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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….

May 1, 2018

2018 Graduate Submissions

With high school graduation around the corner, EllwoodCity.org is now taking graduate submissions to appear on our website. https://ellwoodcity.org/class-of-2018/ Submissions can be sent electronically to ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org or a hard copy can be filled out in the Color Center on Lawrence Avenue. Please remit a color photo with the information you provide: Graduate Name: Parents Name(s): Grandparent(s), Other(s): School District: Party Info (date, location, etc): Awards, Scholarships, Accolades: Fututre Scholastic Plans/Info (college/university, planned major, etc):   Lincoln High School’s graduation date is Thursday, May 31st, 2018 at 7 pm and Riverside is Thursday, May 31st, 2018 at 6 pm.

April 27, 2018

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Counting Souvenir Diamond Jubilee Coins

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society is Chairman of the revenue division Paul Laurell (left) and Boyd McDowell of McDowell’s Hotel (right), May 10, 1967, counting souvenir Diamond Jubilee coins. The coins were manufactured and used to help publicize the Diamond Jubilee celebration. Ellwood City was founded 1892 and celebrated their 75th anniversary with a series of events throughout the summer of 1967 named the Diamond Jubuilee. The summer featured a street carnival, a grand ball, various church services, musical concerts, fireworks displays and several parades. People were able to obtain the souvenir coins…

April 27, 2018

Lawrence County Kids Car Show April 29th

The Lawrence County Car Show is a family friendly event featuring cars, face painting and music. The month of April is know as Child Abuse Prevention Month and this event would like to shed light and bring awareness to child abuse, their community and appreciation for our countries resource families. Community members are welcome to participate and bring their classic cars to the event. If you decide to participate it is asked that you arrive 30 minutes before the event for early parking. The event is April 29, from 4 to 7pm at Hugger Mugger in the Lawrence Village Plaza,…

April 26, 2018

New Dimension Comics Joins Worldwide Free Comic Book Day

World’s Largest Comic Book Event is May 5th with AUTOGRAPHED Free Comics!  New Dimension Comics is the Pittsburgh region’s largest comic book specialty retailer chain, with 6 locations: Butler, Ellwood City, Cranberry, Century III Mall, Pittsburgh Mills Mall, and Ohio Valley Mall.  Created by Todd McDevitt when he was just 17 years old, the chain has delivered the world of comics to fans since 1986. (May 5, 2018) – The 17th Annual Free Comic Book Day returns on Saturday May 5th with more than 2300 comic shops in over 60 countries participating, including locally-owned New Dimension Comics with 6 locations…

April 23, 2018

Lawrence County Career and Technical Center Honor Role

Lawrence County Career and Technical Center announced their 2017-18 honor role students. Students listed for high honor received all A’s for the third nine weeks and students listed for honor roll received all A’s and B’s for the third nine weeks. (*) Indicates a full-time or part-time Cooperative Education Student.  Cooperative education is a program in which academic credit is provided for structured job experience. HIGH HONOR ROLL 10th GRADE                                 11th GRADE                           12th…