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May 7, 2019

Kids Read Now Comes To North Side Primary

On Thursday, May 16 from 6-7pm, North Side Primary is hosting Kids Read Now Family Reading Night. Kids Read Now is a nationwide organization that pairs with school districts to keep reading a priority, even throughout the summer months. The goal is to close the achievement gap and eliminate the summer reading slide that occurs during the summer break. Kids Read Now does this by providing students the ability to receive up to nine new, free books from a popular wish list over the course of the summer. The first three books are chosen by the student with the help…

May 6, 2019

2019 Mayor’s Beautification Award

Mayor Anthony Court announced today, with the beginning of summer upon us, the Ellwood City residents will once again turn their properties into beautiful landscapes, bringing our neighborhoods back to life. This will be the 9th year that Mayor Court will present “Beautification Awards” and restaurant certificates to six (6) area residents who take pride in their properties, throughout Ellwood City. All residents are encouraged to participate by beautifying your property or nominating someone you feel does a great job to make their properties stand out in the neighborhood. Nominations will be accepted by phone, mail, on the Mayor’s Facebook…

May 6, 2019

EllwoodCity.org & Eric Ryan Corporation Present: ‘Bug Bingo,’ a Relay for Life Fundraiser

The game will give Ellwood City residents the chance to win a $200 cash prize while helping raise money for the American Cancer Society. Be sure to visit the Eric Ryan Corporation booth at The Relay for Life Carnival for A Cure on May 18th  between 3 pm and 7 pm to purchase your card(s). HOW TO PLAY BUG BINGO AND RULES: Purchase your Bingo card by visiting the Eric Ryan Corporation at the Relay for Life event. The cards can only be purchased at the Relay for Life event and will not be sold anywhere or anytime else. Cards…

May 6, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of May 6th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. THURSDAY, MAY 9 3:00 p.m. – “Just for Girls Book Group,” they will be discussing the book “Saint Anything” by Sarah Dessen. 6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members…

May 3, 2019

75th Anniversary Of Choral Music Concert Planned At Lincoln High School

The Lincoln High School Choral Department will be presenting our spring concert next Friday night, May 10th. “We are very proud to be celebrating this amazing milestone with two special concerts on May 10th and May 11th,” said Senior High Choral Director Felecia Greco. “This is an event not to be missed!” The concert will begin at 7:00 pm and feature seven different choirs with students in grades 5-12. There will also be solo songs performed by Lincoln seniors and two of those seniors will be honored with the Outstanding Choral Student award and the Choral Department Scholarship. Tickets are…

May 2, 2019

Franklin Township Clean-Up Day Announced

Franklin Township residents are invited to participate and clean up a yard, home, or garage with a township clean-up day planned for Saturday, May 4, 2019. The event will begin at 8:00am and last until 2:00pm for township residents.  Residents can drop off trash at the Franklin Township Building located on Route 288 in Fombell. This cleanup event is for township residents only, with two (2) passes allowed per household. A pass is good for one load. Passes can be purchased in advance for $10 Car, $15 Truck or Trailer, $20 Dump Truck. Tires will be collected for an additional…

May 2, 2019

Calvin Presbyterian Church Set To Host Rummage And Bake Sale

On Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, Calvin Presbyterian Church will be hosting a rummage and bake sale. The sale will go on from 9:00 a.m. on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday (Bag Day). Donations for the rummage sale will be accepted during office hours. Lunch items will also be available for sale. Calvin Presbyterian Church is located at 615 Crescent Avenue in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Questions can be directed to the church office at 724-758-4258. Their office hours are; 9:00 a.m. until noon on Mondays, Thursdays, and Friday’s, 9:00 a.m. until noon on Tuesday’s,…

April 30, 2019

Festival Fireworks Fundraiser: Custom Logo Apparel Available, In Person Donation Day Set

Donations have started rolling into the Save the Ellwood City Fireworks fundraiser. Eric Rayner, the 26-year-old Ellport man who is leading the fundraising effort, said that as of April 30, donations total nearly $3,000 of the $5,000 needed to save the fireworks. The most recent donation was a $1,000 donation from the Ellwood City Police Department officers. “I’m overwhelmed by the amount of support we’ve gained in just the few days we’ve been accepting donations!” Rayner said. “Our community has really stepped up and put their money where their mouth is. I’m strongly encouraged that we will raise above and…

April 30, 2019

Shakespeare’s To Host HempCBD And CBG Seminar

Shakespeare’s will be hosting a seminar about HempCBD and CBG oils and all they can do for you on Thursday, May 2. The seminar will begin at 7:00 and end at 9:00 p.m. During this seminar, you will hear the latest research on CBD and CBG. They will introduce the only premium grade liposomal CBD/CBG, THC free oil that utilizes the latest sonicated technology. Along with refreshments being served, there will be products will be available for purchase including Recept(CBD/CBG) oil, Pet formula, Hemp based face cream, lip balm, and a detox system. There will be a special guest present…

April 29, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of April 29

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh grade and up. The group meets twice a month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. 6:30 p.m. – “Evening Book Group for Adults,” The group…