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December 27, 2023

BONUS: Top Social Media Only Posts Of 2023

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2023 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year – VIEW PART 1 — VIEW PART 2. As an added bonus, below are the top social media only posts from the 2023 calendar year. #3 – Surgical Robot Used To Treat Epilepsy In February, an Ellwood City man was featured on WTAE after having a computer placed inside his skull to stop seizures before they even start: #2 – Frosty February Skies A noted weather enthusiast from South Carolina traveling through the area one frosty February…

December 23, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of December 25th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m….

December 22, 2023

Ellwood City Wrestling Picks Up Victory Over Summit Academy

The Ellwood City Wrestling team improved their regular season record to 4-3 after its 48-18 victory over Summit Academy on Wednesday. Seven Wolverines wrestlers collected victories by pin fall on Wednesday. Cheyenne Berglund (114 lb), Logan Shriver (127 lb), Gavin McClure (139 lb), Shannon Sikes (145 lb), Colton Gullo (152 lb), Gabe Lilly (160 lb), and Evan Twedell (215 lb) all collected individual victories in their weight class match. Derek Allen (133 lb) collected a victory via forfeit. Summit Academy earned match victories at the 172, 189, and 285 lb weight classes. The team will next host Hampton on Wednesday,…

December 20, 2023

Santa Claus Coming To Franklin Township On Saturday

Mother Nature and Santa Claus didn’t coordinate last Saturday and it looks like this Sunday will be rainy. Not a good day for a visit. Be advised, according to information made available by the township, Santa has decided that this SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23RD will be better to visit all the residents of the township. Santa Claus will be escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls and boys this holiday weekend. The route will begin in Tomicia Springs at noon. Listen for sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santa’s…

December 20, 2023

2024 Advertising Spaces Available

Are you a business owner or have colleague that owns a business? EllwoodCity.org has very affordable advertising rates and select ad placements immediately available on our website for 2024 advertising needs. Advertise for a week, a month, or for the full year! Advertise your seasonal sales, upcoming events or hiring and staffing needs. Campaigns and rates are very flexible. Beyond the ROI of your paid, local advertising, having your business name and information shown on our website displays good will in the local community that your place of business helps support a website that is FREE to valued readers. Many…

December 19, 2023

Wolverines Basketball Teams Each Rout New Brighton

The Ellwood City Girls Basketball Team routed New Brighton 69-15 Monday night, improving their record to 5-1 on the young season. Kayla Jones poured in a game-high 23 points to lead the offensive charge as the visiting Wolverines. Ellwood City used an impressive 22-1 first quarter spurt to quickly dismantle the Lions as the Wolverines led 48-4 at halftime. Cailtin Kreitzer added 15 points for Ellwood City as seven Wolverines scored in the contest. Ellwood City hosts two more home games this week ahead of a Shenango Christmas Tournament. The Lady Wolverines host Aliquippa on Wednesday night and Wilmington Area…

December 18, 2023

Angela K. Weller, 83

Angela K. Weller, Gibsonia, Pa., formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Dec. 16, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 83. Mrs. Weller was born Nov. 24, 1940, in Ellwood City, Pa., a daughter of Frank and Kate (Herman) Calandriello, and graduated from Ellwood City Lincoln High School in 1958. A homemaker, Angela dedicated her life to taking care of her family and their home. She was a wonderful cook and an avid reader. Angela was a longtime member of St. Joseph Church, Sharon. Her husband of 52 years, Frederick J. Weller Sr., whom…

December 18, 2023

Williams Accepts Softball Scholarship With Fairmont State University

Last week, Riverside senior shortstop Mia Williams signed to continue her athletic career at Fairmont State University. Williams has started and lettered the past three years of varsity softball and has been named the Beaver County Times Athlete of the Week. As a junior, Williams doubled and collected three RBIs to help lead the Lady Panthers to the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Playoffs for the first since 2013. Williams is going to study nursing at Fairmont State University. PICTURED BELOW: Williams (center) with her parents, Chelsea & Darin Sharek and her younger brother, Carmine, and Williams with Riverside teammates and…

December 18, 2023

Boy Scouts Troop 806 Sharing The Peace Light This Week

The Boy Scouts in Troop 806 will be sharing the Peace Light this week on Monday and Tuesday evening. The Peace Light is a continuously-burning flame originating from lil lamps that have burned over 1,000 years in the Grotto of the Nativity, where Jesus was born. The flame is carried from Bethlehem by an Austrian scout during Advent and is passed from person-to-person by scouting organizations around the world. By Christmas Day, the Peace Light and an accompanying message of global peace and harmony reach almost every country in Europe and much of the United States and Canada. The 2023…

December 16, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 18th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….