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May 29, 2018

Dollars for Scholars: Ellwood City Wolves Club Awards $14,930.00 in Scholarships

NORTH SEWICKLEY TWP.- Students, family and friends, along with the Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II members, gathered to celebrate the awarding of scholarships at their annual scholarship dinner on May 20 at the Connoquenessing Country Club. The Wolves Club announced that $14,930 in scholarships will be awarded this year to a total of ten Lincoln and Riverside seniors to help fund their college education. Wolves Club president, Mike DeOtto said; “We believe in these exceptional young men and women. We are honored to play a role in supporting them financially as well as emotionally because we have faith in…

May 25, 2018

Ellwood City Residents Raise Awareness: Scam Calls

Caller ID spoofing and scam phone calls are at an all-time high and these calls are impacting many Ellwood City residents. Ellwood City Police Department received a call from Beverly Hazen about a possible scam phone call she received. Hazen received a call from a man pretending to be her grandson. The man stated he had been arrested in Philadelphia for a DUI. The man wanted Hazen to send money to bail him out of jail. She felt odd about the situation and hung up on the man. Hazen immediately called her grandson on his phone to check and make sure…

May 23, 2018

Hitched and Unhitched, The Season of Love

Spring is a season full of birds singing, bees buzzing and people falling madly in love. The butterflies in your stomach and pounding heart are part of a euphoric high that anyone can get from love at first sight. Scientists have shown that your brain in love actually looks different than normal brain activity. While there isn’t any scientific backing to the theory that spring is mating season for humans there’s a reason the phrase “spring fever.” According to relationship experts, spring is still for humans what it is for animals: a time to get out there and meet potential mates. There are five couples who…

May 15, 2018

This New Shop is Smokin’ — New Cigar Shoppe on Lawrence Ave

The Cigar Shoppe located on Lawrence Avenue had its grand opening last weekend. Steve Busby and Rich Yonlisky partnered up to create the first cigar shop located centrally in Ellwood City. The partners wanted to create a fun atmosphere where people can come and relax while smoking a cigar. The Cigar Shoppe offers a wide variety of cigars and the owners are willing get any type or kind of cigar if they don’t have it. “I think we have cigars that are not regularly offered around here, as well as popular cigars. We also are willing to get anything in…

May 14, 2018

Ellwood City Native Takes on Independent Electric Utilization Study

Liz Prence, a native of Ellwood City is doing an independent study to help people find the reason for their high electric utilization. Prence has over 35 years experience in data analysis and quality control, she has a Bachelors in biochemistry and is currently chief quality officer for Healthmap Solutions. The study will help provide information and effective solutions to people who have excessively high electric bills by determining the cause of the discrepancies seen among electric customers. “We are all charged the same rate per KWH, yet many residents don’t have high electric bills (me, for example),” Prence said….

May 11, 2018

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Connoquenessing Creek Overflowing 1970’s

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society is a photo of Ellwood City’s Mckim Way flooded when the Connoquenessing Creek overflowed. Its banks rose to a three-foot level in some of the cottages, while outside water was waist high in some places. Homes and cottages were evacuated when water rose at a rapid pace and after it crested. Do you remember the overflow of the Connoquenessing Creek? Did you or your family have to evacuate? Please share and comment your thoughts!

May 8, 2018

Ellwood City’s Own Clock Tower Fairy

Cassandra Douglas, Ellwood City Native has written a children’s book centered on the Ellwood City Lincoln Clock Tower. “The Clock Tower Fairy: Ellwood City Tales Book One,” is about a timekeeping fairy, who has to change the clock every hour when her sand timer runs out. The book takes you on a journey of uncertainty, where the clock tower fairy wants to take the night off from changing the time because she is tired. She falls asleep doesn’t change the time and wakes up to a different town, no one is awake the birds aren’t chirping and the animals are…

May 7, 2018

PHOTO GALLERY: Lincoln High School After Prom

An Ellwood City tradition continued Friday, May 4 at Sons of Italy Hall. For the 71st consecutive year Lincoln High School juniors, seniors and their guests enjoyed the after prom party provided by the Ellwood City After Prom Committee. The prom king and queen of the night were, King Jarrett Lubich and Queen Grace Blake. DJ Ken Raisor of Sabre David Entertainment provided the music for dancing. Other entertainment included Caricature Artist Richard DiGia, a photo booth provided by Clark’s Studio, the close-up magic of Dr. Bradley Brown and Hypnotist, Robert Mullins. In addition, there was plenty of food for…

May 3, 2018

New Dimension Comics Hosts 3 Rivers Comicon For 3rd Year!

Featuring comic book vendors, publishers, and over 100 artists, 3 Rivers Comicon returns to West Mifflin.  The convention will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2018. The two day convention will also feature gaming events, panels, cosplay contests, art auction, and family day (Sunday).  The exclusive beer party will return as well.  This years beer, Witchblade Russian Imperial Stout brewed with coffee, will again be provided by Helltown Brewing and features art by painter Joe Jusko.  This custom brew is only available at the comic convention during the bottle release party May 19th at 7:00 Attendees will have…

May 2, 2018

2018 Lincoln High School Prom “Written in the Stars”

The 2018 Lincoln High School Prom “Written in the Stars” will be held on Friday May 4th, 2018 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle Pa. The annual Lincoln High School promenade will begin at 5:30. Doors open at 5:00 and tickets can be purchased at the door or in the High School Office. Ticket’s for this years promenade are $3.00 a piece and seating is first come first serve. Following the Promenade students will enjoy dinner and dancing at Scottish Rite Cathedral from 6:00 – 11:00 before returning to the SOI in Ellwood City for the traditional After Prom event….