🌱 How Ellwood City nearly stole an overtime win at Riverside

Hello Ellwood City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Ellwood City nearly stole an overtime win at Riverside
• Ellwood City community remembers the life of Jacqueline “Jackie” Balot

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 53 and low of 33 degrees.
• Friday: Snow showers; windy, colder, temps: high: 40, low: 21.
• Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PHOTOS: Riverside Edges Ellwood 49-47 In Overtime (ellwoodcity.org) — Ellwood City’s boys basketball team dropped a heartbreaker at Riverside, falling 49-47 in overtime despite 18 points from Kaleb Servick and a double-double from Aaron Lake. The Wolverines rallied from a halftime deficit to force OT and will now look to rebound when they host New Brighton on Friday night.
   

• Jacqueline Marie Balot, Ellwood City, PA (wkbn.com) — Ellwood City is mourning the passing of 62-year-old Jacqueline “Jackie” Balot, who died at home in town on December 10 surrounded by her children. Formerly of Oil City, she was known for her humor, love of rock music, and dedication to animal welfare, and is survived by her children, grandchildren, brother, and longtime partner.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellwood City

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Friday December 19

• Christmas Party
  Hartman Intrmd Sch Ellwood City, PA 16117

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Knitting Class
  Beaver Area Memorial Library , 100 College Ave , Beaver
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Christmas Party
  Hartman Intrmd Sch Ellwood City, PA 16117
• YULE TV's Greatest Hits
  The Strand Theater , 119 N Main St , Zelienople
  7:00 pm
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
  New Castle Playhouse , 202 E Long Ave , New Castle
  7:30 pm
• Next Stop Comedy
  Le Resto: Sushi and Asian Fusion Cuisine , 101 E Washington St , New Castle
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• The Reindeer Race
  402 E Beaver St , Zelienople
  2:30 pm
• Fellowship Dinner
  707 5th St , New Brighton
  5:00 pm
• It’s A USO Christmas
  The Strand Theater , 119 N Main St , Zelienople
  7:30 pm
• A Pickleball Christmas Watch Party at Ascent Pickleball
  Ascent Pickleball , 2658 Ellwood Rd , New Castle
  7:30 pm
• Rust Valley Revival @ Wooley Bully's
  Wooley Bullys , 1317 Allegheny St , New Brighton
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Snowflake Sounds and lights
  129 Hip Ter , Portersville
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• To the person who showed up to the Ellwood school Christmas gift pick up today and posed as my sister and took the gifts for her kids, I hope karma hits you.
  She’s been struggling all year. And now this. You’re low. (Nextdoor Ellwood City)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Ellwood City. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Ellwood City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellwood City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beaver Falls

• How to get $1,000 for your child through the new Trump account program (usatoday.com)
• Fire causes extensive damage to Beaver County sausage maker's building (timesonline.com)
• Perspective Of An Average Steelers Fan: Pittsburgh Says '23 Skidoo' To Miami (steelersdepot.com)

Zelienople

• Lancaster Township keeps property taxes steady in 2026 budget (butlereagle.com)

New Castle

Ok Ellwood City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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