Hitched and Unhitched for the months of August and September is up and ready to view! We also want to give a special congratulations to Kasey Johnson, 24 of Ellwood City and her fiance Jeff Work, 26 of Ellwood City on their marriage that took place at the Saint Monica Church in Wampum, with the reception held at the New Galilee Fire Hall on September 24th, 2016. Photo provided by the family.
140 mature marijuana plants were confiscated by state police from a property in Little Beaver Township last week. According to reports, the plants were growing among a cornfield and in total are estimated to be worth around a street value of $630,000. Police are still investigating.
Remember to tune in every Saturday at 6p.m. to WXED to hear the weekly news wrap up.
Ellwood Resident Receives Narcan to Reverse Overdose According to the police report, on September 26, police and medics were called to an Ellwood residence after receiving a call from a concerned wife that her husband was unconscious and unresponsive due to a heroin overdose. Upon arrival, medics administered Narcan, a drug that reverses the affects of opiate overdoses almost immediately. Shortly after the dose, the man became responsive and told medics he had overdosed on heroin. A stamp bag and a small silver “tube-like” pipe was located in the individuals pocket. Three children who were present at the time witnessed…
Pennsylvania American Water Company has been extremely cooperative and timely answering the questions we have asked them about the proposed water treatment plant: When is the new plant supposed to be installed? Construction is expected to start in early 2017 and the new treatment plant is expected to be in operation before the end of 2018. Where will the water be coming from? The new plant will be using the Connoquenessing Creek as its primary source of supply for the plant and the Beaver Run as a secondary source. While we are changing sources, Pennsylvania American Water will be still…
Many families and individuals enjoyed the festivities that took place Saturday in downtown Ellwood, thanks to the Fall Fest. This year the event included live performances, local vendors and concessions, carriage rides, a car cruise, and many other activities. Send an email to our journalist for use of any gallery photos, cdouglas@ellwoodcity.org.
PodCast for the week of 9-17-16. Remember to tune in on WXED, Saturdays at 6p.m. to hear them air on time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fifqQytO4Ks
Upcoming yard sales in Ellwood this weekend (updated as appropriate): 701 Skyline Drive: estate sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept 23 and 24. 8 to 3 on Friday and 8 to 12 on Saturday. 29 Pittsburgh Circle: moving sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept 23 and 24. 9 to 2. Kitchen items, Dell Laptop, patio furniture and more.
Ellwood Resident Gets “Trumped” By Mysterious Caller According to the police report, on September 17, officers received a complaint that a resident had their “Hillary Clinton for President” sign taken down and replaced with a Donald Trump sign after being lured to a fake voter registration event. The victim said she had received a call from “Sean Jackson” on the 15th who claimed to be a Democratic committee member; the caller asked the victim if she could participate in a voter registration event to be held Saturday September 17. The victim agreed but when she arrived there was no event…
Congratulations to the Lincoln High School 2016 Homecoming Queen’s Court. Back row (l-r) Taylor Dufford, Zoe Geminiani, Maddie Morella, Ally Peffer, and Erika Walley. Front row (l-r) Denisa Bohunicka, Megan Siegfried, Skyla Greco, and Brooklyn Magill. The LHS Wolverines will take on the Valley Vikings Friday, September 30th, at Helling Stadium in Ewing Park and the 2016 Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime of the game.