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Articles by Amanda Lehnerd

July 18, 2018

One Charged After Car Crash on July 4

Ivy Frederick was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after making a too sharp turn and hitting another vehicle. Jessica and Mark Bucci were parked at the stop sign heading west on Wayne Avenue when a red Cadillac Escalade made a too sharp turn and struck their vehicle. Officers arrived at the scene and spoke to Frederick about hitting the other vehicle. Officers noticed Frederick was stumbling on her words numerous times and was unable to maintain balance at all times throughout the course of investigating the accident. Police noted Frederick’s eyes to be glossy and her pupils…

July 13, 2018

RECAP: The Ellwood City Carpenter’s Project 17th Year

For five days each summer, the Ellwood City Carpenter’s Project teams up with churches around the area to complete exterior house projects throughout Ellwood City and Riverside school districts. This year the project is taking place from July 9 to 13. The Carpenter’s Project started back in 2002 when Chuck and Marsha Timblin of Calvin Presbyterian Church of Ellwood City wanted to see their church and other local churches come together for one summer to help those in the community who were either physically or financially unable to fix their homes on their own. But hat one summer goal turned…

July 12, 2018

One Man Charged in Connection With Ellwood City High Speed Chase on July 4

Ellwood City Police are looking for a driver who sent them on a high speed chase on the Fourth of July. Police have filed charges against 22-year-old Isiah Nathaniel Carr of 1866 W. Lawrence Ave. regarding the alleged pursuit. District Judge Jerry G. Cartwright has issued a warrant for his arrest. On officer patrolling in an unmarked cruiser saw a maroon van speeding through the lot of the Seven Eleven convince store just after 2:00am on July 4th. The driver of the officer said he had to immediately brake to avoid being hit by the vehicle, according to a criminal…

July 11, 2018

PHOTO GALLERY: The Carpenter’s Project Work Week

The Carpenter’s Project is a group of volunteers that are spreading out around the community this week to paint, remove brush and fix lose boards etc. at peoples homes. There are 19 crews working together to help the homeowners out. Below we have photos taken from the Line Ave. and Massachusetts St. locations. The crew on Line Ave is scraping and repainting the homeowners porch and nailing down loose boards. The Crew on Massachusetts St. is clearing out overgrown shrubby for the homeowner.  

July 6, 2018

Ellwood City Fire Department Gets a Makeover

The Ellwood City Fire Department has gotten a makeover, and the old stucco siding that lined the building of the department has now been replaced by a powder blue siding. The fire department is a combination fire department, which means they have both paid and volunteer firefighters. They are one of 2 in the County that have paid staff. New Castle City has a full time fire department and does not have volunteers. The ECFD members are highly trained in all aspects of the fire service. “The building construction is complete, the only thing left to do is the graphics…

June 29, 2018

VIDEO: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Entertainment and Food Festival

Ellwood City’s 37th Annual Arts, Crafts, Entertainment and Food Festival started today at 11 a.m. The festival will run throughout the weekend ending on July 1 at 10 p.m. We had the chance to go down to the festival and ask some of the vendors questions about why they come to the EC Festival and what they have. Below we have put together a short video showcasing some of the vendors at the Ellwood City Festival.  For a festival grounds map, entertainment schedule and more information, please visit www.ellwood-city-festival.net Please share and comment your favorite part about the Ellwood City…

June 28, 2018

Ellwood City Arts, Crafts and Food Festival: Behind the Scenes Part 4 of 4

Ellwood City’s 37th Annual Arts, Crafts, Entertainment and Food Festival starts tomorrow June 29 and runs till Sunday July 1. The festivals activities and entertainment start at 11 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. Going back to its original roots the Festival is having food vendors and musical acts that appeared at the first Ellwood City Festival. “Featured in the souvenir book are articles about Holy Redeemer, a food vendor for the Festival since the first Festival in 1981,” Boots said. “Also featured are two bands who played the very first Festival and will appear again for this years, they are Brok’n…

June 28, 2018

Ellwood City Native Nominated as Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest

Each year the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western PA selects 50 people to represent Pittsburgh while raising awareness through fundraising events  for Cystic Fibrosis. Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest is an accomplished group of 25 men and 25 women who show involvement in the community, dedication to charitable causes and success in their careers. Kelly Coccia Ellwood City native was nominated as one of Pittsburgh’s 50 finest. Coccia is a Lincoln High School and Point Park University graduate. She  is on the alumni board of directors for Point Park, and was previously on the board of Pittsburgh Young Professionals. “With this distinct honor,…

June 27, 2018

Ellwood City Arts, Crafts and Food Festival: Behind the Scenes Part 3 of 4

Popular Bluegrass Band Allegheny Drifters Set to Perform at Ellwood City Festival The Allegheny Drifters are a Bluegrass band originating in Western Pennsylvania. The Band is set to perform at the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food and Entertainment Festival on June 30 at 3:30 p.m. In 2002, veteran western Pennsylvania bluegrass mandolinist Bob Artis was invited to put together a one-show-only bluegrass band to perform with the Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra at their debut concert to be held in April 2003. Bob’s wife Karen Artis was the obvious choice to play bass, and friend and former bandmate Bernie Cunningham was called…

June 27, 2018

ROAR Touch a Truck Event

The Riverside nonprofit organization, ROAR, is hosting a “Touch a Truck” event on July 17 as part of their annual fundraising activities. ROAR is a private, non-profit community initiative, working in cooperation with Riverside Beaver County School District. Riverside Memorial Stadium has no public rest facilities. The athletes, marching band, cheerleaders, students, fans, family members and visiting guests have only a few rented, portable public toilets available. In addition, the athletes do not have a sheltered area to gather before, during or after their games or events. The Riverside Outdoor Athletic Renovation initiative, (ROAR), in cooperation with Riverside Beaver County…