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Bus Parade Planned Friday To Recognize Hartman Being Named PA Blue Ribbon School

A bus parade will take place Friday morning, October 31st to celebrate Hartman Intermediate School being named a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School. Festivities are set to begin around 8:00 a.m. where the students line the halls and the teachers, led by the percussion line, walk the halls.  The school will then have an assembly from 8:15-9:00 a.m. with speakers, contests, and a celebration of the kids and staff. You may see school buses and emergency vehicles traveling together through town. Please don’t be alarmed! This is part of the planned celebration. Attendees include local legislators, borough council members, the mayor,…


Annual Memorial Day Parade Set For Monday

Monday will be a day to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Ellwood City will host its annual Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony, and Community Picnic beginning at 10:00 a.m. Here’s what’s happening: Parade – 10:00 AM The parade begins at 10 AM, crossing the Veterans Memorial Bridge, where we’ll pause at the center for a tribute to those lost at sea. From there, the procession moves up 5th Street, turning right onto Crescent Ave, right on 8th Street, right on Lawrence Ave, left on 5th Street at the light, and right on Spring Ave, concluding…


PHOTOS: Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade

The annual Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade took place Monday morning as our community gathered downtown Ellwood City to enjoy the parade and to honor local Veterans of the past and present. A ceremony honoring veterans was held at Legion Park directly after the parade followed by free Hot Dogs provided by Dave’s Hometown Shop ‘n Save. Photos courtesy of Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce Facebook.com Page.  


Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation Opening Day POSTPONED

UPDATED April 21st 11:32 a.m. — The opening day parade and ceremony has been postponed untiled next Saturday, April 29th due to weather forecasts. The schedule of events will remain the same Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation (ECABF) will hold its opening day ceremony on Saturday April 22nd. A parade will start at approximately 9:00 a.m. at the Old Ewing Park School field and head to Freidhoff Field where games will follow the ceremony and introduce all the teams. Tee Ball will proceed to the grass area, where they will play during the season. Games will start at roughly at…


PHOTOS: Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade

Warm temperatures met the onlookers at the annual Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade held Monday, March 30, 2022. After a wreath was placed into Connoquenessing Creek to start the Memorial Day observance, the parade trailed south across the Veterans Memorial Bridge (5th Street bridge) to the steps of the Lincoln High School Auditorium where it headed west on Crescent Avenue before returning down Lawrence Avenue and ending at the Legion Memorial Park near Circle Playground.  


PHOTOS: LHS Class of 2020 Parade

Lincoln High School’s Class of 2020 enjoyed somewhat of a non-traditional graduation ceremony and ensuing recognition on Tuesday. Thanks to the county moving to the green phase graduating seniors gathered in the Leslie Sabo auditorium for a traditional ‘tassel turn’ but shortly thereafter all seniors participated in a parade that roamed throughout Ellwood City and its nearby neighborhoods. “[This] was definitely the most personable commencement ceremony we’ve ever had,” Principal Kirk Lape said this week, citing the attention that was paid to each individual graduate.  Lape has said the events will be filmed and edited into the commencement ceremony film.


PHOTOS: ECASD Educators Parade

Decked out in signs, balloons, and creative decorations, Ellwood City Area School District staff made a trek through numerous neighborhoods Thursday evening as part of a planned parade to show their love and dedication for their students. Over 120 staff, faculty, and administrators participated. The parade route included neighborhoods in Ellwood City, Portersville, Ellport, and Wampum. ECASD Police assisted in the parade working with the local police, public safety officials, and the fire department. View previous article, www.ellwoodcity.org/2020/05/14/ecasd-educators-planning-parade-as-summer-send-off-for-students/  


ECASD Educators Planning Parade As Summer Send Off For Students

The educators in the Ellwood City School District wanted one last chance to see the faces of their beloved students before the end of the school year … even if it is at a safe social distance. Their solution: A parade. Organizers and ECASD Elementary Counselors Debbie Wiech and Chrissy Mendillo said so far 120 staff, faculty, and administrators have “signed up” to participate. “We hope this shows the love and dedication we have for our students,” Wiech said. According to Wiech, the mandated closing of the ECASD was a devastating situation for the students, but it was also a…


PHOTOS: Annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade

In what may feel like annual conditions, wet weather and rain met those who paraded Lawrence Avenue on Saturday as part of the annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade. Many onlookers grabbed an umbrella and jacket to enjoy costumes, candy, and floats. The parade began at Holy Redeemer and continued west on Lawrence Avenue to 8th Street before returning on Crescent Avenue. Many area Trick or Treats are scheduled for Thursday evening. The Borough of Ellwood City will hold trick or treating from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


Wampum Announces Annual Christmas Parade

It’s that time again and plans are underway for the 46th annual Wampum Area Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, December 1st at 1:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Wampum America Legion Post 749, American Legion Auxiliary, Wampum Lions Club, Wampum Area Women’s Club, and Wampum Area Business Association. A special feature of the parade is giving treats to the children, in the Wampum Area that are between the ages of 1-12 and who are registered, by Santa. However, in order to make this feature and parade a success, the parade is asking for your…