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December 20, 2019

Ellwood Wrestling Victorious; Walley Collects 100th Career Win

The Ellwood City Wolverine wrestling team improved to 2-0 in the Section and 2-0 Overall on Thursday with a 48-15 victory over the Beaver Bobcats. Austin Walley, a Bucknell University commit, recorded the 100th win of his career with a 22-second fall.  Also winning for Ellwood were Ben Gallenz, Matt King, Damon Bumgadner, Michael Swesey, Antonio Perez, Billy D’Zio, and Rodney Grymes. Full results: 106: Ben Gallenz (ECH) over (BAH) (For.) 113: Double Forfeit 120: John Hall (BAH) over (ECH) (For.) 126: Double Forfeit 132: Matt King (ECH) over (BAH) (For.) 138: Damon Bumgardner (ECH) over (BAH) (For.) 145: Alec…

December 19, 2019

EC Boys Basketball Defeat Lions, Fall to Vikings; Riverside Falls at Buzzer

The Ellwood City boys basketball team split two games this week, while Riverside boys team fell on a last second shot to Neshannock. For the Wolverines, coming off its upset road victory over Aliquippa last Friday, two home games netted a victory over New Brighton on Tuesday and a home defeat to Hopewell on Wednesday.  A high powered scoring attack netted the victory on Tuesday that stretched the Wolverine win streak to three games. On Tuesday, sophomores Steve Antuono and Alexander Roth combined to score 40 of the team’s 50 points in Ellwood City’s 50-40 victory over New Brighton. The…

December 16, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of December 16

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 3:00 p.m. – “Food for Thought Book Group,” they will be discussing the book “Maximum Ride” by James Patterson. 6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members are…

December 14, 2019

Wolverines Stun Aliquippa On Road, Win 51-50

In what comes as a surprise to many, but also may be a sign of things to come, the young Wolverines boys basketball team stunned and upset Aliquippa Friday night, winning 51-50 on the road. Sophomore Alexander Roth led all scorers, finishing with four 3-pointers and 22 points, to lead the Wolverines in their come from behind victory. Ellwood City, who trailed 26-22 at halftime, outscored Aliquippa 18-11 in the final frame and cemented the one point victory with clutch free throw shooting late. Roth scored 10 points in the pivotal fourth quarter. Junior Ryan Gibbons collected all four of…

December 13, 2019

PART 2: High School Basketball Athlete Q&A; Boys Basketball

When the temperature drops and the roads become white with snow, school athletics turn to the great indoors to continue their competitive play. Within the two schools that reside in our small town, one of the most prominent indoor sports is boys and girls basketball. To give our winter warrior athletes their time to shine, EllwoodCity.org has decided to sit down and provide a Q&A with selected basketball student/athletes from each school district. We conclude our two-part series recognizing the boy’s basketball teams and their respective student/athletes. To view part one of our series, CLICK HERE. ELLWOOD CITY WOLVERINE BOYS…

December 13, 2019

Lincoln High School To Hold Annual Christmas Choral Concert On Sunday

This Sunday will feature an afternoon of holiday music when high school and middle school students present the annual Lincoln High School Christmas Gift Choral Concert. The free concert begins at 3:00 p.m. in the Lincoln High School Sgt. Leslie H. Sabo auditorium. The concert and junior high choirs, the choral and junior capers, the women’s chorale and men’s chorus will perform a potpourri of traditional, popular and spiritual songs. Felecia Greco and Laura Adams will conduct. All are welcome. Information’s available online at www.ellwood.k12.pa.us or by calling 724-752-1591. High school students pictured (LEFT): Row 1 – Olivia Gaus, Daniel…

December 12, 2019

PART 1: High School Basketball Athlete Q&A; Girls Basketball

When the temperature drops and the roads become white with snow, school athletics turn to the great indoors to continue their competitive play. Within the two schools that reside in our small town, one of the most prominent indoor sports is boys and girls basketball. To give our winter warrior athletes their time to shine, EllwoodCity.org has decided to sit down and provide a Q&A with selected school district’s basketball student/athletes. We begin our two-part series recognizing the girls basketball teams, while part-two will feature the male athletes. ELLWOOD CITY LADY WOLVERINES Maria Ioanilli: Player Name: Maria Ioanilli, Forward Grade:…

December 9, 2019

Wrestlers Bring Home Four Medals In Weekend Tournament

The Ellwood City Wolverines wrestling team traveled to Hermitage on December 6 and 7 to compete in the 12th Annual Hickory Invitational Tournament which featured 24 teams competing. The team brought home four medals from the event: Ben Gallenz (Riverside High School competing on the Ellwood team through a co-operative agreement), 5th place, 106 pounds; Ryan Nazari, 8th place, 138 pounds; Austin Walley, first place, 195 pounds; and Rodney Grymes, 7th place, 220 pounds. Walley pinned Aidan Gardner (Redbank Valley) at 1:55 of the 195-pound final.  Walley as also named to the All-Academic Team Sponsored by Hermitage Education Association. Pictured…

December 9, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 9th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 6:30 p.m. – “Classic Book Group for Adults,” they will be discussing the book “An English Murder” by Cyril Hare. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 6:30 p.m. – “Holiday Storytime,” for infants to early grade school. Stories, Crafts and Fun. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday…

December 7, 2019

PHOTOS: ‘Let There Be Lights’ Friday Night

The annual Light Up Night on Lawrence Avenue Friday Night featuring craft & food vendors, music, children’s activities, train rides, a human snow globe photobooth and strolling Holiday Characters featuring Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph. The was also Santa Claus photo opportunity at Venezie Sporting Goods & Apparel. The lighting of the 30-foot Christmas tree in the Community Plaza took place at 6:30 p.m with fireworks shortly after.  Although scheduled for 8:45 p.m., the firework explosion took place earlier than scheduled to the delight of the thousands of community members in attendance. Saturday’s festivities feature the Ellwood Christmas parade at…