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April 17, 2017

Easter Sunday Shooter Suspected in Western Pennsylvania

UPDATED: 4/18 at 10a.m. A manhunt has been warranted in several states after suspect, Steve Stephens, shot and killed an elderly man midday Easter Sunday and uploaded the killing to his Facebook page. According to reports, Stephens, 37, of Cleveland Ohio, fatally shot random passerby 74-year-old Robert Godwin in a residential area east of Cleveland, uploaded footage of the shooting to his Facebook, and fled the scene. Last night police stated the suspect “may be out of state,” and prompted locals in the surrounding states of Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana and Michigan to be vigilant on his whereabouts. “He is considered…

April 17, 2017

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of April 17, 2017

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, April 17, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Miller’s Valley,” by Anna Quindlen. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, April 18, 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. This is the final Laptime of the spring season. However, Laptime will resume in June for the summer….

April 14, 2017

Mayor Presents Tamburitzan Commendation

On Sunday, April 9, 2017 The Tamburitzans from Pittsburgh PA performed in Ellwood City. Mayor Court proclaimed April 9, 2019 as “Tamburitzans Day” in Ellwood City, by presenting a Proclamation at the Ellwood City Rotary Club meeting in March. Alena Kucan, who is from Ellwood City was also presented with a commendation by Mayor Court for her outstanding performance and she is viewed by many as a “ROLE MODEL” for the young adults throughout the region. The Tamburitzans are in their 80th season promoting cultural awareness through their entertaining performances, representing many countries like Croatia, Bulgaria, Russia, France, Roma, Ukraine…

April 14, 2017

Riverside Panthers Varsity Takes Some Time To Pull Away From New Brighton

Riverside Panthers Varsity and New Brighton played a taut affair on Thursday, but Riverside Panthers Varsity eventually prevailed 7-4 after taking the lead for good in the fifth inning. The game was tied at two with Riverside Panthers Varsity batting in the top of the fifth when Cristian Cicchinelli singled off of Debo, driving in one run. Riverside Panthers Varsity captured the lead in the first inning. Austin Dambach drove in one when he singled in the first inning. After Riverside Panthers Varsity scored one run in the top of the sixth, New Brighton answered with one of their own….

April 14, 2017

Ellwood City Art Club Painting Class

The Ellwood City Art Club will be hosting a painting class on April 29 in the Lincoln High School T Room. The event is open to beginners, intermediates, and pros. Official flyer below:

April 13, 2017

2017: Predictably Bad Year for Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease is spreading wildly across eastern America, with Pennsylvania leading the nation for the most reported cases. Last years numbers were a skyrocketing 12,000+ cases – almost half of the entire reported yearly cases in the USA and three times the amount of the runner up state, New York. Roughly 30,000 Lyme-positive cases were reported in 2016 nationwide, however the CDC warns that those number could be almost ten times the amount but haven’t been reported. This information was pulled directly from the CDC website: The tick population is spiking thanks to the warmer winters and earlier springs we’ve…

April 13, 2017

PHOTOS: Riverside Captures Lead Early to Defeat Ellwood City Wolverines

Ellwood City Wolverines fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 8-1 loss to Riverside on Wednesday. Riverside scored on a single by Will Yasenka, a single by Anthony Tollari, and a fielder’s choice by Ricky Wass in the second inning. Riverside captured the lead in the second inning. With one out in the second inning Will Yasenka drove in one run when he singled. Cristian Cicchinelli earned the win for Riverside. He threw six innings, allowing one run, three hits, and striking out four. Tyler Good took the loss for Ellwood City Wolverines. He tossed four innings, allowing…

April 13, 2017

Boy’s Varsity Tennis, Lincoln High School, Ellwood City ASD

Record:  Section: 4-4,  Overall: 4-5   Next Matches – 4/26 – Seneca Valley, Scrimmage, Ewing Park 5/1 – Section Singles, Pearson Park 5/3 – MAC Tournament, Brady’s Run and Beaver High School. (Rescheduled) 5/8 – Section Doubles, Pearson Park   Today’s results  – final section match of the season for Ellwood. QV plays Ambridge tomorrow (Thursday) at Brady’s Run.     Ellwood City Area School District Lincoln Jr/Sr High School Boys Varsity Tennis 2016-2017 School Year Head Coach: Keith Golebie Asst Coach: John DiBuono Volunteer Asst Coach: Harry Reisinger Date: April 12, 2017 Senior Recognition Opponent: Central Valley High School…

April 13, 2017

Reminder: Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration

Ellwood City Community Enrichment and the Lawrence County Earth Day Committee invites you to attend Lawrence County Earth Day in Ewing Park, Ellwood City on April 22nd from 10am – 2pm and learn about environmental issues, buy “green” products from vendors, and eat a free hotdog! Admission is free. Wild World of Animals and the horse & trolley rides will be returning, as well as many musical acts. NEW THIS YEAR is the Trashion Show where contestants are judged on their garment made from reused materials and trash! For more information or to enter the Trashion Show call 724-758-5501 or email…

April 12, 2017

Got Drugs?

The Ellwood City Police Department is sponsoring the Got Drugs event for safe disposal of unused or expired medication on April 29. Official flyer below.