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June 6, 2016

Opinion: Two Ellwood Teams Know What It Requires to Succeed

This spring I’ve had the pleasure to be a journalist in a town with two WIAL championship teams: Riverside baseball and Ellwood softball. In fact, since 2001, these two schools have collected an impressive amount of combined titles* through their four varsity ball teams. I’m not a sports fan to any extent. I’ve watched one professional sports game on television, but even I can’t be unaffected by the excitement of the season, and I hope to be writing articles for each team in the coming days. The degree of success the teams have had is astounding. Riverside won shut outs…

June 6, 2016

Ellwood City Lions Club Honors Winners of “Follow My Leader” Writing Contest

The Ellwood City Lions Club honored the winners of its third annual “Follow My Leader” writing contest on May 24 at the Connoquenessing Country Club. The first place winner, who was awarded a plaque and a $100 cash prize, was Olivia Morrow. The second place winner, who received a plaque and a $50 cash prize, was Ian Litz. Morrow, Litz, their parents and Tara Lombardo, teacher from Hartman Elementary, were guests of the Lions at the May 24 meeting. Certificates and $25 cash prizes were awarded to Hunter Rock, Maceo Pesce, Gianna Fotia and Maddy McCommons. All of the winners…

June 6, 2016

Kyree’s Dream Team “Eat at Pizza Joe’s” Fundraiser

Let Pizza Joe’s make your lunch and dinner and support Kyree’s Dream Team at the same time! All you need to do is call your order in to Pizza Joe’s Ellwood City and mention this release. Pizza Joe’s Ellwood City will donate 15 percent of your order back to Kyree’s Dream Team! The event is Tuesday, June 7. Pick up only. In order to make the most money for Kyree’s Dream Team we can not accept any coupons, discounts or specials with this fundraiser. Offer valid at Ellwood City Pizza Joe’s Only. 128 Spring Ave. Ellwood City, PA. 724-752-9411 The…

June 6, 2016

Class of 1954 May Meeting

Pudue La Cava hosted the 1954 Lincoln Class “Life is a Beach” committee at her Mt Vernon Drive home on Thursday, May 12 at 4 p.m. Co-chairmen Paul Abraham and James Spielvogel presided over the session that began with lunch provided by Ann Amadio, Arlene “Pinky” Maielli, Jan Keenan, Clemmy Sirimarco, Ilene Gardner and LaCava. Dessert featured a decorated birthday cake, no candles, made by Garnder in honor of Spielvogel’s May birthday. Abraham expressed appreciation for all the work and planning the committee has accomplished. James Gillespie presented the fund-raising report, noting that June 30 will end this event’s ticket…

June 3, 2016

Lady Wolverines are the WPIAL Champs

With a 10-0 mercy rule win, the Ellwood City softball team are the WPIAL champions! The Class AA championship game was played this afternoon at the University of California against South Park. Reagan Mittler’s grand slam in the first inning opened the Lady Wolverine’s offense. Camille Maine’s three-run hit in the second inning brought Ellwood to 8-0. With two more runs in the third, Ellwood shut out South Park until the top of the fifth when the mercy rule went into affect. The full game will be covered in more detail next week. Photo submitted.  

June 3, 2016

Photos: Lincoln High School Class of 2016 Commencement

Lincoln High School awarded 117 diplomas to the Class of 2016 during graduation ceremonies yesterday in the high school auditorium. The class valedictorians, Nikol Damato and Paige Mason, gave speeches, along with student council president Carter MacMurdo and school board president Renee Pitrelli. MacMurdo, a high honor graduate, is attending the u.S. Naval Academy, which requires a rigorous application process including a nomination from a U.S. Congress member, U.S. Senator, the president or vice president. Along with the valedictorians and MacMurdo, five other students earned high honors: Joshua Catanzariti, Alena Costulas, Angelo Marsano, Patrick Pawlak and Cayla Sudano. Goldieann Bookamer…

June 3, 2016

Police: Ellwood Sexual Offender Fails to Register

Failure to Register as a Sexual Offender An Ellwood City man was charged with failing to register as a sexual offender. According to the criminal complaint, Michael Paul Henry, 35, has not checked in with the state police Megan’s Law Registration Unit since March 10, 2016 and is required to do so once a month. Investigating officers checked Henry’s residence at 224 Lawrence Ave. and saw Henry through a window, but  the offender did not answer the door. On May 26, Henry was charged with failure to comply with registration of a sexual offender by Magistrate Jerry Cartwright. Simple Assault…

June 3, 2016

Corona D’Italia May Meeting

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their annual Mother-Daughter-Scholarship dinner Wednesday, May 4 at 5 p.m. at the Wolverine Restaurant. Members and guests were greeted and registered by Patti Kuhn, Maura Greco and their mother the lodge treasurer, Louise Vitullo. The lodge sentinel, Lois DiFrischia, directed the seating of the scholarship honorees, guests and members. Each place setting was presented with favors made by Orator Valerie Valentino. Mistress of Ceremony Mary Quintanilla welcomed all in attendance to begin the festivities. She introduced President Clemmy Sirimarco who extended Mother’s Day greetings to mothers and daughters and recognition to scholarship winners Christopher Maielli…

June 3, 2016

27th Annual Wampum Area Community Spring Yard Sale

The 27th Annual Wampum Area Community Spring Yard Sale is tomorrow starting at 9 a.m. and lasting throughout the day. It is sponsored by the Wampum Area Business Association. Chewton 441 Eliza Street 212 Katherine Street 142 Reserve Sp. 356 Reserve Sq. Wampum 2820 Wampum Road 2844 Wampum Road 318 Main Street 324 Main Street Corner of Main and Clyde Street (Flea Market $5 Space, former church parking lot) 441 Beaver Street 447 Beaver Street 902 Clyde Street 2495 Old Route 18 Old Route 18 2590 Old Route 18 2746 Old Route 18 2762 Old Route 18 1103 Park Drive…

June 3, 2016

Youth Dance at Ewing Park Pool on Monday

The Ellwood City Borough will host a youth dance at the Ewing Park swimming pool on Monday, June 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. The dance is for grades 6-8 and is the second year for the event. Admission is $3. The concession stand will be open, and there will be chaperones and a DJ. “The dance is an excellent way to celebrate the start of summer vacation,” borough council member Marilyn Mancini, one of the event’s organizers, said.