Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

Lincoln High School’s PowderPuff Game Review and Pictures

Last night was Ellwood City’s Lincoln High School’s annual PowderPuff game, which is not only a fun event for the students but also a proactive one as a portion of the profits from the tickets sold are donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.   The Seniors dominated their game against the Juniors with a with a final score of 44-0. Notable senior plays: Erika Walley caught a 70 yard pass for a touchdown and also kicked the extra points. Brooklyn Magill scored to touchdowns and returned a punt for a touchdown. Megan Siegfried and Maddy Morella scored touchdowns. Melissa “QIQI” Gatto…


Police Reports: Several Clown Sightings in Ellwood

Three Separate Clown Sighting Incidents Have Been Reported to the Ellwood City Police Department: According to the police report, on September 30, officers were dispatched to the Ellwood City football game after a caller had reported two characters in clown masks were terrorizing civilians at the game. The caller advised police that after she had heard rumors from her 12 year old daughter that two clowns were supposed to show up to the football game and start shooting people she immediately went to pick her daughter up. Upon her arrival she witnessed the two masked individuals parked in a black…


Breaking News: Wampum Fire Department Caught On Fire Last Night

According to reports, three service vehicles were destroyed in a fire that happened last night at the Wampum Fire Department. The fire reportedly started around midnight and continued for several hours after. The cause of the fire is not yet known, however it is speculated that one of the cars may have shorted out, causing the fire. The fire was mainly contained in the station and no injuries were reported. Update: 4 vehicles were destroyed in the fire.


Hitched and Unhitched: August and September Edition

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.


Police: Over 100 Marijuana Plants Seized in Little Beaver Township

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.


PodCast: 9-24-16

Remember to tune in every Saturday at 6p.m. to WXED to hear the weekly news wrap up.  


Police: Narcan to the Rescue

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…


Updates: Water Treatment Plant

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…


Ellwood City’s Fall Fest Photo Gallery

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 Sept. 17

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