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April 23, 2018

PHOTOS: Annual Earth Day Festivities Ewing Park

Ellwood City Community Enrichment hosted Lawrence County’s  annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 21 at Ewing Park.  There was food, vendors, activities, local entertainment, education exhibits and a horse-drawn carriage rides along with a special presentation by Wild World Animals. There was a second annual Trashion Show “From Trash to Fashion,” that featured contestants in costumes using recycled goods.  For more information on Community Enrichment and to learn about future events, please visit, https://ecce1892.wixsite.com/eccommunityenrich

April 23, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for Week of April 23

  Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Family Laptime, a weekly program designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The spring session, which will be held every Tuesday through April 24, features stories, songs, games and more. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, April 25, 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,…

April 21, 2018

Baseball Recap: Boehm Strikes Out 10 In Panthers Victory, Wolverines Comeback Late For Win

Boehm Victorious In Pitcher’s Duel For Riverside Both teams were strong on the mound Friday, but the Riverside Panthers defeated South Side 3-1 behind the arm of Gunnar Boehm. Boehm allowed just four hits to South Side and earned the victory on the pitcher’s mound for Riverside (7-1 overall). He lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out ten and walking one. Riverside had ten hits in the game and never trailed. Austin Dambach and Ty Thellman each had two-hit performances for the Panthers offense. Dambach doubled and tripled in the contest and knocked in two…

April 20, 2018

Old Photo Friday: Parade on Lawrence Avenue

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society. Umbrellas were in full force at this parade in downtown Ellwood City on Lawrence Avenue. Can you name the business that is displayed on the storefront marquee that is missing letters? Do you know what this parade was for or an estimated year? Please share and comment.  

April 20, 2018

Ellwood City Residents Pay $10 Per Capita, Per Year

Ellwood City Tax Collector, Mary Ann Portugallo informs the community that Ellwood City residents pay $10 a year per capita if you are 18 years or older, with a few exceptions. Residents of Ellwood who are 18 years and older, but are actively enrolled as a student in high school or college do not have to pay. Residents in Ellwood residing in a nursing home also do not have to pay. If people fall outside of these two categories there will be a $10 yearly fee administered per person. Five dollars is charged to the electric bill and the remaining…

April 20, 2018

Lillyville Church of God Clothing Closet

Lillyville Church of God has a clothing closet that provides free clothing and shoes to individuals and families experiencing hardships in Franklin Township and the surrounding areas. The next clothing closet date is April 23 5:30pm to 7pm. There will be spring and summer clothes available. Selections will be limited, but shopping bags will be provided. Lillyville Church of God is located on 408 Hickernell Rd. The next clothing closet will be on August 13, fall clothing will be available.

April 19, 2018

EC Wolverines Clinches The Lead, Riverside Panthers Nabs The Win

Ellwood City Wolverines Clinches Lead in Fifth Inning to Defeat Mohawk Area Ellwood City Wolverines took the lead late in the game in a 6-4 victory over Mohawk Area on Wednesday. The game was tied at two with Ellwood City Wolverines batting in the top of the fifth when Sammy DiCaprio singled on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs. Ellwood City Wolverines opened up scoring in the first inning. An error scored one run for Ellwood City Wolverines. In the bottom of the first inning, Mohawk Area tied things up at two when an error scored one run for Mohawk Area. Sean Busby pitched Ellwood City Wolverines to victory….

April 19, 2018

EC Junior High Softball Team Runs Record to 4-0 Ambridge

Another day, another mercy rule shortened victory for the Lady Wolverines. This time, Ambridge was the victim of a 13-1 five inning win at Stiefel Park.   The offense was potent once again as eight different players pounded out 10 hits on the day. Kali Barnett and Maddie Hicks led the way with two singles apiece. Katelyn Wehman and Aliya Garroway each added doubles with Wehman’s shot one bouncing the fence in left field to plate 3 runners. Kyla Servick, Grace Balin, Trinity Arlet, and Kaylani Leos all added singles. Mollie Street, Angie Nardone, and Paige Wearing all scored while…

April 18, 2018

PHOTOS: 2018-19 Ellwood City Cheerleaders Announced

Ellwood City 2018-19 cheerleaders were announced at the annual tea party earlier this month. The tea party held in the high school cafeteria, is a semi-formal gathering for the girls and their mothers. It is the first chance the new teams have meet and have time to talk about the upcoming season, events and activities. Front Row: Makenzie Reisinger, Carly DeLoia (co-captain), Maura Agostinelli (co-captain), Bella Rangel (co-captain), Anna Ferrucci Middle Row: Angela Volpe, Abbi Pitrelli, Hannah Morini, Madyson Jones, Morgan Falesnik, Sariena Asalone, Hannah Keally, Marissa Custozzo Back Row: Alyssa Jeddcoat, Tarah Barton, Corrin Clouston, Malaina Beatrice, Alyssa Connely,…

April 17, 2018

Ellwood City Football Alumni Dinner Scheduled

The Ellwood City Football Boosters club will be organizing and holding an alumni dinner on Saturday May 12, 2018 at Wayne Township Firehall. Social hour begins at 5:00pm with dinner following at 6:00pm, served by Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ.  The cost for the event is $30.00 and RSVPs must be received by May 4th. The program includes guest speakers in addition to the social hour and dinner along with door prizes. For those interested in attending and RSVPing, please make checks payable to Ellwood City Football Boosters and remit payments to Coach Nick Hand, 856 Walnut Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117….