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February 25, 2025

Wolverines Best Southmoreland 60-57 In WPIAL Consolation Play

Aaron Lake posted a double-double Monday evening to lead Ellwood City to a 60-57 victory over Southmoreland in WPIAL Consolation action. The victory advances the Wolverines (15-10 Overall) to the WPIAL Class 3A Fifth-Place game against Shady Side Academy on Wednesday. After suffering a 77-34 setback against #2 South Allegheny in the quarterfinals on Friday, the Wolverines rebounded for the road victory Monday. Lake scored 10 points in each of the halves en route to his 20-point effort. Lake added 10 rebounds and four steals. Maykel Cuevas collected four 3-pointers – one in each quarter – and 16 points for…

February 25, 2025

“Hope for the Best, & Plan for the Rest” Workshop Planned On Saturday

On Saturday, March 1st the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church is hosting a FREE community event. Join the church when it will be hosting workshops on different topics so that we can learn how to be prepared for different areas of life which tend to occur when we least expect it. From financial planning, to physical therapy, to planning for end-of-life and many other areas in between, join us for this wonderful time of learning together. Some of our speakers for the day and some of the topics that will be covered are: Samantha Baillie , PhD, MA, LPC from the…

February 24, 2025

Ellwood City To Host Annual Easter Eggstravaganza

Get Ready for the Annual Ellwood City Easter Eggstravaganza! The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host the FREE community event on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at Ewing Park. There will be a total of five Easter Egg Hunts for age groups 10 and under, including the last hunt for Children with Special Needs. The day will be packed with family fun starting at 11:00 a.m., including Egg Hunts (Schedule below), Face Painting & Balloon Art, Petting Zoo, Easter Bunny & Character Appearances, and exciting extras available for purchase Items available for purchase include Professional Easter Bunny…

February 22, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 24th

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….

February 21, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

HARASSMENT: On February 2nd at approximately 12:03 a.m. police responded to a report of physical altercation at a local bar in Koppel Borough. Police learned that the suspect left, and later returned to the scene to speak to police. Investigation is ongoing according to a criminal complaint. HARASSMENT: Matthew Summerville, 38, of Ellwood City is charged with harassment after an incident on February 2nd. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 1:11 a.m., police responded to a report of domestic violence at a residence on Wampum Avenue, Ellwood City. When police arrived on scene they made contact with the…

February 21, 2025

Ellwood Area Family Center Hosting Youth Baseball Clinic

The Ellwood Area Family Center will be hosting a youth baseball clinic in March. The goal is to enhance youth baseball in the community and will be open to players ages 9-12. “Our goal is to enhance youth baseball in the community,” says Family Center director, John DiBuono. “Proper fundamentals and baseball techniques will be taught.  Base running, throwing, catching, and batting stance will be the focus of the clinic.” The clinic will be run by Coach Jeff Fotia, former Ellwood City high school baseball coach who won multiple section titles and a PIAA state championship in 2003. The sessions…

February 20, 2025

Lady Wolverines Upset Keystone Oaks, Move On To WPIAL Semifinals

Caitlin Kretizer and Delaney Sturgeon combined to score 11 points in the fourth quarter to spark the Lady Wolverines to a 40-37 comeback victory over #4 Keystone Oaks Wednesday night. After a sluggish first half that left the halftime score 18-14 in favor of the Golden Eagles, Ellwood City found momentum and scoring in the second half, putting up 26 second half points. The two teams combined to shoot 10-45 from the field in the first half. Kreitzer and her younger sister Carah accounted for all eleven third quarter points for Ellwood City but the Lady Wolverines trailed 30-25 entering…

February 19, 2025

Wolverines Rally From Deep, Knock Off South Park In WPIAL Opening Round

The Wolverines used the deep ball to rally from a 10-point halftime deficit Tuesday night and defeated South Park 55-51 in WPIAL 3A Boys Basketball opening round action. After trailing 34-24 at halftime, Ellwood City ripped off four 3-pointers and 20 points in the 3rd quarter. Chuckie Schweinsberg nailed three of his four 3-pointers in the quarter. Schweinsberg finished with a team-high 16 points (5-10 shooting, four 3-pointers, and two rebounds) as Ellwood City finished with ten 3-pointers as a team in the victory. Maykel Cuevas scored all eight of the Wolverines second quarter points and knocked home three 3-pointers…

February 18, 2025

TICKETS! Get Your Basketball Playoff Tickets For Action This Week

The Ellwood City boys basketball team opens up its playoff push tonight in its opening round game versus South Park. The 10-seed Wolverines (13-9 Overall, 8-4 Section 1-3A) will travel to #7 South Park for a defacto home game for the Eagles slated to start at 7:00 p.m.  The winner will advance to face the winner of #2 South Allegheny and #15 Charleroi. The Ellwood City girls basketball team, fresh of its first playoff victory in 30 years, will play #4 Keystone Oaks in the quarterfinals at North Allegheny High School on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00 PM Also in…

February 18, 2025

PHOTOS: Riverside Swimming Captures Section Crown, Next Stop WPIAL Championships

The Riverside boys earned a WPIAL Section 2-AA crown last Wednesday with its senior night victory over Central Valley. This is the 21st Section Title in the program’s history. The boys overall section record is 6-1 with its lone loss to Quaker Valley. “We lost the section title last year by one point, so this will not be a consecutive title but still a major success for our boys team of only eight swimmers,” says head coach Alaina Marshall. The next stop will be the WPIAL Championship taking place at the Trees Pool on the campus of the University of…