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January 31, 2018

Previous Council President Appointed Chairman on Housing Authority Committee

Previous Council President, Connie MacDonald, was appointed yesterday to an open seat on the Lawrence County Housing Authority committee – filling the unexpired term of authority chairman William Betz, who has moved out of the county. MacDonald, who lost Ellwood City Council reelection in 2017 – ending his Council term officially in December, joins four other members, Rev. David Young, Debby Hennon, Lee Ann Fulena and Holly Girdwood, and will now represent Ellwood City Borough on the housing committee. Out of six letters of interest, MacDonald was chosen after being nominated by Commissioner Bob Del Signore, who vouched for MacDonald’s…

January 31, 2018

Ellwood City Area Historical Society “We Can Do It” Recap

Everett Bleakney, Board President of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society sent in a recap of the successful “We Can Do It!” exhibit: “The WW II “We Can Do It!” Senator John Heinz History Center exhibit was a huge success. We were impressed with so many young students that had an interest in it. Thanks to both the Lincoln and  Riverside High Schools for taking advantage of the exhibit by holding  history classes here. The students interacted with local WW II veterans that explained their personal experiences during this, The Great War. So many came in and explained to us…

January 31, 2018

Wolverines Cruise Past Mohawk, Await Senior Night Friday

Playing with some confidence, and perhaps some swagger after their rivalry victory last Friday, the Ellwood City Wolverines emerged victorious with a 58-26 win against Mohawk Area on Tuesday.  Junior Rick Pitrelli scored a game high 13 points (5-10 FG, 6 rebounds, 2 assists) for the boys team that has clinched a playoff berth and will turn its attention to Senior Night this Friday. The Wolverines ran away with an early lead after a 29-2 second quarter run, running up the lead to 36-7 by halftime.  The Ellwood City defense held Mohawk scoreless in the second frame.  By the end…

January 30, 2018

CDC on the Flu: Entire Country Experiencing Flu at Same Time

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is aware of this year’s flu epidemic and held a press conference last week with their Flu experts to update the public on the current flu statistics and outlook. Dr. Dan Jernigan, Director of the influenza division in CDC’s national center for immunization and respiratory diseases hosted the conference, starting out by saying it has been a tough flu season so far this year. He goes on to give exact details about why this year’s flu seems to be worse than normal. “Most people with influenza are being infected with the H3N2 influenza virus….

January 30, 2018

New Castle Playhouse Presents Moon Over Buffalo

The New Castle Playhouse will be showing the comedy, Moon Over Buffalo, directed by Lester Malizia, late February and early March. Tickets are now available. More information on the official flyer below.

January 29, 2018

PHOTOS: Winter Wine and Brew Fest

For the second year and with a lot of great food, drinks and entertainment, the Ellwood City Winter Wine and Brew Fest was enjoyed by many this weekend. The proceeds will benefit the Ellwood City Revitalization in their quest to raise $90,000 to create 18-foot high triangular arches upon which lights will hang to provide a longer season for acts performing at the five-year-old, $2.2 million Ellwood City Community Plaza. Check out the gallery of photos below. Photos submitted

January 29, 2018

PHOTOS: Wolverines Stave Off Furious Comeback, Defeat Panthers In Rivalry Rematch

Broc Boariu scored 17 points to lead Ellwood City to a 63-54 victory over Riverside on Friday. Ellwood City Wolverines grabbed a second quarter lead that ballooned to as many as 21 points in the third quarter, but had to withstand a furious Riverside comeback to hold on to its victory. The victory for the Wolverine boys club completed a season sweep in the ‘RivEll’ game and also clinched a playoff spot for the second consecutive year. Boariu started hot early, connecting on three 3-pointers in the first frame on his way to a game high point total. Boariu had…

January 26, 2018

Old Photo Friday: Celebrating the 1930’s

This weeks Old Photo Friday, provided by the Ellwood City Historical Society, is a photo from 1967’s Diamond Jubilee. The news column from 1967 reads: This 1931 Studebaker, owned by B.J. McCandless, added a touch of history to Saturday’s motor caravan which traveled to the Beaver Valley to publicize Ellwood City’s Diamond Jubilee celebration scheduled for Aug. 6-12. Among the local persons who joined in the caravan wearing approprate clothing are, from the left, Mrs. Harold Tritt, Tom Downing who drove the car, Mrs. Arthur Watterson, Mrs. Ed Rouse and Harry McCloskey.  

January 25, 2018

Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic

Cat owners can text Wendy at 724-971-7523 to pre-register for this Sunday’s clinic. She will need your name, address, two phone numbers, cat’s name, gender, colors, and fur length. Spay and Neuter Clinic for Cats located at 1418 Wampum Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Also contact now for future dates. Clinics fill fast! CLINIC SERVICES $40 per Spay or Neuter $10 Rabies Vaccination (free for all feral cats and comes with mandatory left ear tip) Revolution treatment Free ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SERVICES $10 Deworming Treatment $10 Feline Distemper Vaccination (strongly suggested. If this is your cat’s first vaccination, you will need…

January 25, 2018

Lawrence County Daffodil Days

Lawrence County Daffodil Days are coming up and orders for daffodils are now being taken. Daffodil Days benefits the fight against cancer. More information is available on the flyer below.