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November 25, 2024

Vehicle Stolen From West End Home, Police Searching For Suspect

On Friday, November 22nd at approximately 11:20 p.m. Ellwood City Police officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the 1200 block of Lawrence Avenue. Upon further investigation it was determined that an unknown actor broke into a residence, took a set of keys to a vehicle then stole the vehicle crashing it into another vehicle then fleeing the scene on foot. Officers further located multiple other vehicles that seemed to be rummaged through in the area. According to the ECPD and its social media post, it is believed that the actor was breaking into multiple vehicles between 10:30…

November 24, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of November 25th

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….

November 22, 2024

PHOTOS: Riverside Lions Club Monthly Updates

The Riverside Lions Club continues its community support through various programs and donations. The club offers a series of updates below spotlighting their recent efforts Through Project Homefront the club had the opportunity to distribute school supplies to eight different schools and food banks. PICTURED: Lions member Paul Liesie stands with Debbie Kaiser, middle school secretary. “This is the sixth year we had the ability to help the teachers in our area supplement their needs for ongoing supplies throughout the year,” says King Lion, Chip Campbell. In September the club hosted a Basket Luncheon at the Moose Lodge with a…

November 21, 2024

Mayor Court Speaks At Rotary Club Meeting

Mayor Anthony J. Court was the guest speaker at the Ellwood City Rotary Club Meeting recently held at the Trinity Lutheran Church. “It’s always a pleasure to be invited and speak to this fine organization,” said Mayor Court in an emailed statement. “The Ellwood City Rotary Club has been iconic in our community for over 102 years and our community is very proud for their excellent effort and dedication.” PICTURED BELOW: (left to right) Doug Slade (Rotary President) , Louise Carroll, Mayor Anthony Court, and Bruce Thalmann (Rotary Member)

November 20, 2024

Riverside Christmas Angel Drive Looking For Gift Card Donations This Holiday Season

The Riverside Christmas Angel Program is trying something new this year! The drive is looking for gift card donations in any denomination to help support the many local Riverside families in need. They can be gift cards for groceries, clothing, stores, restaurants, and anything in between. Drop off location: Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123 Gift cards can be placed in the lock box located outside or you can mail to the address above. Any questions, please email: franklintwpchristmasangel@gmail.com RELATED: Santa Claus is visiting Franklin Township on Sunday, December 22nd!

November 17, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of November 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. 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….

November 16, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Defeated By South Park In WPIAL Semifinals

The unbeaten Wolverines season came to an end Friday night as Ellwood City was defeated by South Park 28-7 in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals at North Allegheny High School. After gaining and early advantage the Wolverines were torched by chunk plays by the #2 seeded Eagles rushing attack who posted a resounding 376 yards rushing in its victory. Ellwood City recovered the opening kickoff on the South Park 21 yard line after the Eagles mishandled the ball and just two plays later took a 7-0 lead when Chris Smiley connected with Dailonn Currie for an 18-yard touchdown. The Wolverines…

November 15, 2024

Lucarelli Signs With Duke University

Riverside Panther standout pitcher Christian Lucarelli officially signed his commitment to pitch at Duke University on Wednesday afternoon. The 6′ 3″ 215-pound senior is ranked the #3 player in the Pennsylvania 2025 class (111 nationally). The right-hander started and led the Panthers to a WPIAL Championship and PIAA Class 3A title in 2023. Lucarelli struck out seven batters across 3 2/3 innings in May but the Panthers could not repeat as WPIAL Champions, falling to Avonworth in an epic 14-inning championship game. The Panthers then fell to Punxsutawney in the first round of the 2024 PIAA Playoffs. Duke University baseball…

November 15, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: Tyler Good, 24, of Cranberry Twp is charged with Theft after an incident occurring during the dates of 5/23/24 and 6/30/24. According to a criminal complaint, police spoke to the victim on September 19th at approximately 12:37 p.m. and the victim explained that he contracted Good to replace his retaining wall and that they had come to an agreement to have the wall finished within five days. The victim paid Good $9,400 for materials to begin the job on May 23rd and an additional $3,600 on June 5th after Good would finish. Good had failed to complete the job…

November 14, 2024

2024 Halloween Costume Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to the two, top place prize winners of the 2024 EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest!! The grand prize winner of the EllwoodCity.org contest was 3-year-old Lincoln Lumley who dressed as Oompa Loompa and gained over 290 Likes to earn the first place cash prize. Our second place winner was the tandem of 5-year-old Lucas and 3-year-old Liam Brest who teamed up to go as Slinkey from Toy Story. Thirty submitted costume photos were entered into the contest that ran for a week after Halloween on our Facebook.com Page. [VIEW FULL GALLERY] The two winners stopped into our offices on Lawrence…