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September 14, 2024

Wolverines Remain Unbeaten, Knock Off Mohawk 41-34

Elijah Palmer-McCane rushed for four touchdowns and Chris Smiley threw for two more as Ellwood City defeated Mohawk 41-34 Friday night at Helling Stadium. The Wolverines jumped out quickly, scoring first on a 49-yard touchdown toss from Smiley to Dom Hogue just minutes into the contest. Ellwood City stretched its lead to 14-0 when Palmer-McCane plunged in from two yards out with less than a minute remaining in the first frame. The visiting Warriors responded with two touchdowns to knot the score before Smiley found Dailonn Currier for a 35-yard touchdown pass late the second quarter. Mohawk’s Blake Logan knocked…

September 13, 2024

Covert, BC3 Men’s Golf Squad Seek To Repeat As Conference Champions

BUTER, PA — Lincoln High School grad Mitchell Covert and BC3 will begin pursuit of a fourth consecutive Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference men’s team title and a 10th under coach Bill Miller when it opens up its regular season against Westmoreland County Community College, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and the host Community College of Allegheny County at North Park Golf Course. Covert, a 2024 graduate of LHS, is expected to battle for a No. 3 through No. 5 roster spot on the men’s golf team The Pioneers finished 12-0 in fall 2023. They captured the postseason WPCC team title with…

September 12, 2024

ECASD Officials, Board of Directors Face Scrutiny From Concerned Parents Following School Shooting Threat

Concerned and angry parents flooded the Hartman Intermediate School Cafeteria Thursday night for the Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors regular meeting following a school shooting threat that occurred on Tuesday (see story here). Their overall demand was for answers about what was going to be done about the situation to make students safe and to end their fear of going to school. District Superintendent Dr. Wesley Shipley confirmed that there was a verbal threat made by a student on Tuesday during a lunch period. He said other students were quick to inform district staff about the threat….

September 12, 2024

Bradys Run Park Holding Hazardous A Waste Collection Event October 12th

Safely dispose of common household chemicals and take advantage of the Beaver County Hazardous Waste Collection event that is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2024.. The collection takes place at Bradys Run Park Recycling Center in Brighton Township and is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  A $20.00 fee covers disposal up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of the following materials: Aerosol cans,  automotive fluids, motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, brake fluid, batteries, camp fuel/small propane bottles, chemistry sets,  compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), electronic cigarettes, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners, oven cleaners, mercury thermometers, paint…

September 11, 2024

Keller Claims MAC Boys Golf Championship, Ellwood City Finishes 5th Overall

Jordan Keller collected the MAC Individual Championship on Tuesday afternoon at Fox Run Golf Course. The junior golfer finished with a 4-under round of 68. The individual performance helped pace the boys golf team to a 5th place finish among the 24 participating teams. “What a fantastic round against some great local high school competition,” said head coach Sam Barry after the championship. Keller is the first Ellwood City boys individual to win the MAC championship in over two decades. “Jordan has been improving each season, he is constantly working on his golf game. Each year he has continued to…

September 11, 2024

Ellwood City Announces 2024 Trick or Treat Night

Mayor Anthony J. Court and the Borough of Ellwood City has decided to change Trick or Treat night from previous years. In prior years it was held on Halloween night, but this year Ellwood City has announced it will now follow the annual Halloween parade – Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Mayor Court’s office announced in a statement that the borough is going to try this new date/time on a trial basis. “I want to make this change and see how it works and hopefully it is better for all involved,” said Court in an…

September 11, 2024

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…

September 11, 2024

Ellwood City Historical Society – September Update

The Ellwood City Historical Society met this past Monday to plan its programs for the remainder of the year. The first meeting was a dinner program called “A Nite at the Races,” presented by the McElwain brothers (Floyd, Frank, and Kevin.) October’s program will be presented by Everett Bleakney, Jr. titled “Whatʼs up Doc.” Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The board received the final report on the Annual Fund Drive that we had received a total of $ 8500.00. “A big thank you to the community for the very generous support,” says Andy Kindle. The Society received the complete plan…

September 10, 2024

ECASD Administrators: Back to School A Smooth Transition

Ellwood City Area School District administrators said despite construction at the high school, back to school in all buildings was a smooth transition. “I am so happy to be back in school,” high school Principal John Sovich said. He said around mid-August, he received numerous calls from parents who feared their children would be starting school online. He said he assured them that the kids would be back in a brick-and-mortar classroom on time, and he was right. He echoed the sentiments of many other administrators who spoke before him during Monday’s Agenda Meeting of the ECASD Board of Directors….

September 10, 2024

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…