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January 17, 2024

PHOTOS: Wolverines Defeat Rival Panthers 58-32

Ellwood City collected a section victory on the road Tuesday night, picking up a 58-32 victory over the Riverside Panthers. Joseph Roth led all scorers with 19 points and was among seven Wolverines who scored in the victory.  Roth finished with 13 rebounds and five assists. Colten Crizer (12 points, five rebounds, four assists) and Nate Williams (10 points, two 3-pointers) joined Roth in double figures. Check out this @josephroth51 coach-to-coast one-handed slam! So monstrous that the stream literally crashed five seconds later. pic.twitter.com/LrgvZOAZMv — Lawrence County SportsNet (@LCSportsNet) January 17, 2024 Ellwood City led 30-14 at halftime and outscored…

January 16, 2024

Audrey Latshaw, 100

Audrey J. Latshaw, 100, of Ellwood City beloved mother and grandmother passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on January 11, 2024 at the Cambridge Falls Retirement Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 21, 1923, in Pittsburgh to the late George W. and Grace (Dierker) Huff. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Paul E. who passed away January 21, 2010. They were married on September 18, 1942. Audrey was a member of the Calvin Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. Besides her parents and husband, Audrey was preceded in death by…

January 15, 2024

Officer Robert Bird Receives A Commendation For Life Saving Act

Officer Robert Bird received a commendation from Mayor Anthony J. Court for his heroic acts that saved a man’s life. Officer Bird was dispatched to a vehicle that crashed into a residence on Orchard Avenue in Ellwood City last week. Upon arrival he encountered a truck that caught fire. The driver of which was trapped inside suffering from a medical emergency. Officer Bird quickly broke the window of vehicle and removed the driver which was engulfed in flames. “We here in the Ellwood City Police Department and Ellwood City Community are extremely proud of Officer Robert Bird. Because of his…

January 15, 2024

Hitched & Unhitched: Fall Into Love

As the year wrapped up fall and early winter wedding season arrived, the weather got colder and many pivoted into holiday mode but many couples still celebrated the last few months of 2023 by saying “I Do”. According to a Knot.com Global Wedding Report for 2023, the most popular day to get married was September 23, 2023, marking the first time in more than five years that the date did not fall in October. Many believe this was because couples were drawn to matching dates (23rd in 2023). October was still the most popular month to wed in the United States,…

January 13, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of January 15th

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. WE’RE OPEN! 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…

January 12, 2024

Roth Stuffs Stat Sheet, Wolverines Beat Beaver Falls

Joseph Roth stuffed the stat sheet as the Wolverines defeated Beaver Falls 66-41 Friday night at Lincoln High School. The senior big man finished with 24 points, 18 rebounds, and 11 assists. Roth scored 18 first half points as Ellwood City led by three points at halftime. Colton Crizer finished with 17 points (three 3 pointers) including a last second 3-pointer to beat the 3rd quarter buzzer that gave Ellwood City a 42-35 advantage. The Wolverines used a strong 4th quarter performance – outscoring the visiting Tiger 24-6 – to help secure the section victory. Crizer finished with three 3-pointers…

January 12, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

ASSAULT/BURGLARY: A 17-year-old teenager from Wampum is charged with Assault With a Weapon after a Burglary attempt on January 6th. According to a police report, and at approximately 1:51 a.m., police say he broke into a residence on McKim Way, Franklin Township, Beaver County and assaulted two people inside. PA State Police say a 41-year-old man who owned the home noticed a burglar walking down the stairs of his house, later identified as the 17-year-old boy. The teen and the homeowner began fighting in the living room. The noise from the fight woke the homeowner’s son, a 17-year-old male, who…

January 10, 2024

Longtime BC3 President Nick Neupauer Announces Plans To Retire At End of Year

Butler –  The president of Butler County Community College for nearly a third of its existence today announced plans for his departure from the 59-year-old institution of higher education. Lincoln High School graduate Dr. Nick Neupauer, 56, and BC3’s Chief Executive Officer for 17 years, wrote in an email sent today to BC3 employees that he will retire December. 31st. The college’s board of trustees is aware of his decision, is “working on a smooth transition plan” and will make further announcements regarding the position of president, Neupauer wrote. BC3’s board appointed Neupauer as the college’s eighth president in 2007….

January 9, 2024

Stonecrest Business Park Project Among Finalists For PA Strategic Investments Program

The Stonecrest Business Park project in Wampum was recently announced as one of only 20 applicants moving forward in a Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program. The program, administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development under the Pennsylvania First Program, provides grant funding to develop competitive sites and support relocation or expansion of businesses within the commonwealth. According to published reports, the DCED received funding requests totaling $236 million for the available $10 million in the program. “We are pleased that our proposed Stonecrest Business Park project was selected as a finalist for potential PA SITES…

January 9, 2024

Congressman Mike Kelly Visits The Borough

Mayor Anthony Court welcomed Congressman Mike Kelly in the borough last Friday. Kelly was in the area and met with the mayor and Sgt. Michael McBride concerning grant funds for police funding. Court and McBride proposed several needs for the department and Congressman Kelly is trying to secure funds through grants. While in Lawrence County, the Congressman followed his visit to Ellwood City with a stop in Wampum to meet with Mayor Jesse Altman and local officials. Congressman Kelly is the U.S. Representative serving the 16th District of Pennsylvania. The counties in the 16th District include Butler County, Crawford County,…