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March 11, 2024

ELLWOOD Hosts 18th Annual High School Engineering Day

ELLWOOD, in partnership with Lawrence County School-to-Work, hosted their 18th annual High School Engineering Day on Thursday, March 7, at ELLWOOD City Forge. More than 20 students from area high schools visited the ELLWOOD location to learn about engineering careers and more. The event is designed to be both fun and educational as the students had the opportunity to witness ELLWOOD City Forge’s state-of-the-art forging process as well as material testing and machining. The students were selected by their respective schools to attend the event because they have an interest in engineering or a related career field. Participating juniors and…

February 16, 2024

The Tamburitzans Return To Ellwood City

For the seventh time, The Tamburitzans return to Ellwood City, premiering their newest show, Reflection! This two hour live stage production features music, song and dance from cultures around the world. The event will be held at Lincoln High School at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 17th. Your favorite traditions return to stage, including Croatian, Serbian, Armenia, Bulgaria, Hungarian, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine along with dances from the Alpine region and the Jewish culture, and more along with all the enthralling instruments, entrancing costumes and intricate steps you’ve come to love from America’s Longest Running Live Stage Show. 27 Student…

January 15, 2024

Ellwood City School District Hall of Fame Committee Accepting Nominations

The Ellwood City Area School District Hall of Fame Committee is accepting nominations for induction as well as applications of interest to serve on the committee. If you wish to nominate someone for induction to the Hall of Fame, please visit https://www.ecasdk12.org/alumni and complete the nomination form. Individuals and teams can be nominated under the Distinguished Alumni category for their post graduate professional accomplishments, or under the Athletics category for their achievements as an athlete at Lincoln High School or beyond. Once an individual is nominated, he or she remains in consideration for the next 3 years. Nominations will be…

November 6, 2023

Ellwood City Alumni Hall Of Fame Announces Second Class

The Ellwood City Alumni Hall of Fame is excited to announce their second class. “These honorees have been great ambassadors for Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School and Ellwood City, “ said Hall of Fame President Tom Natale. “We look forward to celebrating the achievements of these individuals and teams who have always represented our school so well.” This year’s class has four individuals and two teams: Mr. James Ammeen Col. Nicole Ewing Hurley Mr. Karl Florie Mrs. Stacey McAnallen McKinney The 1992/93 Lincoln Jr/Sr High School Girls’ PIAA Champion Cross Country Team The 2003 Lincoln Jr/Sr High School Boys’ PIAA Champion…

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…

September 29, 2023

2023 Ellwood City Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the 2023 Ellwood City Homecoming Court! Ellwood City will celebrate their 67th Annual Homecoming festivities next week when the Wolverines host the New Brighton Lions at Helling Stadium on Friday, October 6th. Students will celebrate all week with themed Spirit Days sponsored by Student Council. The 2023 Homecoming King will be crowned at a school pep rally on Friday afternoon and the 2023 Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of the football game that evening. Pre-game festivities, where the Queen’s Court will be introduced, begin at 6:30 that night.  Last year, Brooke Roth was crowned Ellwood City…

August 29, 2023

Lincoln High School Class of 1968 To Hold 55th Reunion

When the members of the Lincoln High School Class of 1968 received their diplomas, The Jackson 5’s, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Aretha Franklin were at the top of the music charts. Getting the Class of 1968 back together for its 55th reunion is going to be great fun; catching-up with friends, do some reminiscing and re-telling some fond stories of way back when, said one of the organizers of the event. Those who attended past class of ’68 reunions have unanimously agreed that it was more fun than they could have imagined. The Lincoln High School, class of…

July 31, 2023

PHOTO: LHS Class of 1978 45th Reunion

The Lincoln High School Class of 1978 enjoyed its 45th Class Reunion on Saturday, July 22nd at the Wurtemburg/Perry Fire Department. Sixty classmates and 30 guests celebrated the reunion celebration. A buffet dinner and dessert was provided along with a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese Auction.

July 12, 2023

LHS Class of 1959 Holds Mini Reunion

With 32 classmates in attendance, the Ellwood City Lincoln High School Class of 1959 held a mini reunion on June 30th at Mike’s Main Street, on Lawrence Avenue. Special guests included Bob Morrow, Mayor Anthony Court, Coach Jeff “Gino” Fotia, and Attorneys Larry and Marisa Kelly. Classmate Keith Morrison traveled the farthest to attend, logging 1,132 miles from Florida. Eight attendees came from out of state. Mayor Court presented Ed Wigton special salutations from the Ellwood City Borough to the Class of 1959 of ECHS to be hung and displayed on the wall at Lincoln High School. Wigton was the…

June 29, 2023

Lincoln High School Class of 1978 To Have 45th Reunion

The Lincoln High School Class of 1978 will have its 45th Class Reunion on Saturday, July 22nd at the Wurtemburg/Perry Fire Department. Reservations are due NO LATER THAN JULY 10th A buffet dinner and dessert will be provided. This is a BYOB event, the reunion will be providing misers and water. Any other beverages will be yours to bring. The cost will be $10.00/person (non-refundable). [VIEW PRINTABLE RESERVATION FORM] The reunion will also be accepting donations to help with the costs. There will be a 50/50 raffle, along with a Chinese Auction. Please send a completed reservations form, along with…