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November 4, 2020

Registration Open For 25th Annual Gobbler’s Gallop On Thanksgiving

The Gobbler’s Gallop turns a quarter century. The 25th annual Gobbler’s Gallop will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, at Riverside High School’s Memorial Stadium. The 10K race will start at 9:00 a.m. sharp while the 5k race will be begin at 10:15 a.m.  The event also offers a 5k for walkers that will begin at 9:0 a.m. Registration will begin at the Riverside Kindergarten Center at 8:00 a.m. for 10k and 5k walkers.  All people must wear a mask during registration and at the start of the race but not while running. Proceeds benifit Riverside xc, Ellwood…

November 2, 2020

Happy Halloween From Mayor Court

Halloween 2020 was a success! “It was a safe, fun-filled evening in Ellwood City,” according to a statement from Mayor Court office. “Thanks to all the participants and all seemed to use extreme precautions, motorists included. Thank you for keeping our children safe and they all got to enjoy Halloween.” According to the statement, the community and weather cooperated to have a fun-filled and safe Halloween. Thank you! Simply email ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org REMINDER! Submit your son or daughter’s halloween costume photo to be entered into the EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest! Simply email ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org (READ MORE) submitted photo below provided by Mayor…

November 2, 2020

POLICE REPORTS: Criminal Complaints

The following are police criminal complaints filed at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lawrence County office of Honorable Jerry G. Cartwright. Kristy Penrod, 39, of Ellwood City, is charged with driving under the influence after a hit and run accident on September 19. According to the report, the accident took place in the area of 6th Street and Franklin Avenue and after the accident, the caller/victim related to police that after he spoke to Penrod about the accident and collected her license plate, she left the area quickly. Police later located the vehicle matching the description and license plate on Western…

November 2, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of November 2

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, WE’RE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. It is mandatory that everyone wear a mask…

October 30, 2020

IT’S BACK! Our Annual Halloween Costume Contest

It’s that time of the year again, EllwoodCity.org will be holding our annual Halloween Costume Contest. Each year we have received dozens of entries – and 2020 will be no different!  Let’s make this year even more spooky or funny with your son or daughter’s costume photo submission! Submissions begin on October 30th and go on through end-of-business hours on Thursday, November 5th. All submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page on Friday, November 6 as a photo gallery. Then, voting will begin as soon as the gallery is published and continues on until 8:00 a.m. the following Thursday,…

October 29, 2020

EC Cross Country Team Finishes Third At WPIAL Championships

The Ellwood City Boys Cross Country team finished third overall at the WPIAL Championships this week at White Oak Park. “I am very proud of this third place finish,” said head coach Mark Hall. “This boys team work really hard all year long. All seven of them ran well. In a normal year we qualify for state championships.” Under pre-Covid rules, the cross country team would have qualified for the PIAA meet, but this year will have to settle for its third place finish at WPIAL Championships to round out its undefeated, section-championship season. The Wolverines finished with a team…

October 28, 2020

REMINDER: Ellwood City & Area Trick or Treat Times

According to information made available from the Borough of Ellwood City this week, the Ellwood City and Ellport Trick or Treat times have changed. The office of Mayor Court announced the time has been changed to 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m on Halloween, October 31, 2020 for both Ellwood City Borough and Ellport Borough. “I am urging all motorists and pedestrians to use extreme caution!” says Mayor Court. “Please do your part to help make this a safe and fun evening here in Ellwood City. I want the community to enjoy the event and protect all the children – Extreme…

October 28, 2020

Don’t Forget! Daylight Savings Time Comes After Halloween

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020! This year daylight saving time (DST) strikes overnight for many in the area whom just enjoyed and/or participated in Halloween Trick or Treat.  Will the candy-filled kids have trouble losing the hour of sleep or will the adults/parents out for an evening party suffer more? Courtesy of Readers Digest Canada, below are six common myths about this often perplexing practice of daylight savings time. Myth: It’s Called “Daylight Savings Time” The Real Story: In North America and Australia, the convention of setting our clocks ahead…

October 23, 2020

Hill View Manor Hosting Trick or Treat

On Sunday, October 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., school-age kids (ages 5-12) can visit a Scare Manor attraction (kid themed) and walk through a Truck n Treat area for treats at the Hill View Manor in New Castle. All admission fees for event will be donated to Shenango Township K-9 Unit. One nonpaying parent or guardian must accompany a minor at all times (up to 3 kids per adult). Masks that cover mouth and nose must be worn by both adults and kids to participate in the event. If you are with a group you must arrive together….

October 22, 2020

RHS Soccer Playoffs, EC Junior High Football Champs & EC Volleyball Remains Unbeaten

In a local sports round-up, the Ellwood City Junior High Football team collected Tri-County championship while the Ellwood City Girls Volleyball team remained unbeaten.  Congratulations are in order for both Riverside Panther boys and girls soccer teams as they each qualified for the WPIAL Playoffs. The Riverside Boys (4-5-1 overall) qualified for a 16-team Class-A playoff field and will face #2 Winchester Thurston (11-1-0 overall, Class 1A Section 2) in first round action on Tuesday, October 27th. The boys will play at Chatham College at 7:30 p.m. [VIEW BRACKET] Last year, Greensburg Central Catholic captured the WPIAL title by beating…