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October 11, 2016

Criminal Complaints

Man Faces Several Charges After Parking at McDonalds Brett Paul Ianarelli, 27, of Ellwood City, is facing charges of two counts of driving under the influence, driving without a registration, operating a vehicle without required financial responsibility, operating a vehicle without a valid inspection, and two counts of violation of controlled substance. He was arrested October 2 after officers responded to a call about an unresponsive man who was parked in the McDonald’s parking lot. When officers approached the vehicle they detected a strong smell of alcohol and required Ianarelli to do sobriety tests, which he failed and was taken…

October 10, 2016

Ellwood City’s 2016 Halloween Parade

The Ellwood City Halloween Parade is one of the most popular events among Ellwood families for good reason, not only is it fun to watch but it offers an interactive experience for the children who want to dress up and participate in the parade. The annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade will march down Lawrence Avenue Saturday, October 29 at 3:30.  The parade will start at the intersection of 4th Street and Lawrence Avenue and end at the intersection of 8th Street and Lawrence Avenue. Staging will take place in the Holy Redeemer School parking lot. Participants are encouraged to arrive before 2:45…

October 10, 2016

PodCast: Oct, 1 2016

Remember to tune in to the Weekly News Wrap-Up with Dj Nikki and me (Cassandra Douglas) on Saturday evenings at 6 to hear the weekly news on time!

October 7, 2016

Real Estate Transactions for September 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 September of 2016:                Ellwood City 222 Franklin Ave, Elaine M. Pasquale to Christopher Slagle for $45,000. 812 Sunset Blvd, Nicole Ehrler to Robert Sudano for $95,000. 760 Pershing St, Kenneth P. and Denise A. Amonette for $92,500. 228 Wampum Ave, Ryan J. Baney to Thomas A. Fix for $12,000. 1106 Center Ave, Jeremiah Friday to Daniel C. and Marcia L. Glover for $33,000. 417 Hazel Ave, Brad R. and Lynn…

October 7, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of October 10, 2016

Monday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “The Turn of the Screw,” by Henry James. New members are always welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – Family Laptime, an interactive program designed for babies as young as 6 months old and preschoolers up to 5 years old. The program, which runs through November 22, features stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration is requested, so call the library for more information. Tuesday, October 11, at…

October 6, 2016

Adult Halloween To-Do’s Around Lawrence County

Costume Parties:  Emerald Tablet (42 E State St, Sharon, PA 16146)- October 28 starting at 4p.m. Live music will be played by three bands, ZooLieu Tree Revival from 8p.m.-9:30p.m., Stationary Pebbles from 9:30p.m.-11p.m., and Kinetik from 11p.m.-close. BYOB, $5 admission with costume and $7 without. North County Brewing Company (141 S Main St, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057)- October 26 from 7p.m. to 12p.m. $25 ticket which includes live entertainment, food, prizes, and giveaways. Harmony Inn (230 Mercer St, Harmony, PA 16037)- October 27 starting at 7p.m. $25 ticket which includes food, games, contests, prizes, and live entertainment.   Haunted Attractions…

October 6, 2016

Child Friendly Halloween To-Do’s Around Lawrence County

Haunted Hayride: Riverside Memorial Stadium When: Thursday October 6 (7p.m.-9p.m.), Saturday October 8, and Sunday October 9. Non-spooky hay rides are from 6p.m.-dark, spooky hayrides start at dark -10p.m. Non-spooky tickets are $5 and spooky tickets are $7. All proceeds benefit Riverside’s ROAR foundation.   Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards: Apple Castle Irons Mill Farmstead   “Night at the Zoo”: Living Treasures When: Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in October from 7-11pm, weather permitting. Read more about the event on their website.   Spooky Stories: Old Stone House in Slippery Rock When: Friday October 28 and Saturday October 29, 5:30p.m.- 8:30p.m. Tickets…

October 6, 2016

Lincoln High School’s PowderPuff Game Review and Pictures

Last night was Ellwood City’s Lincoln High School’s annual PowderPuff game, which is not only a fun event for the students but also a proactive one as a portion of the profits from the tickets sold are donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.   The Seniors dominated their game against the Juniors with a with a final score of 44-0. Notable senior plays: Erika Walley caught a 70 yard pass for a touchdown and also kicked the extra points. Brooklyn Magill scored to touchdowns and returned a punt for a touchdown. Megan Siegfried and Maddy Morella scored touchdowns. Melissa “QIQI” Gatto…

October 5, 2016

Police Reports: Several Clown Sightings in Ellwood

Three Separate Clown Sighting Incidents Have Been Reported to the Ellwood City Police Department: According to the police report, on September 30, officers were dispatched to the Ellwood City football game after a caller had reported two characters in clown masks were terrorizing civilians at the game. The caller advised police that after she had heard rumors from her 12 year old daughter that two clowns were supposed to show up to the football game and start shooting people she immediately went to pick her daughter up. Upon her arrival she witnessed the two masked individuals parked in a black…

October 5, 2016

Breaking News: Wampum Fire Department Caught On Fire Last Night

According to reports, three service vehicles were destroyed in a fire that happened last night at the Wampum Fire Department. The fire reportedly started around midnight and continued for several hours after. The cause of the fire is not yet known, however it is speculated that one of the cars may have shorted out, causing the fire. The fire was mainly contained in the station and no injuries were reported. Update: 4 vehicles were destroyed in the fire.