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January 12, 2018

Old Photo Friday: Circle Playground

This week’s Old Photo Friday is a photo of Circle Playground, taken in 1980. Not only is it interesting to see how much the playground has changed since then, but there is a news story attached with the photo: “A seven-story building to provide apartments for the elderly will replace the Circle Playground, shown here, if the developer, Neshannock Corp. of Arlington, Va., and the owner of the property, the Ellwood City Area School District come to terms on a purchase price. In the left background is the Robert Morabito home at 315 Fountain Ave. and at the extreme right…

January 12, 2018

Notice of Tax Office Hours

The tax office located in the Ellwood City Municipal Building will be open only on Wednesday from 10a.m.-3p.m. until March 1st. After March first, the office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10a.m.-3p.m.

January 12, 2018

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of January 15, 2018

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: The library will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 16. Tuesday, January 16, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Landfall,” by Ellen Urbani. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, January 17, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to…

January 11, 2018

WINTER WEATHER: Early Dismissal at Lincoln, Hartman Scheduled

On Friday, 01/12/18 the ECASD will be on an ACT 80 early dismissal due to pending freezing rain. Lincoln and Hartman will be dismissed @ 11:15 Perry and NS will be dismissed @ 12:00. All after school activities are canceled.

January 11, 2018

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Wrestling Beats Southside Beaver

The Ellwood City Wrestling team did not disappoint yesterday during their game with Southside Beaver! Below are scores and photos: Ellwood City Hs (ECH) 36.00 Southside Hs (SOHS) 34.00 152: Double Forfeit 160: Anthony Navarra (SOHS) over Braden  Strohecker (ECH) (MD 16-5) 170: Austin Walley (ECH) over Garrett Boone (SOHS) (Fall 0:40) 182: Double Forfeit 195: David Locke (SOHS) over   (ECH) (For.) 220: Angelo Agostinelli (ECH) over   (SOHS) (For.) 285: Bishop McCoy (SOHS) over   (ECH) (For.) 106: Jake  Alberts  (ECH) over Roger pieto (SOHS) (Fall 2:29) 113: Haley Creese (SOHS) over   (ECH) (For.) 120: Matt King (ECH) over   (SOHS) (For.)…

January 10, 2018

Temperatures to Rise, Fall

This week has been much warmer than last, and by Saturday we should be seeing temperatures into the 50’s. Unfortunately the mild temperatures will not last; according to the Weather Channel, Friday will see a high of 51 degrees, Saturday back down to a high of 21, and Sunday with a high of 18. Throughout the next couple weeks we can expect to see fluctuation in temperatures from the single digits upwards to the forties. View the 10 day forecast for Ellwood City below:

January 10, 2018

Ellwood City Wolverines Notch Win Against Mohawk Area

Lincoln won 66-54 against Mohawk Area on Tuesday with the help of Broc Boariu, who scored 22 points. Ellwood City Wolverines pulled away early with a 22-point first quarter after an impressive 22-2 run, eventually claiming a 36-20 lead by halftime. With a field goal percentage of 47% (7-for-15), Boariu had a great game from the field, also sinking 50% (6-for-12) of threes attempted. Two other players also scored in the double digits for Lincoln. Sean Busby racked up 19 points. Anthony Roth put two three-pointers on the board and scored 18 points total. Also helping the effort for Lincoln…

January 5, 2018

NOTICE: Portion of 6th Street Closed

A small portion of 6th Street, in between Crescent and Lawrence Avenue, has been completely closed off until further notice due to a water leak. The water company is currently at the scene trying to fix the problem – which has left some residents without water. There is no time estimate that has been given when the water will be working again for those residents nor when the road will be back open.

January 5, 2018

Ellwood City Relay for Life Kickoff Party:

The Moose at 1400 Factory Avenue is hosting an evening of fun, facts and trivia to bring awareness to the public about Relay For Life right in Ellwood City. You don’t have to be a Moose member; this event is open to the public. Join relay teams and committee members as we kickoff the 2018 event theme Super Heroes, Who is Yours? For a $5.00 donation at the door you can test your knowledge in trivia and perhaps some sport facts.  Doors open at 7 pm, then Average Jane takes center stage at 8 pm. Don’t know who Average Jane…

January 5, 2018

Weekly High School Basketball Team Recaps

This week the Ellwood City Boys Varsity team played a very close game against Rochester, defeating them by a mere two points. Rochester took the lead in the second quarter but Ellwood regained control in the third and fourth, ending the game with a close 64-62 victory. Forward Sean Busby was recognized as the “player of the game.” Tonight the Ellwood City Wolverines will face off against their long-time rival, the Panthers at Riverside High School. Riverside’s Boys Varsity team played against Shenango Wednesday, winning the contest 65-40, and bringing their season record to 5-3 overall. The Ellwood City Girls…