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February 17, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 17

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, FEBRUARY 17 The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of President’s Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, February 18. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “Forces of Nature” by Jane Harper. 5:00 p.m. – “Food 4 Thought II Book Group,” the group will be discussing the book “Girl in the Blue Coat” by Monica Hesse. WEDNESDAY,…

February 13, 2020

VIDEO: Ellwood City Girl Battling Organ Rejection Asks For Valentine’s Day Cards

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Her rare surgery captured world-wide attention and she captured the hearts of people all over the region. Kyree Beachem of Ellwood City is currently battling organ rejection, years after her multiple organ transplant. This Valentine’s Day, the 12-year-old girl is asking for Valentine’s Day cards. For those interested, please send her Valentine’s card to: Kyree’s Dream Team PO Box 490 Ellwood City, PA 16117 READ MORE, www.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/02/12/kyree-beachem-valentines-day-cards For more information, photos, and updates on Kyree, please visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/KyreesDream/

February 12, 2020

Fatal Accident Reported On Route 288 In Wayne Township

According to a Pittsburgh news outlet, a 68-year-old was killed as a result of a fatal head-on collision this morning in Wayne Township. KDKA reports state police announced the crash occurred just after 5:00 a.m. on Route 288, Wampum Road between Wampum and Ellwood City, at the intersection with Jockey Moore Road. One other person was injured in the crash. Route 288 at Jockey Moore Road was closed due to the accident.  The Wayne Township Fire Department recently announced Wampum Road to be open. According to reports, the cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not…

February 11, 2020

Real Estate Transfers For January 2020

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City and surrounding areas for January 2020. ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 335 2nd St., Ellwood City; Mark Countouris to Dexter & Ashley Boots for $65,000.00 711 California Ave., Ellwood City; Brough Vonnie Kay Revocable Living Trust to Look at My Homes, LLC for $62,000.00 301 Allenby St, Ellwood City; Ryan & Allison Frickanish to William & Linda Robbins for $215,000.00 512 Ore St., Ellwood City; Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Janice Lendick & Jon…

February 10, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 10

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, FEBRUARY 12 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 3:00 p.m. – “Just for Girls Book Group,” they will be discussing the book “All the Little Lights” by Jamie McGuire. 6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects….

February 8, 2020

Balanced Scoring Attack Leads Wolverines to Riv-Ell Victory

Snowfall and icy cold conditions may have cancelled classes at Riverside and Ellwood City schools on Friday, but a heated rivalry game warmed the gymnasium court at Lincoln High School. Four Wolverine starters reached double figures in scoring to round out a balanced scoring attack that led the visiting Wolverines to its 61-55 victory Friday night at Riverside. Steve Antuono led Ellwood City with 15 points (three 3-pointers) while Nate Coonfare (14 points), Alexander Roth (13 points, three 3-pointers), and Ryan Gibbons (12 points) helped the Wolverines. Ellwood City led by seven at halftime and survived a 23-point third quarter…

February 7, 2020

PHOTOS: Chesko Pours In 25 Points, Lady Panthers Defeat Wolverines

Brielle Chesko drained four 3-pointers en route to a game-high 25 points to lead the visiting Panthers to a 51-31 Section 1-3A victory over rival Ellwood City on Thursday. Marley Wolf added 13 points for Riverside (11-11, 4-10). Chesko easily paced the victors, accounting for nearly half of the team scoring totals. Kyla Servick led the Ellwood City (3-17, 1-13) with 17 points in defeat.  The Lady Wolverines struggled offensively in the second quarter scoring only four points and allowing a four-point first-quarter deficit swell to a fourteen-point halftime deficit. The Panthers girls swept the Riv-Ell season series, having earned…

February 6, 2020

Sanctuaries of Safety Seminar Announced

A Sanctuaries of Safety Seminar will take place this Sunday and will be hosted by the First United Methodist Church Ellwood City. The seminar is being presented to raise awareness of safety concerns in the local churches and communities. Pastor Angelique Bradford will be hosting a seminar on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 3:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church located at 416 Crescent Ave. Ellwood City, PA. The public is invited and the church invites pastors and local leaders to attend.  Light refreshments will follow. For more information, contact Rev. Angelique Bradford at 724-758-6278. Rev. Bradford is originally…

February 6, 2020

VIDEO: One Killed In Perry Township Accident

According to multiple reports, a Mercer County man was killed Wednesday morning when a school van he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on state Route 488 in Ellwood City. Peter Ellis, 64, was killed in the accident, said Lawrence County Coroner Rich “R.J.” Johnson. According to reports, Johnson said the accident occurred around 8:50 a.m. when the van, negotiating a curve in the road, crossed the center line and hit the tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer driver’s name was unavailable early Wednesday afternoon. Members of the Wurtemberg-Perry Volunteer Fire Department and Ellwood City Fire Department assisted at the scene. The state…

February 3, 2020

FBI Raids Americore Hospital in Ellwood City

According to a LeeDaily.com article and many local news reports, nearly two dozen FBI agents recently raided Ellwood City Medical Center, the now-closed Pennsylvania hospital owned by Americore Health. Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court told WPXI that the agents “carried out boxes and boxes of material from the medical center” late last week. The FBI says that they are conducting law enforcement activities, but at this time the agency is not saying more. Ellwood City Medical Center closed in December after the state banned the hospital from admitting patients for various health and safety regulations. Years of financial trouble had plagued…