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September 24, 2018

REMINDER: Wayne Township Fall Cleanup Scheduled For Oct. 13

Wayne Township is conducting its annual fall clean up Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 8:00am until noon. A proof of residency will be required to participate.  There is a $10.00 charge per p/u truckload (no limit). Information for new residents or new participants to this service for taxpayers: A resident may fill a pickup truck with unwanted items (see exceptions below) and drive to the township building at 1418 Ellwood Road and follow the arrows. The process is to enter the first driveway to pay the minimal fee, then circle the building to the dumpsters where volunteers will assist in unloading…

September 22, 2018

PHOTOS: Ellwood Falls To Freedom In Rain-Soaked Homecoming Game

After rain and thunder caused multiple game delays, Ellwood City finally fell to Freedom 35-13 in their homecoming contest Friday night at a wet Helling Stadium. Freedom senior Zack Rosa led an offensive attack that scored in each quarter of the Class-AA contest and connected with five difference receivers en route to his five touchdown performance. After the Bulldog’s first two scores of the contest, the Wolverines were finally able to counter and get on the board with a 15-play, 82-yard scoring drive in the second quarter capped with a 1-yard plunge by senior tailback Rick Pitrelli on 4th and…

September 21, 2018

2018 Lincoln High Men’s Homecoming Court Results

Congratulations to the Lincoln High School 2018 Homecoming King Court! The court included Jake Alberts, Ethan Lordi, Joey Houk, Reed Angelucci, Rocco Sesti, Ethan Coy, Alex Fotia, and Caiden Myers. With Joey Houk crowned as king and Alex Fotia as runner up. The court itself is chosen by the varsity cheer squad. The Homecoming Queen will be announced tonight at the Freedom against Ellwood home game at half time. The queens court includes Kaitlyn Francis, Bella Rangel, Mia DeCaria, Ariana Garroway, Natalia Greco, Katherina Boesendorfer, Madeline Spadafore, Isabella Roth, and Maura Agostinelli. Boesendorfer is an exchange student from Germany and is an honorary member…

September 21, 2018

POLICE: Two Vehicle Break-Ins Reported In North Side Area

Two reports of vehicle thefts were reported this week on Ellwood City’s North Side – each reported within 24 hours of each other.   First, on Wednesday, September 19th, Erica Miller, of Hazel Avenue, reported that an unknown actor entered a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe parked in her driveway between 10:00 p.m and 7:30 a.m. Miller reported that her ashtray was removed which contained $3.00 to $4.00 dollars in change. Miller stated that the motor vehicle was left unlocked at the time of incident. Less than twenty-four hours later, a second report of vehicle theft was reported Thursday morning.  Sarah Edinger, of…

September 19, 2018

PHOTO: Allegheny Aquatic Alliance Recognized With Borough Commendation

At Monday evening’s council meeting, the Borough of Ellwood City proudly recognized the Allegheny Aquatic Alliance for continued diligence in removing debris from the Connoquenessing Creek and restoring the waterway to its natural beauty This commendation will be spread upon the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Borough Council held the 17th day of September, 2018. The Allegheny Aquatic Alliance board members present at Monday’s council meeting who were further recognized for their efforts for promoting clean waterways by completing the Connoquenessing creek clean up and all 50 miles of the creek with the assistance of 128 volunteers…

September 19, 2018

Real Estate Transfers for August 2018

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City and surrounding areas for August 2018: Ellwood City 726 Park Ave; Darwin T. Whaley to Make Properties LLC for $54,000. 505 Hazel Ave; Alice Nunes and Regis Young to Jefferey F. Murray for $90,000.00 121 Apple Way; MVP Premier Properties & Development LLC to Jason K. Miloser for $84,500.00 120 Fountain Ave; Clayton W. McGath to Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for $1,480.01 804 Aetna Dr; Scott R. Ferraro and Shannon E. Ferraro to Nicole…

September 18, 2018

Municipal Women’s Club Host Las Vegas Impersonator Tim Beasley

The Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club hosts the Las Vegas Impersonator Tim Beasley on Saturday, October 20 at 7:00pm with doors opening at 6:00pm. Event will take place at the SOI Hall on Lawrence Avenue.  Tim Beasley has 32 years of experience as a performer traveling the country doing shows in a variety of venues; including Las Vegas. Beasley will be performing a two hour show impersonating Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Tony Bennett. A show that is sure to evoke fond memories and might even encourage some dancing. There will be a ticket cost of a $25 donation per person….

September 17, 2018

PHOTOS: Storytelling Festival

Ellwood City Community Enrichment and the Ellwood City Area Public Library hosted Ellwood City’s 17th Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Ewing Park. The festival is a beloved community event that had featured free activities for children and professional storytellers. Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, Custom Cakes by Jodie, and an ice cream truck had been set up for attendees to purchase sweets. There was also free balloon art, face painting, and horse-drawn trolley rides. Thank you to all of the sponsors: Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, Ellwood City Forge/Ellwood Group, WesBanco, Lawrence County Commissioners, Blanks Concrete, Health South Sewickley, Hoyt Foundation,…

September 17, 2018

PHOTO: Ellwood City Announces 2018 Homecoming Court

Congratulations to the Lincoln High School 2018 Homecoming Queen Court! The court that was announced last week includes Kaitlyn Francis, Bella Rangel, Mia DeCaria, Ariana Garroway, Natalia Greco, Katherina Boesendorfer, Madeline Spadafore, Isabella Roth, and Maura Agostinelli. Boesendorfer is an exchange student from Germany and is an honorary member of the court. Tickets for Ellwoods Friday Night Homecoming football game will be on sale Thursday & Friday in the main office at Lincoln High School. Cost of tickets: Student – $1.00 Adults – $5.00 No student tickets will be sold at the game. The Lincoln High School Wolverines will face…

September 17, 2018

Ellwood City Library Activities for The Week of September 17

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: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 1:30 p.m.  “Afternoon Book Group for Adults”   The group will discuss the book, “ News of the World” by Paulette Jiles. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public.  It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life.  All adults are welcome. The Fall Schedule for “Building Buddies” is: Wednesday, October 3, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Wednesday,…