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August 1, 2019

Holy Redeemer Parish ‘Summer Food Festa’ This Weekend

ELLWOOD CITY PA. Come out and enjoy fun, food, and friends this Sunday, August 4th from 12:00 p.m. noon until 6:00 p.m. at the Holy Redeemer Parish Summer Food Festa. The event is being held in the parish’s Catholic Center. The Food Festa is a celebration of Holy Redeemer’s favorite foods. The menu includes red or white pizza, shells & meatballs, pizza greens, a complete lamb dinner along with a variety of sandwiches such as eggplant, hot or sweet sausage and meatball sandwiches. The public is cordially invited and for your convenience, the menu is available for either eat in…

July 31, 2019

VIDEO: Local Dance Studio Claims National Title

Ellwood City’s very own Diamond Dance Academy was awarded a National Championship title at the 2019 Access Broadway Nationals in New Jersey earlier this month. The dancers left owning the Stage Door Cup, which is presented to America’s Best Debut School. Diamond Dance opened back in 2009 with director Shauna Dorwarth. Dorwarth is now celebrating the academy’s 10th year in business on August 6. “When you join DDA [Diamond Dance Academy] you’re not just another number,” Dorwarth said. “You are apart of a team, and together we can accomplish anything.” Their competitive season begins at the end of February every…

July 31, 2019

United Fund Releases First Allocation of 2019 Campaign Funds

Connie MacDonald, president of the Ellwood City United Fund, announced Friday the United Fund would issue its first allocation of collected funds for 2019. MacDonald stated, “ the service agencies will receive reduced allotments due to the fact, we were unable to meet our annual goal set for the campaign of 2019. Each agency will receive about 30% less then in previous years. The board decided not to use its emergency fund that is reserved for disaster relief. We encourage the Ellwood City community to please help us to overcome the deficit by making a donation now – any amount…

July 30, 2019

The Butterfly Foundation Opens Pop-up Clothing Cupboard

A local non-profit organization, The Butterfly Foundation, will be holding a complimentary kid’s clothing cupboard on Saturday, August 10. The cupboard will have boys and girls gently used clothing ranging from 4T to size 16 in older kids. They will also have shoes and backpacks available. Parents and their kids can “shop” from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ellwood City Moose Lodge. The Butterfly Foundation was started in memory of Lincoln High School and Slippery Rock University graduate Christina Whelan. She taught second grade in Gastonia, North Carolina after school. She had passed away in 2011 in an…

July 29, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of July 29

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore building and socialization skills. No registration is required. 3:00 p.m. –“Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh…

July 26, 2019

American Legion Post 157 To Host Summer Picnic

America Legion Post 157 will host a summer picnic for members, their families, and guests at 1:00 pm, August 25th at the Ellwood-Wampum Rod & Gun Club, located at 2406 Wampum Road. Any veterans, even if they are not members, are welcome to attend. Reservations are needed by August 13 by calling Joeseph Fisher at 724-758-6277 or Brandon Fisher at 724-971-9247. Members are asked to bring a side dish to share. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, and table service are provided. Regular meetings of the post are 7:30 pm on the second Thursday of each month. All veterans are welcome to…

July 26, 2019

Upcoming Events In Franklin Township

The next two months are busy busy busy for residents in Franklin Township. They’re kicking off August with their 7th annual community day on Tuesday, August 6. The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Franklin Plaza. There will be free kids activities, prize giveaways, food vendors, and more. For more information, check out this link here. On August 17, the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a blood drive at 897 State Route 288. The drive will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. To make an appointment visit vitalant.org (use group code…

July 25, 2019

VIDEO: North Sewickley Twp. Father Fatally Shot Daughter’s Boyfriend

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a North Sewickley Township father fatally shot his daughter’s boyfriend because he believed he had gotten her “hooked on drugs.” Michael D’Bagio, 41, of Sanger Drive, is charged homicide and aggravated assault after fatally shooting an Ellwood City teenager, 17-year-old Darren Jevcak, after a confrontation outside of Jevcak’s employer in New Castle. According to a criminal complaint, D’Bagio shot Jevack five or six times. When Jevcak came outside, Dbagio shot him in the arm. He said the teenager went down to the ground and then went over and shot him in the head….

July 25, 2019

Six Neglected Dogs Rescued From Ellwood City Home

According to criminal complaints, in January, Humane Officers arrived at a home on 13th Street due to a humane complaint regarding several dogs that were tied outside and being neglected. At approximately 8:00 p.m. officers made contact with homeowner Andrew Johnson, 32, and later the owner of the dogs Joanne Johnson, 54, both of 412 13th Street, Ellwood City. In Johnson’s backyard, six dogs were tied up outside in the freezing weather and were without proper shelter, food, or water. In other words, the dogs were being neglected. Andrew Johnson had advised the reporting officer that a dog named Otis,…

July 24, 2019

Hitched And Unhitched; Spring Into Love

Springtime means warmer weather, blooming flowers, iced drinks, and outdoor activities. Although our spring was wet with rain, love was in the air. Fairs, festivals, and fireworks are bringing in summer and what better way to move into the oncoming summer season than with a glorious wedding. According to WeddingWire.com, both May and June are in the top five months for popular wedding months. Here’s a list of those locals who took the next step in the relationship with saying “I Do” or those who decided their paths need to separate. Check out the Hitched and Unhitched list for April,…