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July 26, 2019

American Legion Post 157 To Host Summer Picnic

America Legion Post 157 will host a summer picnic for members, their families, and guests at 1:00 pm, August 25th at the Ellwood-Wampum Rod & Gun Club, located at 2406 Wampum Road. Any veterans, even if they are not members, are welcome to attend. Reservations are needed by August 13 by calling Joeseph Fisher at 724-758-6277 or Brandon Fisher at 724-971-9247. Members are asked to bring a side dish to share. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, and table service are provided. Regular meetings of the post are 7:30 pm on the second Thursday of each month. All veterans are welcome to…

July 26, 2019

Ellwood City Downs Saxonburg Behind Arm & Bat Of Lannis

Ellwood City downed Saxonburg, 12-6, in the 68th Ellwood City Little League Tournament at Freidhoff Field Wednesday night. Landis allowed one hit over four innings and smacked two singles and a double to lead Ellwood City.  Ellwood City scored two runs in the top of the first inning.  Jordan Keller led off with a single, stole second base and scored on an RBI-single by Tristan Nash. Landis followed with a single and an out later Owen Andrews singled in Nash to open up a 2-0 lead. In the top of the second inning, Ellwood City added another run. Luke Bleakney…

July 26, 2019

Upcoming Events In Franklin Township

The next two months are busy busy busy for residents in Franklin Township. They’re kicking off August with their 7th annual community day on Tuesday, August 6. The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Franklin Plaza. There will be free kids activities, prize giveaways, food vendors, and more. For more information, check out this link here. On August 17, the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a blood drive at 897 State Route 288. The drive will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. To make an appointment visit vitalant.org (use group code…

July 25, 2019

VIDEO: North Sewickley Twp. Father Fatally Shot Daughter’s Boyfriend

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a North Sewickley Township father fatally shot his daughter’s boyfriend because he believed he had gotten her “hooked on drugs.” Michael D’Bagio, 41, of Sanger Drive, is charged homicide and aggravated assault after fatally shooting an Ellwood City teenager, 17-year-old Darren Jevcak, after a confrontation outside of Jevcak’s employer in New Castle. According to a criminal complaint, D’Bagio shot Jevack five or six times. When Jevcak came outside, Dbagio shot him in the arm. He said the teenager went down to the ground and then went over and shot him in the head….

July 25, 2019

Six Neglected Dogs Rescued From Ellwood City Home

According to criminal complaints, in January, Humane Officers arrived at a home on 13th Street due to a humane complaint regarding several dogs that were tied outside and being neglected. At approximately 8:00 p.m. officers made contact with homeowner Andrew Johnson, 32, and later the owner of the dogs Joanne Johnson, 54, both of 412 13th Street, Ellwood City. In Johnson’s backyard, six dogs were tied up outside in the freezing weather and were without proper shelter, food, or water. In other words, the dogs were being neglected. Andrew Johnson had advised the reporting officer that a dog named Otis,…

July 24, 2019

68th Ellwood City Little League Tournament Begins This Week

The 68th Ellwood City Little League Tournament, the oldest tournament in the area, began Tuesday night at Friedhoff Field in Ewing Park. New Brighton squared off against Neshannock on Tuesday in the opening game. Ellwood City will meet Saxonburg on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.  Ellwood City will be seeking its first championship since 2008.  Wilmington collected the tournament championship last year while Riverside has been crown champion three times in the last 10 years. For further information, visit www.ellwoodcitybaseball.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EllwoodYouthBaseball/ In addition, Ellwood City Area Baseball Federation (ECABF) fall baseball registration is currently taking place and interested…

July 24, 2019

Hitched And Unhitched; Spring Into Love

Springtime means warmer weather, blooming flowers, iced drinks, and outdoor activities. Although our spring was wet with rain, love was in the air. Fairs, festivals, and fireworks are bringing in summer and what better way to move into the oncoming summer season than with a glorious wedding. According to WeddingWire.com, both May and June are in the top five months for popular wedding months. Here’s a list of those locals who took the next step in the relationship with saying “I Do” or those who decided their paths need to separate. Check out the Hitched and Unhitched list for April,…

July 23, 2019

Riverside Senior Shines But Misses Cut For U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship

Justin Hand, a soon-to-be-senior at Riverside High School, finished with a second-round 77 last Tuesday, missing the cut after his first two rounds (76+77=153) at the 2019 US Junior Amateur Championship. Hand had qualified for the tournament after finishing first in a field of 46 golfers at a sectional qualifier held in June at Grove City Country Club. Three players finished -4 to top the leaderboard after two days. The field was cut at 64 golfers which then moved to match play. “I really hit the ball well and putted very good,” Hand said. “[However] I think I need to…

July 23, 2019

Ellwood City Library To Host A Creative Writing Group

Starting August 14th, the Ellwood City Library will kick off this year’s Creative Writing Group. This group has been taught by Nancy Wallace for the past 12 years and meets every two weeks. Wallace holds a BA in English Lit and has had 19 traditionally published children’s books, along with a young adult fantasy series called The Wolves of Llise published by Harper Collins, UK. “The program is very rewarding for me and has sparked a lot of friendships over the years,” said Wallace. “I enjoy moderating it very much!” The group holds students from grades 6 through 12 who…

July 22, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of July 22

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 9:30 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. Noon – “Bookworms Book Group,” they will be discussing the book “Wolf Brother” by Michelle Paver. 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore building…