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October 9, 2024

ROUND UP: EC Golf, Tennis Defeated in WPIAL Playoffs; RHS Soccer Shuts Out EC; Wolverines Volleyball Defeats Laurel

WOLVERINES BOY GOLF TEAM NARROWLY MISSES CUT IN WPIAL SEMIFINALS The Ellwood City boys golf team narrowly missed the cut in the WPIAL semifinals Tuesday at Pleasant Valley GC in Connellsville. The Wolverines compiled a team score of 425 to finish fourth overall. The top three teams advanced to the WPIAL Class 2A Championships on Thursday. Juniors Jordan Keller and Nate Kennedy each shot 81 to pace the Wolverine golfers. Jaxon Rozanski (82) and freshman Gino Biondi (86) also contributed sub-90 rounds. Quaker Valley (398), Shady Side Academy (405) and Greensburg C.C. (407) advanced. Ethan Dai fired a low round…

October 9, 2024

Composting & Rain Barrel Workshop Planned

The Lawrence County Conservation District and the Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department are partnering on a workshop about about rain barrels, stormwater management, backyard composting, rain gardens and more! Not only will you learn how to collect and use these resources, but you’ll also learn about their importance to you, your community, your climate and your environment. The class is set for Tuesday evening, October 22, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  It will be held at the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership (LCCAP), 1745 Frew Mill Road, New Castle, PA – Building #7. Drive through the main gates and…

October 8, 2024

BC3 Earns WPCC Golf Championship, Covert Places Second

Butler County Community College men’s golfers Friday won the program’s fourth consecutive team title, the Pioneers’ Jacob Marquardt captured BC3’s fourth individual crown in a row and Lincoln High School graduate Mitchell Covert finished second only after edging the 2023 champion in a sudden-death playoff following regulation play in the postseason tournament. The Pioneers placed first with a two-round 621 and Westmoreland County Community College second with a 664 in the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference championship tournament at the Links at Spring Church in Apollo. Covert shot an 82 on Thursday and a 74 on Friday – the lowest single-round…

October 7, 2024

Ellwood Area Family Center Hosting Youth Basketball Clinics

The Ellwood Area Family Center will be hosting two youth basketball clinics beginning mid-October. The basketball sessions will be held at the Ellwood Area Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City on Tuesday evenings beginning on October 15th.  The clinic will run four five consecutive Tuesdays and will be available for Grades 3-4 and Grades 5-6.  The clinic will be coach by Bob Rak. Each weekly session will be one hour in length.  Grades 3-4 will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Grades 5-6 will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The cost…

October 7, 2024

Annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive Scheduled For November 9th

The annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive has been announced and scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Hogue was only 28 when his life was taken on November 16, 2013. At the time of his death, he resided in Enon Valley, worked for Nick Mars Construction as a carpenter, and was a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club. A blood drive is held every year near the anniversary of Richard’s death so that a priceless gift can be given to other families in his honor according to his mother Debra Murdock. “We know we can never…

October 6, 2024

Wolverines Best Western Beaver 26-20 In Section Showdown

In a clash of conference unbeatens, Ellwood City bested Western Beaver 26-20 on the road Saturday to remain unbeaten. The win gives the Wolverines sole possession of first place in the Midwestern Conference. On Saturday, the Ellwood City offensive ground attack churned out 234 yards rushing while the Wolverine defense was opportunistic in stopping Western Beaver four times on fourth down conversion attempts. After stopping the Golden Beavers twice on downs and a scoreless first quarter, Ellwood City quarterback Chris Smiley opened the scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter. In the 3rd quarter, Smiley scampered…

October 6, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 7th

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….

October 5, 2024

Janis, Gaydosz Help Panthers Earn 14-0 Victory Over Freedom

Robbie Janis rushed for 113 yards and Aiden Gaydosz threw for 129 yards to lead Riverside to a 14-0 victory over Freedom in MAC Conference play Friday night. Gaydosz added 46 yards rushing as both he and Janis found the endzone with rushing scores. Janis plunged in from 2 yards out to open the scoring in the first quarter. Gaydosz capped the low-scoring affair with a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Riverside posted 322 yards of total offense to go with 18 first downs. The Panthers defense held the Bulldogs (2-3 Overall) to only four first downs and…

October 4, 2024

Donations Being Accepted For Hurricane Helene Victims

A recent disaster has impacted many lives, and everyone can makes a difference. Let’s come together as a community to help our fellow humans. Two hurricane relief donation events are offering the opportunity to do just that. Franklin Township will be accepting donations for Hurricane Helene victims beginning on October 7th Donations will be accepted October 7 – October 11 (Monday – Friday) from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Franklin Township Municipal Building; 897 Route 288, Fombell PA 16123. Please bring only new items on the list shown on the flyer. If there are any questions, please text…

October 4, 2024

Keller Qualifies For PIAA Championships, Wolverines Eye WPIAL Team Semifinals

Jordan Keller competed in the WPIAL Class 2A Golf Finals Wednesday at Sewickley Heights Country Club, qualifying for the PIAA Championships with a two-day total of 160 (+16), good enough for T-15 overall among the 38 golfers. Keller became just the 2nd Ellwood City golfer in the last 30 year to qualify for the PIAA Golf Championships in State College. Keller advanced to the championships after his performance last week. On Wednesday, Keller fired a round of 82 (40-42, +10) and collected his lone birdie on a Par 4 third hole. The junior golfer also posted 12 pars on the…