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October 30, 2023

LET’S GET SPOOKY! EllwoodCity.org Annual Halloween Costume Contest!

Halloween is one week away and we are calling all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and any other scary or funny outfits to get a laugh or scream. It is time again for the Annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest. Each year we have received dozens of entries – and 2023 will be no different!  Let’s make this year even more spooky or funny with your son or daughter’s costume photo submission! Submissions be accepted as early as Saturday, October 28th (date of Ellwood City Halloween parade) and go on through end-of-business hours on Wednesday, November 1st. All submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s…

October 29, 2023

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Halloween Parade

Traditional fall temperatures met the many participants and onlookers who packed downtown Ellwood City on Saturday as part of the annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade. The Borough of Ellwood City set its Trick or Treat night for Tuesday, October 31st from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. Wayne Township’s Trick or Treat will also be on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Franklin Township has also set their trick or treat date for Tuesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  North Sewickley Township will host Trunk or Treat from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and a Food Truck Alley from 4:00…

October 29, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 30th

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 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. –…

October 28, 2023

PHOTOS: Wolverines Run Past Panthers, Clinch First Playoff Berth Since 2011

Ellwood City used a strong running game powered by Elijah Palmer-McCane to rout Riverside 41-0 Friday Night at Riverside Memorial Stadium. The ‘RivEll Cup’ victory also clinched the Wolverines first playoff berth since 2011. Palmer-McCane scored four first half rushing touchdowns as the visiting Wolverines jumped out to a 35-0 halftime advantage. In the first quarter, Palmer-McCane scored from 1-yard out and later in the quarter from 41-yards out. The touchdowns bookended a 47-yard touchdown strike from quarterback Chris Smiley (9-14 passing, 170 yards, 1 TD) to Declan Grey. Ellwood City led 21-0 after the 1st quarter. Palmer-McCane found the…

October 27, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

DUI/CRASH/EVADING POLICE: Isiah Carr, 28, of Ellwood City, is facing 17 charges after a vehicle crash into trailer, home during police chase on October 14th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 11:05 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence on Guy Way, Wayne Township for a welfare check. One scene police observed Carr slumped over the steering wheel of a silver Nissan Altima, parked in a driveway. Police attempted to contact Carr who was found to be in a daze, and who immediately placed the vehicle in reverse in an attempt to elude police. According to the report,…

October 26, 2023

Fluharty Claims WPIAL Individual Championship, Ellwood City Finishes 3rd Overall

Lexi Fluharty finished 1st Overall in the WPIAL Class-A Cross Country Championships at White Oak Park in McKeesport on Thursday. The Riverside senior finished with a time of 18:54.50.  Fellow Panther runners Brooke Wissinger (20:48.10) and Isabella D’Allessandro (30:39.90) helped pace the Riverside team effort in the girls Class-A Championships. All three Lady Panthers have qualified for the upcoming PIAA State Championships.  The Mohawk Warriors claimed the team championship, with a total team score of 127 – just one point ahead of Riverview and Winchester Thurston. For the boys cross country, the Ellwood City Wolverines finished 3rd place overall as…

October 26, 2023

Henry S. Winkler, Jr., 95

Henry S. Winkler, Jr., 95, a longtime resident of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023, in the Haven Convalescent Home, New Castle. Mr. Winkler was born February 7, 1928, in Sharon, a son of the late Henry Winkler, Sr. and Mary (Glontz) Winkler. Raised in New Castle, he graduated from Ne-Ca-Hi in 1948 after serving a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy during WWII at only 17 years of age. Following high school, Henry worked for Penn Power of New Castle. He then enrolled at St. Vincent College, Latrobe, graduated in 1947, and completed his…

October 24, 2023

Lady Wolverines Earn Opening Round Playoff Victory, Advance To Face Avonworth

Claire Noble led Ellwood City to their straight set victory over Central Valley Monday evening in the prelim round of the WPIAL 2A playoffs. “It was great to give our seniors one last game on our home court with the excitement of post-season play,” said head coach Jenna Ricciuti. Noble finished with 12 kills in the home victory for the Wolverines. Lana Nocera earned seven straight service points in the 2nd set that erased a six point deficit for Ellwood City who then dispatched the #21 seeded Warriors with a third set victory. “Claire has been a go-to hitter all…

October 23, 2023

Man Arrested In Perry Township Homicide Investigation

Yohance Mercer-Huffman, 28, was taken into custody on Saturday, October 21st at approximately 4:00 p.m. in connection with the September homicide on River Road, Perry Township that left a Corry, PA woman dead. According to a police report, and on October 20th, PA State Police filed criminal charges in Magisterial District Court 53-3-01 against Mercer-Huffman, in connection with the shooting of Julie Anne Wegmiller and her husband Edwin Wegmiller. Police responded to River Road in Perry Township on September 30 for reports of a vehicle that had gone over a hillside. First responders found 39-year-old Julie Anne Wegmiller shot dead…

October 22, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 23rd

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 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. –…