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April 3, 2017

Sedgwick Throws Shutout as Ellwood City Wolverines Defeats Beaver

Shane Sedgwick didn’t allow a single run as Ellwood City Wolverines defeated Beaver 2-0 on Saturday. Sedgwick allowed just four hits. Ellwood City Wolverines didn’t take the lead until later in the game. Anthony Roth grounded out, scoring one run. A single by Vinny Mastrangelo in the fourth inning was a positive for Beaver. Shane Sedgwick earned the win for Ellwood City Wolverines. He pitched seven innings, giving up zero runs, four hits, and striking out four. Mason Rose took the loss for Beaver. He tossed five innings, allowing two runs, three hits, and striking out two. Roth went 0-for-3…

April 3, 2017

Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt

Ellwood Area Egg hunt Committee will be holding their 22nd community Easter Egg hunt this coming Saturday April 8th.Rain or shine.In Ewing Park for children ages 9 & under starting at 11:00 a.m. The 4 and under hunts will start at 11 and run through the days events. They will take place in the new toddlers playground. Only 4 and under can get their treats in this area. The 5 -9 year old hunts Start at 1:30 and run in the following order. 1st hunt 5-6 girls 2nd hunt 5-6 boys 3rd hunt 7-8-9 girls 4th hunt 7-8-9 hunts Treats…

April 3, 2017

Mayor Court Swears in Newest Officer

It was a great honor for Mayor court to swear in one of the newest Ellwood City Patrolman, Matthew Morabito. On the 15 of March, Patrolman Morabito began his first day as and Ellwood City Police Officer. Mayor court and the ECPD wish him great success going forward in his new career.   Mayor Court Announces April 9 as Tamburitzan Day in Ellwood City On March 20, 2017, a new dimension was added to the Rotary Scholarship Fund benefit concert by the Tamburitzans of Pittsburgh, PA when Mayor Anthony Court deliver the news that concert day April 9 has been…

April 3, 2017

Social Media Marketing Event

The Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Social Media Marketing event tomorrow, Tuesday April 4, at Dayspring Gifts. Rebecca Dambach will be guest speaking at the event. Official flyer below.

March 31, 2017

POLICE: Ten Arraigned In Operation ‘Spring Clean Up’

According to information made available this afternoon and after a year long investigation, 10 mid level drug dealers were arraigned by local police in what is being called by Mayor Anthony Court, Operation ‘Spring Clean Up’. The raid by police on the criminals took place at approximately 7:00am this morning and led to the filing of ten criminal complaints against the dealers who were selling heroin and other opioids in the 1 year span of the investigation. Mayor Court would like to thank the local police officers who were a part of the successful raid and the district attorney special…

March 31, 2017

Ellwood baseball, Riverside softball both fall behind early in Thursday defeats

Armstrong Captures Lead Early to Defeat Ellwood City Wolverines Ellwood City Wolverines fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 10-0 loss to Armstrong on Thursday. Armstrong scored on a single by Michael Lhote and a stolen base in the first inning. Armstrong captured the lead in the first inning. Michael Lhote drove in one when he singled in the first inning. Armstrong scored four runs in the third inning. The big inning for Armstrong came thanks to a single by Jacob Parisi, a single by Eli Hickman, and a single by Dawson Porter. A single by Noah Rinker…

March 31, 2017

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of April 3, 2017

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Family Laptime, an interactive program for babies as young as 6 months of age to toddlers and preschoolers. Featured are stories, songs, finger plays, games and more. Registration is requested, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, April 5, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone…

March 31, 2017

Lincoln Class of 1954 “Nite at the Movies”

Pudue LaCava hosted the Lincoln Class of 1954 “Nite at the Movies” committee at her Mt. Vernon Drive home on Thursday, March 16, at 2p.m. The session began with a pizza luncheon provided by committee members, “Pinky” Maielli, Ilene Gardner, Clemmy Sirimarco and LaCava. Co-Chairman, James Spielvogel conducted the business session that followed. Sirimarco presented the financial reports. James Gillespie reported on the monthly fund raising. He distributed March tickets and they are available by contacting LaCava, Gardner and committee members. LaCava updated reservations and the very positive responses received from classmates attending and those unable to attend. Maielli reported…

March 30, 2017

Last “Second Saturday” Soup Supper of the Season

The last “Second Saturday” – Soup Supper for the season (April 8th,  4 – 6:30p.m.) will be hosted by the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church, 1244 Portersville Road  (Rt 488 by 3rd bridge) Ellwood City, PA  16117. The soups will include broccoli cheese soup and beef veggie, Italian bread, homemade rolls, dessert, beverages and refills will also be included. Eat-in and take-out are both $6; under age 5 is free. Grilled cheese sandwiches are just $1.00 and quarts of soup are $6.00 The church will resume the suppers again in October.    

March 30, 2017

All You Can Eat Breakfast Event

If you’ve missed their last two all-you-can-eat breakfast events, you can still partake in the remaining two! Join the Masonic Hall Association for breakfast at Ellwood Lodge #599, 512 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117 on April 15 and May 20.  From 8a.m. to 11:30a.m. breakfasts will be held at the Ellwood Lodge Building on the 1st Floor. The cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.50 for children (up age 10) for all you can eat scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, pancakes, toast, orange juice and coffee. Proceeds benefit the Masonic Hall Association and other community projects.