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April 25, 2016

Earth Day Attracts Hundreds to Ewing Park to Celebrate the Planet

An estimated 700 visitors passed through Ewing Park to visit the annual Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration. Although the weather was chilly, it didn’t discourage attendance, and the sun shined throughout the festivities. “This Year’s Earth Day Celebration brought Ellwood City, New Castle and the surrounding areas together to laugh, learn, create and celebrate our beautiful planet,” Tracey Ferguson, Lawrence County Earth Day co-organizer, said. More than 50 vendors and exhibitors participated in the event, including  belly dancers, a chainsaw artist, a yoga routine and a make your own walking stick activity, Pine Cone Bird feeders-an activity where children could…

April 25, 2016

Shaler Defeats EC Jr. High 10-3

The Lady Wolverines put up a valiant effort Thursday evening but Shaler scored four runs in the top of the seventh to come away with a 10-3 victory. Maura Agostinelli and Zoe Maine led the six hit attack with two singles apiece. Taylor Covert had a two out of two run single and Madi Krugh also contributed a single to the cause. Agostinelli, Sydni Haswell and Sarah Boots each scored a run for the Wolverines. The defense was solid once again as they committed just two errors in the seven inning affair. Catcher Maria Ioanilli gunned down a runner at…

April 25, 2016

Weekly Sports Schedule

Monday, April 25 3:30 p.m. Ellwood track and field at Riverside 4 p.m. Riverside baseball v Laurel home 4 p.m. Ellwood baseball at Ambridge Tuesday, April 26 3:30 p.m. Riverside boys tennis v Neshannock home 4 p.m. Riverside softball v New Brighton home 5 p.m. Ellwood softball v Neshannock home Wednesday, April 27 2 p.m. Ellwood and Riverside MAC Championships at Mars 3:30 p.m. Ellwood boys tennis v Central Valley home 4 p.m. Riverside baseball v Mohawk home 4:30 p.m. Ellwood baseball v Blackhawk home Thursday, April 28 3:30 p.m. Ellwood boys tennis at Ambridge 4 p.m. Riverside softball at…

April 22, 2016

Send Us Your Eagle Photos and Videos

Along the banks of the Connoquenessing Creek in Wayne Township is a family of bald eagles. Every year, since 2010, the couple has returned to the same nest to raise eaglets. To find the nest, drive to Rodger’s Park in Ellport, colloquially referred to as “The Hole,” and walk down the nature trail toward the Connoquenessing and several islands. The nest is across the creek in Wayne Township, northwest of Lundy’s Lane. Submit us your eagle photos and videos at ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org. Bonus to those who find both parents or get shots of the eaglets once they’re big enough to pop…

April 22, 2016

Softball/Baseball Weekly Wrap Up: Lady Wolverines Win Extended Game

The Ellwood girls softball team mercy-ruled New Brighton on Tuesday and outlasted Laurel in an extended 11-inning game on Thursday, continuing their undefeated streak. On Tuesday’s home game, Ellwood’s offense had a decisive first inning, with 14 runs. The game continued until the fourth inning, when the Lady Wolverine’s won by mercy rule 14-2. Ariana Garroway had the most RBI’s with four, and Natalie Greco earned three runs. In batting, Greco, Garroway and Skyla Greco each had two hits. Overall, the team’s runs were distributed throughout the roster. On Thursday’s away game, neither team could best the other and the…

April 22, 2016

Ellwood Boys Track Team Comes Close to Mohawk

The Ellwood City boys track team came up close to Mohawk in a home meet yesterday, losing 76-74. However, several Ellwood athletes grab first places, including Billy Lott in both the 800 and 1600 meter runs and River Kelly in the javelin and discus throws. For the girls, the meet was a 115-35 loss. Taylor Petrak won the 300 meter hurdles and participated in a winning 4×100 meter relay with Mia DeCaria, Alena Battaglia and Karrington Ketterer. Boys Results Mohawk 76  Ellwood City 74 100-EC. DJ Barrett 11.8 200-EC. Nate Russo 24.9 400-M. Jake Hobel 54.5 800-EC. Billy Lott 2:13.2…

April 22, 2016

Ellwood Boys Tennis Picks up Second Win Against Beaver Falls

The Ellwood City Boys Varsity Tennis team picked up their second section win of the season over Beaver Falls, sweeping the match by winning all three singles matches and both doubles matches. The boys look to extend their win total on Wednesday when they host Central Valley for their Senior Recognition.day. The Lincoln High School Boys Varsity Tennis team picked up their second section win of the season over Beaver Falls, sweeping the match by winning all three singles matches and both doubles matches. The boys look to extend their win total on Wednesday when they host Central Valley for…

April 21, 2016

Police Reports: DUI, Stealing Prescription Pills

Stealing Prescription Pills from a Garbage Bin According to the criminal complaint, on April 12 at approximately 8 p.m., an officer pulled over a vehicle for an expired registration. The operator was cited. The investigating officer asked the passenger, Edward Allen Laurain, Jr., 45, of Ellwood City, for permission to search a backpack. The officer discovered a prescription bottle for oxycodone prescribed to somebody who wasn’t Laruain and containing three Percocets and one Acetaminophen and Oxycodone. Laurain admitted to finding the bottle in a garbage bin. Laurain was charged with two counts of possession of controlled substances. Driving Under the…

April 20, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Proud to Be Involved

by Raymond Santillo, Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce Director As many of you may know, I have recently been named Director of the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce. I am very proud to lead this group of volunteers that serve our area. Their enthusiasm is what initially caught my interest and desire to join the Chamber. I have been volunteering for our Ellwood City Area Public Library, Ellwood City Wolves, Car Cruise, Gobblers Gallop and Ledger Race, and the excitement at the Chamber Office was contagious for me. I am asking residents in our Chamber area (Ellwood City, Wampum,…