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January 29, 2022

PHOTOS: Wolverines Race Past Rival Riverside, 60-45

Ellwood City used a decisive first quarter to race out to an early lead in its eventual 60-45 victory over rival Riverside Friday evening at Riverside High School. The Wolverines used 10 first quarter points by sophomore Joseph Roth to race out to a 19-4 advantage.  The 15 point cushion held through halftime as the teams played even through halftime with Ellwood City ahead 31-16 at the break. Bo Fornataro collect six of his 11 points in the second quarter to help Riverside keep pace in the quarter. A third quarter barrage of three pointers resulted in a combined 36…

January 29, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 31

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…

January 28, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: Michael Henry, 40, of Ellwood City is charged with Theft and Receiving Stolen Property after an incident on January 13th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 7:43 a.m., officers were contacted by the manager at Seven-Eleven who stated a male walked into the convenience store and stole a donation jar from the front counter and exited the store. Officers were able to obtain and review surveillance footage that showed the male enter the store, take the donation jar, exit the store and continue on foot into the 600 block of Wampum Avenue. A Seven-Eleven employee identified the…

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January 27, 2022

Anna Elizabeth (Jaworsky) Hobel, 99

Anna Elizabeth (Jaworsky) Hobel, 99, of Aiken, South Carolina, formerly a longtime resident of Slippery Rock Township, went to her heavenly home Saturday morning, January 22, 2022, in Silver Bluff Grove. Mrs. Hobel was born March 17, 1922, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to Fred and Mary Jaworsky. She enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, playing cards, spending time with family and friends. Primarily a homemaker, she had also worked at Reliable Luggage, Ellwood City, for several years. While living in Ellwood City, she was a former member of Harmony Baptist church and the former Keys to the Kingdom Church. She is survived…

January 24, 2022

Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Memorial Exhibit Needs Volunteers

The Ellwood City American Legion Post 157 is preparing to host the Vietnam Moving Wall in Ellwood City on August 17-22, 2022 and is need of volunteers. The Moving Wall is a portable, half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. that has been touring the country for over 30 years. The first organizational meeting for this patriot event will be held at the Ellwood City Historical Society Center, 310 5th Street, Ellwood City. All citizens interested in volunteering to help are asked to attend the meeting on Thursday February 3, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. The group had…

January 23, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 24

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…

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January 21, 2022

Lee Bucci, Sr., 90

Lee Bucci, Sr., 90, from Homosassa, Florida passed away on January 17, 2022 from heart complications at Bayfront Health Hospital in Crystal River, Florida after a short two-day stay. He was a former employee of the formal George K. Garrett Line of Ellwood City, PA. He had various other jobs in his younger years. He loved fishing, hunting, working in his garden, raising his chickens, pigeons, and rabbits. Lee was preceded in death by  his wife of 62 years, and 8 months, Lorraine (Snyder) Bucci, also by his parents Carmen and Carmella (Buccelli) Bucci and his 13 siblings. He is…

January 21, 2022

Ellwood City Area Historical Society Offering Scholarship Opportunities

The annual Ellwood City Area Historical Society Scholarship submission is quickly approaching. The deadline is Thursday April 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will award two $1,500.00 scholarships to two (2) graduating seniors. Graduating seniors from Lincoln High School and Riverside High School who have been accepted to attend a college, Trade School or Performing Arts are eligible. Applications may be received from the High School Student Guidance Counselor or from the Ellwood City History Center. Each applicant is asked to prepare a 400 – 600 word essay, researched and documented about the Ellwood City…

January 21, 2022

Riverside Beaver Co School District Set To Begin 2022-23 Scheduling

Monday marks the beginning of the scheduling process for the 2022-23 school year at Riverside High School. According to a post on the district website, Monday, January 24 through February 4 starts scheduling presentations for grades 8-11 with a move up day scheduled in June. The full schedule is as follows January 24-February 4: Scheduling presentations grades 8-11 February 7-11: Students will input their initial course choices into Skyward February 22-25: Initial course requests delivered to teachers for verification March-April: Production and adoption of master schedule April 4: Students will receive information for arena scheduling through RBCSD accounts April 4-13:…

January 20, 2022

NOTICE: Snow & Ice On Sidewalks

Due to the large amount of snow that accumulated, there have been several complaints about sidewalks in the Borough that have not been cleared of snow and ice. Ralph Chiapetta, Code Officer, would like to remind residents that you may be subject to citation and fine for failure to comply to the ordinance below. 74.04 SNOW AND ICE ON SIDEWALKS (a) Removal of Snow and Ice by Owner, Occupant or Tenant. The owner, occupant or tenant of every property upon or alongside any street in the Borough shall remove or cause to be removed, from all sidewalks in front of…