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August 28, 2017

Ellwood City Man Smashes Front Window of Main Street Bar & Grill

Ellwood City Man Smashes Front Window of Main Street Bar & Grill According to the criminal complaint, earlier this month police were called for a disturbance near the rear parking lot of Main Street Bar & Grill. Michael David Pounds, 28, of Ellwood City, was among several people involved in an altercation, he appeared intoxicated, had a bloody lip and head, and had a large lump on his left cheek. He was yelling racial slurs and told police an African American male had pulled a gun on him and left. Pounds and several others were leaving whenever he decided to…

August 25, 2017

PHOTOS: 2017 Pie Festival

The Ellwood City Blue Band hosted their annual Pie Festival yesterday at Helling Stadium. A variety of pies were sold to benefit the Blue Band. Photos provided by Shannon McClymonds.  

August 24, 2017

Ellport Presbyterian Presents One Voice

Ellport Presbyterian Church, located at 221 Portersville Road, will be hosting One Voice in concert tomorrow August 25 starting at 7:30p.m. View the official flyer below for more details.

August 23, 2017

Portersville Man Charged with DUI After Hitting School Bus

According to the criminal complaint, on August 4 a Pennsylvania State Trooper was dispatched to a two vehicle crash on State Route 488. Upon arrival it was determined Jason Scott Sunday, 41, of Portersville had crossed into oncoming traffic striking a school bus. The officer detected an alcoholic odor emitting from his persons, to which Sunday denied but admitted to being on Suboxone at the time of the crash. After completing a drug influence evaluation it was determined Sunday was under the influence of both drugs and alcohol and will be facing charges of driving under the influence of both…

August 23, 2017

Schedule of Events: Pie Festival

The Annual Pie Festival hosted by the Lincoln Blue Band will be held on Thursday, Aug. 24 at Helling Stadium. The gates will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. This is a special event to kick off the Blue Band’s fall entertainment. All Blue Band members and fall sport team members will be announced. Each member will receive a free piece of pie. 6:45p.m. – Players and coaches will arrive at the stadium and report to the end zone by the baseball field 7p.m. – Pre-game show Marching Blue Band 7:10p.m. – Introduction of…

August 21, 2017

Partial Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Ellwood City

The highly anticipated solar eclipse across the nation from the west coast to the east coast of America is happening today, which will be visible at different times throughout regions of the nation. While Ellwood City is not in the “direct path” of the eclipse, according to TimeandDate.com, Ellwoodians will be able to see a partial eclipse starting at 1:09p.m., the peak of the eclipse will be at 2:34p.m. and the end at 3:54p.m. for a total duration of 2 hours and 44 minutes. The weather forecast predicts clouds and possible rain storms throughout the day. Eclipse’s are not necessarily…

August 21, 2017

Helling Stadium Fallen Pole Causes Severe Damage

Proceeding a storm with 60mph winds Friday evening, during a delayed football game at Helling Stadium a light pole at the stadium fell, struck two people, and damaged areas of the field and a Noga Ambulance. According to recent reports, 13-year-old Jaidyn Le’Viere, a junior cheerleading coach entering eight grade at Lincoln Junior-Senior High School, sustained injuries including lacerations in her back and a broken hip. An unidentified adult male was also injured by the pole, believed to have sustained a broken arm as a result of the pole’s collapse. The light pole fell towards a pop-up tent between the…

August 19, 2017

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of August 21

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, August 21, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Take Me With You,” by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Call the library for more information at 724-758-6458. Tuesday, August 22, at 2:00 p.m. – The library’s Anniversary Committee will meet to discuss the “Art on the Avenue” event that was held July 28 as well as upcoming activities and fundraisers. Call the library for more information. Wednesday, August 23, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program…

August 18, 2017

Father Charged with Child Endangerment After Incident Involving Marijuana

A 21-year-old father is facing charges of endangering the welfare of children, along with a charge of a DUI, possession of controlled substance and possession of an offensive weapon after an incident that occurred on July 22. According to the criminal complaint, an Ellwood City police officer was patrolling the Ewing Park area after it was closed for the night, noticing a vehicle traveling towards the back of the park near the gates that were already secured. The officer activated the flood lights and pulled up beside the vehicle, rolling down the window to speak with the driver. Immediately the…

August 17, 2017

Notice of Tax Office Hours

On Friday, 8-25, The tax office located in the municipal building will be closed, it will reopened on Tuesday 8-29, Wednesday 8-30, and Thursday 8-31 from 10a.m.-3p.m. The office will be closed Friday 9-1.