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January 13, 2022

PennDOT Promotes Safe Driving During Winter Driving Awareness Week

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is highlighting safe driving tips in conjunction with Winter Driving Awareness Week, which runs through January 15. As the region recently experienced its first snowfall, drivers should prepare their vehicles for the winter by checking fluid levels, lights, defrosters and windshield wiper blades, in addition to ensuring proper tire air pressure and adequate tread depth. If maintaining the vehicle is a challenge for the owner, these minor checks can be conducted by an auto care professional. Emergency kits should be replenished each season to keep motorists and their passengers safe in the event they…

January 12, 2022

Wilmington Greyhounds Defeat Trinity On Senior Night

The Wilmington hockey team defeated Trinity at Hess Ice Rink on Senior Night by a score of 7-6. The seniors class honored prior to the game were Ayden Leslie (Mohawk), Bo Leslie (Mohawk), Cody Williams (Ellwood), Dom Serafino (Wilmington), Drake Tomak (Ellwood), Josh Work (New Castle), Logan Popovich (Wilmington), and Tyler Girman (New Castle). The Greyhounds got on the board first with goals by Williams assists to Tomak and Work and Davis Phanco (Wilmington) from Noah Monstwil (Mohawk) and Justin Girman (New Castle). After the Hilltoppers scored,  Wilmington finished off the first period with a 3-1 lead on Williams second…

January 11, 2022

Ellwood City Borough Looking For New Patrolman

Applications are being accepted for the position of full time Borough of Ellwood City Patrolman. An application is required to be completed and submitted with a non-refundable fee of $35.00 to the Borough of Ellwood City, c/o Borough Secretary at 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA, 16117. All applications must be submitted by Friday, February 4th, 2022. All applicants must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, possess an accredited high school diploma or GED equivalent, and be certified by MPOETC Act 120 training. Each applicant is to be medically and physically fit for…

January 11, 2022

Hitched & Unhitched: September, October, November, December 2021

As fall turned to winter, the weather got colder and everyone entered a holiday mode. The region experienced a mild start to winter but that did not deter these couples who to celebrated the last few months of 2021 by saying “I Do”. According to TheKnot.com survey, October is the leader when it comes to the most popular time to get married (16%), followed by September (15%) and June (13%). And now, a year and a half and three vaccines later, the 2022 calendar year may see weddings back with a vengeance. Check out the Hitched and Unhitched list for…

January 10, 2022

Holy Redeemer Golf Bash Cancelled

According to a Facebook post made by the Ellwood City Wolves and Holy Redeemer, the Golf Bash that was originally scheduled to take place on January 16th has now been cancelled. After receiving a letter from Bishop David Zubick on the amount of rising COVID-19 cases in the area, the decision was made to cancel this in person event. The full statement reads, “We regret to inform you that the January 16 Cash and Golf Bash benefitting the Ellwood City Wolves Club and Holy Redeemer Church will not be held as an in-person event due to the rising number of…

January 10, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 10th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE 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 The Library is open. Newspapers, magazines and toys will not be available for the time being. Masks are required to be worn, covering mouth and nose, while in…

January 7, 2022

Splash Bros Lead Wolverines Over Lancers

“Splash Brothers” Alexander and Joseph Roth combined to score 43 points Friday night to power the visiting Wolverines to a 56-34 victory over Neshannock. In a rematch of last year’s WPIAL Class-3A playoff semifinal, Ellwood City led the wire to wire for the impressive road victory in the match-up of two loss section foes.  The Wolverines had previously upset the 2-seeded Lancers in last year’s WPIAL Championship run. Tonight, the Roth brothers combined for all 25 first half points for Ellwood City with senior Alexander collecting eight first quarter points while sophomore Joseph poured in nine second quarter points for…

January 7, 2022

106th Pennsylvania Farm Show Available To View On PCN

The Pennsylvania Farm Show returns for a week long series of events. The show is the largest agricultural showcase in the United States. For over 25 years, PCN has dedicated a full week in January to giving the citizens of Pennsylvania the Pennsylvania Farm Show experience. With the return of in-person events, PCN is harvesting more coverage this year by bringing you popular events such as Sheep-to-Shawl, Rabbit Hopping Contest, Rodeo, and much more! Coverage of the Pennsylvania Farm Show is sponsored in part by Weis Markets. For more information, visit pcntv.com/farm-show. Going to the Farm Show? Visit PCN’s booth…

January 7, 2022

Pennsylvania Farm Show To Be In Person This Year

Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47, chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, today applauded the fact that the Pennsylvania Farm Show, starting on Saturday, Jan. 8, is back as an in-person event. “While COVID-19 forced the show to be virtual last year, the 2022 agricultural expo will draw plenty of visitors to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg between Jan. 8 and Jan. 15, and that’s a good thing for Pennsylvania and the state’s agricultural industry,” said Sen. Vogel, a fourth generation dairy farmer who operates his family’s farm in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County….

January 7, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

TERRORISTIC THREATS: According to a criminal complaint, on December 24th Patrick McCloskey, 41, of Ellwood City, was charged with Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another. At approximately 9:10 a.m., ECPD was requested by McCloskey’s mother to come to Crescent Avenue due to threats made by McCloskey towards her and her other son. It was learned by police of an active bench warrant for McCloskey’s arrest. Upon arriving to the scene, Patrick was sitting on the porch, he started to tell Officers that he didn’t do anything anything wrong and began to make threats towards the Officers. McCloskey was taken…