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May 29, 2018

PHOTOS: Annual Memorial Day Parade

Ninety-degree heat welcomed the hundreds of onlookers spread across town Monday morning during the annual Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade.  Youth organizations, marching bands, city and state officials, fire trucks, police cruisers, and other community members participated and marched in the parade honoring the men and women that died in military service for the United States of America. The parade took place across Ellwood City to Veterans Memorial Park where the closing ceremonies were held.  Members of the Ellwood City Civic Chorale performed at the conclusion of the ceremony.  

May 25, 2018

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Memorial Day

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society is in honor of Memorial Day. The photos are from May, 1993, they show people honoring fallen solders at the memorials in front of the Municipal Building, on Lawrence Ave. Do you know any of the men picture in these photos? Do you have any fallen loved ones? Please share your memories of your family and friends who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.    

May 23, 2018

PHOTOS: Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society Train Day Festival

Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society is held their semi-annual Train Day Festival at West Pittsburgh Train Station Saturday, May 19. The event kicked off with a touch a truck event and there were other attractions like classic cars, a model railroad, tours of the restored caboose and the historic train station. There was local bakery serving mouth watering sweet rolls, and a local restaurant set up serving hot sandwiches, a southern BBQ master grilling and a Greek and Middle Eastern truck served though dinner. Emergency vehicles and construction vehicles were displayed for people to take photos with, and there are two…

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 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 4, 2018

PHOTOS: Ellwood Softball Senior Night Cut Short By Rain

Thursday evening’s Ellwood City softball contest was called due to rain in the top of the second inning with the Wolverines leading 1-0 over Beaver Falls.  Senior Breonna Streit led off with a base hit and scored on an RBI single by Maria Ioanilli to give the Wolverines the early lead. Madi Krugh struck out two Tigers in her 1 1/3 innings before the rain forced the delay and cancellation. The Lady Wolverines (5-4 overall) are next scheduled for road contest next week, first at Hopewell on Wednesday, May 9th, and later traveling to New Castle on Thursday, May 10th. …

May 4, 2018

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Closing The Headquarters of Local 1220

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society is a photo of the Local 1220 United Steel Workers of America headquarters closing. Pictured from the left is Nick Frisk, union president; Pete Pietrandrea, sub-district director; and Samuel R. Tooch Jr., second president of the local who was elected in June 1938. The United Steel Workers Local 1220 the wage employees union of the non-defunct U.S. Steel plant In Ellwood City Ceased operations October 31, 1975 at the office on 724 Lawrence Ave, after being located at the sight for 35 years. Do you remember when the…

May 1, 2018

PHOTOS: Panthers Run Away From Wolverines Late In 8-2 Victory

Riverside used late scoring outbursts to help easily dispatched Ellwood City 8-2 on Monday afternoon at Sanders Field in Ewing Park. The visiting Panthers (11-1 overall) put up four runs in the sixth and another four runs in the final frame after the Wolverines chipped into the lead. Riverside’s offense in the seventh came from singles by Drew Speicher, Ethan Ziegler, and Ben Hughes and a sac fly by Ty Thellman. Gunnar Boehm was the winning pitcher for Riverside. He surrendered two runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out nine and walking one. Sean Busby took the loss…

May 1, 2018

PHOTOS: Big Second Inning Propels Lady Wolverines To Victory Over Riverside

Two Ellwood City homers led to an eight run outburst in the second inning that propelled the Lady Wolverines past visiting Riverside 15-2 in varsity softball action. Breonna Streit, Maura Agostinelli, Makinley Magill, Anna Ferrucci, Maria Ioanilli, and Zoe Kalantzis all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.  Ellwood City added on six more runs in the third inning. Madi Krugh led things off on the rubber for the Wolverines. She allowed five hits and two runs over five innings, striking out six. Kalantzis went for the long ball in the second inning for Ellwood City along with Natalia Greco…

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…