Category Archives: Human Interest
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
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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
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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
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History of Lawrence Co. area featured on website
Locations like Ellwood City, Chewton, Ellport, Koppel, and Wampum are just some of the featured places found on the website LawrenceCountyMemoirs.com. Each location has historical information and photos. Recently, Jeff Bales Jr., of New Castle attended the Rotary Club of Ellwood City meeting to discuss his website, which was created August 5, 2011. He said that the goal of Lawrence County Memoirs is to collect historical recollections from Lawrence County and surrounding areas. Bales was … Continue reading
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Walking Tour of Ellwood for 5th grade students
When thinking of a way to integrate more PIE, or Pride In Ellwood, into the younger generation of residents, several members of the Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce’s marketing committee had the perfect idea. With help from community members, borough and school officials, and area residents, the Chamber will be putting on their first ever Ellwood City Walking Tour for the fifth graders of both Lincoln and Riverside High School. Howard Heltman, one of the … Continue reading
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Preparation for Relay For Life ongoing
Everyone is preparing for another Relay For Life in Ellwood City, and that includes the Ellwood City Police Department. Lisa Jackson, a Relay For Life representative, met with Mayor Anthony Court and the rest of the police department to talk about the upcoming 2012 Relay. Everyone, both in and around the community, is being invited to form teams and raise money to help support this fight against cancer while celebrating the life of survivors. The … Continue reading
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New car rental service in Ellwood
When driving down Lawrence Avenue in Ellwood City, a sign with big yellow letters is now hard to miss – and that’s the sign of Hertz, the new car rental agency in town, replacing the former Enterprise rental agency. And although Hertz Car Rental has its own building along main street, it’s positioned near McElwain Motors because they are partnered with the dealership and body shop. According to Mickey Keene, the area manager of Hertz, … Continue reading
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Rides for all ages featured at Fireman’s Carnival
Last year, the Wayne Township Fire Department called their first annual carnival the “Fireman’s Festival.” But this year, so there is no confusion with the 32nd annual Arts and Crafts Festival, they have decided to name it the “Fireman’s Carnival.” However, there should be no reason to get the now 2nd annual Wayne Township Fireman’s Carnival confused with the annual festival that takes place every July in Ewing Park – they are nothing alike – … Continue reading
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Week-long celebration of educating youth
Last week, the Ellwood City Early Learning Center held its 5th annual Art Show and Open House celebrating the ‘week of the young child.’ Those who attended the annual event enjoyed an evening of celebration as part of a week-long occasion focused on the Education of Young Children. On Thursday, April 26 from 5 to 7 p.m., children who are enrolled at the Ellwood City Early Learning Center worked in their classrooms for several weeks … Continue reading
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Boxing event raises money for medical bills
Jack Maine, a 24-year-old amateur boxer from Ellwood City, was severely injured in a car accident in December, suffering a fractured skull in four places. But on Saturday, Maine suited up and stepped into the ring one more time as part of “The Maine Event” live boxing show at the SOI Hall on Lawrence Avenue. Proceeds went to help pay for the hospital medical bills. Although Maine didn’t partake in a fight, he got to … Continue reading
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