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Ellwood City’s Own Clock Tower Fairy

Cassandra Douglas, Ellwood City Native has written a children’s book centered on the Ellwood City Lincoln Clock Tower. “The Clock Tower Fairy: Ellwood City Tales Book One,” is about a timekeeping fairy, who has to change the clock every hour when her sand timer runs out. The book takes you on a journey of uncertainty, where the clock tower fairy wants to take the night off from changing the time because she is tired. She falls asleep doesn’t change the time and wakes up to a different town, no one is awake the birds aren’t chirping and the animals are…


Ellwood City JR High Softball Team Remains Undefeated

The good news for Blackhawk was that they scored the first run of the game. The bad news was The Lady Wolverines scoring the next 18 runs to win in a 3 inning mercy rule shortened game Monday evening at Stiefel Park. Mollie Street led the offense with a triple and single. Kali Barnett also tripled off the fence in centerfield and Kyla Servick doubled. Aliya Garroway, Angie Nardone, Grace Balin, Jenna Vetica, and Kaylani Leos all contributed singles. Katelyn Wehman and Maddie Hicks each scored twice while Cassidy Crepp scored once. Chloe Duncan and Jaidyn Leviere added rbi’s. Angie…


Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of May 7

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 9, at 1:00 p.m. — “Building Buddies,” a new program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore building and socialization skills. No registration is required, so call the library…


PHOTO GALLERY: Lincoln High School After Prom

An Ellwood City tradition continued Friday, May 4 at Sons of Italy Hall. For the 71st consecutive year Lincoln High School juniors, seniors and their guests enjoyed the after prom party provided by the Ellwood City After Prom Committee. The prom king and queen of the night were, King Jarrett Lubich and Queen Grace Blake. DJ Ken Raisor of Sabre David Entertainment provided the music for dancing. Other entertainment included Caricature Artist Richard DiGia, a photo booth provided by Clark’s Studio, the close-up magic of Dr. Bradley Brown and Hypnotist, Robert Mullins. In addition, there was plenty of food for…


Group Cites Constitutional Article During Town Hall Meeting

Town hall organizers urged Ellwood City residents to oppose House Bill 2030 at a meeting on Thursday, May 3 in the municipal building. The event speakers believed the bill, which would potentially cut the borough’s budget by $1.45 million dollars, would be devastating to the community. Visitor Stephanie Muntean acknowledged the borough has problems that need solved but feared the precedent of state legislation to control a municipality. “We have to control our own borough,” Muntean said. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Aaron Bernstine, R-10, New Beaver, will prevent the Ellwood City borough council from transferring funds from the…


PHOTOS: Ellwood Softball Senior Night Cut Short By Rain

Thursday evening’s Ellwood City softball contest was called due to rain in the top of the second inning with the Wolverines leading 1-0 over Beaver Falls.  Senior Breonna Streit led off with a base hit and scored on an RBI single by Maria Ioanilli to give the Wolverines the early lead. Madi Krugh struck out two Tigers in her 1 1/3 innings before the rain forced the delay and cancellation. The Lady Wolverines (5-4 overall) are next scheduled for road contest next week, first at Hopewell on Wednesday, May 9th, and later traveling to New Castle on Thursday, May 10th. …


OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Closing The Headquarters of Local 1220

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society is a photo of the Local 1220 United Steel Workers of America headquarters closing. Pictured from the left is Nick Frisk, union president; Pete Pietrandrea, sub-district director; and Samuel R. Tooch Jr., second president of the local who was elected in June 1938. The United Steel Workers Local 1220 the wage employees union of the non-defunct U.S. Steel plant In Ellwood City Ceased operations October 31, 1975 at the office on 724 Lawrence Ave, after being located at the sight for 35 years. Do you remember when the…


Group Discusses House Bill 2030 at Town Hall Meeting

A group of concerned residents in Ellwood City met for a Town Hall meeting Thursday night at the Municipal Building, to present facts about House Bill 2030. Mary Ann Viccari, who served 40 years in borough administration, presented a PowerPoint at the town hall meeting that focused on facts about HB 2030. The meeting primarily focused on what would happen if HB 2030 did pass and how it would affect the community and jobs within it. Ellwood City transfers $1.45 million yearly from the electric fund to the general fund. Viccari said, HB 2030 will not necessarily lower electric bills;…


Ellwood City Historical Society Monthly Meeting and Scholarship Awards

Press Release Ellwood City Area Historical Society Monthly Meeting and Scholarship Awards MARTHA GREENE WROTE HER MEMORIES OF THE LOVELY NEW ELLWOOD CITY At the April membership meeting, Louise Carroll  portrayed Martha Greene, wife of Merritt Greene. Merritt Greene came here in 1889 to serve as the general manager and purchasing agent of the “future resort town” being promoted by Henry W. Hartman, and the Pittsburg Company.  The next year his wife and son moved here to be with him.  They first rented the former Pettit home, then bought it and had it moved across the street.  It was located…


New Dimension Comics Hosts 3 Rivers Comicon For 3rd Year!

Featuring comic book vendors, publishers, and over 100 artists, 3 Rivers Comicon returns to West Mifflin.  The convention will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2018. The two day convention will also feature gaming events, panels, cosplay contests, art auction, and family day (Sunday).  The exclusive beer party will return as well.  This years beer, Witchblade Russian Imperial Stout brewed with coffee, will again be provided by Helltown Brewing and features art by painter Joe Jusko.  This custom brew is only available at the comic convention during the bottle release party May 19th at 7:00 Attendees will have…