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October 11, 2016

Criminal Complaints

Man Faces Several Charges After Parking at McDonalds Brett Paul Ianarelli, 27, of Ellwood City, is facing charges of two counts of driving under the influence, driving without a registration, operating a vehicle without required financial responsibility, operating a vehicle without a valid inspection, and two counts of violation of controlled substance. He was arrested October 2 after officers responded to a call about an unresponsive man who was parked in the McDonald’s parking lot. When officers approached the vehicle they detected a strong smell of alcohol and required Ianarelli to do sobriety tests, which he failed and was taken…

October 11, 2016

Ellwood City United Fund

The Ellwood City United Fund is announcing that it’s annual Fund Campaign will start on October 1, 2016 and end December 31, 2016. The United Fund has set a goal of $50,000.00 for the coming year of 2017. A “Get Acquainted Mixer” is planned for Tuesday October 18, 2016 from 5p.m. to 7p.m. at Nico Luciano’s Cafe, 324 Wampum Avenue. Everyone is invited to attend, admission is free, free refreshments and appetizers will be available, also we will have door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. You are encouraged to bring your friends and neighbors for an enjoyable evening. Each agency…

October 11, 2016

“Open Street” Event

Ellwood City’s Kitchen Cabinet is hosting an “Open Street” event ahead of the annual Halloween Parade on Oct. 29 from 1p-3p (Parade begins 3:30). For those of you not familiar with an Open Street, designated streets are closed for a period of time so that people can experience the business district from a different perspective – on their bikes, with baby strollers, wagons, skates, skateboards any mode of wheels not fuel or electric powered. No vehicular traffic. In this instance, Lawrence Ave. will be closed from 4th to 8th and down to Spring Ave. We both invite and encourage you…

October 10, 2016

Haunted Hill View Manor

Located on the outskirts of New Castle lies one of the most popular western Pennsylvania ghost hunting locations- Hill View Manor. The manor is an 85,000 square foot building that opened in the 1920’s as a  “poor farm” and halfway house but was later turned into a care facility in the 1970’s. Its doors closed permanently in 2004 and remained lifeless until it was sold to new management a few years later who turned it into a prime spot for paranormal investigators, thrill seekers, and skeptics. To date, Hill View Manor remains a deteriorating skeleton of what it once was-…

October 10, 2016

Ellwood City’s 2016 Halloween Parade

The Ellwood City Halloween Parade is one of the most popular events among Ellwood families for good reason, not only is it fun to watch but it offers an interactive experience for the children who want to dress up and participate in the parade. The annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade will march down Lawrence Avenue Saturday, October 29 at 3:30.  The parade will start at the intersection of 4th Street and Lawrence Avenue and end at the intersection of 8th Street and Lawrence Avenue. Staging will take place in the Holy Redeemer School parking lot. Participants are encouraged to arrive before 2:45…

October 7, 2016

Trump to Host a Public Rally in Ambridge

Controversially, presidential candidate Donald Trump is scheduled to be hosting a rally at the Ambridge Area High School gymnasium Monday, October 10, in hopes to gain back his lost popularity in Pennsylvania. In recent polls Clinton gained between a 4 to 10 point lead over Trump in Pennsylvania. Although Trump has been to Pittsburgh several times, this is the first time he has promoted his campaign in Beaver County. Many individuals involved with the Ambridge School District are worried that allowing Trump to speak at their gymnasium will give a false sense of endorsement from the school- who says they…

October 7, 2016

Yard Waste Pick up Days

We would like to remind residents of the upcoming Yard Waste Pick up Days that will take place in the upcoming weeks. Yard Waste will take place the week of October 16th –October 22nd and the week of October 30th through November 4th. The final yard waste pick up for 2016 will be the week of November 14th through the 18th. The Yard Waste and Recycling Calendar can be found on the Ellwood City Borough Webpage, www.ellwoodcityborough.com. Please select the LIVE tab and go to Recycling/Trash and you can then select the calendars and review information regarding the subjects. Borough…

October 7, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of October 10, 2016

Monday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “The Turn of the Screw,” by Henry James. New members are always welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – Family Laptime, an interactive program designed for babies as young as 6 months old and preschoolers up to 5 years old. The program, which runs through November 22, features stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration is requested, so call the library for more information. Tuesday, October 11, at…

October 6, 2016

Breaking News: Protestors Outside of the Municipal Building

Several Ellwood residents can be spotted outside the municipal building holding signs and protesting against Ellwood Electric. One of the protestors, Angie Breckenridge, who has been there since 9 in the morning and brought two of her daughters with her, said she is absolutely appalled by the recent electric prices and she regrets buying a home in Ellwood. “My family and I (her, her husband and their four children) moved to Ellwood in May and we completely regret that decision. When we bought the house we budgeted our financial abilities so I could continue to be a stay at home…

October 6, 2016

Adult Halloween To-Do’s Around Lawrence County

Costume Parties:  Emerald Tablet (42 E State St, Sharon, PA 16146)- October 28 starting at 4p.m. Live music will be played by three bands, ZooLieu Tree Revival from 8p.m.-9:30p.m., Stationary Pebbles from 9:30p.m.-11p.m., and Kinetik from 11p.m.-close. BYOB, $5 admission with costume and $7 without. North County Brewing Company (141 S Main St, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057)- October 26 from 7p.m. to 12p.m. $25 ticket which includes live entertainment, food, prizes, and giveaways. Harmony Inn (230 Mercer St, Harmony, PA 16037)- October 27 starting at 7p.m. $25 ticket which includes food, games, contests, prizes, and live entertainment.   Haunted Attractions…