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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

Riverside Boys Track & Field Advance to WPIAL Championships

Two-time defending WPIAL champion Riverside boys track & field team advanced to the WPIAL championships this week after semifinal meet victory on Tuesday. The Riverside boys will go for their third title in a row and will attempt to knock off Class AA challengers Shenango, South Park and Waynesburg.  Last year the Panthers defeated Mohawk, South Park, and Freedom to claim its championship. The 2019 championships will be held Monday at Peters Township with all meets beginning at 4:00pm VIEW FULL SEMIFINAL RESULTS Class 2A Team Results At Riverside Riverside 110, Derry 40 Riverside 111.5, Freedom 38.5 Riverside 116, Shady…

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,…

May 1, 2019

Riverside Superintendent Set To Step Down

Riverside’s current superintendent, Dr. Dave Anney, will be serving his last day on June 28th. This announcement was made during Riverside’s school board meeting on Monday, April 15. “The best part of being an administrator is when you have the chance to help someone in some way and then you eventually see them turn into productive and responsible adults,” said Dr. Anney. Anney has been a part of the Riverside community for 32 years. He built his career from being smaller things like a high school math teacher, an assistant principal, and a middle principal to serving five years as…

May 1, 2019

PHOTOS: “A World Of Adventure” Ellwood City’s Prom Court

The 2019 Lincoln High School Prom “A World of Adventure” will take place on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Seven Oaks CC, in Beaver Pa followed by the traditional Ellwood City After Prom in Ellwood City. Doors to the Leslie Szabo Memorial Auditorium will open at 5:00 and the annual Lincoln High School promenade will begin at 5:30. Tickets for the evening’s event are $3.00 and can be purchased in advance at the high school office or at the door. The Class of 2020 has been hard at work all year preparing this year’s Prom festivities. Class of 2020 Class…

April 30, 2019

PHOTOS: Garroway, Greco Power EC Softball To Victory; Boys Baseball Holds On Late For Win

Ariana Garroway was an RBI machine on Monday, driving in four runs on three hits while Natalia Greco slugged a homerun to power the Wolverines past North Catholic 9-6 on Monday. Garroway drove in runs on a grand slam in the first as the Wolverines batted around and raced out to an early 9-0 lead at home. North Catholic scored five runs in the third inning, but Wolverines still managed to pull out the victory. Garroway went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Wolverines in hits. Eight Wolverines collected at least one hit in the contest.  Ellwood City was sure-handed…

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…

April 25, 2019

Dunkin’ Donuts ‘Go’ Trailer Coming To Ellwood City

On Monday, April 29th, Lawrence Avenue will be hosting an unofficial “Dunkin’ Donuts Day,” featuring the country’s FIRST Dunkin’ Go Trailer, courtesy of Thought Process Enterprises and their commercial sign outfitter, Signs by Sam. The food & beverage trailer, a first of its kind for Dunkin’ Donuts, will be permitted and stationed on Lawrence Avenue in front of the Ellwood City Community Plaza for a one-day event. The event is open to the public and area residents are encouraged to attend. The trailer will be available from 7:30 a.m. until noon as permitted by the Borough of Ellwood City. Thought…