Category Archives: Local News
VIDEO: President Obama Awards Sabo the Medal of Honor
Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. of Ellwood City died protecting his troops and our country – on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., his widow Rose Mary Sabo-Brown accepted his Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military honor, at a White House ceremony presented by President Barack Obama. Sabo was killed while protecting his fellow soldiers amidst a fierce firefight in Cambodia on May 10, 1970, during which he was fatally wounded. Family, friends, and fellow soldiers of … Continue reading
Posted in Human Interest, Photos and Video, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
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. Garage Sale Located at 1632 Wurtemburg Rd. in Ellwood City, a sale of tools, fishing … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
PHOTOS: Lincoln High School Prom Photos
As requested by readers on our Sound Off! Community Forum, and joining the recently posted photos on Monday, the following are the Lincoln High School Prom pictures from Friday, May 4, festivities. Lincoln High School juniors and seniors enjoyed their prom at The Atrium in Prospect. As past years have gone, they then celebrated their after-prom at Holy Redeemer School. In the photos, the couples show off their formal wear as they walk out on … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Local News, Photos and Video, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Art Show now in its 64th year
The Ellwood City Art Club is having their 64th Spring Art Show this weekend, beginning on Friday at 7 p.m. and continuing on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The show is open to the public. President of the Art Club, Arlene Maielli, said that the art show is expected to have approximately 100 pieces of art. And, along with the fine art displays, there will be refreshments and a Chinese auction. … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Local News, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Treatment for Jordan Brown announced Friday
Lawrence County Judge John W. Hodge is scheduled to provide the disposition for the Jordan Brown case on Friday. A disposition, which is the juvenile court equivalent for a sentence, focuses on treatment not on punishment of 14-year-old Brown. The case will be re-evaluated every six months, according to officials. Several weeks ago on April 13, Brown was found to be delinquent, or the juvenile court equivalent to a guilty verdict of the killing of … Continue reading
Posted in Local News, News, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Weather forecast for annual golf outing: Perfect
This year’s EllwoodCity.org golf outing gives each group a chance to win $800 cash, tons of gifts and prizes, and if they’re really lucky, a 2012 Cadillac CTS. On Saturday, May 19, at 8 a.m., the 5th annual Golf Outing and Cookout will take place at Del-Mar Golf Course in Ellwood City – and the early forecast says the weather will be perfect, 82 degrees and sunny. Last year’s event brought over 60 golfers to … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Human Interest, Local News, Local Sports, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Weekly Ellwood City Library activites
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “The Manchurian Candidate,” by Richard Condon. More information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Tuesday, May 15, at 6:00 p.m. – Creative Writing for Adults. This is the first meeting of this group and anyone interested in creative writing is invited … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Local News, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Woman flees police, crashes into utility pole
An Ellwood City woman is in custody this morning after crashing into a utility pole when she fled from police. Christian Winterbottom, 26, of Franklin Avenue, was stopped by police just after 1 a.m. Friday along Line Avenue near North Street. Because there were outstanding warrants for her arrest, Winterbottom attempted to give police false identification. After several minutes of her providing false information to no avail, she put the car into gear and took … Continue reading
Posted in Local News, News, Police & Fire, Uncategorized
1 Comment
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. Garage Sale Located at 25 Hillside Ave. in Ellwood City, a sale of women’s clothing, … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Local News, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Senior workshops for long-term care and retirement
State Rep. Jaret Gibbons is inviting seniors and their families to a pair of free Older and Wiser workshops this month that will help seniors plan for their future. “These free workshops have been tremendously helpful to seniors and their families and I’m proud to offer this resource to the community,” Gibbons said. “Experts from Neighborhood Legal Services will provide valuable information and answer questions about important decisions that many families must make.” The first … Continue reading
Posted in Human Interest, Local News, News, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
