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January 14, 2019

VIDEO: Ellwood City Medical Center Latest, GoFundMe Created

KDKA reporter Ralph Iannotti once again brought recent details in a video posted over the weekend following the “on-again, off-again payroll mess” at the Ellwood City Medical Center. According to the video report, the medical center failed to pay its December electric bill, which has cause some in the community to want to take action. Mayor Anthony Court said the borough would “ignore penalty or interest charges on the electric bill for the next three months.” The only stipulation, the Borough’s mayor stated in the published report is the money saved has to go to help some of the hospital employees….

January 14, 2019

Wolverines Notch A Comeback Victory Over Lancers

Ellwood City boys basketball team gained a come-from-behind victory against Neshannock 58-55 on Friday with the help of Steve Antuono, who scored game-high 27 points. After trailing 36-32 after three quarters, and by as many as six points in several occasions in the fourth quarter, the Wolverines clawed back to victory, scoring the last seven points of the contest. Antuono buried a 3-pointer, part of his 11-point fourth quarter output, that gave the Wolverines the late lead in the high scoring final frame.  Senior Broc Boariu sank two free throws late the ice the game. With a shooting percentage of…

January 14, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of January 14

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, JANUARY 16 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. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 3:00 p.m. – “Food for Thought Book Group,” a book discussion group for students in 9th grade-12th grade. The group meets once a month year-round for book discussion and pizza. The group will be discussing the…

January 9, 2019

3rd Annual Winter Wine & Brew Fest Announced

Ellwood City Revitalization presents the 3rd Annual Winter Wine and Brew Fest on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The event, scheduled from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, will take place at the Ellwood City Sons of Italy. Admission includes beer and wine tasting, entertainment, DJ, raffles, catered food, and a Chinese Auction.  Tickets are $25.00/person in advance and $30.00/person at the door. Tickets are available at Kimpel’s Jewelers, the Ellwood City Area Chamber, and any ECR committee member: Brad Ovial, Lisa Fox, Kelsey Monteleone, Brian Bush, David DeCaria, George Celli, Michelle Lamenza, Jillian Court, Loralei Gallaher-Hink, Brenton Gilmore, Sam Teolis, and Ray Santillo…

January 9, 2019

Lincoln High School Alumni Benefit Concert

On Saturday, May 11, the Lincoln High School Concert Choir will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary. In honor of this milestone, the choir will be putting on an Alumni Benefit Concert. Any and all proceeds will benefit the Cindy Pertile Scholarship Fund. This fun will provide two types of scholarships annually. One scholarship goes towards the annual Concert Choir trip and the other goes towards a graduating member of the LHS music department to help further their education after high school. Any Lincoln High School Concert Choir Alumni are encouraged to come out and participate. The songs selected to be…

January 8, 2019

Lady Wolverines Defend Home Court, Beat Beaver Falls

The Ellwood City Lady Wolverines defended home court Monday night in a backyard battle with neighboring Beaver Falls, defeating the Tigers 53-48.  Ellwood City used points from distance in pivotal third quarter and later at the free throw line to secure the section win. Three out of six player were in double figures including senior Isabella Roth with a team-high 15 points (four 3-pointers; 3-8 from the line). Roth was joined in double figures by freshman Kyla Servick with 10 points (one 3-pointer, 3 FG’s, 1-2 FT), and sophomore Chloe Sturgeon with 11 points ( 7-10 free throws). Also making…

January 8, 2019

VIDEO: Lawmaker Calls For Investigation Into Ellwood Medical Center

Employees are still on the job, keeping the Ellwood City Medical Center open and safe, but without pay.  This may change as state and Lawrence County lawmakers are now calling for an investigation into the medical center. Last week, employees finally received good checks owed before Christmas – two weeks late – amid a series of recently reported payroll problems. According to a KDKA report, services have been dropped and departments have been closed. The century old medical center has gone from around 400 people to about 190. Most all area news outlets continue to be unsuccessful in reaching Grant…

January 7, 2019

Wolverines Notch A Win Against Mohawk Area

Steve Antuono scored a game-high 21 points to lead Ellwood City to a 51-45 victory over Mohawk Area on Saturday. The Wolverines (4-6 overall) ran away with an early lead after a 15-point second quarter, running up the lead to 27-18 by halftime. Antuono collected three 3-pointers on his way to high game-high point total (6-15 overall, 3-6 3-pointers). He also shot well from the line, making 86% (6-for-7) of free throws attempted. Senior Rick Pitrelli had another strong, all around game, finishing with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for Ellwood City (4-for-10 shooting). Also helping the effort…

January 7, 2019

Alberts, Walley Collect MAC Wrestling Championships

Wolverine wrestlers Jake Alberts and Austin Walley collected victories and championships on Saturday at the Ed Driscoll MAC tournament at Freedom High School. Walley was also voted Most Outstanding Wrestler in the 16-team tournament. In the 120 pound Championship Jake Alberts defeated Anthony Maiure, Mars, 14-7 while Austin Walley defeated Bryson Miller, of Freedom, 3-2 in the 182 pound Championship.  Wolverine Donavin Chambers fell to Daniel Yetsick, of Ambridge, in his third place 138-pound contest, finishing fourth. Full results for Ellwood City at the MAC Tournament Jake Alberts (Ellwood City Hs) – DNP Jake Alberts (Ellwood City Hs) over Ryan…

January 7, 2019

Library Actives For The Week Of January 7, 2019

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, JANUARY 9 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. 3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques.   THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 3:00 p.m. – “Just for Girls…