Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff
Real Estate Transfers for February
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 February of 2016: Ellwood City 700 June Lee St; Jared and Emily Mazzant to American International Relocation Solutions LLC for $164,900. 124 Fifth St; Joseph and Edythe Bellissimo to PA CVS Pharmacy LLC for $425,000. 120 Fifth St; Wesley Ann Calve to CVS PHarmacy LLC for $200,000. 516 Spring Ave; Mary Dorer and Wesley Calve to CVS Pharmacy LLC for $240,000. 516 Spring Ave; Ellwood City Borough to CVS Pharmacy for $20,000….
Benefit Dinner for the Ranch on Saturday, March 26
For years, the Ranch and its faithful patrons have spent so many of their days raising hundreds of thousands of dollars and supporting not just friends of friends but institutions like St. Judes and numerous strangers in times of need. Well it’s time to give back what was so freely given to us and so many more. Join us in giving our support to Ron and Patty like they’ve done so many times for countless others. The Ranch tavern on 4628 Ellwood Road was destroyed in a fire on Jan. 28. The Ranch was a popular destination for motorcyclists and…
Police: K-9 Team Assists in Drug Arrests, Man Uses Someone Else’s Identity When Pulled Over
K-9 Team Assists in Drug Bust The Ellwood City K-9 team assisted in the Lawrence County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force in an arrest on Pittsburgh Circle on Jan. 25. According to a criminal complaint filed on Feb. 24, the K-9 team assisted in the arrest of Amanda Hasan and Tim Wilkes, who were wanted for heroin dealing. In addition, the K-9 team confiscated several items in the residence, including a baggie containing 7 grams of cocaine and about 50 white pills from Wilkes’ room. The K-9 team also discovered baggies of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia belonging to Korrie Asif…
Police: Driving Under the Influence of Methadone, Stealing Thermal Socks, Donuts in the Parking Lot, and More
Methadone-Influenced Driver Causes Accident According to the criminal complaint, on Feb. 10 at approximately 8:30 a.m., a vehicle traveling west on Lawrence Avenue failed to stop at a stop sign and hit a vehicle traveling south on Fourth Street. Investigating officers identified the driver as Luke Garrett Hogue, 29, of New Castle, who admitted to having recently left a methadone clinic. Hogue was charged with failing to stop at a stop sign and following a blood test, was charged with two counts of DUI. Retail Theft According to the criminal complaint, on Feb. 16 at approximately 12:21 a.m., officers responded…
Photos: 17th Annual Mr. Lincoln Pageant
The 17th Annual Mr. Lincoln Pageant was held on Sunday, Feb. 28 in the Lincoln High School auditorium. This year’s participants were: Brian Hudson, Nicholas Fleeson, Devin Cortez, Dominic Nocera, Hunter Bailey, Scott Miller, Norman Ballard, Vincent Romanio, Shawn Brown and Corey Hobbs. Dominic Nocera was named Mr. Lincoln 2016. Norman Ballard was the talent winner, and Corey Hobbs had the highest ticket sales. All proceeds from Mr. Lincoln benefit the March of Dimes.
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Police: Juvenile Male Harasses Family Video
Harassment An Ellwood City juvenile male was accused of repeatedly harassing Family Video employees. According to the criminal complaint, on Feb. 22 around 6 p.m., officers received a call from Family Video employees. Employees reported that a 13-year old juvenile male had been told to keep off of Family Video property, as he isn’t allowed in the store without an adult accompanying. The juvenile had been taking pictures of employees through the windows with his cell phone, tapping on the windows and prank calling the store. Employees informed officers they would like to file charges as this had been going…
17th Annual Mr. Lincoln Pageant
The 17th Annual Mr. Lincoln Pageant will take place in the Leslie Sabo Auditorium this Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Admission is only $5, and tickets can be bought at the door or in advance from any Mr. Lincoln contestant. This years participants are: Brian Hudson, Nicholas Fleeson, Devin Cortez, Dominic Nocera, Hunter Bailey, Scott Miller, Norman Ballard, Vincent Romanio, Shawn Brown and Corey Hobbs. All Proceeds Benefit The March of Dimes Foundation.