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October 10, 2020

Hudson Qualifies For PIAA Golf Championships

Ellwood City’s Joey Hudson shot a round of 83 at the par-70 Allegheny Country Club Thursday afternoon to finish 11th overall in the WPIAL boys golf championships, helping qualify for the state championships later this month. “My round at Allegheny was a roller coaster as I had many ups and downs throughout,” Hudson said. “The playing conditions at the course were tough as the winds were very high and the greens were lightning quick. I had only played one time at the course before the WPIAL finals.” Despite the challenges, Hudson nailed the most vital shot to his success—the tee…

October 9, 2020

2020 Graduate Seeks to Recognize Area Veterans with Military Banners

Gabrielle Gretch is on a mission to recognize local veterans. Gretch a 2020 Riverside graduate plans to present a plan of action to install military banners on the streets of Ellwood City at Monday night’s council meeting. I would love for as many people as possible to come to the meeting to support the idea,” she said. “Especially if you’re interested in buying a banner.” Gretch, who plans to attend UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in January, said she was inspired to take on this project during her internship. “I did my scholarship on Leslie Sabo Jr. for the Historical…

October 9, 2020

ECASD Board Approves Phase Two Reopening Plan

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to move ahead with a Phase Two Reopening Plan proposed by Acting Superintendent Wes Shipley. The 5-4 vote will allow administrators to limit choices for families when it comes to choosing in school learning, a hybrid model, or a full cyber option. Directors Barbara Wilson, Matt Morella, Erica Gray, Jennifer Tomon, and Gary Rozanski supported the following plan proposed by Shipley during an Oct 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting: On Nov 2 families will have three options—full five day in school instruction, three day in school instruction, and Ecava….

October 5, 2020

Trucks of the Hollow hosting ‘Truck or Treat’

NOTE: This is part three of a series featuring Spooktacular Events in Lawrence County Cars, costumes, and candy. Join Trucks of the Hollow for their first annual “Truck or Treat.” Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to join the lineup on Saturday, October 17 at 355 North Tower Road Fombell, PA 16123. Event organizer Kaytlin Wright said she hopes to see a big crowd of vehicles and participants. “We were inspired to do this Trunk or Treat since a lot of the Halloween-themed events in the area aimed at the kiddos were cancelled due to the pandemic,” Wright…

October 2, 2020

Fearscapes Haunted Attraction: An Immersive Escape

NOTE: This is part two of a series featuring Spooktacular Events in Lawrence County Need a good scare? You don’t have to go far. Fearscapes Haunted Attraction is right here in Ellwood City. Not only are they hosting their revamped walk through attraction, but they have also added an escape room. Escape room and attraction combined are a wicked mix science and the paranormal gone mad. According to Fearscapes website, deep within the Fearscapes facility, A mysterious and toxic chemical used to contain entities of unknown origin has been released. Reports show it may have been caused by equipment malfunction….

October 1, 2020

Suds and Scares Plenty at E-Z Kleen Car and Van Wash

NOTE: This is part one of a series featuring Spooktacular Events in Lawrence County A clean car and a little scare. You can get both starting today at E-Z Kleen Car and Van Wash. Owner Steven Chill has transformed his sudsy business into a spooky attraction. “There will be animatronics and people dressed up in costumes,” Chill said. The haunted car wash was inspired by Chill’s love of Halloween. He said this year with Coronavirus, he wanted to provide a unique experience that could be enjoyed with plenty of social distance. “You don’t even have to get out of the…

October 1, 2020

Eric Ryan Corporation Celebrates 30 Years in Business

On October 1st, the Eric Ryan Corporation (ERC) will celebrate its 30th year anniversary. ERC was established in 1990 as a sole proprietorship under the name of Utility Cost Cutters and was incorporated as The Eric Ryan Corporation in 1995. We are currently operating with three divisions and more than 100 full and part-time employees. In the past 30 years, ERC has provided services to more than 2,000 clients in 50 states, Canada, Mexico, UK and the Caribbean. ERC evolved into a full service utility and telecommunications consulting and management firm and is one of the largest providers of said…

September 24, 2020

Yellow Ribbon Girls Need Your Help: Adopt A Soldier

40,000 boxes. That’s how many shipments have been sent by locally organized Yellow Ribbon Girls. Yellow Ribbon Girls is made up of hundreds of volunteers that work tirelessly all year round to provide our troops with the comforts, treats, and reminders of home. This year, they need your help more than ever. Because of Coronavirus restrictions, nearly all of the group’s fundraisers have been canceled or postponed. The group sent 300 Christmas Care Packages last year. Their hope this year is to send between 150 and 200 packages. Each package contains Christmas decorations, holiday treats, basic supplies and gifts. In…

September 23, 2020

Council Commends Loccisano’s for 104 Years of Business

During Monday night’s Borough Council meeting, Loccisano’s Golden Dawn received a commendation from the borough and council for 104 years of business in the Ellwood City community. Motions passed: A motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 8/17/20, Public Hearing held 8/24/20 and the Special Meeting held 8/24/20, as submitted. A motion to approve the Pre-Paid Voucher List dated 9/14/20, in the amount of $551,193.48, and the List of Vouchers to be Paid dated 9/17/20, in the amount of $665,927.90. A motion to approve the Departmental Reports, as submitted. A motion to adopt an Ordinance, as submitted,…

September 23, 2020

Join Club Hope and ‘Pink Out’ Cancer: T-shirts Available NOW

Club Hope Foundation is hosting a virtual “Pink Out” Cancer fundraiser in honor of breast cancer awareness month. To get your shirt and join in the fight, visit Venezie Sporting Goods online store to by September 27. Shirts will be available for pick up at Venezie Sporting Goods or will be shipped on October 8th. Although getting together for events, can be a challenge with Covid-19 restrictions in place, Club Hope is stepping up to fight in another way. “We encourage any groups that get together throughout October and wear their shirts to either text me pictures at the foundation…