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September 6, 2023

EC Borough Hiring Patrolman

The Borough of Ellwood City is accepting applications for the position of full-time patrolman. An application form is required to be completed and submitted with a non-refundable fee of $35.00 payable to The Borough of Ellwood City, c/o Borough Manager, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Deadline for receipt of completed applications and fee is Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. Applications may be obtained at the Borough Manager’s office located in the Municipal Building at 525 Lawrence Avenue between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. All applicants must be 21 years of age or older,…

September 5, 2023

2023-24 Registration Date Set For Ellwood City Cub Scout Pack #806

Try Scouting… It’s worth your time and your child’s. Ellwood City Cub Scout Pack 806 is holding sign-ups for the 2023-2024 scouting year on Thursday, September 7 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Shelter #5 behind Kids Created Kingdom in Ewing Park. 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. Our overall objective is to provide a safe, FUN atmosphere where boys can grow while learning the core values of scouting: citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith,…

September 5, 2023

Wolves Club Den II Presents Their 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book

As part of their 75th Anniversary celebration, the Ellwood City Wolves Club, on August 23, presented their commemorative 75th Anniversary book to the Ellwood City Chamber, Library and Historical Society. Preserving history is just as important as making history said Wolves Club President Mike DeOtto – the preservation of our history is now assured, as part of the fabric of our community, at the Chamber, Library and Historical Society. The Wolves Club’s motto is ‘Pro Bono Publico’ – for the ‘Good of the Public’; The Wolves Club community involvement is legendary. From high school scholarships, to supporting and sponsoring the…

September 5, 2023

Pine Valley Camp Hosting 10th Annual Ride For Hope

The 10th Annual Pine Valley Ride for Hope will take place on Saturday, September 16th. The ride is set to begin and end at the New Castle Harley-Davidson dealership. After the ride to Pymatuning Spillway, all participants can look forward to a delicious meal provided by Muddy Creek BBQ and musical entertainment by the band Flashback. Cost is $25.00 for a driver, includes a shirt and meal. $15.00 for passenger, and $10 for walk-in diners. Auction and raffle winners announced after the meal. Registration is 9:00-10:30 a.m. with pastries, coffee, and water provided. Ride leaves at 11:00 a.m., Big Meal…

September 4, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 4th

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 1, 2023

Riverside Fall Sports Q&A 2023

This is part two of a two part series featuring area athletes in fall 2023 sports. For Part One featuring Ellwood City athletes, CLICK HERE 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. Riverside Athletes Alyssa Gibbons Sport? I play soccer Grade?  I am in 12th grade, Senior How many years have you have played? I have been playing for…

September 1, 2023

Sidetracks Board Game Club Opening Saturday

Bored? Looking for a date night idea? Want to try a new game that you aren’t quite prepared to commit to buying quite yet? Want to learn rules of the games? Tired of endless scrolling and staring at your phone? Head over to Sidetracks Board Game Club at 205 Fifth Street. Monopoly, Life, all the classics, all the new games … which is your favorite? Owner Doug Smith is certain he has a game for everyone at Sidetracks. In fact, last he checked he had about 350 games. “I’m actually not sure I am going to be able to fit…

September 1, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL TRESPASSING: On August 26th at approximately 10:15 p.m., PA State Police were dispatched to Young Road, Slippery Rock Township, for a burglary in progress. According to the report, it was determined that after dropping someone off at the residence, Timothy Myers, 42, attempted to enter the residence through multiple doors and windows. Myers was confronted by the homeowner and advised that police were on the way, and he left prior to State Police arriving the report relates. Police are investigating, refer to incident #PA23-1114888. THEFT: On August 13th after the midnight hour, PA State Police investigated a reported thefat…

September 1, 2023

Vogel: PA Senate Passed Critical Budget Implementations – But Now It’s Time To Get It To the Finish Line

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) provided the following statement regarding Senate passage of critical budget implementation bills (Senate Bill 757 and House Bill 1300): “These key pieces of legislation contain the necessary implementation language which allows Pennsylvania to delegate the remaining budgetary funds for many key priorities including a two-year tuition freeze for PASSHE schools, reauthorizing assessments and payments for hospitals and increases to EMS reimbursement rates. We have worked tirelessly over the last several weeks to negotiate and craft these bills to ensure it is beneficial to all Pennsylvanians. “Throughout the entirety of this year’s budget process,…

August 31, 2023

Ellwood Federal/ESB Bank Employee Reunion Planned For November

The Ellwood Federal/ESB Bank Employee Reunion has been planned! Mark your calendars and tell anyone you know that was or is a current employee. Look forward to seeing old friends again, refreshments, a catered buffet dinner and cash bar. The reunion event will take place Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Ellwood City Saxon Club from 2:00-6:00 p.m. with a catered buffet dinner at 4:00 p.m. Cost for the reunion event is $30.00 per person, past or present employees only. RSVP/Pay by October 20, 2023. Please submit payment to Cindy Scaramazza via Apply Pay (724-674-3864) or Venmo (cscaram2@gmail.com). If you…