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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)…

May 14, 2018

Ellwood City Junior High Softball Team Completes Season Undefeated

The Lady Wolverines traveled to Monaca on Friday afternoon to square off in a doubleheader with a very talented Central Valley Warrior team. The team returned home with a well earned sweep by scores of 7-3 and 6-1. The team completed their season with an unblemished record of 12-0.   Game One Recap  The Lady Wolverines started off hot as they plated 3 runs in the first inning. Kyla Servick led off the game with a single and promptly stole second base. She scored the first run on a triple deep into left center field by Aliya Garroway. Garroway would score on…

May 14, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for The Week of May 14

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library for the week of May 14, 2018, include the following: Monday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Death Comes for the Archbishop,” by Willa Cather. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, May 15, — The library will be participating in the “Fifth Grade Walking Tour,” sponsored by the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce. Fifth graders will visit the library in groups throughout the day. Wednesday, May 16, at 10:00…

May 11, 2018

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Connoquenessing Creek Overflowing 1970’s

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society is a photo of Ellwood City’s Mckim Way flooded when the Connoquenessing Creek overflowed. Its banks rose to a three-foot level in some of the cottages, while outside water was waist high in some places. Homes and cottages were evacuated when water rose at a rapid pace and after it crested. Do you remember the overflow of the Connoquenessing Creek? Did you or your family have to evacuate? Please share and comment your thoughts!

May 11, 2018

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…

May 11, 2018

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;…

May 11, 2018

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…