points in overtime including the decisive last two points. McCartney Plassmeyer finished with 11 points for the Panthers.  Riverside was only 5-16 from the free throw line. Kaleb Servick scored a game high 18 points in defeat for Ellwood City. Aaron Lake (11 points, 12…

December 16, 2025

Ellwood Area Family Center Holding Youth Basketball Sessions

The Ellwood Area Family Center will be hosting youth basketball sessions beginning next month. The basketball sessions will be held at the Ellwood Area Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City on Thursday afternoons beginning on Thursday, January 8th. The clinic will run for five consecutive Thursdays and will be available for ages 8, 9, and 10-year-old children. Each weekly session will be one hour in length from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost for the program is $45.00 per applicant and players are asked to bring their own ball. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Due…

December 15, 2025

ECASD Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Honored Friday Night

On Friday evening, the newest class of ECASD Hall of Fame inductees were honored with a special dinner and recognition during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game against the Freedom Bulldogs. This class includes six individuals and three athletic teams. Together, they make up the fourth class to be installed into the Hall of Fame. Mr. Albert Campman, Distinguished Coach & Teacher Dr. John J. DeCaro, Sr., Class of 1949, Distinguished Alumnus Ms. Darbi O’Brien, Class of 1998, Distinguished Athlete Dr. John V. Petrocelli, Class of 1993, Distinguished Alumnus Mr. Robert A. Pietrandrea, Class of 1970, Distinguished Alumnus Mr….

December 12, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 15th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 10:30 a.m. – “Music and Movement,” children can dance, sing and play musical instruments. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive…

December 12, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: Michael Miller, 74, of Ellwood City and Joel Thomas, 48, of Wampum are each charged with Simple Assault after an incident occurring on October 4th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a physical domestic between Miller and his son, Thomas. Police spoke to both parties who relayed that Miller had arrived at the residence on Harriet St in Wampum to confront Thomas about his argument and physical conflict with Thomas’ wife. Both parties had agreed to fight outside, resulting in minor injuries to both parties before the fight…

December 10, 2025

Area Churches Requesting Community Support for FREE Christmas Day Dinner

You don’t have to be alone or hungry on Christmas. First United Methodist Church and Wurtemburg United Methodist Church are starting to plan a FREE Christmas Day Dinner to be hosted by The Ellwood City Ministerium on Christmas Day. The event aims to provide our neighbors with an opportunity for fellowship and a hot, sit-down meal on Christmas Day; at no cost to participants. The dinner is schedule to be held December 25th from noon until 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 416 Crescent Avenue (across from Lincoln High School) We are grateful for the remarkable outpouring of support…

December 9, 2025

Meyer Leads Scoring Charge, Lady Panthers Improve To 3-1 On Season

Emma Meyer led the scoring charge for the Lady Panthers as the Riverside girls basketball team picked up two victories over the past week. Meyer knocked home three 3-pointers and scored a game high 24 points Monday night as the Lady Panthers rallied to knock off Sewickley Academy 50-46. Riverside trailed 36-34 entering the final quarter. Emma Stockton joined Meyer in double figures with 11 points and also hauled in 14 rebounds for a double-double. Stockton dished out seven assists and compiled four steals in the victory. Ashley Hare finished with 10 rebounds and three blocks for Riverside. The Riverside…

December 7, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 8th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 10:30 a.m. –…