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September 6, 2022

Ellwood City Fall Sports Q&A

This is part one of a two part series featuring area athletes in fall 2022 sports. The start of fall sports is upon us, so we took the opportunity catch up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries and to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. [VIEW PART 2 – RIVERSIDE Q&A] Ellwood City Athletes Golf Maddy McCommons Grade? Senior How many years have you been played golf?  6 years What do you feel is your biggest strength in golf? I feel that my drives…

September 5, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of September 5th

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 Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00…

September 4, 2022

EC Volleyball Defeats Panthers, Start Season 3-0

The Ellwood City Lady Wolverines finished Week One of volleyball on a high note, earning a three-set sweep of the rival Riverside Panthers on Saturday afternoon. The victory came after defeating the South Side Rams 3-2 on Thursday. On Saturday, serving and front row play was the name of the game in this one as the Wolverines earned a convincing victory against rival Riv-Ell Cup Riverside Panthers. The Wolverines came into the game knowing that they had the height advantage as well as experience in the front court and they utilized those advantages to perfection. Morgan Hooker, Claire Noble, and…

September 2, 2022

Tar & Chipping Scheduled On Roadways In Franklin Township

Tar and chipping is tentatively scheduled for several roadways in Franklin Township beginning today. Township roadways to be worked on Friday, September 2nd include Greenwood Road, Lend Street, Lillyville Road, Phillis Drive, South Camp Road, South Tower Road, and Tara Drive. Additional roadways to be tarred and chipped on Tuesday, September 6th include: Ada Drive Butler Avenue Circle Drive Clearwater Drive Country Line Road Emerald Drive Fire Street Francis Street Franklin Street Glade Street Hansen Avenue Harmony-Fisher Avenue Hemlock Way Knox Avenue Knox Lane Lookout Avenue Mecklem Lane Morrison Avenue Nicholson Avenue Old Zelienople Road Old Zelienople Connector Pinchot Street…

September 1, 2022

SPORTS: Wolverines Volleyball Opens Season With Victory, EC Tennis Defeated

Ellwood City Girls Volleyball has officially started for the Lady Wolverines as they defeated the Ambridge Bridgers in three straight sets to pick up the early season victory. The Wolverines came right out of the gate, having a double-digit lead in the first set, ultimately winning 25-19. Ellwood City did one better yet in the second set, winning 25-18 to go up two sets to none. The big factor tonight for the Lady Wolverines was serving as several players like Alyssa Donley, Morgan Hooker, and Delaney Sturgeon went on multiple point streaks while on offense. Defense was carried by the…

September 1, 2022

September is Hunger Action Month

HARRISBURG – The nation’s largest charitable food organization, Feeding America, recognizes each September as Hunger Action Month in communities across the country, and we’re doing that here in Pennsylvania as well. According to Feeding Pennsylvania, nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians – or one in nine – are struggling with hunger and of that population, 500,000 are children. Making matters more difficult, the charitable food network across the commonwealth has seen an unprecedented rise in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn now affecting every Pennsylvanian. Hunger touches every corner of the commonwealth and exists in every community, whether…

August 31, 2022

Morgan Gruber Performing at Farewell Event

Morgan Gruber is moving to Nashville! But not before starring in one last show on Saturday, September 3, at Koehler Brewery, 130 Wampum Ave, Ellwood City—her Farewell Event. Gruber, Fombell, was an American Idol season 20 contestant. The American Idol contestant was 13 when she started taking vocal technique lessons from local instructor Mary Ann Mangini. Before taking the American Idol audience by storm, she was singing locally at events such as It’s All About The Warrior functions at Shakespeare’s Restaurant in North Sewickley Township and also with the New Castle Playhouse Mini-Stars. “I just want to thank everybody for supporting me…

August 31, 2022

Ellwood City School District Closed Friday For District-Wide Safety Training

The Ellwood City Area School District will be closed on Friday, September 2nd for a district-wide safety training. The district will also remained closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. “The entire faculty and staff will be participating in an active shooter training on Friday,” said Superintendent Wesley Shipley in a statement. “Because this training is designed for all employees of the district, all district offices and buildings will be closed for the entire day on Friday.” Shipley advised to not be alarmed if you see an increased number of police personnel and vehicles around…

August 31, 2022

Wampum American Legion Resuming Its All You Can Eat Breakfast Event

After a summer break, the Wampum American Legion Post 749 will be hosting its next All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, September 17th. The group took a break in July and August and are back to serving breakfast for the community. September’s breakfast will be hosted at the Wampum American Legion Club, 436 Beaver Street, Wampum, PA. The breakfast is scheduled to take place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will feature scrambled eggs, hash browns, french toast, sausage, biscuits and gravy, bacon, and toast. Drinks will be coffee, tee and orange juice. Price for admission is $10.00…

August 30, 2022

Ellwood City Storytelling Festival Returns Next Month

Ellwood City Community Enrichment and the Ellwood City Area Public Library will be hosting Ellwood City’s Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 4:00pm – 7:30pm in Ewing Park, Ellwood City, PA. The festival is a beloved community event that features free activities for children and professional storytellers. This year, the featured storytellers are Regina Rees, Dr. Sparks, Mike Perry, Tim Hartman, and Bill Pate. Chief’s Pretzels and Henry’s Tasty Treats ice cream truck will be set up for attendees to purchase food items. There will be free balloon art, face painting, and horse-drawn wagon rides. Thank you to…