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May 22, 2018

Ellwood City Lions Club “Follow My Leader Essay Contest”

The Ellwood City Lions Club is pleased to announce the winners of its 5th annual “Follow My Leader Essay Contest.” The contest gave all fifth graders at Hartman Elementary School a chance to read the book Follow My Leader by James B. Garfield. In the book, 11-year-old Jimmy Carter is forced to learn a whole new way of life after he is accidentally blinded by a firecracker. Jimmy is paired with, and trained to use, a guide dog named Leader. The book shows how the boy’s accident and resulting blindness impacts the lives of Jimmy, his family and his friends….

May 21, 2018

ECBAF Night on Lawrence Avenue

Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation [ECABF] is Ellwood City’s Home for all youth baseball from T-Ball, Farm, Minor, Little, Pony, Colt & American Legion Plan to spend Wednesday, May 23 on Lawrence Ave. supporting the ECABF! Sweet Caroline’s, The Sweet Shop, & National Grind Coffee & Tea Shop will be donating all tips to ECABF. Bring your whole family for a sweet treat, games, face painting, & a chance to win Pittsburgh Pirates tickets! “ECABF would like to say Thank You to all the Players, Parents, Donors and Sponsors who have helped make youth baseball in Ellwood City such a successful for the past…

May 21, 2018

”Summer of Art” Ellwood City Art Club

The Ellwood City Art Club is offering Saturday art classes lead by art club members. These classes are open to everyone. Classes are held at Ellwood Area Family Center from 10 to 12. Reservations are due 2 weeks prior to class. Information is available by calling the Art Club 724-758-2211. June  2nd -“Waterfall” 8 x 10 oil painting taught by Lynne Banting- Cost $30 Age 16 years and up 9th – drawing- Age 12 and up 16th -oil painting-learn to paint different skies-Age 12 and up 23rd – Principal of Design- 7 things that is used in every piece of…

May 21, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for Week of May 21

  Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “The Dry,” by Jane Harper. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 23, 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 for more information. Wednesday, May 23,…

May 18, 2018

Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society Presents: The Train Day Festival

Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society is holding its semi-annual Train Day Festival at West Pittsburgh Train Station Saturday, May 19, from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission to the event is free and all proceeds from the event fund the train station restoration. The event will kick off with a touch a truck event, where people of all ages can interact with staff of local companies that have volunteered to have their “trucks at the tracks.” This festival will bring attractions like classic cars, and large vehicles from all industries together in one place. People can enjoy the model railroad…

May 17, 2018

Elderly Ellwood City Woman Beaten and Robbed, Man Offers Reward to Help Catch Suspect

An Ellwood City man is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in his elderly aunt’s beating earlier this year in Lawrence County. Paul Boots found his great aunt, Delida Vicarri, 84,  one early morning last February in terrible shape on the back porch of her Ellwood City home. Vicarri was assaulted and robbed. Initially though, police investigating the case and Vicarri’s family thought that she had taken a bad fall. Her injuries were serious. Boots told media his aunt suffered a broken jaw, broken eye socket, she was kicked in her ribs and her legs were bruised….

May 17, 2018

Ellwood City Historical Society Membership Meeting May 14

   Everett Bleakney welcomed everyone to the May 14 meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society.  There were 36 in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Guy Prestia, a WWII veteran. Minutes of the previous meeting were read.  Motion to accept was made by David Barensfeld and seconded by Ron Geddes. Treasurer’s report was given by Charlie Brown with a beginning balance of $5807.24 and an ending balance of $5836.60.  Motion to accept was made by Ron Geddes and seconded by Louise Carroll. Old Business:  Nothing to report. New Business:  Ron advised volunteers were needed to man…

May 16, 2018

Lady Wolverines Advance With Victory Over South Allegheny

The Ellwood City girls softball team advanced in the Class 3-A WPIAL Playoffs with a 4-1 first round victory over South Allegheny on Tuesday afternoon. Madi Krugh was the winning pitcher for the Wolverines. She went seven innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out two. The Wolverines jumped out to their lead in the third inning and added a run later by way of the long ball — Reagan Mittler connected with a solo shot in fourth inning as Ellwood City jumped to its early lead. Anna Ferrucci led the Wolverines with three hits in four at…

May 15, 2018

Lois Siovaila, 87

Mrs. Lois Siovaila, 87, of Ellport departed for Heaven on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the UPMC Jameson Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Siovaila was born on April 12, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Peter P. and Pauline (Jurick) Schalois. Lois worked at Prince Beaterman Textile in Cleveland, the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Romar Textile, and Dustproof. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Mrs. Siovaila is survived by her husband, Paul Siovaila whom she married on March 16, 1950, her daughter-in-law, Shirley Siovaila of Knoxville, TN, her grandchildren, Tressa (Jerry) Miller, Angela (Benjamin) Siovaila-Erza, Carla (Michael) Hyer, and Timothy (Angela) Siovaila, and…

May 15, 2018

Walter Meyer, 77

Mr. Walter Meyer, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Mr. Meyer was born on January 21, 1941 in Pittsburgh to the late John and Viola (Brown) Meyer. He had graduated from the South Vocational School in Pittsburgh. He was a machinist by trade. Walt was full of love and cared for everyone he met. We miss him and love him always. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife, Mary Anne (Sill) Meyer whom he married on September 23, 1967, his daughters, Kathy Snyder (Kris Dugan)…