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February 20, 2023

Five-peat! Riverside Boys Swimming Collects Another Section Championship, Next Up WPIAL Championships

Small, mighty, and ready to explode off the blocks! The Riverside Boys Swimming Team has collected their fifth consecutive section championship and will next turn its focus to the WPIAL Swimming Championships scheduled for March 2-3 at the Trees Pool on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Class 2A starts at 3:00 PM both days. “The team is the strongest I have seen in the last five years,” says head coach Gwen Nulph. “They do not back down from any of my workout challenges. Every year is designed to be more complex than the previous.” The boys are seeded…

February 20, 2023

Municipal Women’s Club Hosts New K9 Officer During January Meeting

The Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club hosted the newest Ellwood City K9 Officer “Nico” as part of its January meeting last month. The K9 and his handler Officer Rich Kruger put together a wonderful demonstration of Nico’s skills for the members in attendance. The program was hosted by membership chairman Joanne Lowrie. The German Shepard is just under two years old and was introduced to the ECPD in February 2022. “We are so fortunate to have a K9 in our community,” said Lowrie in a statement. For those not familiar with the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club, it is a…

February 19, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 20th

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. –…

February 18, 2023

Rotary Club of Ellwood City Delivers Water to East Palestine

The Rotary Club of Ellwood City delivered three pallets of bottled water on Friday to East Palestine, Ohio. The club is now sponsoring a community-wide initiative in conjunction with Tomon Funeral Home and Trinity Lutheran Church to collect other items the residents need. Items needed include bottled water, paper towels, white vinegar, bleach-free cleaning products, Dawn dish soap, laundry detergent, rolls of quarters, personal care items, dog and cat food. Monetary donations will be used to purchase these items. If you would like more information, please feel free to reach out to the club president, Doug Slade at 724-991-8505. Drop…

February 17, 2023

VIDEO: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Provides Update On East Palestine Train Derailment

In the following video made available Friday morning on the Facebook.com Page of Ohio Governer Mike DeWine, the Governor holds a media briefing update on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. A Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals caught fire and derailed February 3rd, forcing evacuations near East Palestine in Columbiana County, a town of 4,700 residents that borders Pennsylvania. Among several law suits filed since the derailment includes a class action law suit that has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio by two Beaver County men requesting medical monitoring for those…

February 17, 2023

Ellwood City Wolves Den II February Meeting Recap

The Ellwood City Wolves Den II met at the Connequenessing Country Club on Wednesday February 8, 2023. The members welcomed new member Rich Griffith. The members voted to keep the current Board of Directors, consisting of nine members, for another three years. The club conducts three fundraisers that support their scholarship fund during the year. First: the Annual Golf Bash on February 19, 2023 at the Sons Of Italy. Second: the Ellwood City Arts and Crafts Festival on June 30 and July 1 nd 2, 2023 in Ewing Park. Third: the Annual Oktoberfest held on October 7, 2023 in Ewing…

February 17, 2023

NOTICE: ECASD Schedules Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

According to information made available by the district this week, the Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting on Thursday, March 9 2023. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. followed by an already scheduled Regular Meeting of the Board at 7:00 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Board Room located in Lincoln Jr/Sr High School. The Ellwood City School District is located at 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117.

February 16, 2023

Annual Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt Returns, Under New Guidance

The Ellwood Area Egg Hunt Committee is announcing their retirement. With their 27th Annual, and final, Community Easter Egghunt completed last year, the committee has retired and has turned the event over to new guidance. The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce will now be hosting the community Easter Egg Hunt event. This year’s event will take place Saturday, April 8th as their 1st Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. Scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. in Ewing Park for all area children ages 10 and under, this year’s Easter Egg Hunt will run the same as in the past…

February 15, 2023

Ellwood City Boys Basketball Playoff Tickets Available

Ellwood City Boys Basketball team’s opening round playoff game will be on Monday, February 20th at Deer Lake High School at 7:00 p.m. The Wolverines (15-7 Overall) drew a 12-seed as the fourth team from Section 1 Class 3A and will face a 5-seed Deer Lakes team (13-8 Overall, 10-2 Section 3) that tied for its section crown with Shady Side Academy. Tickets for FIRST ROUND Games will go on sale on GoFan beginning Tuesday, February 14th at 10:00am. Ticket Sales: Student ($5) and Adult ($7) Tickets will be available online thru GoFan at: www.gofan.co/wpial General Admission tickets will be sold at…

February 15, 2023

Ellwood City Library Needs Your Feedback By Submitting A Survey

Submit A Survey For Ellwood City Library, Earn A Chance For A $100 Gift Card! The Ellwood City Public Library is conducting a survey within local communities to learn more about the types of activities and programs that families and children want to enhance its programming. If you’re a parent of a child under age 18, or a grandparent, relative, teacher, coach, babysitter, or other companion, the Library wants to hear from you. Your valuable input will help the Library to shape future programs for children and teens. The Library is also offering a chance to enter a drawing to…