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December 10, 2024

Plassmeyer Pours In 25 To Lead Riverside; Wolverines Split With Hopewell

McCartney Plassmeyer poured in a game high 25 points Monday evening to lead Riverside to a 59-44 victory over Western Beaver. The 6’1′ junior guard connected on two 3-pointers and posted 14 first half points as the Panthers jumped out to a 28-22 halftime advantage. A decisive 16-7 third quarter spurt helped Riverside pull away for victory. Plassmeyer collected eight points in the final frame to help the Panthers secure the victory. Ivan Skinner and Drake Fox each collected a 3-pointer for the Panthers. The scoring outburst by Plassmeyer’s follows his 18-point effort Friday night as Riverside defeated Laurel 51-35….

December 10, 2024

All Aboard Ellwood Invites Memorial & Honorary Donations to Support Industrial and Railroad Museum

All Aboard Ellwood Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the industrial and railroad heritage of Ellwood City, is now accepting memorial and honorary donations to help fund its ambitious project to establish an Industrial and Railroad Museum. Donation envelopes are available at local funeral homes, offering a meaningful way to honor loved ones while contributing to a lasting legacy in the community. Additionally, donations can be made to celebrate a living loved one’s special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, or other milestones. These donations will directly support the development of the planned Industrial and Railroad Museum, a community-driven project…

December 9, 2024

Gabe Lilly Earns 1st Place Finish At Rick Link Invitational

Gabe Lilly started his wrestling season with an individual championship at the 25th annual Union Local Rick Link Invitational at Union Local High School in Ohio on Saturday. Lilly (165 pounds) defeated Jeston Showalte 10-6 in the semifinals who was the returning 3rd place state medalist as West Virginia state championships. In the finals Lilly defeated Brock Evans of Waynesburg High School 9-2 who is a returning WPIAL AAA State Qualifier from last season. Also posting a notable finish was Logan Shriver (126 pounds) who beat a returning Ohio state qualifier from last year en route to his 6th Place…

December 8, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 9th

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. HOURS 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….

December 6, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

PUBLIC REPRIMAND: An Ellwood City nail salon was fined and given a public reprimand by the Pennsylvania Department of State for what it called grossly incompetent actions. Nails Spa, located in the Northern Star shopping plaza on Route 288 in Franklin Township, was given a $6,600 civil penalty and ordered to stop possessing methyl methacrylate (MMA) and metal credo tools. MMA is a resin commonly used in artificial nail products, dentistry and the production of plastics. Credo tools are used to remove callused skin. The violations were cited in the agency’s latest disciplinary actions. An investigation also said the salon…

December 4, 2024

Real Estate Transfers For November 2024

The month of November rings in the holiday season, hosting Thanksgiving and setting focus on the upcoming Christmas holiday, and for many in the area, November featured a new home. According to RocketHomes.com, the median selling price for real estate in November in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania was $152,442.00 – up 8.0% versus the same period last year. More specifically, real estate in Ellwood City continues to be a seller’s market as Ellwood City real estate sold for 3.7% more than they did last November, at a $163,900.00 median sold price. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are…

December 3, 2024

‘Let There Be Lights’ Weekend Of Events Starts Friday

Kick off your Holiday’s with a series of events hosted by the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce. First, on Friday, downtown will light up with the lighting of the holiday tree in the Ellwood City Community plaza at 7:30 p.m. as part of Ellwood City’s Light Up Night. Live entertainment will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the plaza and on Lawrence Avenue and fireworks will be set off behind the plaza after the tree lighting! Vendors of all kinds will be set up from 4th street through 6th street, along with horse drawn carriage rides…

December 2, 2024

Riverside Sweeps Tip-Off Tournament, Ellwood City Splits Two Games

The Thanksgiving holiday rings in the holiday season and points focus on a few things – Christmas, and high school basketball! The Riverside Panthers boys basketball team collected two victories in the Laurel Tip-Off Tournament over the weekend. Riverside knocked off Sharpsville 52-37 on Friday and then defeated Commodore Perry 63-31 on Saturday. In Friday’s victory, McCartney Plassmeyer and Logan Young each scored 17 points for Riverside. Drake Fox chipped in two 3-pointers and 13 points in the victory. Riverside held a slim 35-28 advantage after three quarters and used 10 points from Plassmeyer in the final quarter to pull…

November 27, 2024

Ellwood City Golf Team Celebrates Season With Annual Banquet

The Ellwood City boys golf team celebrated the season with the annual banquet held Monday evening at Vinny’s Restaurant in Ellwood City. “The 2024 golf season has been one of growth, resilience, and notable performances for our team,” said head coach Sam Barry. “From the opening tee-off to the final putt, our players showcased dedication, skill, and an unwavering competitive spirit.” Here’s a look back at how the season unfolded for the boys on their way to an historic season: Early season success led to record breaking performances. The season kicked off with a strong showing in the opening matches….

November 26, 2024

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Women’s Network 8th Annual Girls Night Out

Ellwood City Women’s Network hosted their 8th annual Girls Night Out on Wednesday, November 20th at Shakespeares Restaurant. The networking event featured craft vendors, a Chinese auction, and 50/50 and entertainment by Vaughn Hudspath and others. All proceeds are donated to The Divine Grace Ministerium Food Bank which helps all those in need throughout Ellwood City and beyond. Visit http://www.mcclymondsphotos.smugmug.com to view and purchase all photos from the 2024 Football Season.