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May 1, 2018

Town Hall Meeting to Discuss House Bill 2030

An informational “Save Our Town” meeting has been planned for Thursday May 3, beginning at 6:30pm at the Ellwood City Municipal Building Auditorium. A recent passage in Harrisburg of House Bill 2030 (HB 2030) specifically targeting Ellwood City Borough has raised serious concerns on the future of the town. Ellwood City for years has transferred money from the electric fund to balance the Borough’s general fund budget. The city is one of 35 other municipalities statewide where residents and businesses buy their electricity from the municipality instead of a private utility. This allows smaller municipalities to provide vital services and…

April 30, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for Week of April 30

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, May 2, 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 help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 2, at 1:00 p.m. — “Building Buddies,” a new program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore building and socialization skills. No registration is required, so call the library…

April 30, 2018

Ellwood City Relay For Life Events

Relay For Life Fundraiser at The Moose Friday, May 11, 2018 8:00 – 11:00 P.M. The Moose at 1400 Factory Avenue is having a Relay For Life fundraiser.  You don’t have to be a Moose member; this event is open to the public.  For a $5.00 donation at the door you can enjoy Average Jane, look over the basket auction and join in on the 50/50 raffle.  Don’t know who Average Jane is; they are a local acoustic cover band that plays many different genres of music. Donations benefit Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society, help us grow…

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 26, 2018

Ellwood City Narcotics Complaint Leads to One Arrested and One at Large

James Hammond Jr., 23, 413 8th St. was charged with manufacturing, delivery or possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop at the intersection of College St. and Wampum Ave. According to a police report, Hammond was pulled over on a bench warrant by Ellwood City Police. Police conducted a search of Hammond’s vehicle and seized a baggie of cocaine from his left sock as well as a silver digital weigh scale. After a full body search police located and seized a green Crown Royal bag…

April 25, 2018

Suspected Drug Operation Leads to Ellport Mans Arrest

ELLPORT- Christopher M. Rusnock, 33, of 113 Duncan Ave., is charged with three counts of manufacturing, delivery or possession with the intent to deliver a controlled substance, three counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of children, after wife files a protection abuse order against him. According to a police report, Rusnock’s wife arrived at the Ellwood City Police Department on Friday with a protection abuse order obtained through the Lawrence County Courthouse. Mrs. Rusnock said, her husband had become abusive over the past year and had held a gun to her…

April 24, 2018

Ellwood City Area Historical Society Membership Meeting

The Ellwood City area Historical Society met for their monthly membership meeting on April 9. Thirty-five people attended and door prizes were won by four. Everett Bleakney welcomed everyone to the meeting and The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jim Houk. Everett asked for a moment of silence for three Society members who had passed away since the March meeting; Sam Mullin, Lois Richards and Carl Sammons. Everett advised the essays for the Robert and Janice Barensfeld scholarships must be in by April 12 and encouraged members to pass this on to any graduating students they may know. Ron Geddes…

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…