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August 11, 2022

ECASD To Host A Free ‘Back To School’ Event For Parents & Community

The Ellwood City Area School District will be hosting a ‘Back To School’ event featuring a free pasta dinner and speech by world renowned speaker, Josh Shipp. The FREE event will be held on Monday, August 22nd at the Lincoln High School Cafeteria. The pasta dinner will be followed by Shipp with a speech titled “The Importance of One Caring Adult In a Child’s Life.” The 40-year-old motivational speaker is also a best-selling author and TV personality most known for his television programs including Teen Trouble which aired on Lifetime and A&E. His recent work focuses on the impact parents,…

August 11, 2022

Real Estate Transfers For July 2022

The sunshine of summer has area residents on the move!  The summer season offers great weather for the big move and to get settled into your new estate. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for July 2022. ELLPORT BOROUGH: Duncan Avenue; DeSanzo Properties, LLC to Robert Knight for $159,900.00 Hazen Avenue; Kayla Kozminski to Jacqueline Nativio Fisher for $115,00.00 ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 1127 Center Avenue; Ellwood City Borough to Phylis Thompson for $1,200.00 509 Jefferson Avenue; Ann Marie & David Hunter to Ronald Bruce for $175,000.00 426 Bluff Avenue; Victoria & Jeremy Honsaker…

August 10, 2022

Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Coming To Ewing Park

The Ellwood City American Legion Post 157 is hosting the Vietnam Moving Wall in Ewing Park on August 18th through August 22nd. The event is free to the public. The Moving Wall will be located in the same area of Ewing Park as the Festival. Specifically it will be to the right of the Folino Shelter (the stage) running a total of 253 feet in a v-shape and parallel to Washington Ave. Parking is available in the swimming pool parking lot. The Moving Wall is the only replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. and remains the only…

August 8, 2022

El Canelo Moving Its Ellwood City Location

According to information posted on its Facebook.com page Monday afternoon, El Canelo Authentic Mexican Restaurant is relocating its Ellwood City restaurant. El Canelo is planning to move to 225 Fifth Street, Ellwood City. The restaurant will be closed at its current Lawrence Avenue location Monday and Tuesday to aid in its move to its new location. According to its post there is no exact date for the new location to be open but it will be “very very soon.” El-Canelo has been serving authentic Mexican food in Lawrence County since 2001 with four locations: Neshannock, Union Twp., Shenango, and Ellwood…

August 8, 2022

Melfi Collected His First Delmar Golf Course Club Championship

The 62nd Annual Delmar Golf Course Club Championship was held August 6 and August 7, 2022. Brandon Melfi collected his first club championship with a two day total of even par 144 to win by a stroke over Sam Barry Jr. and three strokes over Broc Boariu and Mike Vucilich. Vucelich collected the A-Flight title and Carson Cappello captured the B-Flight championship by one stroke over Colten Crizer. The Senior Divison championship went to Brad Linville who defeated Randy Chesko Sr. by three, while the Junior Title was secured by Mitchel Covert. “Thanks again to all who participated and had…

August 5, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: Micah Ndungu, 20, of Ellwood City, is charged with Theft and Receiving Stolen Property after an incident on July 23rd. According to the criminal complaint, Ellwood City Police were called to Fifth Street for a report of theft. The victim reported he was attempting to sell an iPhone 11 Pro on Facebook Marketplace for $400.00 and was meeting the purchasing party at McDonald’s. The victim stated that at approximately 9:13 p.m. the alleged purchaser of the phone grabbed it and ran away. Officers paroled the area but unable to locate the individual. After reviewing video surveillance from the incident,…

August 3, 2022

PHOTOS: Franklin Township Annual National Night Out

Franklin Township Police & Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual National Night Out Tuesday evening at the Franklin Plaza in Ellwood City. The event featured kids activities, fire safety, prize giveaways, and food vendors. National Night Out began in 1984 in an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. National Night Outs are held on the first Tuesday of August. For more information on National Night Out please visit www.natw.org photos courtesy:  McClymonds Photography

August 3, 2022

GOING, GOING, GONE: Biondi Wins Ellwood City Little League Tournament Home Run Derby

Ellwood City’s Gino Biondi won the 21st Ellwood City Little League Tournament Home Run Derby. Biondi belted nine home runs to win the competition. Liam Connelly of West View/Ross Township and Tim McElhaney tied for second place with six home runs. Cam Mills of Ellwood City and Kaden Troung of West View/Ross Township smacked five home runs. The competition included 32 contestants from the eight teams in the tournament. CENTRAL VALLEY DEFEATS LAUREL TO WIN ELLWOOD CITY LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP Central Valley defeated Laurel, 13-6, to win the 71st Ellwood City Little League Tournament Championship on Monday night at…

August 1, 2022

PHOTO: Final 2022 Beautification Award Presented

The 6th and final winner of the 2022 Mayor Beautification Awards was awarded to Heidi Schanno of 803 Jefferson Avenue, Ellwood City. Mayor Court presented them with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. “A lot of hard work goes into these award winning properties and it shows,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “Great job, Heidi and Brett!” This ends the program for this year and Mayor Court’s office looks forward to next year. In the photo below – Mayor Anthony Court, Heide Schanno and Brett Gostic. The other winners include (in order…

July 31, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of August 1

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 Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00…