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May 16, 2018

Lady Wolverines Advance With Victory Over South Allegheny

The Ellwood City girls softball team advanced in the Class 3-A WPIAL Playoffs with a 4-1 first round victory over South Allegheny on Tuesday afternoon. Madi Krugh was the winning pitcher for the Wolverines. She went seven innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out two. The Wolverines jumped out to their lead in the third inning and added a run later by way of the long ball — Reagan Mittler connected with a solo shot in fourth inning as Ellwood City jumped to its early lead. Anna Ferrucci led the Wolverines with three hits in four at…

May 15, 2018

This New Shop is Smokin’ — New Cigar Shoppe on Lawrence Ave

The Cigar Shoppe located on Lawrence Avenue had its grand opening last weekend. Steve Busby and Rich Yonlisky partnered up to create the first cigar shop located centrally in Ellwood City. The partners wanted to create a fun atmosphere where people can come and relax while smoking a cigar. The Cigar Shoppe offers a wide variety of cigars and the owners are willing get any type or kind of cigar if they don’t have it. “I think we have cigars that are not regularly offered around here, as well as popular cigars. We also are willing to get anything in…

May 15, 2018

ELLWOOD CITY RELAY FOR LIFE

Be A Hero Relay For Life Survivor Luncheon Sunday, May 20, 2018 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Join us as we celebrate our survivors at the Wurtemberg-Perry Fire Hill on Portersville Road with a luncheon. This is free to all survivors and a guest meal prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary Wurtemberg-Perry Fire Hall.  Relay For Life survivor shirts will be received at this time.  RSVP to Donna Kish at 724-944-4709, or the American Cancer Society 1-814-866-5174.  You can register on our website:  relayforlife.org/paellwood.    Be A Superhero Relay For Life  Saturday, June 2, 2018 1:00 – 10:00 P.M. Public is welcome to…

May 15, 2018

Riv-Ell Program to Challenge Future Business Leaders

First 10 Lincoln, Riverside seniors enroll in “unprecedented” collaborative effort among BC3, CCBC, E.C. chamber and benefactors (Ellwood City, PA) Ten Lincoln and Riverside high school seniors this fall will be the first to capitalize on a new Butler County Community College and Community College of Beaver County initiative whose instructors and mentors will guide the transformation of students’ ideas into feasible business plans, and culminate in 16 tuition-free transferrable credits – and a resume-building workplace certificate. BC3 and CCBC, in concert with the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce and Ellwood City area businesses, have created the yearlong Riv-Ell…

May 14, 2018

Ellwood City Native Takes on Independent Electric Utilization Study

Liz Prence, a native of Ellwood City is doing an independent study to help people find the reason for their high electric utilization. Prence has over 35 years experience in data analysis and quality control, she has a Bachelors in biochemistry and is currently chief quality officer for Healthmap Solutions. The study will help provide information and effective solutions to people who have excessively high electric bills by determining the cause of the discrepancies seen among electric customers. “We are all charged the same rate per KWH, yet many residents don’t have high electric bills (me, for example),” Prence said….

May 14, 2018

Ellwood City Junior High Softball Team Completes Season Undefeated

The Lady Wolverines traveled to Monaca on Friday afternoon to square off in a doubleheader with a very talented Central Valley Warrior team. The team returned home with a well earned sweep by scores of 7-3 and 6-1. The team completed their season with an unblemished record of 12-0.   Game One Recap  The Lady Wolverines started off hot as they plated 3 runs in the first inning. Kyla Servick led off the game with a single and promptly stole second base. She scored the first run on a triple deep into left center field by Aliya Garroway. Garroway would score on…

May 14, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for The Week of May 14

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library for the week of May 14, 2018, include the following: Monday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Death Comes for the Archbishop,” by Willa Cather. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, May 15, — The library will be participating in the “Fifth Grade Walking Tour,” sponsored by the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce. Fifth graders will visit the library in groups throughout the day. Wednesday, May 16, at 10:00…

May 11, 2018

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Connoquenessing Creek Overflowing 1970’s

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society is a photo of Ellwood City’s Mckim Way flooded when the Connoquenessing Creek overflowed. Its banks rose to a three-foot level in some of the cottages, while outside water was waist high in some places. Homes and cottages were evacuated when water rose at a rapid pace and after it crested. Do you remember the overflow of the Connoquenessing Creek? Did you or your family have to evacuate? Please share and comment your thoughts!

May 11, 2018

HISTORY CENTER NEWS

Vol.2 N0.5 May 2018 Ellwood City Area Historical Society 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, Pa 16117 724-752-2021 May 13, 2018 – Mother’s Day May 14, 2018 – Annual Barensfeld Family Scholarship Program June 29, 30, & July 1 – Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, & food Festival June – July– August – No Meetings NOTE: Monday, May 14 at 7:00 pm. ECAHS presents the annual Robert and Janice Barensfeld scholarship program. The scholarship award program began in 1999 and has awarded two scholarships of $1500.00 each to a Lincoln High School and Riverside High School graduating senior. 30 YEAR Anniversary The…

May 11, 2018

Real Estate Transfers for April 2018

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City and surrounding areas for March 2018: WAYNE TOWNSHIP 1048 Joffre Ave; Bank of America N A to Ralph Thomas Reynolds & Valerie Ann Fencik for $19,000.00 4419 Ellwood Rd.; Amber M Kerry Carr & Michael D Kerry to Nathan J Mischler & Stephanie A Mischler for $165,000.00 Ren Lee Ave; James L Smith EST, Laird James Smith & Larry James Smith to Leah M Riva & Anthony M Riva for $78,500.00 Spring Ave Ext;…