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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. –…

December 5, 2025

2025 Halloween Costume Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to the two top place prize winners of the 2025 EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest!! The grand prize winner of the EllwoodCity.org contest was 2-year-old Cole Kloos who dressed as a monkey in a claw machine and gained over 400 Likes to earn the first place cash prize. Our second place winner was brothers Bryce and Cayden Mlye who dressed up 1990’s wrestling stars Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage to earn 375 Likes for our second place finish. Twenty-four submitted costume photos were entered into the contest that ran for a week after Halloween on our Facebook.com Page….

December 4, 2025

Trinity Lutheran Church Hosting Christmas Concert December 12th

Trinity Lutheran Church will be having a Christmas Concert on Friday, December 12th This concert will include Organ and Piano pieces played by Directors of Music from local area Churches along with solo artists to lift your Spirits and prepare you for the 2025 Christmas Season. The concert is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. and admission to this event is free. Refreshments will be served after. Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 209 Spring Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117 The church will celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent this Sunday, December 7th along with First Communion and Sunday School class….

December 3, 2025

Emmy-Nominated TV Show To Film Segment At Friday Night “Let There Be Lights” Celebration

Downtown Ellwood City will be under the lens and captured on camera during Friday evening’s “Let There Be Lights” celebration along Lawrence Avenue as part of the filming of a new segment of HGTV’s “The American Dream” The Emmy-nominated TV show meant to highlight positive stories of culture, lifestyles and real estate in communities across the country airs on national platforms and will feature local realtor Katelyn Dominelli. Dominelli was contacted by show producers to film and highlight the municipality and she will be given near creative control over the segment and how to highlight the borough. “A few weeks…

December 3, 2025

Real Estate Transfers For November 2025

The month of November rings in the holiday season, hosting Thanksgiving, setting focus on the upcoming Christmas holiday and, for many in the area, the month featured closing on a new home. According to Redfin.com, the median sale price of a home in Lawrence County was $164,000 last month, up 22.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Lawrence County is $115, up 8.5% since last year. More specifically, real estate in Ellwood City remains is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Ellwood City was $142,000 last month, down 2.4% since last…

December 2, 2025

From ESPN to the Priesthood: Father Anthony Federico To Share His Journey At Holy Redeemer

From ESPN to the Priesthood, Father Anthony Federico shares his journey at our Parish Advent Mission at Holy Redeemer Church. Holy Redeemer Church will be hosting Father Anthony Federico on Tuesday, December 9th and Wednesday, December 10th. Author, speaker and co-host of the podcast Practically Catholic, Father Anthony will share his compelling story and a bold mission–“to pray for a thousand priests, a thousand deacons, a thousand religious sisters, and a thousand strong Catholic marriages.” Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. From ESPN to the Priesthood: How the Eucharist Changed My Life Wednesday, December 10th at 9:00 a.m. Father Anthony…