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Community Development Grant Survey Form

The Borough of Ellwood City is trying to utilize grant funds for street improvements on Franklin Avenue from Second Street to the dead end (heading west). A “Community Development Block Grant Survey Form” was hand-delivered to the residents living within this targeted area. It is imperative that the surveys are completed and returned to the Borough as soon as possible. As a condition of the grant the residents living in this area have to meet a certain income guidelines. Hence, the reason for the survey. Failure for the Borough to obtain this necessary information will prevent the project from being…


Criminal Complaints: Domestic Disputes

Several Ellwood residents are facing charges after separate domestic dispute cases were reported this month: Steven Glen Ramsey, 32, of Ellwood City, is facing charges of prohibited acts, terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment after he had gotten into a physical argument with his girlfriend. The argument escalated when Ramsey pulled out a knife and held it to her throat, telling her that she needed to tell the truth or one of them was going to die. The victim had a visible mark from the altercation on her face. Christopher David Bell-Kline, 22, of Ellwood City, is facing charges of…


Reminder: Winter Wine and Brew Fest

Ellwood City Revitalization is hosting the 2nd Annual Winter Wine and Brew Fest from 1-4pm this Saturday at the Ellwood City Sons of Italy. Come enjoy samples of homemade wines, beers, and appetizers. Samples are included in the admission price which is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Cash bar will be offered. Tickets are available at Kimpel’s Jewelers and the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce. Entertainment will be provided by a DJ and Magic Man TJ Hill. 50/50 raffle and Chinese Auction. Participation benefits the Ellwood City Revitalization projects.


Ellwood VS. Riverside Tickets on Sale

Student tickets for this Friday’s, Ellwood City Boy’s Varsity Basketball Game versus Riverside are on sale in the high school office. The cost is $2 per ticket. No student tickets will be sold at the door for this game. All tickets at the door will be $5 general admission and $1 for senior citizens.


PHOTO: EC Wrestlers Place at Mercer Tournament

Three Ellwood City wrestlers place at Mercer Tournament this weekend; Austin Walley took second place, Jake Alberts and Donavin Chambers tied for third. The official results for Ellwood City @ Mercer VFW Tournament (01/19 – 01/20/2018) are posted below: Angelo Agostinelli (Ellwood City Hs) – DNP Shane Slicker (West Middlesex Hs) over Angelo Agostinelli (Ellwood City Hs) (Fall 1:22) Justin Upperman (Greenville Hs) over Angelo Agostinelli (Ellwood City Hs) (Fall 1:32) Jake Alberts (Ellwood City Hs) – DNP Jake Alberts (Ellwood City Hs) over Zack Herrman (Sharpsville Area Hs) (Dec 7-0) Vincen Rinella (Meadville Area Hs) over Jake Alberts (Ellwood…


Pennsylvania 2nd Highest Among States Affected by Salmonella Infections Linked to Coconut

According to the Center for Disease Control’s website, Pennsylvania is the second highest among the nine affected states for illness caused by a recent Salmonella outbreak. The site says that the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Coconut Tree Brand frozen Shredded Coconut. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 11, 2017 to November 4, 2017. Ill people range in age from 1 year to 82, with a median age of 19. Among ill people, 19 (76%) are male….


Old Photo Friday: Jail Removed

This week’s Old Photo Friday is a photo of Ellwood residents removing the jail after a court session in 1967. The official release states: Members of the first kangaroo court, from left to right, Bob Miskolcze, Dale Vinroe, Dom Viccari and Jim Beatrice, removed the jail after last night’s court session in front of the Municipal Building. The jail is seen minus its first three occupants, Bill Livingston, Robert Abbatichhio and Robert Kimpel. The jail is expected to house many offenders in the days ahead before the jubilee celebration. Photo provided by the Ellwood City Historical Society.  


Syrian Visits Riverside, Discusses Middle Eastern Life With Students

On Thursday, January 18, Mr. Osama Alomar visited Riverside High School to speak to Mrs. Boots’ World Cultures classes, Mrs. Frank’s English classes, and Mrs. Pinchot’s AP Journalism classes. His visit is thanks to a generous grant from the Riverside Community Education Foundation. Mrs. Boots’ World Cultures classes are completing a unit on the Middle East, so had plenty of questions for Mr. Alomar about his life in Syria, his opinion of President Assad, and his assessment of the violence in Syria. Mrs. Frank prepared her students by reading a non-fiction piece from the Pittsburgh City Paper (September 20, 2017)…


Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for the Week of January 22, 2018

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, January 23, at 4:00 p.m. – The Library Anniversary Committee members will meet to discuss ideas for fundraising activities for 2018. New members are welcome. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, January 24, 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 for more information. Wednesday, January 24, at 3:00 p.m. –…


Real Estate Transactions for December 2017

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City Area for October, 2017: Ellwood City 524 Haig St; Wilington Savings Fund to Kristin Malone Glies for $52,000 602 Franklin Ave; Shannon Hufnagel to Joshua Larry for $45,000 512 York St; Jason and Kimberly Allwine to Mallary Allwine for $76,000 633 Line Ave; Willis and Patricia Marburger to Heather Jo Piper for $80,900 1004 Sunset Blvd; Karilynn Kline Shaffer to Daniel Friderick and Victoria Hockett for $90,000 1104 Center Ave; Scott Mickey to R&B…