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February 4, 2023

VIDEO: Light Pillars Form Over Frigid Skies

A noted weather enthusiast Aaron Smith who hails from South Carolina posted a photo and video of a curious weather phenomenon that appeared in the Ellwood City skies overnight Friday. In the video taken on Route 351 River Road facing west, numerous light pillars are visible in the distance. Made it to Ellwood City, PA. When you know it’s cold, light pillars! First time seeing them in person. pic.twitter.com/qpqDt7TN1W — Aaron Smith (@PeeDee_WxSC) February 4, 2023 Light pillars, or columns of light beaming to the sky, are a spectacle that awes onlookers. Conditions must be just right for these stunning…

February 4, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 6

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. –…

February 3, 2023

Wampum American Legion Offering An All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast

The Wampum American Legion is starting it’s all-you-can-eat Breakfast event again on Saturday, February 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event is scheduled to take place at the Legion club located at 436 Beaver Street, Wampum, PA 16157. The menu features scrambled eggs, home fries, french toast, sausage, biscuits & gravy, bacon, toast, coffee, tea and orange juice. Costs for the breakfast are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children five years and younger. “We appreciate your continued support of the Wampum American Legion,” says Wampum Auxilary Post 749 President, Marsha Moore.

February 3, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT BY DECEPTION: On January 31st at approximately 3:17 p.m., PA State Police investigated a report of fraudulent bank activity. The 63-year-old female victim lives in Wayne Township, Lawrence County and claims that two bank transactions totaling $6,000.00 were made on her bank account with her permission. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact PA State Police reference PA 2023-133176 SIMPLE ASSAULT: Dakota Litz, 20, of Ellwood City, is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident on February 2nd. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 2:18 a.m., Ellwood City Police were advised…

February 2, 2023

Bernstine’s New Butler Office Location Open for Business

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) announced today that his district office in Butler is open to ensure continuity of constituent services. The office is located at 790 Pittsburgh Road, Butler. Office hours will be Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the telephone number is 724-847-5291. The new Butler office is part of Bernstine’s ongoing effort to improve efficiencies, while maintaining the highest level of constituent service for residents of the 8th Legislative District. “My door is always open,” said Bernstine. “My staff and I are ready to assist constituents with a number of state-related matters,…

February 1, 2023

Pre-Registration For 2023-24 Kindergarten At ECASD Now Available

Pre-registration for Kindergarten in the Ellwood City Area School District for the 2023-24 school year is now available. All prospective parents of ECASD kindergarten students are asked to complete the following 2023-24 form if planning to enroll a child in kindergarten next fall. The purpose of this form is collect information on students who will be attending kindergarten next fall for the first time. If you do not have a child you expect to enroll in kindergarten next fall, please omit this notice or give it to a neighbor or friend who has an eligible child. All Kindergarten students will…

January 31, 2023

PA American Water Launches Water Line Service Inventory Project

Pennsylvania American Water needs your help to identify the material used for your water service line. Starting this week, customers whose service line material is unknown to Pennsylvania American Water will be sent a postcard with information on how to participate in this vital identification effort. Customers can respond on the website featured on the postcard or by calling the number provided directly to the company’s project management firm, Greeley and Hansen. As part of this survey, customers will be asked to answer a few questions about their water service line and upload a photo of their service line material,…

January 31, 2023

ECPD Provides Details On Homicide Investigation

In a press release made available the Ellwood City Police Department Tuesday morning, the ECPD provides details on the Monday afternoon shooting that left one person dead and one in critical condition. According to the release, and at approximately 5:18 p.m. on Monday, officers of the Ellwood City Police Department were dispatched to a shots fired call at 216 First Street. As Officers set up a perimeter around the apartment building they heard four to five gun shots. Officers ordered the shooter from the residence shortly thereafter via loud speaker. The shooter, 23-year-old Keegan Willis King, was taken into custody….

January 31, 2023

Lady Wolverines Complete Sweep Of Rival Panthers

Sophomore Caitlin Kreitzer scored a career high 18 points to lead the Lady Wolverines to a 52-33 road victory over Riverside on Monday evening. The victory capped a season sweep in the Riv-Ell series as Ellwood City earned a home victory earlier in January. On Monday, Kreitzer, who connected on two 3-pointers, was among three Wolverines in double figures. Claire Noble (14 points, 1 3-pointer, 5-6 FTs) and Aliya Garroway (12 points, 2 3-pointers, 4-7 FTs) each chipped in for the Wolverines in their victory. Ellwood City trailed early in the rivalry contest, chasing a 2 point deficit entering the…

January 30, 2023

One Dead, One Injured In Monday Shooting

According to published reports, one woman is dead and another person is left in critical condition after a shooting late Monday afternoon in Ellwood City. The incident happened just after 5:00 p.m. near the 200 block of First Street, near its intersection with Fountain Avenue. After a strong police presence and shut downs of nearby roadways, police have a person in custody. Ellwood City Police were assisted by nearby and neighboring police departments to locate the suspect who was later apprehended. The suspect is expected to be arraigned Wednesday by Magisterial District Judge Jerry Cartwright. More information will be posted…