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October 4, 2023

Real Estate Transfers For September 2023

A spell of unseasonably warm temperatures are in the forecast this week to greet the month of October. For some the summer rush and moving has subsided, but for others, the fall season has arrived and is the time to make the move! In September, according to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County have sold for 5.9% more than they did a year ago.  More specifically, real estate in Ellwood City continues to be a seller’s market as Ellwood City real estate sold for a whopping 17.7% more than they did last September. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds,…

October 4, 2023

Ellwood City Girls Basketball To Hold Youth Clinic

Let’s Bounce. The Ellwood City Girls Basketball team, including Head Coach Dena Noble, along with her staff and players, will be hosting a basketball clinic for girls in Grades 3-6. The clinic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 4th and Saturday, November 11th. Both days are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Lincoln High School large gymnasium. The cost is $42.00 with a t-shirt or $30.00 without a t-shirt. Registration must be returned by October 13th to order a t-shirt (no exceptions). Registration will be accepted anytime prior to the clinic, but your child cannot…

October 4, 2023

ARISE, Borough of Ellwood City Help Kick Off Domestic Violence Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court along with Jessica Mudger and Johnna Johnston, representatives from Arise, placed ribbons and signs around downtown Ellwood City to kick off the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Arise hopes to spread awareness and continue educating the community on violence prevention and healthy relationships. The signs also contain information about Arise and services we offer to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. ARISE – Our Community’s Response to Violence and Abuse – formerly called the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is…

October 3, 2023

Jessie Swogger Berkebile Day Declared In Ellwood City

Mayor Anthony J. Court proclaimed Thursday, September 28, 2023 to be “Jessie Swogger Berkebile Day” in the Borough of Ellwood City. Jessie was presented with a proclamation on her 81st birthday celebration. She was the first full-time woman police officer in the Borough of Ellwood City. She was hired by Ellwood City Borough Council on August 22, 1979 and started working on September 16, 1979. Jessie is the mother of the Borough Manager, Kevin Swogger. PICTURED BELOW: (left to right) Officer Matthew Morabito, Sgt. Michael McBride, Council President George Celli, Borough Manager Kevin Swogger, Jessie Berkebile, Mayor Anthony Court, Council…

October 2, 2023

ECPD Completes Training and Earns Certification

On Tuesday, September 26th Mayor Anthony J. Court and Ellwood City Police Department conducted a training session at the Ellwood City Rod and Gun Club Range. The training consisted of firearms certification, taser certification, practical exercises and officers certified with the department’s new PepperBall Gun, which is another less lethal tool to be used by the Ellwood City Police Department. Officer Matthew Morabito is the department’s PepperBall Gun instructor. The Department also utilizes Bean Bag Rounds deployed from a 12 gauge shot gun.  All 13 Officers of the Department were qualified with Firearms and Less Lethal Options. Mayor Court and…

October 1, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 2nd

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. –…

September 30, 2023

POLICE: Woman Found Shot Dead In Truck In Perry Township

A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found shot dead inside a Toyota pickup truck overnight Friday. According to the police report, and at approximately 3:17 a.m. on Saturday, PA State Police located a vehicle over a hillside along River Road in Perry Township near Butler Avenue. Emergency responders found a 39-year-old female from Corry, PA deceased inside the truck, partially over a hillside, with an apparent gunshot wound. Her husband, a 40-year-old male from Corry, PA was discovered outside the vehicle, further over the embankment, with gunshot wounds. The male was flown by medical helicopter to a…

September 30, 2023

Wrona, Mohawk Use Aerial Attack To Down Ellwood City 38-14

Jay Wrona tossed four touchdowns, including one with time expired in the first half, to lead Mohawk to its 38-14 victory Friday night at Helling Stadium. The section-leading Warriors used the arm of Wrona and a stout defense to earn the victory. The WPIAL’s leading rusher, Elijah Palmer-McCane was bottled up on the ground, finishing with just 35 yards on 11 carries for the Wolverines. Ellwood City was held to only 111 yards rushing as a team. In the game that featured a combined 63 pass attempts and 446 yards by both quarterbacks, Wrona racked up 271 yards (21-39 passing)…

September 30, 2023

PHOTOS: Panthers Defeated By Beaver Falls, Ryleigh Clyde Crowned Homecoming Queen

The Riverside Panthers were defeated Friday night 41-6 by Beaver Falls at Riverside Memorial Stadium. After the team exchanged scores to open the section contest, Beaver Falls (3-3 Overall) scored six straight times including a safety, punt return, and interception return to pull away. Neither team scored in the second half. The Tigers outgained Riverside 514-126. The Panthers (0-5 Overall) next travels to Western Beaver on Saturday, October 7th for a 12:30 p.m. match-up. The home game was the Riverside Homecoming with Ryleigh Clyde crowned the Riverside 2023 Homecoming Queen at halftime. The Riverside School District will host its The…

September 29, 2023

WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Ellwood City Sports

ELLWOOD CITY CROSS COUNTRY: Ellwood City swept Beaver Falls and Shenango handedly on Tuesday. Four Wolverine runners took the top four spots in the boys overall. Junior Bradley Custer led the way with an overall low time of 16:57.31. The strong team effort earned a 15-50 win over Beaver Falls and 16-49 win over Shenango. Ellwood City is now 6-0 this season and will set their eyes on a match against crosstown rival Riverside on Tuesday, October 3rd at 3:30 p.m. ELLWOOD CITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: The Ellwood City girls volleyball team split a pair of matches this week and now…