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May 9, 2016

“Walk this Way” Fashion Show and Tea

Dayspring Harvest Ministries and the Ellwood City Art Club will host a fashion show and tea on Saturday, May 14. The event runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Dayspring Gifts on 316 Sixth St. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children under 18. For reservations, call 724-752-1512. Fashion will include vintage, casual wear, up-cycled clothing from thrift shops and homemade from local seamstresses. The Art Club will have an art display, and the tea will feature Roberta Redmon’s collection of teapots and teacups. There will also be a variety of cookies, live musical entertainment and a basket…

May 9, 2016

Local Sports Schedule Week of May 9

Monday 2:30 p.m. Riverside softball at Beaver Falls, completion of suspended game 4 p.m. Ellwood softball at Hopewell Tuesday 3:30 p.m. Riverside track and field vs. Union home 4 p.m. Riverside baseball vs. South Park home, postponed from May 9 6 p.m. Riverside softball at Ellwood, senior recognition Wednesday 4 p.m. Riverside baseball at Hopewell Thursday 2 p.m. Ellwood and Riverside track and field WPIAL individual qualifiers at Shady Side 4 p.m. Ellwood baseball at New Castle Friday No games scheduled Saturday No game scheduled

May 6, 2016

Photos: CVS Construction

Photos from April 15 and May 6 showing the progress of the CVS Pharmacy construction on Fifth and Spring Avenue. Construction is expected to be finished by late summer/early fall. Also included is a photo of the renovation to the rear of the Ellwood City Municpial Building. The unused restrooms have been removed to make way for a new handicap ramp. Photos by Jonathan Cortez/EllwoodCity.org.

May 6, 2016

Local Radio Station Open House

WXED 107.3FM will host an open house on May 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second floor of Dayspring Harvest Ministries on 316 Sixth St. meet the staff record a free “shout out” watch a live on-air DJ watch someone interviewed on air learn how to be involved with the community radio station There will be refreshments, live entertainment, a question and answer session and a tour of the facilities.

May 5, 2016

National Day of Prayer to Be Observed Today in Ellwood

“Wake Up America” is the theme of the annual Ellwood City National Day of Prayer observance at noon today in the Community Plaza on Lawrence Avenue. Special music will precede the program at 11:45 a.m., presented by Matt Reynolds of Word Alive Church. This is the 65th annual National Day of Prayer. Planned program speakers include: the Rev. Norina Owens, Women of Faith International Inc. welcome State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-10, Franklin Township, greeting and pledge Janelle Fox, a Lincoln High School student, national anthem the Rev. Cliff Reynolds, Word Alive Church, prayer for government the Rev. Sean Brubaker, Calvin…

May 5, 2016

Agostinelli’s Walk Off Triple Beats Butler, Junior High Softball Team Wins Third Straight

Maura Agostinelli’s line shot off of the fence in left center field plated Taylor Covert as the Lady Wolverines won in dramatic fashion in the bottom of the seventh inning. In a classic pitcher’s duel that saw both teams combine for just five hits, the Wolverines were able to come through with a 5-4 victory. Madi Krugh was sensational in the circle as she posted the first double digit strikeout performance of her career. She went the distance with a sparkling two hitter. Over seven innings, the lanky eighth grader fanned 10 and walked six. In addition to Agostinelli’s bomb,…

May 4, 2016

Police: Assault and Damage to a Car, Attempted Burglary, and Hitting Utility Poles

Man Assaults Man and Damages Car According to the criminal complaint, Richard C. Myers, 39, of Ellport, assaulted a man and damaged his car during an accident on April 15 at approximately 4:30 p.m. The victim testified that he had driven to a residence in Ellport to drop his son’s bicycle off. Myers, the victim’s ex-wife’s boyfriend, subsequently punched him through the open window of the driver’s seat, knocking his glasses off. The victim exited the car to retrieve his glasses and was further assaulted by Myers, causing damage to the vehicle. The victim left the scene and informed police….

May 3, 2016

Ellwood City Prom 2016 Announces Court for “A Night at Gatsby’s”

The Ellwood City School district has announced the prom court for 2016. This year’s prom will be held on Friday, May 6 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle. This year’s theme is “A Night at Gatsby’s.” This year’s prom queen court is Emily Brown, Alena Costulas, Nikol Damato, Jodi Iddings, Karington Ketterer, Victoria Ketterer, Molly Morales and Sydney Shurtz. The king court is Justin Baney, Ryan Buzard, Brian Hudson, Keanu Jefferson, Brady Krosior, Carter MacMurdo, Vinny Romanio and Ricky Roth. The king and queen will be crowned at the Cathedral between 9:45 and 10. Lincoln High Auditorium doors…