Monthly Archives: May 2012
Bus and truck collide in North Beaver
The drivers of a Mohawk school bus and a tractor-trailer are in the hospital after the two vehicles collided on Route 18 early this morning at approximately 7 a.m. According to reports, the accident happened along a stretch of Route 18 in North Beaver Township. The drivers of both the bus and tractor-trailer were transported via ambulance to the hospital where their conditions are unknown. There was only one student on the bus, according to … Continue reading
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Ellwood City tops Riverside for fifth WPIAL title
The Ellwood City Wolverines captured the 2012 WPIAL Class AA Championship with a thrilling 9-7 victory over rival Riverside on Wednesday at Consol Energy Park in Washington Pa. Ellwood’s 7-1 lead evaporated, but wildly enough, LHS starter Christian Kerns picks up the win and the save in the same game. Riverside strands the winning run on base in an epic 7th inning ending. The victory gave Ellwood City (21-2) its first title since 2003 and … Continue reading
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It’s graduation day for Lincoln High
It may seem like an early graduation for Lincoln High School, and that’s because it is. The high school typically holds its commencement sometime in early June, but since this year’s winter was so mild, snow days were at a minimum and school could end at its normal time. Lincoln High School is holding its graduation ceremony tonight at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. A total of 116 seniors will receive diplomas during the … Continue reading
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Garage and Yard sales in Ellwood City area
The following is a detailed list of sales for the Ellwood City area, specifically garage and yard sales where you are sure to fine some great deals. Click the location in order to find a map of the sale. Stay tuned each week (posted Thursday) during the entire spring and summer for an updated list of sales in the area. Community Sale Ellport borough will be having their community garage/yard sale day on Saturday, June … Continue reading
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Family Matters: It’s Important to Discuss Finances
It might come as no surprise that Americans’ confidence in achieving their financial goals and their optimism about the country’s financial future has declined significantly during the past five years. But despite their concerns, many people are failing to discuss key financial issues with their families, according to a study commissioned by Ameriprise Financial. The economic downturn has had an especially significant impact on baby boomers. According to the Money Across Generations IISM study, about … Continue reading
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Police investigating altercation after Nativity meeting
The Nativity is back in the news, but this time for an entirely different reason. Ellwood City Police are investigating an alleged incident between an Ellwood City council member and a resident from Slippery Rock Township. According to reports, immediately after a meeting in order to discuss further measures to secure the spot of the annual Christmastime Nativity scene on the Municipal Building front lawn, a councilman allegedly slapped another man after the meeting. Police … Continue reading
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Spelling Bee challenges students from area schools
The Lawrence County Spelling Bee was held on Thursday at the Lawrence Courthouse in the Commissioner’s Conference Center and 11 students competed for the championship. By round nine, there were three contestants left. After spelling correctly in eight rounds, Braiden Wills, from St. Vitus School, misspelled ‘susceptible’ and secured his position as the third place winner. The remaining two students went another 16 rounds before one could be eliminated. Words such as corduroy, ferociously, kaleidoscope, … Continue reading
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Weekly Ellwood City Library Activities
Activities scheduled at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Creative Writing for Beginners that begins at 3 p.m. on Wednesday is a group designed for students in 7th through 9th grades. The group will meet once each month to share their work and discuss writing techniques and styles. More information is available by calling the library, and new members are always welcome. Creative Writing Workshop for students in 10th grade and up … Continue reading
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PHOTOS: Memorial Day Parade an annual celebration
Memorial Day, a time to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, was celebrated in Ellwood City with the annual parade through the town. Some of the participants included the Yellow Ribbon Girls, a group that sends care packages to those in the military, and the Ladies of the grand Army of the Republic, who distributed small American flags. The celebration typically marks the start of the … Continue reading
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Bus rides to see WPIAL Championship
Lincoln and Riverside high schools are sending buses to Consol Energy Park in Washington, Pa. to watch the Wolverines take on the Panthers in the WPIAL Class AA Championship. The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A bus for adults will be leaving the Lincoln High School parking lot at 3:45 p.m. Cost is $20, and that covers the bus ride and ticket. Reservations and payment must be made by noon on Tuesday, … Continue reading
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