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September 22, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Timothy Myers, 41, of Ellwood City, is charged with Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespassing after an incident on August 26th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 10:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Young Road in Slippery Rock Township for a report of a burglary in process as a unidentified male attempted to enter the residence through the window and front door. An interview with the homeowner related he confronted the man, later identified as Myers, and that Myers left in a white pick-up truck. In a later interview with the homeowner’s daughter’s friend,…

September 21, 2023

2023 Riverside Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the 2023 Riverside Homecoming Court! The court was announced this week by the district and the queen will be crowned at halftime of the Riverside home football game next Friday, September 29th. The court (Pictured left to right) is Brooke Wissinger, Sianna Falk, Brooke Dougherty, Emma Thellman, Ryleigh Clyde and Breana Hyre. The Panthers host the Beaver Falls Tigers in section play.  Last year, Elizabeth Frazier was crowned the Riverside 2022 Homecoming Queen. The Riverside School District will host its The Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 30th from 7:30-10 at the high school.

September 20, 2023

Borough of Ellwood City Online Bill Pay Has Relaunched & Now Available

According to information posted on the borough website, the Borough of Ellwood City online bill payment system is back up and available after a lapse in serve and availability. The borough appreciates the patience as they have navigated through a relaunch process with online payment provider, PayDici. The following is a brief tutorial on how to utilize the new payment site. Visit www.ellwoodcityborough.com At the top of the page click “Bill Pay with Login” When the page redirects, enter your email address and password (it will be the same Email and password that you used on the previous site) When…

September 20, 2023

Hard to Read License Plate Event Scheduled To Help With Free Replacements

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will be hosting a Hard to Read License Plate event to help constituents with free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Prospect Boro/Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department. “Our motorists can get pulled over and fined if their license plate is crumbling or deteriorated,” said Bernstine. “Police need to be able to identify vehicles that they might be seeking. I strongly encourage residents to bring in their vehicles and begin the FREE license plate…

September 19, 2023

Bernstine: Harrisburg Politicians Continue to Attack Small Businesses

When I first started out in politics, I naively believed that anyone getting into public service must want to help others. As lawmakers, we are tasked with putting forth policies that support the average Pennsylvanian and building a Commonwealth where anyone can thrive. I have since learned that this is just not the case. Too many of my peers in Harrisburg have made it their mission to jeopardize small businesses – the backbone of our economy – and threaten the livelihoods of their own constituents. Even worse, some of those same politicians have put the wishes of big, internationally owned…

September 18, 2023

Ellwood City Oktoberfest Tickets Now On Sale

The Ellwood City Oktoberfest Tickets are now on sale. Oktoberfest, a partnership of community organizations, is in its 13th year and will take place on Saturday, October 7th in Ewing Park. The Wolves Club, Rotary Club of Ellwood City and the Ellwood City Lions fundraiser highlights craft brewers, sampling of a variety of craft beers, raffles, auctions and games. Net proceeds of the event go to support the clubs’ programs and projects for the Ellwood City Area community. The Wait, a New Castle band, will be playing during the event and you will hear the sounds of our very own…

September 17, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 18th

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 16, 2023

Smiley, Wolverines Defeat Freedom 34-14, Improve Record to 3-1

Chris Smiley threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Ellwood City Wolverines to a 34-14 victory over Freedom Friday Night at Helling Stadium. The section victory improved the surging Wolverines record to 3-1 on the season – already eclipsing their win total from last year. On Friday, the junior quarterback hooked up with Michael Walters on two touchdown strikes as part of his aerial performance to pace the Ellwood City offense. Smiley finished 14-26 passing for 213 yards. Walters hauled in five receptions for 94 yards for the Wolverines. After Freedom opened up the scoring in…

September 15, 2023

Short of Playoffs, Ellwood City Golf Next Eyes Section Qualifiers

With its eyes on collecting a playoff berth, the Ellwood City Golf team suffered two section defeats this week and next will eye section qualifiers on Monday at Del Mar Golf Course. After defeating rival Riverside on Monday, the Wolverines fell 213-220 to Shenango at Sylvan Heights Golf Course on Wednesday and were knocked out of the playoff contention Thursday after suffering a 199-212 home course defeat at the hands of undefeated section leader Neshannock. The team now sits at 6-5 in section play and needed to finish among the top two teams in the section to advance to playoffs….

September 15, 2023

PHOTO: Installation Of New Holy Name Society Officers, Induction of New Members

Father James Wehner, pastor of Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City, installed seven Holy Name Society (HNS) officers to a two-year term at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on September 10th. The officers installed included: Frank Aloi (President), Hank Glogowski (1st Vice President), Dave Manzo (2nd Vice President), Guy Calabro (3rd Vice President), Charles Santilo (Secretary), Lou Ferrario (Treasurer), Bob Crawford (Immediate past President). The installation ceremony also included the induction of 16 new members, the renewal of the HNS promises of the 20 current members in attendance, and the appointment of Deacon Joseph Ross as the Holy…