Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

PHOTOS: Franklin Township Community Days

Dark clouds loomed Tuesday evening, but after rain came and passed, the 7th Annual Franklin Township Community Days shined with cheer and excitement. The event, held at the Giant Eagle plaza parking lot, consisted of CPR training, Fire Safety, Local Radio Station, free children’s activities such as a bounce house, slide, petting zoo, balloon twisting, face painting, games and a variety of vendors. The local event is part of America’s National Night Out against crime.  National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors, residents, Township Officials, Police, & Fire Departments while bringing back a true sense of community.


Local Man Charged With Terroristic Threats

On Wednesday, July 31, the Ellwood City Police received a call from a home on Franklin Avenue from a woman who said there was a situation that needed their attention. The woman informed the police that there was a man wearing a black shirt and black shorts walking on Franklin Avenue. She further told police that he had a bag with him and was armed with a knife. According to police reports, the man in question was David Carter of Ellwood City. Carter was armed with a small pocket knife and a small axe. Police placed Carter into custody before…


Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of August 5

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, AUGUST 7 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 – “Book Bunch Book Group,” the group will be discussing the book “Crenshaw” by Katherine Applegate. 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore…


Jack Ferrante Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament

The Jack Ferrante Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be at Del Mar Golf Course on Sunday, August 11. The tournament is named after Jack Ferrante, who had been the first Groundskeeper/Pro at the Del Mar Golf Course. “He played an important role in the development of the course in the early 1960s,” said event organizer, Joe Cioffi, in a statement. The tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. using the following format: two men/women/senior teams, 18 holes, and one best ball with Handicap (80%). Participants must have an established handicap, and handicaps will be formatted on August 9 and used for…


VIDEO: Local Dance Studio Claims National Title

Ellwood City’s very own Diamond Dance Academy was awarded a National Championship title at the 2019 Access Broadway Nationals in New Jersey earlier this month. The dancers left owning the Stage Door Cup, which is presented to America’s Best Debut School. Diamond Dance opened back in 2009 with director Shauna Dorwarth. Dorwarth is now celebrating the academy’s 10th year in business on August 6. “When you join DDA [Diamond Dance Academy] you’re not just another number,” Dorwarth said. “You are apart of a team, and together we can accomplish anything.” Their competitive season begins at the end of February every…


The Butterfly Foundation Opens Pop-up Clothing Cupboard

A local non-profit organization, The Butterfly Foundation, will be holding a complimentary kid’s clothing cupboard on Saturday, August 10. The cupboard will have boys and girls gently used clothing ranging from 4T to size 16 in older kids. They will also have shoes and backpacks available. Parents and their kids can “shop” from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ellwood City Moose Lodge. The Butterfly Foundation was started in memory of Lincoln High School and Slippery Rock University graduate Christina Whelan. She taught second grade in Gastonia, North Carolina after school. She had passed away in 2011 in an…


Ellwood City Defeats Mars, Wins 68th Ellwood City Little League Tournament

Ellwood City defeated Mars, 4-2, to win the 68th Ellwood City Little League Tournament at Freidhoff Field Sunday night. Ellwood City, which went undefeated in the tournament, won the title for the first time since 2008. Cheered on by a large home crowd, Ellwood City rallied for four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to erase a 1-0 deficit. With the victory, Ellwood City won their third straight tournament-winning the New Brighton and Neshannock tournaments previously. In their championship game victory on Sunday, Ellwood City was led at the plate by Jordan Keller with a double, single and…


Library Activities For The Week Of July 29

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 31 10:00 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. 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore building and socialization skills. No registration is required. 3:00 p.m. –“Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh…


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…


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…