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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 19, 2024

Borough Of Ellwood City Advertising Upcoming Board Vacancies

According to information made available by the borough, the Ellwood City Borough Council is advertising the vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions of Ellwood City Borough: Zoning Hearing Board, Zoning Hearing Board Alternate, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Library Board, Board of Health, and Recreation Board Any Borough resident interested in serving on any of the above positions is asked to submit a letter of interest to the Borough Secretary, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. All letters must be due/postmarked on or before 4:00 p.m. on December 4, 2024. For questions, please contact the borough at 724-758-7777…

November 19, 2024

Cubs Scouts Hosting Winter Coat Drive

The Arrow of Light (Fifth Grade) Den of the Ellwood City Pack 806 Cub Scouts is hosting a winter coat drive. They are collecting gently used men’s, women’s and children’s coats which the boys will deliver to the New Castle City Rescue Mission in December for distribution. Collection bins have been placed at Ellwood Ice on Lawrence Avenue, the Ellwood City Municipal Building, and Ellwood City Public Library. The scouts will also accept donations during weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the First United Methodist Church, Fifth Street Doors. Last day of collection will be…

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

ECASD Board of Directors Approve Retirement of District Superintendent

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors reluctantly passed a motion to accept the retirement of District Superintendent Dr. Wesley Shipley during Thursday evening’s regular meeting. As the motion was made, there wasn’t an easy second. Board President Jennifer Tomon said she is happy for Shipley but sad for the district. Shipley will continue to serve as superintendent until June 30, 2025. Shipley said serving the district and students has been a pleasure. During his 35 years in education, he said he has held roles at numerous districts, but Ellwood stands out. “This has been the most fulfilling…

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…

November 13, 2024

Route 488 Portersville Road Drainage Improvement Work Begins Thursday in Perry Township

Pittsburgh – PennDOT is announcing drainage improvement work on Route 488 (Portersville Road) in Perry Township, Lawrence County, will begin Thursday, November 14 weather permitting. Cross pipe replacement and inlet installation work will occur on Route 488 between Meadow Land Avenue and Hickernell Road weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, November 22. Single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will occur. Please use caution when traveling in this area. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and…