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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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Ellwood, Riverside advance to next round
The Ellwood City Wolverines were flawless in their opening matchup of the WPIAL playoffs on Wednesday as they cruised past Brownsville, 13-0. Ellwood City advances to the semifinal round to take on number-4 seed South Fayette (date/site to be determined). Ellwood City, behind pitcher Christian Kerns, was nearly perfect in their matchup against Brownsville. The Wolverines blanked their opponent on both the run and hit column on Wednesday. Riverside The Riverside Panthers baseball team had … 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. Garage Sale Located at 1632 Wurtemburg Rd. in Ellwood City, a sale of tools, fishing … Continue reading
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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
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Preparing for One of Retirement’s Major Expenses – Taxes
As you plan for retirement, you’re likely considering the major expenses you may encounter, such as housing and health care. But are you overlooking something that may have a significant impact on your ability to achieve a financially secure retirement? If the bulk of your retirement savings are in tax-deferred accounts (workplace plans and traditional IRAs), most or all of your distributions will be subject to ordinary income tax rates. This may leave you with … Continue reading
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Local teams victorious in playoff matchups
All three local teams won their respective matchups on Tuesday, so each move on to the next round of their playoffs. The Riverside baseball team was determined to start the playoffs off on the right foot, and that’s definitely what they did on Tuesday as they crushed Greensburg Central Catholic, 11-4, in their first round WPIAL playoff matchup. Both teams were quiet through the first two innings, but it was in the third inning when … Continue reading
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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
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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
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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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Could Ellwood and Riverside meet on the biggest stage?
The Ellwood City Wolverine baseball team was granted the first overall seed in the WPIAL Class AA playoffs, giving them a bye in the first round that begins on Tuesday. With their record of 18-2 overall and 12-2 in Section 5-AA, the Wolverines will play the winner of the first round matchup between Burrell and Brownsville. According to MaxPreps.com, a nationwide high school sports website, Ellwood City is ranked 18th in the state and 1st … Continue reading
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