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January 13, 2017

Martha Mancini, 94

Mrs. Martha Mancini, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mrs. Mancini was born on April 25, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late Nick and Virginia Filoia Perazzoni. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. She was employed at Ellwood Oldsmobile Agency (McElwains) and worked in the accounting department of the United Tube Corporation. She was a devoted member of the Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and…

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January 13, 2017

Martha Mancini, 94

Mrs. Martha Mancini, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mrs. Mancini was born on April 25, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late Nick and Virginia Filoia Perazzoni. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. She was employed at Ellwood Oldsmobile Agency (McElwains) and worked in the accounting department of the United Tube Corporation. She was a devoted member of the Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and…

January 13, 2017

Real Estate Transactions for December 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 December of 2016:     Ellwood City 227 Crescent Ave; Edward Casciato to William D. Viccari and Eileen M. McKelvey for $26,000. 517 Fountain Ave; Andrew R. and Jordan M. Snedeker to Ellwood City Borough for $57,000. 324 Hazel Ave; TWH of PA LLC to John Miskelly for $58,710. 215 Orchard Ave; Samuel D. and Margaret I. Ewing to Daniel Resanovich and Jessica Robbins Snider for $106,000. 908 Plymouth Lane; Shawn T….

January 12, 2017

Wolverines VS South Side Recap

Congratulations to the Ellwood City Wolverine Wrestling Team, who just finished their last section match against South Side and won 40-23 clinching the 2nd place spot in our subsection 1B with a section record of 4-1. The Wolverines will participate in the team WPIAL section playoffs January 25 location tbd. Craig Alberts, the Wolverines Wrestling coach provided the following match information: “Every one played a part in the win. We had to move Tyler Alberts, Donavin Chambers, Austin Walley, and Braden Strohecker up in weight to give us our best chances. Jake had a tough match and avoided the pin…

January 12, 2017

PHOTOS: T&M Hardware to Expand

As you may already know, T&M Hardware on Fountain Ave., in Ellwood recently celebrated their 25th anniversary, and now they’re up to something else – expanding their parking area – something that the company has longed to do for almost 20 years. After purchasing three houses next to the store property they are finally able to expand their lot, which was something that customers suggested they do to make parking more efficient. “We listen to what our customers want the most, they’ve been so good to us and we want to do the same for them; they told us they…

January 11, 2017

Police: 13 Year Old Charged After Making Death Threats to the Owners of Stolen Guns

A 13 year old student was apprehended by North Sewickley Police after his direct involvement in a stolen weapons and terroristic threat incident that occurred last week. After the teen was harassing a classmate via social media, the mother of the harassed peer attempted to contact the juveniles parents and during the phone call the teen threatened to shoot the woman – unknowingly to the woman he was referring to shooting her with two loaded hand guns that had been stolen from her husband by the harassing teen and a friend at an earlier occasion. The bullied teen suggested the…

January 11, 2017

Freedom Healthcare Services Open House

Freedom Healthcare Services, located at 773  Pershing Street, is hosting an open house at their location on Wednesday, January 25 from 10a.m.-3p.m.. This is an opportunity to find out more about Freedom Healthcare Services and to ask questions about addiction and opioid dependency. Professional staff will be available for questions. Refreshments and catered lunch will be provided. Feel free to bring a friend or guest. If possible please RSVP to rgordon@freedomtreatment.com

January 10, 2017

January Agenda Council Meeting Brief

Yesterday held the first of two monthly council meetings. The following was discussed and will be voted on at the next council meeting: Visitors Bill Baur, an Ellwood resident, publicly expressed his concerns about the tax increase and 2017 budget. He mentioned the pay increases for many of the Borough workers, building the public works building and electric building at the same time, and refinancing of existing debt. Connie MacDonald, the Council President said that the budget and tax increase are both something that are a necessity due to many things – including the two buildings – being neglected for…

January 10, 2017

PHOTOS: Five Ellwood Wrestlers Victorious At MAC Championships

Five Wolverine wrestlers were victorious in their final matches at the Midwestern Athletic Conference Tournament, which was held January 6-7 at Hopewell High School. In championship matches, at the 132 pound weight class – Ellwood City’s Tyler Alberts collected a major decision and victory over Jake Pail, Freedom, 8-0. In third-place consolation matches, at 120-pound weight class – Tyler Baird was victorious by decision over Nick Reconnu, Montour, 5-1.  In the 145 weight class – Austin Walley, Ellwood City used a major decision to beat Austin Dohl, Quaker Valley, 17-3. In fifth-place consolation matches, Wolverine Jake Alberts was victorious by injury default…

January 10, 2017

Ellwood City Relay For Life Meet ‘N Greet

Monday, January 16, 2017 from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Want to meet the Event Leadership members of Relay For Life?  Or have questions about the American Cancer Society?  You heard/read that Ellwood Relay For Life is moving to downtown in June and you are interested in learning more about the event?  Please join us at Nico Luciano’s Café, 834 Wampum Avenue to “meet n greet” us from 7 to 8 pm.  Light hors devourers and drink will be provided while you mingle with others to talk about Relay For Life, the American cancer society and our event in June.  Hear…