Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

Wampum Graduate Named To The Dean’s List

Aleigh Mcclintick earned a 3.5 GPA, which led to her to be named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 Semester at the Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Mcclintick, of Wampum, graduated from Lincoln High School in 2018 and went on to Clarion to major in Nursing BSN. In high school, she participated in many clubs, some of which were Powder Puff from 2014-2016, Y- Teens from 2014- 2015, Student Council from 2014-2018, and the National Honors Society from 2017-2018. In college, she is currently participating in the Nursing club as well as her being inducted into the National Honors Society of Clarion…


Allen Chiropractic Cracks Open A New Location

Another new business is ‘cracking’ in downtown Ellwood City. Early in December local chiropractic practice, Allen Chiropractic made its way from Ellport to the main street of Ellwood. The practice is owned by John Allen. Previously, Allen Chiropractic had been located across the street from Culligan Water and was there for seven years. Prior to Allen opening his own, he worked with his father in Beaver Falls for two years after he graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractics in 2010. “I liked the idea of being able to help people without the use of invasive procedures,” Allen said. Through these…


PHOTOS: 3rd Annual Winter Wine & Brew Fest

The Ellwood City Revitalization held its 3rd Annual Winter Wine and Brew Fest on Saturday afternoon at the Ellwood City Sons of Italy Club.  The event featured beer and wine tasting, entertainment, DJ, raffles, catered food, and a Chinese Auction. Over 25 baskets donated by local businesses along with two gun raffles, sponsored by Duke’s Sport Shop, and two 50/50 raffles! Participation benefits the Ellwood City Revitalization projects. According to the Chamber social media page, “We definitely can’t leave out the many talented breweries in attendance that offered beer and wine samples. None of this would have been possible without our sponsors…


Library Activities For The Week Of January 28

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, JANUARY 30 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, JANUARY 31 6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members are welcome. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2 10 a.m. – “Silly Science and Lego Day,” featuring fun and silly science experiments, robotics,…


Four Children Taken From Ellwood Home, Child Endangerment Cited

After Robert Reisinger, 72, called into Ellwood City police on January 16, regarding a robbery, an Ellwood City woman was left charged with child endangerment. Reisinger claimed Kortney May, 27, had come into his store and stole his wallet. The wallet contained $150 in cash, as well as his credit card. When police arrived at May’s home, the door was answered by two of her children, 10 and 7 years old. The children stated that their father was at work and their mother had gone to a friends house, leaving them in charge of their two other siblings. The police instantly…


Wolverines Emerge Victorious Against New Brighton

After a back and forth first half and much of a stalemate in the third quarter, the Ellwood City boys basketball team used a decisive fourth quarter to emerge victorious against New Brighton 55-46 on Tuesday. Ryan Gibbons scored a game-high, and season-high, 16 points (7-12 shooting, two 3-pointers) to lead the Wolverines. The first half featured eight lead changes, settling on a 32-29 advantage for the visiting Lions.  Both teams struggled in third quarter, combining to only score 16 points before Ellwood City used a 17 point outburst int he final frame to pull away for victory. Two other…


Riverside Graduate Release Her First EP

Local Riverside graduate, Sarah Espen, has just made a name for her in the music world by releasing an EP in late December. Espen graduated from Riverside in 2012, only to pick up and move to Nashville, Tennessee after. “I wrote my first song with my dad when I was 5 years old.” Espen said, “And I haven’t stopped writing since.” Growing up, Espen was surrounded by music. Her father was in a band that toured and Espen was right there in the action. She went from setting up soundboards and speakers to singing on stage and recording vocals for…


Three Wolverine Wrestles Place At Mercer Invitational

Three local wrestlers placed at the 6th Annual Mercer Invitational VFW Wrestling Tournament on Saturday. Austin Walley took 1st place in his weight class while fellow wrestlers Donavin Chambers and Jake Alberts each placed second in their respective classes. Full results for the two day tournament are as follows: Jake  Alberts  (Ellwood City Hs) – DNP Jake  Alberts  (Ellwood City Hs) over Avery Brunson (Meadville Area Hs) (Dec 8-4) Jake  Alberts  (Ellwood City Hs) over Ethan Herman (Girard Hs) (Dec 10-6) Andrew Brest (General Mclane Hs) over Jake  Alberts  (Ellwood City Hs) (Fall 3:44) Doug Balin (Ellwood City Hs) –…


ECABF Youth Baseball Registraton

It’s that time of year again – the Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Registration (ECABF) is looking for players for the upcoming season.  Registration is currently ongoing and will be open until March 8, 2019 for the spring baseball season. The 2019 ECABF Spring Baseball campaign will be the 69th season of youth baseball in Ellwood City. ECABF offers competitive baseball to boys and girls from as young as 4 years old to as old as 18 years old. Children from the ages 4-6 will be able to play on a Tee Ball team. costing $50. 7-8 year olds will be on…


Library Activities For The Week Of January 21

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, JANUARY 21 The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.   TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” The group will be discussing the book “Everyone Brave is Forgiven” by Chris Cleave. 5:00 p.m. – “Food for Thought II Book Group,” The group will be discussing the book “When” by Victoria Laurie.   WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 10:00 a.m. –…