Photos: Ellwood City 36th Annual Festival
The 36th annual Ellwood City festival was held over the weekend of July 2-3. The festival featured over 30 new vendors and an expanded lineup of local entertainment.
Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff
Undefeated 12U Ladies Capture Beaver/Lawrence County Championship with 7-0 Victory Over Beaver
The razor sharp 12u team traveled to Gaston Park in New Castle on Thursday evening and came away with a 7-0 win over Beaver to win the Beaver/Lawrence County Championship. The team finished the season with a record of 15-0. Angie Nardone was fabulous in the circle as she tossed a two hit shutout in the six inning affair. She fanned 10, walked two and only allowed one runner past second base. Six different batters contributed hits to the well balanced offense. Saige Chambers and Kali Barnett led the way with a double and triple respectively. Aliya Garroway, Maria Ioanilli,…
Festival Vendor List
This year’s festival features over 30 new vendors, and the vendor spots have been sold out for the first time in several years. The following is a complete list of vendors. Company First Name Last Name Sells Address New? 1 2 3 Liberty Grange #1780 David Black fried rice, gen TSO, Sweet & Sour, Egg Rolls, Chicken on Stick x 4 The Bavarian Nut Company Dan Desrosiers Cinnamon Glazed nuts, spicy nuts, honey nuts, trail mix Buffalo, NY x 5 Alicia’s Kitchen Goodies ice cream, 6 International Grill Company Hasson Abbassy x 7 Courtyard Catering Gene Hamrock hot & sweet…
Police: Police Raid House and Find 42 Sick Cats and Three Dead Cats
Cruelty to Animals A Wayne Township woman was charged with cruelty to animals following a search of her residence on West Lawrence Avenue. Throughout May, the Wayne Township Animal Control Officer investigated Delores Esther Conley’s residence and viewed several cats that were visibly sick and needed treated or euthanized. After the defendant took no action, Lawrence County officers executed a search warrant and removed 42 live cats and three deceased cats. Conley admitted that the cats had not been to a veterinarian since 2006, and she was unable to provide care for them. She was also unaware how many cats…
EC 12U Shuts Out Union, Advances to Beaver/Lawrence County Championship Game
The 12U ladies triumphed in convincing fashion once again as they defeated Union 9-0 Tuesday evening in a five inning contest halted by the mercy rule. Angie Nardone and Aliya Garroway combined on a three hit shutout to advance to the title game on Thursday evening vs Beaver at New Castle’s Gaston Park. Nardone went four innings and fanned seven batters without a walk. Garroway pitched the final frame and struck out two without yielding a walk. Nardone led the eight hit attack with a triple, single, and four RBIs. Garroway added a run scoring double and scored once. Kyla…
Nardone Hurls Perfect Game; EC 12U Headed to Lawrence County Championship Game
After just missing perfection in her previous playoff outing, Angie Nardone tossed a perfect game Monday night as the EC 12u softball team blanked Laurel 12-0. Nardone retired all nine batters she faced in the mercy rule shortened three inning contest. First baseman Jaelynn Timmerman preserved the pitching gem as she made a tremendous over the shoulder catch on a ball headed to right field. Catcher Grace Balin also threw out a runner at first trying to advance on a third strike in the dirt. The offense sent 22 batters to the plate as they added three hits, seven…
Little Miss Firecracker Pageant to Kick-Off 2016 Festival!
The third annual Little Miss Firecracker Pageant will kick off this year’s Ellwood City Community Day at the Ellwood City Festival. 15 girls between the ages of four and seven will vie for the title on Friday, July 1 at 11:15 a.m. on Folino Stage. Pageant co-chairs Becky Guisler and Nikki Mars are excited about the number of contestants. “This is our largest group of young ladies to date,” Guisler said. “We started the pageant two years ago as a way to bring something new to the festival and the event has gained in popularity. We’re hoping this year’s pageant…
Ellwood City Festival Entertainment Schedule
Friday, July 1 11 a.m. – Raising of the American Flag National Anthem sung by Franceska Butchelle 12:30 p.m. – Wine & Spirits Bands 2 p.m. – D Major 3:30 p.m. – Nickle Plated Revolver 5 p.m. – Generation II Band 6:30 p.m. – Brokin’ Pic 8 – 10 p.m. DJ Nikki/Community Dance Saturday, July 2 11 a.m. – Raising of the American Flag National Anthem sung by Franceska Butchelle 11:15 a.m. – Trophies from 10k race Noon – Heart in Service 1 p.m. – Castle Country Cloggers 1:30 pm. – Kiddie Corner with Vic Rangel & Professor Bubblemaker 2:30…
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Nardone Tosses No Hitter, EC 12u Dominates Marion in First Playoff Game
Angie Nardone was a hit batter away from a perfect game, and the offense pounded out seven hits, as the 12u ladies defeated Marion 10-0 Tuesday night at Stiefel Park. The game was halted after 4 innings due to the mercy rule. The lanky right hander fanned 8 batters and threw 30 of her 41 pitches for strikes. In 38 innings pitched this year, she has struck out 75 batters and walked just seven. She has an ERA of 1.10. Maria Ioanilli led the offensive attack with an inside the park homer and a single. She drove in two and…