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April 13, 2023

REMINDER: Community Garden Poster Contest Deadline Friday

The deadline for the Community Garden Poster Contest is Friday! The Ellwood City Borough Department of Public Works opened up the contest last month to all children between the ages of 4-12 to participate by submitting their carefully crafted and drawn artwork. Here are the details: Open to all children between the ages of 4-12 years old that reside in the Borough of Ellwood City One winning design will be chosen from each age group (4-6, 7-9, 10-12) for a total of 3 winning designs. The winning artists will have their artwork prominently displayed in the community garden! Official poster…

April 13, 2023

Space Still Available For Municipal Woman’s Spring Craft Show

Vendor space is still available for the upcoming Municipal Woman’s Spring Craft Show scheduled to take place next month. Come out and exhibit to take part in the craft show that will take place on May 6th at the Wayne Township Firehall. Vendor fee is $25.00 and will earn a space with a table. Additional tables are available for $10.00 with a limit of four tables.  Applications are due by April 15, 2023 – checks payable to: Municipal Womans Club and mail to: Cheryl Valvano, 1111 Chewton-Wurtemburg Rd., Wampum, PA 16157. CONTACT PERSON: Cheryl Valvano at 724-614-8302 VENDOR APPLICATION All…

April 13, 2023

Ellwood City Area Historical Monthly Meeting Recap

The April 10, 2023 meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by Bob Morabito, President, reminding those present of the mission of the Society. He then asked WWII Veteran Guy Prestia to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Morabito announced that Guy will celebrate his 101st birthday on Tuesday, April 25! The group sang Happy Birthday to Guy and he was given an apple pie with a 101 candle. Minutes of the March 13 meeting were given by Secretary Lois Liebendorfer. Dana Baker, treasurer, gave the financial report. She stated…

April 12, 2023

Edward “Ed” Louis Fox

Edward “Ed” Louis Fox passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in 1935 in Ellwood City, PA to Milford and Rose (Horvath) Fox. He was the youngest of four children. After graduating from Lincoln High School in the class of 1954, Ed enlisted in the Air Force, where he served for four years. In 1961, while enrolled at Geneva College, he met Rose Dimasi and they married in June 1962 (on 6/2/62!). They had two children, Gregory and Christie, and lived in New Castle, PA. Faced with the closure of his job in 1978,…

April 12, 2023

Panthers Stay Unbeaten With Victory Over Shenango; Ellwood City Falls To Neshannock

Riverside took a late lead to defeat Shenango 6-3 on Tuesday to remain unbeaten on the regular season. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the sixth when Panther slugger Bo Fornataro singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs as part of the four run inning that pushed the host Panthers ahead 6-2. After Shenango opened up the scoring with a run in the top half of the third inning, Riverside responded with the long ball. Hunter Garvin smacked a two run homer in the bottom half of the frame to put the Panthers ahead 2-1…

April 12, 2023

Commendation Presented To Roberta Page

A commendation was presented to Roberta Page by Mayor Anthony J. Court and Council President George J. Celli at a recent council meeting. Roberta has been picking up debris and trash along Wampum Avenue and Veterans Bridge for a few months. “It’s these kind of acts that make our community special. People like Roberta do the extras for our community and we are proud of her,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “We want her to know that her efforts did not go unnoticed.” Mayor Court and Council President Celli, along with the borough of Ellwood City wanted to express…

April 12, 2023

Donald Eugene Adams, 89

Donald Eugene Adams was born June 22nd, 1933 in a rural farmhouse in Belmont County Ohio. He was born to Robert and Pearl Adams, and younger brother to Robert Adams. His childhood was spent in Bellaire, Ohio and lived a typical life among family and friends. Eventually, his talents as a musician developed and became apparent to all. In High School, he performed with the Boys Glee Club, Concert Orchestra, Chapel Orchestra – and was a trombonist in the Dance Band, Brass Sextet, Concert Band and Marching Band. He graduated from Bellaire HS (Ohio) in 1952. While pursuing a Bachelor…

April 12, 2023

Wolverines Blast Blackhawk, Rozanski Earns 200th Career Victory

Ellwood City made quick work of Blackhawk Tuesday afternoon at Stiefel Park, earning head coach Gary Rozanski his 200th career coaching victory. The non-section contest was halted after five innings as the Lady Wolverines mercy ruled the Cougars 15-1. The Wolverines started quickly Tuesday as Amber Mcquistion knocked in Julie Nardone with a single and Sara Schwarz knocked in two more with a line drive to right field to make it 3-0. Blackhawk cut the lead to 3-1 in the third inning as Patterson hit a solo home run to left center field. Ellwood City effectively put the game away…

April 9, 2023

PHOTOS: Annual Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt returned to the grounds of Ewing Park on Saturday, this year under new guidance. The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt event after the prior committee retired and turned the event over to the new guidance. The free community event was most hippity-hoppity and featured pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, and of course – egg hunting!  The event handed out over 15,000 eggs! There was a total of five Egg Hunts for different age groups and special needs children. photos provided by McClymonds Photography

April 9, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 10

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. –…