Monthly Archives: June 2011
Revitalization Hoping for Your Signature
8:10 AM – The Ellwood City Revitalization (ECR) and Borough of Ellwood City have secured $1.9 million in funding to begin the construction phase of the Community Plaza Project in Downtown Ellwood City. Yet, the final component of the initial funding is a grant of $500,000, which has been approved but is under review by PA Governor Tom Corbett. The review process of the approved RACP grant has resulted in a 4-month delay in the … Continue reading
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Vendors Make the Journey to Ellwood City
Thursday is officially setup day, and although the majority of vendors at the 2011 Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Food Festival are from Pennsylvania, there is an impressive representation from numerous other states. In fact, according to the festival vendor listing, 17 different states make up the 200 plus arts and craft vendors at this year’s festival – it’s pretty remarkable for such a small town. Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Delaware, Florida, … Continue reading
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Tunes of New Orleans Coming to Festival
Many people consider New Orleans to be the birthplace of some fantastic music, most notably Jazz – and since the early 1900s, this music has been flourishing. Jazz, the traditional music of New Orleans, along with some Cajun and Blues will be the playlist for one of the first entertainment acts at this year’s Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Food Festival on Friday. Ray Ryan Riverside Band will play for almost three hours on Friday. … Continue reading
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Awards for Best Looking Lawn to Commence
8:05 AM – For the second straight year, the Mayor of Ellwood City and the “Ellwood City Beautification Committee” will select area homes define beautification – the process of making visual improvements to a town or city. Mayor Anthony Court along with the beautification committee will be going around area homes to see who may be presented with the Beautification Award, which includes an award sign for the yard along with a $25 gift certificate, … Continue reading
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Drug Dealers Apprehended by Police
1:00PM – Charges were filed Tuesday against 12 individuals that have been identified as “street level” drug dealers operating in and around Ellwood City, according to Lawrence County District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa. “At the present time, we have numerous ongoing investigations targeting street level, mid-level and top tier drug dealers,” said Lamancusa. Drug charges were filed on the following individuals, seven of which were from Ellwood City, two from Beaver Falls, and one from North … Continue reading
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Ewing Park School to Come Down After Festival
A contract was awarded last week to a Pittsburgh area company for the demolition of the Ewing Park School, effective immediately after the completion of the Arts, Crafts, and Food Festival in Ellwood City. Following a collection of 12 bids from companies in three different states, including PA, OH, and MI, the school board selected the lowest bid of $48,000 submitted by A.W. McNabb of Oakdale, Pa. for the demolition. A bid for the demolition … Continue reading
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The Beatles Recreated at 2011 Festival
8:35 AM – A national touring Beatles tribute band will take center stage on day 2 of the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Food Festival, recreating the early Beatles concerts with identical costumes, equipment, and harmonies. Beatlemania Magic, who will perform Saturday night as the Festival’s featured entertainment, has never played at Ellwood City Festival but is definitely looking forward to it. “We’re very excited about playing there,” said Bill Kropinak of Beatlemania Magic. “Any … Continue reading
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Man Hit By ATV, Flown to Hospital
A local man was injured and flown by helicopter to a nearby hospital Sunday afternoon after a woman reportedly backed into her father with an all-terrain vehicle. The accident happened at a residence located along Mount Hope Road in Wayne Township, a small road just off Route 65. Lawrence County emergency crews responded to the accident. It seems the ATV was mistakenly put in reverse, pinning her father between the ATV and the garage. The … Continue reading
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Arts, Crafts, & Food Festival Enters 31st Year
The final meeting of the Festival Committee was held on Wednesday in Ewing Park in order to finalize plans on parking for the 2011 Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Food Festival that begins on Friday, July 1. Three local non-profit organizations were present at the meeting to discuss parking at this year’s Festival, and they included members of Red Barn Theater, Ellwood City Fire Chief Connie MacDonald, and faculty sponsors from the International Clubs of … Continue reading
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Hockey to be Played Under Lights
Perhaps it’s the feeling of being in the spotlight, but whatever the reason, in any outside sport, it’s exciting to play under the lights. Now, with the help of the Ellwood City Borough, Stiefel Hockey can now host nighttime games. On Sunday, the lights that were installed just weeks ago were turned on at the Stiefel Park dek hockey rink for the first time in years and games were played after sundown. For the past … Continue reading
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