Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

HISTORY CENTER NEWS

Vol.2 N0.5 May 2018 Ellwood City Area Historical Society 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, Pa 16117 724-752-2021 May 13, 2018 – Mother’s Day May 14, 2018 – Annual Barensfeld Family Scholarship Program June 29, 30, & July 1 – Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, & food Festival June – July– August – No Meetings NOTE: Monday, May 14 at 7:00 pm. ECAHS presents the annual Robert and Janice Barensfeld scholarship program. The scholarship award program began in 1999 and has awarded two scholarships of $1500.00 each to a Lincoln High School and Riverside High School graduating senior. 30 YEAR Anniversary The…


Real Estate Transfers for April 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 March 2018: WAYNE TOWNSHIP 1048 Joffre Ave; Bank of America N A to Ralph Thomas Reynolds & Valerie Ann Fencik for $19,000.00 4419 Ellwood Rd.; Amber M Kerry Carr & Michael D Kerry to Nathan J Mischler & Stephanie A Mischler for $165,000.00 Ren Lee Ave; James L Smith EST, Laird James Smith & Larry James Smith to Leah M Riva & Anthony M Riva for $78,500.00 Spring Ave Ext;…


Wolverines Varsity Softball Leads In Fifth Inning For Victory Over Shenango

Wolverines defeated Shenango 10-5 on Thursday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at four with Wolverines batting in the bottom of the fifth when Maria Ioanilli grounded out, scoring one run. Shenango got on the board in the first inning when Kaylyn Chapman doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Shenango knotted the game up at four in the top of the fourth inning. Allyson Rubin drew a walk, scoring one run. Wolverines notched four runs in the third inning. Wolverines’s big bats in the inning were led by…


BodyShop Sets the TONE for Group Fitness

BodyShop Group Fitness, Ellwood City’s longest running fitness establishment, is excited to bring the newest group fitness class from Les Mills to the area.  The BodyShop, located in Creekside Commons at 324 Wampum Ave, is adding Les Mills TONE to their catalog of classes with a launch party on May 16, with two sessions: 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Les Mills TONE is a revitalization of a current class, BODYVIVE, and offers the optimal mix of strength, cardio and core training. This class, like all other Les Mills programs, uses science based, cutting edge fitness concepts and training methods while offering a variety of modifications to accommodate all…


EC Jr High Softball Remains Unbeaten, Riverside Varsity Victory Over Shenango

EC Jr High Softball Remains Unbeaten After 10th Straight Win The Lady Wolverines traveled to Ambridge on Wednesday afternoon and made quick work of the Bridgers. The mercy rule stopped the game after 3 innings and the team returned home with a 15-0 victory.   The bats were on fire as nine different players banged out 15 hits. Kali Barnett, Aliya Garroway, Angie Nardone, Mollie Street, Katelyn Wehman, and Jenna Vetica each contributed two hits. Wehman had a double in the left field corner, Grace Balin stroked a double into the left center field gap, and Garroway lined a shot off…


Shutouts Galore: Riverside, Ellwood Varsity Baseball and EC Jr High Softball Impress

Sean Busby Shuts Out Mohawk Area, Wolverines Take The Win. Sean Busby didn’t allow a single run as Ellwood City Wolverines defeated Mohawk Area 3-0 on Tuesday. Busby allowed just one hit. The pitching was strong on both sides. Busby struck out nine, while Cummings sat down zero. Wolverines fired up the offense in the first inning, when Sammy DiCaprio singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. One bright spot for Mohawk was a single by Toscano in the fifth inning. Busby was credited with the victory for Wolverines. He lasted seven innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out nine and walking one. Cummings took the loss for Mohawk. He…


Letter to Editor: Ellwood City Community Enrichment

On behalf of Ellwood City Community Enrichment, I want to thank all the sponsors and donors to our Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration on April 21st in our beautiful Ewing Park. Thank you to Ellwood City Forge, Ellwood Group Inc, Aiken Refuse, McElwain Bros. Paint & Collision, Pennsylvania American Water, WesBanco, Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, the Caroline Knox Memorial Fund, and the Hoyt Foundation for your monetary contributions that helps this event continue each year. Thank you to the Second Graders at North Side Primary for painting the rocks for our Earth Day Rocks Adventure and to Reed’s Services for kindly…


Ellwood City JR High Softball Team Remains Undefeated

The good news for Blackhawk was that they scored the first run of the game. The bad news was The Lady Wolverines scoring the next 18 runs to win in a 3 inning mercy rule shortened game Monday evening at Stiefel Park. Mollie Street led the offense with a triple and single. Kali Barnett also tripled off the fence in centerfield and Kyla Servick doubled. Aliya Garroway, Angie Nardone, Grace Balin, Jenna Vetica, and Kaylani Leos all contributed singles. Katelyn Wehman and Maddie Hicks each scored twice while Cassidy Crepp scored once. Chloe Duncan and Jaidyn Leviere added rbi’s. Angie…


Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of May 7

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 9, at 1:00 p.m. — “Building Buddies,” a new program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore building and socialization skills. No registration is required, so call the library…


PHOTO GALLERY: Lincoln High School After Prom

An Ellwood City tradition continued Friday, May 4 at Sons of Italy Hall. For the 71st consecutive year Lincoln High School juniors, seniors and their guests enjoyed the after prom party provided by the Ellwood City After Prom Committee. The prom king and queen of the night were, King Jarrett Lubich and Queen Grace Blake. DJ Ken Raisor of Sabre David Entertainment provided the music for dancing. Other entertainment included Caricature Artist Richard DiGia, a photo booth provided by Clark’s Studio, the close-up magic of Dr. Bradley Brown and Hypnotist, Robert Mullins. In addition, there was plenty of food for…