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October 13, 2018

PHOTOS: Panthers Knock Off Wolverines In Rivalry Game

The Riverside Panthers used a 127-yard rushing performance by LeMarcus Cleckley to knock off the Ellwood City Wolverines 21-7 to capture the Rivell Cup victory. Cleckley found the end zone in the third quarter while quarterback Ben Hughes connected on two touchdown strikes, a 14-yard score to Nathan Sciarro in the first half and a 6-yard connection to Nic Ottaviani, to lead the Panthers (5-2, 3-2) offense to victory.  Ottaviani also finished with 46 yards rushing while Sciarro finished with a game-high five catches. After trailing only 7-0 at halftime, the Wolverines offense was only able to find the end zone early in…

October 12, 2018

VIDEO: Building Partially Collapses On Lawrence Ave

According to multiple news reports, a portion of a brick building on the 400 block of Lawrence Avenue fell outward Thursday afternoon in Ellwood City.  Parts of brick at 425 Lawrence Avenue, Franus Architects Associates, fell outward and onto the roof of the neighboring building, Taste of China, causing some noise and chaos. According to Dan Franus, president of Franus Architects, the brick veneer on a portion of our building that faces Taste of China pulled loose. “Our building is structurally sound as is the Taste of China Building,” said Franus in a statement to EllwoodCity.org. “That was confirmed by…

October 12, 2018

Borough Yard Waste Pickup Schedule Change

The Borough of Ellwood City has advised its residents that the borough yard waste pickup scheduled for the week of October 28th has been moved to the week of December 9th. However, the remaining pickups remain the same. The remaining weeks are October 14, November 11 and 25, and now December 9. According to the borough website, green borough yard waste bins are available for residents to dispose of their simple yard waste. If a resident has extra yard waste that does not fit into a container, it is recommended that they bundle and tie branches together. These branch bundles…

October 11, 2018

Eastern Star Plan Sub Sandwich Sale

There will be pre-order sub sandwich sale on Saturday, November 10. All proceeds will be going to Service Dogs for our Veterans and Children. Subs for purchase will be an Italian sub for $7.75 an an American sub for $7.00. To place an order please call Sister Sara at 724-758-3787 or Sister Charmaine at 724-752-1869. Subs can be picked up on November 10 from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m at the Chapter (Masonic Temple). If you are unable to pick up your sandwiches, they will make special arrangements to deliver the subs to you. Last year, the Pennsylvania Order of…

October 10, 2018

Reed’s Services: Changing Seasons Event

On Saturday October 13, Reed’s Service Inc. will be holding their first annual Changing Seasons Event from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m at their location at 1312 Woodside Avenue. The event will be family, and pet, friendly with food and drinks, activities for the kids, a cornhole tournament for the adults (you must be registered by October 10), a bonfire with a make your own s’mores stations, a Great Milking station, and a picture station. The Lawrence County Humane Society will also be at the event with adoptable pets. There will also be an Autumn themed photo set where you…

October 10, 2018

Wayne Township Turkey Shoot Results

The Ellwood-Wampum Rod and Gun Club held turkey shoots on Tuesday, September 25 and Tuesday, October 2. The winners of the September 25 shoot were Zack Pratt, Dale Alborn, Jerry Sadler, Shane Price and Aaron Kelly. Howard Allison was a double winner, and George Tincani won the door prize. The winners of the Oct. 2 shoot were Aaron Kelly, David Caccia, Howie Watson, Shane Price, George Tincani, Tom O’Brien and John Kimmel. Ed Tincani won the door prize. Turkey shoots will continue every Tuesday through November 20. Sign-ups begin at 6:00 p.m., and shooting starts at 6:30 p.m. The annual…

October 9, 2018

2018 Local Trick or Treat Times and Ellwood City’s Halloween Parade

The Ellwood City Halloween Parade will be Oct. 27 at 3:30p.m. Ellwood City’s Trick or Treat will be Oct. 31 6-8p.m. Other Lawrence County Trick or Treat times are below: October 27 New Wilmington Borough: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Followed by Halloween Parade at 5:30 pm – If you would like to participate please line up at 5:00 pm October 31 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm Bessemer Borough New Castle Mahoning Township – Followed by a Halloween Party at the Mahoning Twp. Fire Hall North Beaver Township Shenango Township Taylor Township Union Township 5:00 – 7:30 pm Pulaski Township 5:30 –…

October 9, 2018

Monthly Mayors Advisory Committee Recap

On September 27, 2018 Mayor Court met with his Advisory Committee.  The Mayor stated the Borough’s war on drugs continues with 441 arrests to date. On October 6, 2018, Ellwood had celebrated October Fest, which has been a great success in the past. The Mayor will resume radio interviews on the radio, starting on Thursday, October 4, 2018 Cindy Mauro has donated $200 for supplies for Ellwood City’s K9 Ranger. On October 18, 2018 the Borough Association will have a dinner in New Wilmington. The Mayor discussed with the Committee a crackdown on speeding within the Borough. The next meeting…

October 8, 2018

PHOTOS: Ninth Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest

Unseasonably warm weather welcomed the hundreds of festival-goers at the ninth annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest held in Ewing Park on Saturday afternoon. The Ellwood City Wolves Club, Rotary Club of Ellwood City, Ellwood City Lions Club and Pete’s Uptown Beer and Beverage were major players in the annual event that featured over 100 kraft beers, plenty of food, and musical and other entertainment. In addition, the festival continues to see an increase in home brewers in attendance, with this year offering over a dozen different home brewers on the festival grounds showcasing their specialty brews.

October 8, 2018

Library Activities For The Week Of October 8

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, OCTOBER 8: 6:30 p.m. – “Classics Book Group” The group will discuss the book, “The House is Paris” by Elizabeth Bowen TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9: 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 month of age, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10: 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,”…