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Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

August 26, 2016

Show Your Wolverine Spirit

Support your favorite player or cheerleader by purchasing a Paw Print to be painted on your driveway or sidewalk. Paw Prints are Royal Blue and approximately 35” high and 27” wide. Cost is $10 for two. Please send your name, address, phone number, amount of paw prints you want, and the location (sidewalk, driveway, etc) you want painted, to Kim Rangel, 605 Argonne Blvd. Ellwood City Pa, 16117. Please also include payment in the form of a check and make sure your phone number is valid because you will be contacted in advance to make arrangements for the painting. Paw…

August 26, 2016

Criminal Complaints and Police Reports

Domestic dispute left victim walking to the nearest police station According to the criminal complaint filed on August 16, a woman reported a domestic assault involving her and her boyfriend of six years. The victim said the incident took place when the two of them were riding in the defendants car together, going towards Ohio, and an argument started. The boyfriend, Michael Lee Nash, 41, of Florida, supposedly struck the victims face several times causing a laceration upon the bridge of her nose. The victim asked the defendant to pull his car over so she could urinate, where Nash again…

August 25, 2016

Meet the Team: Lincoln High School’s Volleyball Team

We interviewed the seniors and the coach from Lincoln’s High School volleyball team. Coach Q. How did you get into coaching volleyball? A. I used to play for Lincoln’s high school team before I graduated. I went to Clarion for a Bachelors in medical imaging but while I’m looking for a job in that I decided to dedicate my time being the volleyball coach. Q. How long have you been coaching? A. This is my second season with varsity. Q. How do you think the team feels about their upcoming season? A. They’re definitely excited. There’s a lot of good…

August 24, 2016

Weekly Yard Sales

3840 Grandview Road: Friday 8-26 and Saturday 8-27 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Furniture, housewares, antique glass, kitchen items, clothing, cookbooks, sewing machine, and so much more. Rain or shine. 411 Orchard Ave: Friday 8-26 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8-27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Collectables, kitchen items, wood working equipment, assorted tools, oak dining set, vintage stove, crafts, furniture, garden tools, and more. Cash only sales. 104 Pittsburgh Circle: Friday 8-26 and Saturday 8-27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kitchen table, food processor, sports items, and more. 329 Fombell Road: Saturday 8-27 from 9…

August 24, 2016

Meet the Team: Lincoln High School’s Band and Cross Country

We interviewed one senior from the Lincoln’s cross country team and band about their upcoming season.       Band Emily Williams Parents: Floyd and Sharon Williams Years in band: 4 Q. What’s your favorite band related memory? A. Away game bus rides. Q. What are you most looking forward to in the upcoming season? A. Spending time with fellow band members. Q. What have you and the team been doing to prepare for the first game? A. Band camp and getting up at 7:45 to march until noon. Q. How do you hope to improve this year? A. We’re…

August 23, 2016

Meet the Team: Lincoln High School’s Football and Cheerleading

We interviewed a couple of the senior football players and one of the senior cheerleaders about their upcoming sports season.     Football: Mitch Fraser #56 Parents: Anthony and Jeri Fraser Years played: 7 Q. What’s your favorite football memory? A. A game we called the “Mud Bowl” because the field was so muddy from the rain. It was cold but it was a lot of fun. Q. What are you most looking forward to in your upcoming season? A. Winning, and the playoffs. Q. What have you and your team been doing to prepare for the first game? A….

August 22, 2016

Breaking News: North Sewickley Fire- Man Airlifted to Pittsburgh Hospital

Emergency responders were called to the scene of a blazing fire Monday morning. The fire happened at a Pete Brown’s Garage, located at 284 Glendale Road in North Sewickley. The owner had to be airlifted to a Pittsburgh hospital due to his injuries. According to fire officials, the fire was ongoing and a challenge to control due to oil and tires located in the garage. The cause of the fire is speculated to be electric related, due to workers claiming they heard “popping” around an electrical box earlier in the morning. Responding departments were North Sewickley, Franklin, Ellwood, Daugherty, and…

August 19, 2016

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for the Week of Aug 22

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following:   Tuesday, August 23, at 11:30 a.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 9th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information.   Wednesday, August 24, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. These weekly sessions are returning to Wednesday…

August 19, 2016

Ellwood City’s 2016 Cheerleaders

Ellwood City Junior Varsity Cheerleaders. Left to right; Angela Volpe, Marissa Custozzo, Abby Pitrelli, Hannah Morini, Serena Asalone, Morgan Falsnik   Ellwood City Varsity Cheerleaders. First Row; Seniors- Giana Rangel, Erica Walley (captain), Valerie Shaffer (captain), Alyssa Myers (captain), Abby Short Second Row; Juniors- Ashleigh Ionta, Madi Pedaline, Ashley Murin, Taylor Hackett, Michaela Magnifico, Reagan Mittler, Neisa Carsele, Kaitlyn Horgan, Dia Neupauer Third Row; Sophmores- Bella Rangel, Zoe Rinker, Carly DeLoia, Anna Ferrucci, Mackenzie Reisinger, Maura Agostinelli   Ellwood City 7th and 8th Grade Cheerleaders. First Row; Sophia Linville, Alyssa Jeffcoat,Jaidyn LeViere, Asiah Barnhart, Emma Wise Second Row; Reilly Million,…