Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

Mohawk School District Closed After Testing Positive for E. Coli in Water

According to a news source, all Mohawk district schools are closed today after receiving positive results of the potentially deadly E. Coli bacteria contaminating the water at the districts high school location. The districts elementary school is provided water from a different system and their water remains uncontaminated, however the school is still closed. After the heavy rain we have received in the area over the past few days, it’s not surprising that some water sources have become contaminated, many times due to overflowing sewers. The schools superintendent released the following statement: “This message is to inform you that school…


Calling All Brides – We’ve Got FREE Tickets!

Wedding planning is exciting, stressful, and time-consuming, let us help you check things off your to-do list this month! Local wedding vendors will be showcasing their capabilities at upcoming shows in the area and they are giving away free tickets to local brides who wish to attend!   *To reserve your FREE Tickets, choose a show/vendor and give them a call! January 21st & 22nd Cavanaugh’s Bride Show Wyndham Grand, Pittsburgh Dot & Bow Paperie, located in Ellwood City has 8 Free tickets available. Call to Reserve Your Tickets 724-824-7504   https://www.brideshow.com/bridal-show/wyndham.htm   January 29th New Castle Bridal Show &…


POLICE: Two Charged in Christmas Burglary Attempt

According to the criminal complaint, two males will be facing burglary charges after an incident that occurred on Christmas Day at approximately 11:45p.m. at a residence on Spring Avenue. Officers were advised by the reporting party that two males had kicked in the rear door of the house and left the scene in a green Mitsubishi Eclipse. When officers arrived they made contact with the homeowner who stated the two males were William Norris Pearson IV, 25, of Ellwood City, and Ridge Cox, 22, of Ellwood City, and they kicked in the door of his residence and assaulted him by…


Lawrence County Humane Society’s Second Annual Homeless to Home Event

There is plenty of time to clear your schedule for the Lawrence County Humane Society’s second annual Homeless to Home event to benefit pets awaiting adoption. The event will be at Cascade Park in New Castle and it supports the Lawrence County Humane Society, admission is free. Official flyer below:  


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Andrew Stiles, Jr., 81

Mr. Andrew Stiles, Jr., 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mr. Stiles was born on August 19, 1935 in Coalport, Pa to the late Andrew and Vanda Gmerek Stiles, Jr. Andy had served with the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960, and was reactivated for 4 months during the Berlin Crisis. He worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls from 1955 until his retirement in 1986 as a torch operator. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and golfing. Mr. Stiles is survived by his wife,…


Fred M. Smith, 74

Mr. Fred M. Smith, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in his residence. Mr. Smith was born on September 7, 1942 in New Castle to the late Elizabeth Feinstein Slater. He is a member of the Neshannock High School class of 1961. Fred enlisted with the U.S. Navy on March 28, 1962 and served on the USS Page County as a diesel mechanic until his discharge on June 27, 1966. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Fred had worked at Rockwell in New Castle from 1973 until the plant closed in 1991. He…


Mayor Presents Commendation to Samuel Teolis

Mayor Anthony Court presented a commendation to Samuel Teolis, owner and respected Director of Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory after 61 years as a Funeral Director in the Ellwood City area. Mr. Teolis’s basement of the funeral home recently became a member of the PA Museums Association, it is a museum of 19th Century America and the WWI and WWII. Teolis served on the Ellwood City Area School board for 6 years,  he served as Mayor for 4 years, he was appointed Lawrence County Deputy Coroner in 1955 and served for 38 years. He has served on the Veterans…


Martha Mancini, 94

Mrs. Martha Mancini, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mrs. Mancini was born on April 25, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late Nick and Virginia Filoia Perazzoni. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. She was employed at Ellwood Oldsmobile Agency (McElwains) and worked in the accounting department of the United Tube Corporation. She was a devoted member of the Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and…


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Martha Mancini, 94

Mrs. Martha Mancini, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mrs. Mancini was born on April 25, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late Nick and Virginia Filoia Perazzoni. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. She was employed at Ellwood Oldsmobile Agency (McElwains) and worked in the accounting department of the United Tube Corporation. She was a devoted member of the Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and…


Real Estate Transactions for December 2016

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 Area for December of 2016:     Ellwood City 227 Crescent Ave; Edward Casciato to William D. Viccari and Eileen M. McKelvey for $26,000. 517 Fountain Ave; Andrew R. and Jordan M. Snedeker to Ellwood City Borough for $57,000. 324 Hazel Ave; TWH of PA LLC to John Miskelly for $58,710. 215 Orchard Ave; Samuel D. and Margaret I. Ewing to Daniel Resanovich and Jessica Robbins Snider for $106,000. 908 Plymouth Lane; Shawn T….