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Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

June 1, 2018

PHOTOS: Lincoln High School ‘Class of 2018’ Graduation

Ellwood City Lincoln High School enjoyed its graduation ceremony Thursday evening at Leslie Sabo Memorial Auditorium. A total of 120 students received diplomas at the commencement. Eight students graduated with high honors, including Michael J. Ace, Neisa M. Carsele, Katelyn V. Cole, Zoe M. Kalantzis, Dia A Neupauer, Kyle D. Smith, Dominick J. Spadafore, and Jaylin R. Tuttle. To view our ‘Class of 2018 Graduates’ page for Ellwood City and Riverside graduates, visit https://ellwoodcity.org/class-of-2018/ Submit your son or daughter’s graduation party information, scholastic accolades, futures plans and full color photo to ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org.

May 30, 2018

Ellwood City HOPE Festival and Back-to-School Giveaway

The Ellwood City area is filled with those who need help, support, assistance, guidance and above all encouragement. Weather it’s from a lost job, health problems,drug or alcohol, pregnancy, divorce or a host of other issues, people need love and hope. The concept is to bring a one-day festival to Ellwood City on Saturday August 25 from 10 am to 5 pm on Lawrence Ave between 4th street and 6th street and bring together agencies, both christian and secular who can provide that encouragement and help. Groups such as the Alpha Omega Pregnancy Center, FOCUS West Central PA; Celebrate Recovery;…

May 30, 2018

Ellwood City Tax Office Hours for June and July

The office of the Tax Collector, Mary Ann Portugallo is located in the Ellwood City Municipal Building on 525 Lawrence Ave. Information regarding residential, property, real estate, or other tax information can be collected at the tax office. Duplicate bills, 3-year tax search and other certifications can also be collected at the tax office. The Ellwood City Tax Office, will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays only during the month of June. “Normal hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will resume in July on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays,” Portugallo said.

May 29, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for the Week of May 28

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: The library will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29. Tuesday, May 29, at 10:00 a.m. – The Library Anniversary Committee will meet at to discuss upcoming fundraisers and events. New members are always welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 30, 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…

May 25, 2018

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Memorial Day

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society is in honor of Memorial Day. The photos are from May, 1993, they show people honoring fallen solders at the memorials in front of the Municipal Building, on Lawrence Ave. Do you know any of the men picture in these photos? Do you have any fallen loved ones? Please share your memories of your family and friends who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.    

May 24, 2018

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 Annual Mother-Daughter Scholarship Dinner

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their annual Mother- Daughter Scholarship Dinner on May 2, at the Wolverine Restaurant. Attendees were registered by Treasurer, Louis Vitullo, and her member daughter, Patty Kuhn. Trustee, Pudue La Cava directed seating of all guests and members. Orator, Valerie Valentino presented each arrival with a bouquet of wood fiber roses. Mistress of Ceremony, Mary Quintanilla, welcomed all and offered congratulations to all mothers, members and honored guests, the 2018 Corona D’Italia Memorial scholarship recipients. She recognized. President, Clemmy Sirimarco, who offered a prayerful and honorable invocation for all mothers, members, honorees and all military personnel….

May 24, 2018

Riverside Varsity Claws Back, But Falls Just Short Against Brownsville

Riverside Panthers Varsity’s effort to come back from down four runs in the first inning came up just short, as they fell 6-5 to Brownsville on Tuesday. Riverside scored five runs in the failed comeback on a error in the first, a error in the first, and a single by Drew Speicher in the fifth. Riverside was right in it until Brownsville singled in the seventh inning. Brownsville got things moving in the first inning. Brody Bagwell singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. Riverside knotted the game up at five in the bottom of the fifth inning, when Speicher singled on a 1-2 count, scoring two…

May 23, 2018

Mrs. Josephine M. Massine, 98

Mrs. Josephine M. Massine, 98, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Trinity Oaks Care Center. Mrs. Massine was born on September 3, 1919 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Bertha Florio (Flowers) Ierace. She had attended Lincoln High School, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. During World War II, Josephine worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill in Ellwood City. She is a member of the Golden Agers. and she enjoyed bingo, bowling and playing cards. Josephine especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Massine is survived…

May 23, 2018

Hitched and Unhitched, The Season of Love

Spring is a season full of birds singing, bees buzzing and people falling madly in love. The butterflies in your stomach and pounding heart are part of a euphoric high that anyone can get from love at first sight. Scientists have shown that your brain in love actually looks different than normal brain activity. While there isn’t any scientific backing to the theory that spring is mating season for humans there’s a reason the phrase “spring fever.” According to relationship experts, spring is still for humans what it is for animals: a time to get out there and meet potential mates. There are five couples who…

May 23, 2018

PHOTOS: Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society Train Day Festival

Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society is held their semi-annual Train Day Festival at West Pittsburgh Train Station Saturday, May 19. The event kicked off with a touch a truck event and there were other attractions like classic cars, a model railroad, tours of the restored caboose and the historic train station. There was local bakery serving mouth watering sweet rolls, and a local restaurant set up serving hot sandwiches, a southern BBQ master grilling and a Greek and Middle Eastern truck served though dinner. Emergency vehicles and construction vehicles were displayed for people to take photos with, and there are two…