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April 19, 2022

Ellwood City Borough Council Awards Commendations, Hires Police Officers

The Ellwood City Borough Council awarded two commendations during its regular meeting Monday night. The first commendation was given by Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court and Ellwood City Police Sgt. Michael McBride to Darrell Hunt, a street department employee, who was integral in helping the police department solve a recent criminal case. He witnessed the criminal activity and reported it to police. Court said Hunt’s swift actions led to an arrest of the suspects involved. Ellwood City Police officer Joshua Sipe was also recognized for going above and beyond in his duties. On March 29, Sipe saw borough resident Anthony…

April 5, 2022

Barry’s Ice Cream to Open April 7

For the Barrys, ice cream is a passion that has been all in the family for three generations. Barry’s Ice Cream at 105 Line Ave., Ellwood City opened its doors in April of 1993, and since then the family has been serving up yummy, creamy treats. Barry’s will open this year on April 7 with new management at the helm, although “new” they are actually “old” employees and family members who have grown up in the business. Sisters Kassie Klyde and Marissa Cragle both live in Fombell and went to Riverside High School, but their home growing up was basically…

March 23, 2022

Matilda: Cast Q&A

Note: This is the first in a two-part series featuring Riverside’s production of Matilda. Yesterday’s article featured a summary of the show. [Read Part 1] Matilda will grace the stage on Thursday March 24 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday March 25 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday March 26 at 7:30 p.m.; and will cap off with a matinee on Sunday March 27 at 2 p.m. Liz Frazer Part in Musical: Matilda Wormwood Current Grade: 11 Been in musicals/plays since: I’ve been in musicals since my freshman year, so I have been in a total of 2 musicals! Previous leads/musicals you’ve been in: I was the understudy of Lori Beth…

March 17, 2022

Riverside Archery Team Headed to Nationals in Kentucky

Riverside Archery is Right on Target. The team has been at Riverside for four years now and recently attended the state competition where the high school team placed 6th. The next stop is Nationals in Louisville, KY. We are all very proud of our archers and are very excited to compete in Kentucky in May,” said said Angela Conner, head coach. “In 4 years we have exceeded what we ever thought possible but the hard work and diligence of these archers have proven we are Riverside strong and can’t wait to see what our archers do at Nationals!” The High School…

March 15, 2022

Ellwood City Community Garden Seeking Volunteers

The Ellwood City Community Garden is seeking volunteers and donors for its 2022 growing season. The Ellwood City Community Garden, located at 327 Sims Street, is a collaborative project between the Borough of Ellwood City, the local food bank, and many community volunteers and local businesses. The garden is composed of raised beds, each planted, tended to, and harvested by a local family or organization. The harvest is donated to the local food bank in an effort to increase access to fresh, nutrient-dense produce for community members in need. The food bank serves more than 600 families in the local…

March 4, 2022

Borough Council Adopts Budget Payment Plan for Utility Accounts

Ellwood City Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 approving a budget payment plan for utility accounts under the following provisions: Customers may complete the application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period from the third Monday in March through the third Friday in April. The first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget periods will be twelve (12) months with all balances due to be settled in the 12th month. The budget amount shall be determined by taking the average of the most recent twelve months utility bills. The Borough reserves the…

March 3, 2022

Estate Issues Final Notice to Receive Medical Records from Ellwood City Medical Center

The “Bankruptcy Estate” (Ellwood Medical Center, LLC d/b/a Ellwood City Medical Center [Ellwood Medical Center Real Estate, LLC; Ellwood Medical Center Operations, LLC] and its parent, Americore Holdings, LLC [Americore Health, LLC; Americore Health Enterprises, LLC]) has announced that patients of the Ellwood City Medical Center have until April 8, 2022 to request medical records. For information and to request an “Authorization for Release of Health Information” form, contact: Jeannie O’Donnell, Assistant to the Chapter 11 Trustee, jodonnell@brileyfin.com or 972-794-1072. Visit more, www.brileyfin.com/jeannie-odonnell An “Authorization for Release of Health Information” form will be emailed to the patient for their completion…

March 3, 2022

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Cast Q&A Part Two

Note: This is the third in a three-part series featuring the production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Part one was a show preview, and part two featured Q&As with some of the lead characters. Performances of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory  will be held on Friday, March 4th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 6th at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at the following link: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/wonka  The Saturday matinee tickets are all sold at a discount and tickets will also be available at the door before each…

January 28, 2022

Shades of Bronze: New Business Helping Ellwood City to Beat the Winter Blues

Does winter have you missing the sunshine and feeling a little pale? Head over to Shades of Bronze at 605 Lawrence Ave. Joellen Cirelli opened the doors to her tanning salon and boutique on October 10, 2021. She joins a long list of young entrepreneurs who are working to revitalize the town. Joellen was just 22 when she became a businesswoman. “Ellwood City is such a small and great town filled with such good people and I wanted to keep the town booming so decided to start my dream and open a tanning salon,” she said. Cirelli is a hometown…

January 25, 2022

Power Sports Performance Offers Specialized Programs for Physical Activity

Did you know … there’s a sports facility in Ellwood City that caters to clients with special needs? Power Sports Performance, located at 310 1st Street (lower level), is an all-inclusive gym experience that offers yoga classes, adult fitness, no impact workout/resistance band, Sports Specific training, youth recreational classes, homeschool fitness program, sensory rooms, and gross motor gym time. Their specialty, however, is providing specific programs that are tailored to those clients that need a little bit of extra attention. “Seeing our clients with special needs learn to regulate their sensory needs, attention level, as well as improve positive peer…