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June 30, 2023

Festival Entertainment Part Five: Rust Valley Revival to Return to Festival with Rockin’ Lineup

The Ellwood City Festival is a bit of a Rock Reunion for Rust Valley Revival (RVR). This year’s Festival will mark one year since the band’s first gig. According to Terry “Terr” Engelman one of the guitarists for RVR, the band is looking forward to their return. “Everyone is so nice at the Festival. The band always have a great time. It’s just a great atmosphere.” Terr enjoys the festival so much he actually helps run sound during the event. And his bandmates also enjoy playing to the crowd. The foursome is made up of four male rockers with varying…

June 30, 2023

Mayor Court Announces 4th Beautification Winner

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 4th 2023 Beautification Award to Tom and Mary Demas of 120 Glen Avenue. “The Demas’s take great pride in keeping their yard looking meticulous,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “Congratulations, Tom and Mary!” The Demas’s were presented with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. We have two more winners and there is still time to get your nominations in. Call the Mayor at 724-824-7629 or simply drop your nomination of at the Mayor’s office in the municipal building. RELATED: Mayor Court’s Beautification Awards Set To Begin

June 29, 2023

Lucarelli Named Post-Gazette Class-3A Player Of The Year, Oliastro Wins Coach Of The Year

Sophomore Christian Lucarelli was named by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as the Class-3A Player Of The Year. The newspaper announced a winner for each WPIAL Classification. The right-hander finished the season with a perfect 8-0 record and 1.07 ERA. Lucarelli allowed only 21 hits over 65 2/3 innings and struck out 129 batters. He has made a verbal commitment to Duke University. The Riverside Panthers (25-0 Overall) became the first team from the WPIAL to win a state championship with an undefeated record this season, thanks in large part to Lucarelli and were guided along the way by head coach Dan…

June 29, 2023

Festival Entertainment Part Four: 7 Mile Run to Bring a Little Country to the Festival Stage

For 7 Mile Run, the band, the music, the performances are “all in the good Lord’s plan.” They will bring their country style to Folino Stage during the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Friday, June 30 at 8 p.m. According to Frontman Brian Miller, festivalgoers should expect a Southern Rock Country kind of vibe. With six members, four of which have heavy rock roots, the band is far from the twangy country of the past but also not in the pop genre by any means either. And Miller said he is blessed to play next to the…

June 29, 2023

Lincoln High School Class of 1978 To Have 45th Reunion

The Lincoln High School Class of 1978 will have its 45th Class Reunion on Saturday, July 22nd at the Wurtemburg/Perry Fire Department. Reservations are due NO LATER THAN JULY 10th A buffet dinner and dessert will be provided. This is a BYOB event, the reunion will be providing misers and water. Any other beverages will be yours to bring. The cost will be $10.00/person (non-refundable). [VIEW PRINTABLE RESERVATION FORM] The reunion will also be accepting donations to help with the costs. There will be a 50/50 raffle, along with a Chinese Auction. Please send a completed reservations form, along with…

June 29, 2023

Dimeo, Swogger Among Guests At Ellwood City Wolves Club Meeting

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II met on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at their Shelter in Ewing Park. President Mike DeOtto opened the meeting introducing guests Jackie Dimeo and Kevin Swogger. Mrs Dimeo is the President of the Divine Grace Parish Christian Mothers. The Christian Mothers have worked with the Wolves Club Ash Wednesday Fish Fry’s and Golf Bash for many years. The Wolves Club provided a donation of $2500 from the Golf Bash Fund Raising efforts in honor of their continued help and support and to assist in their efforts to start a scholarship program of their own….

June 28, 2023

Festival Entertainment Part Three: The Fabulous Gemtones to Bring a Vegas Style Act to Ellwood City

Looking for a Las Vegas style stage act without leaving Ellwood City? Look no further than the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival where The Fabulous Gemtones will bring a bit of Vegas right here to Ewing Park at 8 p.m. on Sunday July 2. Sometimes what happens in Vegas doesn’t really stay there … especially with talent like this! The Gemtones bring dance and music to life through four lead vocalists and an experienced band. Band members include Josephine Crooks (vocals); Gwen Davis (vocals); Mikey Lathom (vocals); Lindsay Fitzpatrick (vocals); Nick Scanga (guitar); Charles Harris (drums); and…

June 28, 2023

3rd Beautification Award Winner Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 3rd Beautification Award of 2023 to Nick and Kathy Curcio of 310 Petain Street. This is the home that Kathy grew up in and she still takes a lot of pride in maintaining their property. “Congratulations, Nick and Kathy, and keep up the good work,” said Mayor Court in a statement. The Curcio’s were awarded with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. There will be three more awards presented and there is still time to get your nominations to the Mayor. You could drop them off at…

June 27, 2023

Borough Receives Pennsylvania Day Grant In Support of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful

To support community improvement and engage volunteers, the Borough of Ellwood City announced today it is the recipient of a $2,000.00 2023 National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grant from America250PA and EQT Corporation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and in support of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. The grant funds will be utilized to assist with costs to replace planter boxes along Lawrence Avenue, the town’s main street. “We are thrilled to be the recipient of the America250PA grant funding. It is our hope that this project will help beautify our main street and give Ellwood City a fresh look….

June 27, 2023

Festival Entertainment Part Two: Little Miss Firecracker Pageant to Feature 11 Local Little Ladies

Folino stage is about to “Explode” with charisma and charm as eleven little ladies take the stage for the 6th Annual Little Miss Firecracker pageant. The festivities begin at 11:15 a.m. on Friday June 30th during the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival. The event will be emceed by Mindy Wilson with pageant assistants and former Little Miss Firecracker title holders: Aria Cannon (2019 winner) and Dia Greco (2018 winner). The crowd will get to witness the contestants as they impress the three judges (Rochelle Spagnolo, Nicole Clow and Richard Griffith) on stage with their stage presence, patriotic…