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December 21, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 23rd

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. HOURS 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. – 4:00 p.m….

December 20, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Riverside Part 1

Winter sports are back in action at Riverside High School. The most popular right now are Basketball and Swimming. We had a chance to catch up with some of the athletes from each of these teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part three of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Our Riverside Part 2 winter sports Q&A segment is coming Monday. View Ellwood City Part 1 and Ellwood City Part 2 in our series Caelyn Ludwig School? Riverside Sport? Swimming Grade? 12…

December 20, 2024

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Borough Nativity Scene

It has now been over a decade since circumstances forced the removal of a Nativity scene set in front of the Ellwood City Municipal Building washing out 50 years of tradition in Ellwood City. In 2011, the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) threatened to sue Ellwood City if officials didn’t remove a Nativity scene that the borough had erected on the property. Ultimately, borough officials agreed to move the Nativity to a different location. Rumors circulated and claimed that FFRF was “headed to Ellwood City in busloads” and that a motorcycle gang “with the stated objective of using the motorcycles…

December 20, 2024

Mayor Court Presents Proclamation To Ellwood City Football Team

Mayor Anthony J. Court recently presented a proclamation to the 2024 Ellwood City Wolverines Football Team for one of the most successful seasons in the history of the school The team finished with a remarkable 10-1 record in 2024, finishing the regular season undefeated and securing the MAC Section Title. In addition to their regular season success, the Wolverines made a deep run in the 2A W.P.I.A.L. playoffs advancing to the semifinals but ultimately losing to South Park. Mayor Court congratulated the team on their outstanding season and proclaimed Wednesday, December 18, 2024 “Ellwood City Wolverines Football” day in the…

December 19, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Ellwood City Part 2

Winter sports have arrived in Ellwood City. Basketball, Swimming, Hockey and Wrestling are among the popular sports for students at Lincoln High School. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part two of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Our Riverside Part 1 winter sports Q&A segment is coming tomorrow. [View Ellwood City Part 1] Gabe Lilly School? Lincoln High School/ Ellwood City Sport? Wrestling Grade? 12th…

December 19, 2024

Santa Claus Coming To Franklin Township On Saturday

Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to town. Frankin Township that is. On Saturday, December 22nd, Santa Claus will be escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls and boys this holiday weekend. The route will begin in Tomicia Springs at noon. Listen for sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santa’s arrival. When the trucks stop, please come out and see Santa Claus on the fire engine and get a treat from Santa and his elf. Neighborhoods on the route include: Tomica Springs, Hickernell Road to Stamm Hollow…

December 18, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Ellwood City Part 1

Winter sports have arrived in Ellwood City. Hockey and Wrestling are among the popular sports for students at Lincoln High School. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part one of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Our Ellwood City Part 2 winter sports Q&A segment is coming tomorrow. Connor Michaels School? Lincoln High School/ Ellwood City Sport? Hockey Grade? 9 How many years have you have…

December 18, 2024

Mayor Court Presents Proclamation To EC Boys Golf Team

Mayor Anthony J. Court recently presented a proclamation to Ellwood City Boy’s Golf Team on their outstanding and heroic 2024 season. The mayor proclaimed Monday, December 16, 2024 as the ‘Ellwood City Boy’s Golf Team Day’ in the Borough. The team was undefeated Section Champions, earning its first undefeated season since 1975. The team captured their 20th Section Title in the Lincoln High School Golf Program history.  The Ellwood City Golf Team also advanced to the WPIAL semifinals for the first time since 2020 and placed 4th out of the 10-team semifinals field, Mayor Anthony J. Court, along with the Borough…

December 17, 2024

Borough Council Votes to Amend Rates and Charges on Utility Bills

Ellwood City Borough Council voted to amend the Electric Ordinance, specifically the schedule of rates and charges to be effective with the January 1, 2025 usage and reflected on the February 2025 utility bill and to establish a stabilized Purchase Power Adjustment (PPA) for the 2025 electric usage as $0.008/kwh sold. The move came following a significant rise in PJM (Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland interconnection) capacity prices. PJM is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia. Consumers, including Ellwood Electric customers will see a surge in rates…

December 16, 2024

Proclamation Presented To Geo W. Blank Company

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a proclamation to Geo. W. Blank Company and declared Wednesday, December 11, 2024 as “Geo. W. Blank Company” Day in Ellwood City. Mayor Court recognized the “amazing company” for 120 years of dedicated service to the Ellwood City community. Mayor Court along with the citizens of Ellwood City like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for Geo. W. Blank Company and congratulate them on the 120 years of being an influential part of our community. “I know I speak for our entire community in wishing the Blank’s continued success and we’re proud of this…