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October 4, 2023

Ellwood City Area Hall of Fame: Dr. Nicholas Neupauer, LHS Class of 1985, Is Elevating Education

Note: This is the fifth story in a series highlighting the Ellwood City Area Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2022 leading up to the induction of the 2023 Hall of Fame class that will be announced at the October 6th Homecoming Game. Dr. Nicholas Neupauer is a true family man. And even though he has dedicated his career to higher education, the LHS Class of 1985 and Hall of Fame Class of 2022 standout credits his success all to his family. He said his parents the late Nick Neupauer and Patricia (Neupauer) Bishop, also both Lincoln graduates, were great role…

October 4, 2023

Real Estate Transfers For September 2023

A spell of unseasonably warm temperatures are in the forecast this week to greet the month of October. For some the summer rush and moving has subsided, but for others, the fall season has arrived and is the time to make the move! In September, according to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County have sold for 5.9% more than they did a year ago.  More specifically, real estate in Ellwood City continues to be a seller’s market as Ellwood City real estate sold for a whopping 17.7% more than they did last September. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds,…

October 4, 2023

Ellwood City Girls Basketball To Hold Youth Clinic

Let’s Bounce. The Ellwood City Girls Basketball team, including Head Coach Dena Noble, along with her staff and players, will be hosting a basketball clinic for girls in Grades 3-6. The clinic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 4th and Saturday, November 11th. Both days are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Lincoln High School large gymnasium. The cost is $42.00 with a t-shirt or $30.00 without a t-shirt. Registration must be returned by October 13th to order a t-shirt (no exceptions). Registration will be accepted anytime prior to the clinic, but your child cannot…

October 4, 2023

ARISE, Borough of Ellwood City Help Kick Off Domestic Violence Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court along with Jessica Mudger and Johnna Johnston, representatives from Arise, placed ribbons and signs around downtown Ellwood City to kick off the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Arise hopes to spread awareness and continue educating the community on violence prevention and healthy relationships. The signs also contain information about Arise and services we offer to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. ARISE – Our Community’s Response to Violence and Abuse – formerly called the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is…

October 3, 2023

Ellwood City Area Hall of Fame: Annie Malkowiak, LHS Basketball Star, Pays it Forward with Positivity

Note: This is the fourth story in a series highlighting the Ellwood City Area Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2022 leading up to the induction of the 2023 Hall of Fame class that will be announced at the October 6th Homecoming Game. Lincoln Class of 1989 standout Annie Malkowiak has pretty much enjoyed a life in basketball and in general that has been a slam dunk. She said that despite some health challenges, including Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy after getting the COVID vaccination and also battling blood cancer, she has remained positive and hasn’t stopped moving and loving basketball…

October 3, 2023

Jessie Swogger Berkebile Day Declared In Ellwood City

Mayor Anthony J. Court proclaimed Thursday, September 28, 2023 to be “Jessie Swogger Berkebile Day” in the Borough of Ellwood City. Jessie was presented with a proclamation on her 81st birthday celebration. She was the first full-time woman police officer in the Borough of Ellwood City. She was hired by Ellwood City Borough Council on August 22, 1979 and started working on September 16, 1979. Jessie is the mother of the Borough Manager, Kevin Swogger. PICTURED BELOW: (left to right) Officer Matthew Morabito, Sgt. Michael McBride, Council President George Celli, Borough Manager Kevin Swogger, Jessie Berkebile, Mayor Anthony Court, Council…

October 2, 2023

Ellwood City Area Hall of Fame: Chief Justice Debra McCloskey Todd Paved Way for Women in Law

Note: This is the third story in a series highlighting the Ellwood City Area Hall of Fame Induction class of 2022 leading up to the induction of the 2023 Hall of Fame class that will be announced at the October 6th Homecoming Game. Chief Justice Debra McCloskey Todd knew from a young age that law was her intended path in life. At age 12 she began working for Ellwood City attorney James Keller. James and his wife Beverly had a law office on Park Ave. just three blocks from Todd’s childhood home. She served as a file clerk. “I knew…

October 2, 2023

ECPD Completes Training and Earns Certification

On Tuesday, September 26th Mayor Anthony J. Court and Ellwood City Police Department conducted a training session at the Ellwood City Rod and Gun Club Range. The training consisted of firearms certification, taser certification, practical exercises and officers certified with the department’s new PepperBall Gun, which is another less lethal tool to be used by the Ellwood City Police Department. Officer Matthew Morabito is the department’s PepperBall Gun instructor. The Department also utilizes Bean Bag Rounds deployed from a 12 gauge shot gun.  All 13 Officers of the Department were qualified with Firearms and Less Lethal Options. Mayor Court and…

October 1, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 2nd

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! 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. –…

September 30, 2023

POLICE: Woman Found Shot Dead In Truck In Perry Township

A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found shot dead inside a Toyota pickup truck overnight Friday. According to the police report, and at approximately 3:17 a.m. on Saturday, PA State Police located a vehicle over a hillside along River Road in Perry Township near Butler Avenue. Emergency responders found a 39-year-old female from Corry, PA deceased inside the truck, partially over a hillside, with an apparent gunshot wound. Her husband, a 40-year-old male from Corry, PA was discovered outside the vehicle, further over the embankment, with gunshot wounds. The male was flown by medical helicopter to a…