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December 30, 2024

PART 1: Top Stories of 2024

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2024 calendar year to a close with the Top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is the first part of our two-part series featuring the top news stories of the year based on analytics and social media reach.  The year continued to see changes in the Ellwood City area, and plenty more twists and turns. EllwoodCity.org has been right there, keeping members of our community updated with the best information possible! We would like to thank our valued readership that helped generated nearly 4 MILLION PAGE VIEWS this calendar year and…

December 29, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 30th

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 27, 2024

Two Lawrence County Residents Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Puerto Rico-to-Western PA Drug Trafficking Operation

Two residents of New Castle, Pennsylvania, were sentenced in federal court on December 18, 2024, for their convictions of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and related charges, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced last week. The New Castle defendants were among 17 individuals from Lawrence County that included four individuals from Ellwood City that were indicted in March 2024 for violating federal narcotics, firearms, and racketeering laws by conspiring to distribute cocaine throughout Western Pennsylvania and Youngstown (read the Indictment news release here). Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab imposed the sentences…

December 23, 2024

Winter Sports Q&A – Riverside Part 2

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. [VIEW PART 1] This is part four of a four part series featuring area athletes in winter sports. Ayden Garcia School? Riverside Sport? Basketball Grade? 12 How many years have you have played? 8 What are you most looking forward to in the upcoming season? Working…

December 23, 2024

NOTICE: Ellwood City Area Board of Education 2025 Meeting Dates

The Ellwood City Area Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the calendar year 2025: Committee Meetings January 6, 2025 February 10, 2025 March 10, 2025 April 7, 2025 May 5, 2025 June 16, 2025 Combined Meeting July 14, 2025 Combined Meeting August 11, 2025 September 8, 2025 October 6, 2025 November 10, 2025 December 4, 2025 Combined Reorganization Regular Meetings January 9, 2025 February 13, 2025 March 13, 2025 April 10, 2025 May 8, 2025 June 16, 2025 Combined Meeting July 14, 2025 Combined Meeting August 14, 2025 September 11, 2025 October 9, 2025 November 13, 2025…

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…