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April 22, 2019

Save The Ellwood City Fireworks Campaign Kicks Off

Ellwood City/Ellport resident Eric Rayner kicked off his “Save the Ellwood City Fireworks” campaign receiving his first donations towards his goal of 5,000.00. Making the first donations and pictured below were (left to right) Justin Neupauer of Alborn Tire Sales, Councilman George Celli, Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court, Councilwoman Marilyn Mancini, Lt. David Kingston on behalf of the ECPD. Rayner will officially open up for donations via Facebook on Monday. In his previously announced plan, Rayner has stated that should more money be raised than needed, some of that money will be used to purchase a bigger show for the…

April 22, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of April 22

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 6:00 p.m. – “Movie Night for Adults,” featuring new-to-DVD films and refreshments. These monthly events are free and open to all area adults. Call the library for more information or for the title of this month’s movie. THURSDAY,…

April 19, 2019

Lady Wolverines Easily Dispatch Hopewell

The Ellwood City Wolverines varsity softball team easily dispatched Hopewell 11-1 on Thursday afternoon at Steifel Park. The Wolverines tallied five runs in the third inning to blow the game open after being staked to a one-run lead in the first inning. Angie Nardone, Mollie Street, and Kali Barnett all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the third. Ellwood City added more offense in the fourth inning – this time by way of the long ball.  Maria Ioanilli went yard in the fourth with a two-run bomb to stretch the Wolverines lead further. Nardone took the win for…

April 19, 2019

Hitched and Unhitched: Ringing In The New Year

“Ringing in the new year” refers to the old tradition of celebrating beginnings and endings with bells. It comes from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s 1850 poem “Ring Out, Wild Bells.”  On another note, “bringing in the new year” references ushering in the new beginning. This time of year brings the perfect middle for wanting a warm fire to curl up next too with some fuzzy socks and hot drinks, but also craving windows down with fresh flowers and crisp spring filled breezes. Whether it was the start of “spring fever” or the midst of some serious “cabin fever”, these five couples…

April 19, 2019

Junior High Softball Team Loses First Game In Two Years; Record Now 6-1

They say that all good things must end. For the Lady Wolverines, their 25 game winning streak dating back to April of 2017 was snapped by the Laurel Spartans. The Spartans came to Stiefel Park and left with a 5-0 victory. Winning pitcher Autumn Boyd was dominant in the circle as she allowed just 6 baserunners and tossed a no-hitter. She fanned 21 and walked 6. She also chipped in with the stick as she provided the game-winning rbi with a two-out single in the third inning. Ellwood City had runners in scoring position in the 1st, 3rd, and 6th…

April 19, 2019

Penn State Master Gardeners Of Lawrence County Open Garden Hotline For The Season

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County has opened their Garden Hotline for the 2019 Season. The Master Gardeners of Lawrence County can answer questions on a variety of topics including growing vegetables, fruits, ornamentals and turf grass, plant identification, pruning, and insect and disease problems. Advice encourages the use of integrated pest management and environmentally sound practices. To help with identification and diagnosis, plant and insect specimens can be brought to the Lawrence County Extension office located on the third floor of the courthouse during Garden Hotline hours. Master Gardeners will be on duty Monday from 9 am…

April 18, 2019

Dici, Court to Serve as Officers of State Association

Council President Jude Dici and Mayor Anthony Court acknowledge recent honors they have received. At the Pa State Association of Boroughs Convention, to be held in June in Hershey, Dici will be sworn in as the President of the PSAB’s Councils Association and Court will be the Vice President of the PSAB Association of Mayors.

April 18, 2019

Local Man’s Quest to Save Fireworks Ignites

Eric Rayner’s plan to rally the community to save the festival fireworks has been officially backed by the Ellwood City Arts Crafts and Foods Festival Committee. Rayner, 26, of Ellport, met with the committee on Wednesday evening to present his plan of action in the hopes of getting the committee’s “approval.” Although the committee offered Eric their support they are not hosting or leading the fundraiser. They have however agreed to host the fireworks, pay for the insurance, traffic control and grounds keeping for the fireworks event if the community raises the money needed to implement the display. Upon hearing…

April 18, 2019

Early Lead For Wolverine Baseball Sets Stage For Victory

The Ellwood City Wolverines boys grabbed an early lead on its way to a 6-5 victory over North Catholic at home on Wednesday. The Wolverines scored three runs in the bottom of the first frame, aided by an RBI double by senior Ricky Pitrelli and a passed ball by North Catholic catcher in the frame. Pitrelli smacked two doubles (2-2, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 2 runs scored) in the contest and was one of two Wolverines to collect two hits on the day, joining fellow senior Brady Welsh (2-3, 2 runs scored) with multiple hits for the victors. Ryan Hampton…

April 18, 2019

Borough Residents Asked To Keep Grass Trimmed

Ralph Chiappetta, Ellwood City borough code enforcement officer, is asking residents to trim their grass and clear junk from lawns. Grass should not be blown into streets.  The Borough of Ellwood City first yard waste pick-up is scheduled for the week of May 13, 2019 for area residents with future dates made available on borough utility bills. [View 2019 Boro Yard Waste Calendar] Chiappetta said he will be conducting inspections to look for violations. He also reminded residents who have not done so yet to make sure house numbers are visible on homes. Since January 1, Ellwood City residents have…