Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

School Shooting Threat Deemed Not Credible

A Lincoln High School student has been disciplined after making a threat on Tuesday. District information released to parents Tuesday afternoon was provided as follows: At 12:45 PM on Tuesday, 9/10/2024, [the district] administration was alerted to a threat made by a student, which stated that the student would “shoot up the school tomorrow.” The threat assessment team convened promptly and determined that the threat was non-credible. However, the statement has been taken very seriously and actions have taken place to ensure a safe school environment. The principals have applied appropriate school discipline in response to the situation. Please be…


Registration Now Open For Ellwood City Cub Scout Pack #806

Ellwood City Cub Scout Pack 806 is holding sign-ups for the 2024-2025 scouting year this Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Ellwood City First United Methodist Church, 416 Crescent Ave., Ellwood City (please use the Fifth Street Fellowship Hall Doors). Registration Fee is $120.00. All boys Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to sign up. For more information or if you are unable to come to the registration night, please contact Pack 806 at cubpack806@gmail.com. Parent volunteers will be available at registration to answer questions. Our overall objective is to provide a safe, FUN atmosphere…


Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 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….


Wolverines Outlast Neshannock For Rain-Soaked Victory

Not even a one-hour rain delay could keep Ellwood City from earning a one-score victory over Neshannock Friday night. The 28-21 rain-soaked victory was the Wolverines first win over the Lancers since 2005. Ellwood City drove 69 yards on its opening possession and took a 7-0 lead when quarterback Chris Smiley scored on an 11-yard option keeper midway through the first quarter. A fourth-down defensive stop gave the Wolverines the ball back, and the offense capitalized as the Wolverines marched 84 yards in 11 plays. Elijah Palmer-McCane dashed in for a 6-yard touchdown run to give the visiting Wolverines a…


PHOTOS: Wolverines Boys Golf Team Remains Unbeaten, Defeating Rival Riverside

The Wolverines remained unbeaten with victories over Shenango and Riverside this week. Ellwood City now holds a 12-0 record on the season. On Thursday, Ellwood City defeated its rival Riverside 207-224 at Connoquenessing Country Club. Junior Jordan Keller went low, recording a match-low round of 37 to lead the Wolverines.  Nate Kennedy scratched out a round of 40 and Gino Biondi added a round of 42 while Andy Lin and Jaxon Rozanski each finished with a round of 44 for the victors.  Drake Fox finished with a team-low round of 38 for Riverside. On Tuesday, the Wolverines knocked off Shenango…


POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: Tyler Cox, 22, of Ellwood City, is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on September 1st. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 8:31 p.m., officers were dispatched to Loop Street for a disturbance and were advised of a physical domestic with an male actor fleeing the scene. The male, later identified as Cox was located near Evans Drive and Cox told officers an argument turned physical. Police returned to the residence to get a statement from the victim whom was found with a swollen right eye after she was punched by Cox. The…


Exciting Changes At The Ellwood City Moose Lodge #93

While the summer has been pretty quiet at the local Moose Club, lots of changes have been happening in the background. As of last month, the Board of Officer has almost been completely replaced with the exception of Trustee Dave Gallocher, who’s been on the board for over 10 years. In May, Joe Barresi was sworn in as President and Paul Pishioneri took the position of Chaplain. During the 2nd board meeting in August the following members were sworn in: Randy Whelan as Vice President, Cassandra Pishioneri as Treasurer, Rodney Houk and Conny Gallenz as Trustees and Ray Gallenz as…


Real Estate Transfers For August 2024

Fall may be on its way and for some the summer heat has subsided, but for others the real estate market is still too hot and now is the time to make the move! According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in August 2024 for 5.7% more than they did a year ago and, more specifically, homes in Ellwood City have sold for 2.3% more than they did last August, listing at a $163,700 Median Sold Price per RocketHomes.com Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for August 2024 for Ellwood City and…


Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 2nd

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….


ROUND-UP: EC Golf Remains Unbeaten, Volleyball Earns Two Victories

The Ellwood City boys golf team ran their unbeaten streak to ten games on Thursday with a 198-242 victory over Union at Delmar Golf Course. Three Wolverines fired rounds in the 30’s in the victory – Jordan Keller led the charge with a 36 while Gino Biondi and Braden Roberts each chipped in with rounds of 39. On Wednesday, the team earned a 206-215 victory over Wilmington. Jordan Keller collected a low round score of 37 to lead the Wolverines. Andy Lin fired a round of 40. Wilmington had three golfers finish with rounds of 40 in defeat. Ellwood City…