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May 29, 2018

PHOTOS: Annual Memorial Day Parade

Ninety-degree heat welcomed the hundreds of onlookers spread across town Monday morning during the annual Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade.  Youth organizations, marching bands, city and state officials, fire trucks, police cruisers, and other community members participated and marched in the parade honoring the men and women that died in military service for the United States of America. The parade took place across Ellwood City to Veterans Memorial Park where the closing ceremonies were held.  Members of the Ellwood City Civic Chorale performed at the conclusion of the ceremony.  

May 29, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for the Week of May 28

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: The library will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29. Tuesday, May 29, at 10:00 a.m. – The Library Anniversary Committee will meet at to discuss upcoming fundraisers and events. New members are always welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 30, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to…

May 24, 2018

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 Annual Mother-Daughter Scholarship Dinner

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their annual Mother- Daughter Scholarship Dinner on May 2, at the Wolverine Restaurant. Attendees were registered by Treasurer, Louis Vitullo, and her member daughter, Patty Kuhn. Trustee, Pudue La Cava directed seating of all guests and members. Orator, Valerie Valentino presented each arrival with a bouquet of wood fiber roses. Mistress of Ceremony, Mary Quintanilla, welcomed all and offered congratulations to all mothers, members and honored guests, the 2018 Corona D’Italia Memorial scholarship recipients. She recognized. President, Clemmy Sirimarco, who offered a prayerful and honorable invocation for all mothers, members, honorees and all military personnel….

May 24, 2018

Perry Township Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting: March and April

The Perry Township Board of Supervisors monthly meeting overview for March and April. The board held their regular meetings for the months of March and April on the second Thursday of each months. March: The Perry Township Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, at the Perry Township Municipal Building.  Supervisors in attendance were: James Radich, Tim Boots and John Zias.  Secretary/Treasurer Janice Marshall, Solicitor Greg Fox and two visitors were present. Those in attendance were reminded that the Mountville Road Bridge is set to close from March 6 through November 2, 2018….

May 23, 2018

PHOTOS: Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society Train Day Festival

Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society is held their semi-annual Train Day Festival at West Pittsburgh Train Station Saturday, May 19. The event kicked off with a touch a truck event and there were other attractions like classic cars, a model railroad, tours of the restored caboose and the historic train station. There was local bakery serving mouth watering sweet rolls, and a local restaurant set up serving hot sandwiches, a southern BBQ master grilling and a Greek and Middle Eastern truck served though dinner. Emergency vehicles and construction vehicles were displayed for people to take photos with, and there are two…

May 22, 2018

Ellwood City Relay For Life

Be A Superhero Relay For Life -Saturday, June 2, 2018, 1:00 – 10:00 P.M. Public is welcome to join us in downtown Ellwood City at 1:00 p.m. for our opening ceremony, survivor (who are our superheros) and team laps.  Teams will start fundraising; walkers can circle the sidewalk from 5th to 6th streets on Lawrence Avenue follow the track shoe footprints, the kids zone will open along with many food and craft vendors.  Chalk The Town sidewalk art contest will be from 2 pm until 6:30 pm between the municipal building and Grandpaws, registration starts at 1 pm.  Entertainment includes;…

May 22, 2018

Riverside Varsity Will Advance to Next Round of WPIAL Playoffs

With a hard fought 3 to 1 victory, Riverside Baseball Team will advanced to the next round of the WPIAL Playoffs. Both teams were strong on the pitcher’s mound Monday, but Riverside Panthers Varsity defeated Steel Valley 3-1. Riverside  pitchers allowed just three hits to Steel Valley. Riverside got things started in the second inning. Ethan Ziegler’s sac fly scored one run for Riverside Riverside Panthers Varsity. Gunnar Boehm was the winning pitcher for Riverside. He lasted four and two-thirds innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out eight. Nick Ottavianiand Ty Thellman entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in…

May 22, 2018

Ellwood City Lions Club “Follow My Leader Essay Contest”

The Ellwood City Lions Club is pleased to announce the winners of its 5th annual “Follow My Leader Essay Contest.” The contest gave all fifth graders at Hartman Elementary School a chance to read the book Follow My Leader by James B. Garfield. In the book, 11-year-old Jimmy Carter is forced to learn a whole new way of life after he is accidentally blinded by a firecracker. Jimmy is paired with, and trained to use, a guide dog named Leader. The book shows how the boy’s accident and resulting blindness impacts the lives of Jimmy, his family and his friends….

May 21, 2018

ECBAF Night on Lawrence Avenue

Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation [ECABF] is Ellwood City’s Home for all youth baseball from T-Ball, Farm, Minor, Little, Pony, Colt & American Legion Plan to spend Wednesday, May 23 on Lawrence Ave. supporting the ECABF! Sweet Caroline’s, The Sweet Shop, & National Grind Coffee & Tea Shop will be donating all tips to ECABF. Bring your whole family for a sweet treat, games, face painting, & a chance to win Pittsburgh Pirates tickets! “ECABF would like to say Thank You to all the Players, Parents, Donors and Sponsors who have helped make youth baseball in Ellwood City such a successful for the past…

May 21, 2018

”Summer of Art” Ellwood City Art Club

The Ellwood City Art Club is offering Saturday art classes lead by art club members. These classes are open to everyone. Classes are held at Ellwood Area Family Center from 10 to 12. Reservations are due 2 weeks prior to class. Information is available by calling the Art Club 724-758-2211. June  2nd -“Waterfall” 8 x 10 oil painting taught by Lynne Banting- Cost $30 Age 16 years and up 9th – drawing- Age 12 and up 16th -oil painting-learn to paint different skies-Age 12 and up 23rd – Principal of Design- 7 things that is used in every piece of…