2024

June 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Little Miss Firecracker Pageant Kicks Off 2024 Festival

The Ellwood City Festival kicked off Friday with its 7th Annual Little Miss Firecracker pageant. The 2024 Little Miss Firecracker crown was awarded to Bristol Borselli. First runner-up was given to Katerina Callahan Lennon Greco earned the Patriotic Spirit Award. Last year’s winner, Reagan Boariu, also joined in on the fun. Congratulations to all of the participants, judges, and Jenn Greco for organizing the pageant. Borselli will get to ride in all of Ellwood’s annual parades for the year. All participants will receive trophies , sashes and a small gift. Fireworks will be held on Sunday at 10:00 pm. Visitors…

June 28, 2024

John A. Pounds, 60

John A. Pounds, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on June 27th, 2024 at his residence. John was born on June 27th, 1964 in New Castle, to Ralph L. and Edith (Duncan) Pounds Sr. He graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the Zion Baptist Church in Slippery Rock. Before becoming disabled, John worked for his parents’ business, “Park Gate Cleaning Service”. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to classic rock. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette (Peluso) Pounds, daughter, Rinay Pounds, father, Ralph, sister Irona Carr, grandson, Dakota Olinger and many nieces and nephews. He…

June 28, 2024

Ursula M. Lallement, 75

Mrs. Ursula M. Lallement, 75, of New Castle, passed away on June 25TH, 2024 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Ursula was born on February 26th, 1949 in Cheshire, Connecticut. She was a clerk at the former Ames in the Franklin Township Plaza for many years. She is survived by her son, Henry Marshall and his fiance Kassi Streckeisen of Wayne Township, grandsons, Alex and Donavian Marshall, her husband, John Lallemement and step-daughter, Stephanie. As per Ursula’s wishes there will be no pubic visitation or service. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and…

June 28, 2024

PART FOUR: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: Honky Tonk Heroes to Play Country, Rock Favorites

In our annual series spotlighting the annual Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival, we look at a series of subjects, people, and entertainers who will help the festival make its mark this 4th of July holiday season. VIEW PART THREE | VIEW PART TWO | VIEW PART ONE PART FOUR: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: Honky Tonk Heroes to Play Country, Rock Favorites They are a little bit Honky Tonk … they are a little bit Rock n Roll. With songs from Willy Nelson and Waylon to Lynard Skynard to Creedence Clearwater Revival, the…

June 28, 2024

Vogel’s Telemedicine Bill Set to Become Law

HARRISBURG – Following the approval from the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) telemedicine legislation (Senate Bill 739) is now set to become law. “This legislation has been a work in progress for the past several legislative sessions, and I am glad to see the vast amount of bipartisan support for telemedicine expansion in our state,” said Vogel. “This legislation is key to expanding access to telemedicine services to Pennsylvanians and allowing our residents to take care of their health in a way that suits their needs and schedules.” Senate Bill 739 sets a base…

June 28, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: According to a police report, a 58-year-old male from Ellwood City reported a theft of a gun from his residence on Dutch Ridge Road, Wayne Township. Upon police arrival, it was discovered that a Ruger 22 cal. was taken from the clove box of an unlocked Chevy Silverado. The gun is valued at $476.97. The theft was reported to have taken place between April 1st and June 19th of 2024 and the investigation is ongoing. THEFT: According to a police report, a 38-year-old female from Ellwood City reported theft by deception. The incident was reported to have taken place…

June 27, 2024

Dorothy A. Pogozelec

Dorothy A. Pogozelec, 80, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at her residence. Born February 17, 1944 in Waynesburg, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bernice Tedrow. She married the late Bernard J. Pogozelec on June 22, 1963. She was a member of the former St. Monica’s in Wampum, a current member of the Divine Grace Parish in Ellwood City, and a longtime member of the Wampum Women’s Club. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and working in her garden. Survivors include three sons, Bernard E. (Karen) of Chewton, Anthony M. (Wendy) of Mercer, and Edward…

June 27, 2024

PART THREE: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: Celestial Overdrive Set to Rock the Festival Stage

In our annual series spotlighting the annual Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival, we look at a series of subjects, people, and entertainers who will help the festival make its mark this 4th of July holiday season. VIEW PART TWO | VIEW PART ONE PART THREE: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: Celestial Overdrive Set to Rock the Festival Stage They are a true Classic Rock EXPERIENCE … they are Celestial Overdrive. The Ellwood City Community will get a taste of what they have to offer Saturday night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the…

June 27, 2024

LHS Class of 1969 To Hold Its 55-Year Reunion On July 5th

When the members of the Lincoln High School Class of 1969 received their diplomas, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission and the Woodstock festival rocked a farm in upstate New York for three days. Now, fifty-five years later the class is getting back together with a planned class reunion. The Lincoln High School Class of ’69, will hold their 55th year reunion on Friday, July 5, 2024 at the Ellwood City Saxon Club, 901 Millview St. beginning at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $35.00/per person and includes light fare. There will be…

June 26, 2024

PART TWO: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: Art Show Expands with Strolling Musicians, Performers

In our annual series spotlighting the annual Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival, we look at a series of subjects, people, and entertainers who will help the festival make its mark this 4th of July holiday season. PART TWO: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: Art Show Expands with Strolling Musicians, Performers A masterpiece in process. That might be a good way to describe the new wave of The Festival’s Art Show. Near extinction just two years ago, the Art Show has a new “Council” in place to keep it growing and thriving as this…

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