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October 23, 2023

Man Arrested In Perry Township Homicide Investigation

Yohance Mercer-Huffman, 28, was taken into custody on Saturday, October 21st at approximately 4:00 p.m. in connection with the September homicide on River Road, Perry Township that left a Corry, PA woman dead. According to a police report, and on October 20th, PA State Police filed criminal charges in Magisterial District Court 53-3-01 against Mercer-Huffman, in connection with the shooting of Julie Anne Wegmiller and her husband Edwin Wegmiller. Police responded to River Road in Perry Township on September 30 for reports of a vehicle that had gone over a hillside. First responders found 39-year-old Julie Anne Wegmiller shot dead…

October 22, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 23rd

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. –…

October 20, 2023

WXED 107.3 FM Sponsoring A Free Lecture, “Nutrition For Brain & Body”

WXED 107.3 FM Radio is sponsoring a FREE lecture on Saturday, November 11th that focuses on nutrition for the brain and body. The lecture, titled “Nutrition For Brain & Body,” will be given by Lena Aiken, MS, RD, LDN, an Extension Educator with Penn State University. The event will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Dayspring Harvest Ministries, located at 316 Sixth Street, Ellwood City. For more inforamtion and additional upcoming events with WXED 107.3 FM, please visit their website, www.wxedfm.com, and their Facebook.com Page

October 20, 2023

Annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive Scheduled For November 21

The annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive has been announced and scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Hogue was only 28 when his life was taken on November 16, 2013. At the time of his death, he resided in Enon Valley, worked for Nick Mars Construction as a carpenter, and was a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club. A blood drive is held every year near the anniversary of Richard’s death so that a priceless gift can be given to other families in his honor according to his mother Debra Murdock. “We know we can never…

October 20, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: James Hammond, 28, of Wampum, is charged with Simple Assault and Terroristic Threats after an incident on October 14th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 10:20 p.m., PA State Police responded to an inactive domestic altercation at a residence on Guy Way, Wayne Township to be informed a female had been physically attacked by her boyfriend and that he vacated in a grey car. Police interviewed the victim who related there had been ongoing issues with Hammond that recently culminated to physical violence. In a written statement to police, the victim related the most recent altercation…

October 19, 2023

Independence Health System Offering Health Fair & Screening Event

BUTLER – Specialists from Independence Health System, Butler area, will present the latest advances in technique and technology at a free health fair and screenings event on Saturday, November 11, from 8 am- 1 pm, at 127 & 129 Oneida Valley Road, Crossroads Campus. The event is open to the public, featuring multiple presentations by health system physicians regarding the latest innovative surgical and treatment options available in bariatric surgery, breast surgery, urologic surgery, endocrinology, vascular surgery, and includes heart-healthy cooking demonstrations by members of the Lifestyle Coaching team. A cardiovascular health screening will be available to participants who pre-register…

October 17, 2023

Borough of Ellwood City Launching Food Drive

The Borough of Ellwood City is proud to announce the launch of a Borough wide Food Drive to support the Holy Redeemer food bank for the holidays. Boxes for businesses interested in participating may be obtained by emailing rschnell@ellwoodcityborough.com. Boxes for donations will also be located near the Utility Billing Window at the Borough of Ellwood City. Most requested items include stuffing, yams, sweet potatoes, turkey gravy, canned vegetables, canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce, instant potatoes, mac and cheese, pie crust, pie filling, corn bread mix, banana bread mix, cake mix, and icing. The borough thanks its residents and businesses for…

October 17, 2023

Ewing Park Residents Implore Ellwood City Borough Council to Consider Impact of Planned Softball Field

Residents of Beatty Street and Wood Avenue continued to oppose a planned softball field in their Ewing Park neighborhood during Monday night’s regular meeting of the Ellwood City Borough Council. Although there were no motions on the agenda regarding the field, a dedicated group of residents attended to express their concerns. Karen Mancini who lives on Beatty Street asked Council to consider putting up signs on the streets surrounding the field, should the stadium be built, that would allow only residents and guests of residents to park there. She stressed to council that some residents don’t have off-street parking. Emily…

October 15, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 16th

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. –…

October 13, 2023

Natural Gas Odor Forces Brief Evacuation At Lincoln High School

An odor of natural gas detected in a Lincoln High School storage room Thursday morning, forcing a brief evacuation of the high school. This according to the Ellwood City Area School District and superintendent Wes Shipley. “We evacuated the building to Hartman while Columbia Gas and the local fire department investigated,” said Shipley in an emailed statement Friday. Both Columbia Gas and the fire department noted that the levels of gas in the air were minute and were not at an explosive level. In addition the Carbon Monoxide levels were never a concern according to Shipley. “With their help, our…