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March 25, 2021

PART 1: The Lincoln High School Musical Returns!

[This is the first of our 2-Part Series spotlighting the Annual LHS Musical] After more than a year, the lights are back on in the Lincoln High School auditorium for four musical performances of The Addams Family this coming weekend. Performances are Friday, March 26th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 27th at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 28th at 2 p.m. There are still tickets left to see the show in person and tickets for the live stream are also available. All tickets are sold online at: lhspa.booktix.com. Because of the capacity limits for indoor events, only 100…

March 24, 2021

Franklin Township Clean-Up Day Announced

Clean up your yard, clean up your home, and clean up your garage! Franklin Township residents are invited to participate in a township clean-up day planned for Saturday, May 1, 2021. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 2:00 p.m. 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 (1) load. Passes can be purchased in advance for $10.00 Car, $15.00 Truck or Trailer, $20.00 Dump…

March 24, 2021

Cub Scout Pack 806 Holds Pinewood Derby

Ellwood City’s local Cub Scout Pack 806 held its annual Pinewood Derby on March 13 at the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City with 35 boys participating. The top three finishers were Tiger Scout, Paul Agnew, first place, Webelo Scout, Jacob Donley, second place and Wolf Scout, Liam Woloszyn, third place. Fan Favorites was presented to Tiger Scouts, Wyatt Kyle and Luke Johnston. Best Effort/Sportsmanship was presented to Wolf Scout, Eddie Britton. Although COVID required some changes in the derby this year, all the boys did a great job building their cars and had a fun day racing. Pack…

March 23, 2021

Fotia Physical Therapy Takes the Intimidation Out of Physical Therapy for Ellwood City Residents

Tradition, community support, and a love of his hometown were all on Joe Fotia’s list of reasons to open Fotia Physical Therapy in Ellwood City. “I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps of owning a business in Ellwood City,” he said. “Also, no matter where I have worked, I’ve always had support from the people of Ellwood City.” Fotia grew up in Ellwood City and graduated from Lincoln High School (class of ‘87). After graduating with a degree in Biology from Clarion University of PA, he received a Master’s degree in physical therapy from Duquesne University. After earning his degrees…

March 22, 2021

Two LHS Students Recognized For LCCTC Pride & Promise Award

Two Lincoln High School students were among four dedicated senior Cosmetology students who received the Lawrence County Career & Technical Center (LCCTC) March 2021 Pride & Promise Award Each student was recognized at the JOC Board meeting last week for achieving 1,250 hours during their three years of study at LCCTC. Earning this milestone accomplishment, the students are now able to get a temporary license and take the PA State Board examination to be newly licensed hair stylists in PA. Pictured below: (left to right) Natalie Lemay (New Castle HS), Braden McCombs (Lincoln HS), Ms. Marino Instructional Aide, Szofia Miller…

March 22, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of March 22

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE, WE’RE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set-up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 items with a limit of three, for either books on CD or DVD’s per person. Masks are to be worn,…

March 22, 2021

Lawrence County 4-H Announces Its 21st Annual Benefit Auction

Everyone is invited to help us make the best, better by attending the 21st Annual Lawrence County 4-H Benefit Auction Thursday, March 18, 2021, through Monday, March 22, 2021 – where all proceeds go directly to the Lawrence County 4-H/Youth Development Program! BIDDING INFORMATION: Bidding opens on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 1:00 pm, EST, and ends on Monday, March 22, 2021, at 8:00 pm, EST at www.lawrence4hauction.psu.edu. PICK-UP & PAYMENT INFORMATION: Pick-up for items is scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2021, and Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Liberty Grange, 3067 Harlansburg Rd, New Castle, PA 16101. Buyers with…

March 19, 2021

Ellwood City School Board Finance Committee Meeting Scheduled

In a public meeting nocie announcement, the Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Finance Committee Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 8, 2021 starting at 6:00 p.m. The combined Committee and Regular Board meeting will follow as previously scheduled. The meetings will be conducted in the Leslie Sabo Auditorium at Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117.

March 19, 2021

REMINDER: Ellwood City Area Historical Society Scholarship

Attention Lincoln and Riverside High School Seniors: The annual Ellwood City Area Historical Society Scholarship submission is quickly approaching. In hand deadline is Thursday April 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will award two $1500.00 scholarships to two (2) graduating seniors. Graduating seniors from Lincoln High School and Riverside High School who have been accepted to attend a college, Trade School or Performing Arts are eligible. Applications may be received from the High School Student Guidance Counselor or from the Ellwood City History Center. Each applicant is asked to prepare a 400 – 600 word…

March 18, 2021

Ellwood City Wrestling Holding A Raffle Fundraiser

Even though the high school wresting season has ended, the Ellwood City Wrestling Booster Club is working to continue to raise funds for their team. With many prior fundraising activities cancelled due to COVID-19, the club will be holding a fundraising raffle to support junior high and varsity wrestling. The winner will receive a $500.00 gift certificate to Milk House Meats. The raffle is $10.00 per tip donation and can be purchased online.  The raffle closes once all tickets have been sold. The Ellwood City Wrestling team will be losing four graduating seniors this year – Damon Bumgardner, Rodney Grymes,…