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October 8, 2018

PHOTOS: Ninth Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest

Unseasonably warm weather welcomed the hundreds of festival-goers at the ninth annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest held in Ewing Park on Saturday afternoon. The Ellwood City Wolves Club, Rotary Club of Ellwood City, Ellwood City Lions Club and Pete’s Uptown Beer and Beverage were major players in the annual event that featured over 100 kraft beers, plenty of food, and musical and other entertainment. In addition, the festival continues to see an increase in home brewers in attendance, with this year offering over a dozen different home brewers on the festival grounds showcasing their specialty brews.

October 7, 2018

PHOTOS: Panthers Fall To Mohawk In Homecoming Game

Congratulations to Sarina Steigerwald the 2018 Riverside Homecoming Queen who was crowned by the Crown Bearer Natalie Bologna at half time. In football action, the Riverside Panthers fell to Mohawk 34-18 Friday night in a Midwestern Conference showdown.  Both teams entered the homecoming contest vying for playoff positions. Warriors running back Braydon Cameron scored three times on the ground and defensively with an interception return of 80 yards to lead Mohawk (6-1, 5-1) to victory. Cameron led all of Lawrence County in rushing coming into the contest with 803 yards on 125 carries and added to his totals in the…

September 30, 2018

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise

Large crowds, food and crafts vendors, classic cars, entertainment and beautiful, fall weather all welcomed those in attendance Saturday at the annual Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise. The festival which began at 11:00am and lasted until 5:00pm on Lawrence Avenue in downtown Ellwood City was sponsored by McElwain Motor Car Company, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Visit Lawrence County, WesBanco, HealthSouth Sewickley, Ellwood City Forge, and Nalco. For a full list of vendors, please visit the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce website: www.ellwoodchamber.org/fall-fest-car-cruise-vendors-2018/

September 22, 2018

PHOTOS: Ellwood Falls To Freedom In Rain-Soaked Homecoming Game

After rain and thunder caused multiple game delays, Ellwood City finally fell to Freedom 35-13 in their homecoming contest Friday night at a wet Helling Stadium. Freedom senior Zack Rosa led an offensive attack that scored in each quarter of the Class-AA contest and connected with five difference receivers en route to his five touchdown performance. After the Bulldog’s first two scores of the contest, the Wolverines were finally able to counter and get on the board with a 15-play, 82-yard scoring drive in the second quarter capped with a 1-yard plunge by senior tailback Rick Pitrelli on 4th and…

September 17, 2018

PHOTOS: Storytelling Festival

Ellwood City Community Enrichment and the Ellwood City Area Public Library hosted Ellwood City’s 17th Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Ewing Park. The festival is a beloved community event that had featured free activities for children and professional storytellers. Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, Custom Cakes by Jodie, and an ice cream truck had been set up for attendees to purchase sweets. There was also free balloon art, face painting, and horse-drawn trolley rides. Thank you to all of the sponsors: Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, Ellwood City Forge/Ellwood Group, WesBanco, Lawrence County Commissioners, Blanks Concrete, Health South Sewickley, Hoyt Foundation,…

September 14, 2018

VIDEO: Man Opens Fire Inside Local Bar When Told To Leave

According to a publish report and video, a regular at a local bar who didn’t want to leave at closing time opened fire overnight Tuesday at a Weisz’s Hazel Manor in Ellwood City.  According to reports the patron refused to leave the establishment which led to a verbal confrontation with the bar owner. With five people inside, including the owner, Michael Allen Henry, Jr., 26, of 185 Kindale Street pulled a 9mm gun out and put it on the bar. The bartender told everybody to run into a back room as police say he told Henry to leave. According to…

September 11, 2018

PHOTOS: Annual Chef, Wine & Ale Event Held at Shakespeare’s

The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Chef, Wine & Ale event Monday evening at Shakespeare’s Restaurant in Ellwood City.  The upscale chamber event, which is open to the public, featured fine wines, craft ales, and delectable foods from a variety of local eateries. There was a silent auction and Chinese Auction. The Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of businesses, organizations and individuals that promotes a healthy local economy and a high quality of life for the Ellwood City Area Community. The Chamber is a resource center for business, voice for economic development and…

August 17, 2018

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle Spotted In Ewing Park

Thursday evening, along the banks of the Connoquenessing Creek in Ewing Park, a bald eagle was spotted just off the Nature Trail walkway.  Walkers who enter the Nature Trail north entrance (nearest to Helling Stadium) may be able to catch a glance of this phenomenal bird. Bald eagles are most readily identified by their white heads and tails but usually don’t take on that appearance until they are fully mature, around 5 years of age, which is when they nest.  Bald eagles can weigh up to 14 pounds and have 7-foot wingspans. Nesting eagles are particularly sensitive to human intrusions or…

August 14, 2018

VIDEO: Back Home With Stephen Johns

The 26-year-old Dallas Star and Wampum native Stephen Johns takes his viewers on a tour of his hometown in this published video made available on NHL.com presented by Kia. The 6’4″ 221-pound defenseman finished with 15 points and a plus-10 rating in 75 games last season for the Dallas Stars. Johns played four seasons at Notre Dame, scoring 15 goals and 57 points in 164 games, and led the team to the 2013 Central Collegiate Hockey Association Tournament title. Johns and the Stars play the Pittsburgh Penguins just once this regular season –– Wednesday, November 21st at PPG Paints Arena. 

August 13, 2018

PHOTO GALLERY: Franklin Township National Night Out

Over 37 million people in 16,124 communities celebrate America’s National Night Out against crime. National Night Out,  began in 1984 in an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. National Night Outs are held on the first Tuesday of August. Franklin Township held their 6th Annual Community Day National Night Out Event on, August 7. People can view a photo gallery from the event below: