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Ellwood City, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Ellwood City! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can help bring hospital services back to Ellwood City
  • Ellwood City man charged in alleged $4,000 Cranberry tool theft
  • How a new radio owner could eventually affect Ellwood City listeners

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ellwood City Takes Major Step Toward Restoring Local Hospital Services (ellwoodcity.org) — Ellwood City officials are ramping up efforts to restore local emergency hospital services after years without a facility, forming a citizen committee of former hospital staff and community members. Led by Borough Manager Jeff Foley, the group is working with state and federal offices to address the deteriorating former hospital building and explore sustainable options. Residents can get involved or learn more by emailing the borough.
   

2. 2 men accused of stealing more than $4K in power tools from Cranberry Township Home Depot (butlereagle.com) — Police say a man from Ellwood City and another from Cranberry Township are accused of stealing more than $4,000 in power tools from the Cranberry Home Depot, with similar incidents under investigation. The charges include multiple felony counts of retail theft, receiving stolen property, and conspiracy. Preliminary hearings have not yet been scheduled as the case moves forward.
   

3. Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life (barrettmedia.com) — Ellwood City listeners may notice broader changes in regional radio as Family Life Ministries, which recently bought WKPL Ellwood City, has now purchased country station Froggy 104.3 WOGI near Pittsburgh from Forever Media. The nonprofit owner hasn’t yet announced programming changes, but the deal could eventually influence how local and regional stations compete for country music audiences.
   

4. Barbara Ann Hall, 65 (ellwoodcity.org) — Ellwood City is closely tied to the life of Barbara Ann Hall, who was born here, graduated from Riverside High School, and leaves behind siblings and family still living in town. The 65-year-old Tionesta resident passed away July 31, 2026, after a life spent working in area businesses, enjoying the outdoors, and building decades-long friendships at the Leeper Flea Market.
   

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    (Leaf removal in the fall, snow removal in the winter) (Nextdoor Ellwood City)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Ellwood City. Apply here.
  • Sheetz, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Supervisor - #763 in Ellwood City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellwood City here.

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ellwood City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ellwood City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.