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Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

November 7, 2018

PART 1: High School Musical ‘Mary Poppins’ Cast Q&A

“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” – Mary Poppins. Beginning Friday, November 9 and concluding with an afternoon matinee on Sunday, November 11, Lincoln High School will be showcasing its annual high school musical – “Mary Poppins” In a 3-part series, EllwoodCity.org gathered answers from some musical leads and will showcase dress rehearsal photos. For Part 1 of our series, we interviewed cast members Reece Wilson, Tara Marsh, and Jack Brown. If you plan to attend the musical, showtimes are Friday, November 9 at 7:30pm, Saturday, November 10 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm, and…

November 7, 2018

REMINDER: Town Hall Meeting Scheduled For Tonight

This evening Ellwood City residents will finally have their chance to ask their looming questions about the recent happenings and what the future entails for the Ellwood City Medical Center as a Town Hall Meeting has been scheduled. The meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. and is scheduled to be held in the upstairs auditorium of the Ellwood City Municipal Building according to interim Borough Manager, Joe Cioffi Officials from the Florida-based Americore Health LLC, including CEO Grant White, will be in attendance. The meeting had been requested at the previous Town Hall meeting, due to the rising concerns regarding…

November 6, 2018

Get Out & Vote: Where You Can Cast Your Vote

Several state and congressional elections are up for vote today and voters will settle the score.  Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the state Pennsylvania, including the following location polling locations in and around Ellwood City. Remember why voting is important – these officials make decisions about how YOUR taxpayer money will be spent for the betterment of the community! Below are some nearby voting locations. To view all Lawrence County Polling locations, CLICK HERE. All Precincts are handicapped accessible on Election Day. If you need to find an additional location, use the following link to find…

November 6, 2018

Relay For Life Event Leadership Meeting Scheduled

Everyone is welcome to join the Relay For Life as they meet next week to continue planning their 2019 American Cancer Society Relay For Life event. The committee will meet Tuesday, November 13th at the Ellwood City Moose Lodge beginning at 6:00pm. The Moose Lodge is located at 1400 Factory Avenue in Ellwood City.  The meeting is scheduled to run for one hour. The meeting will continue plans for the 2019 event planned again on Lawrence Avenue downtown. The theme is Carnival with a large Kid zone needing volunteers.  If anyone would like to help or serve on a committee…

November 5, 2018

Ellwood City Chamber Announces Holiday Event Weekends

As we are beginning to prepare for the upcoming holiday season, Ellwood City has begun preparing for towns holiday events. The goal is to work together with community organizations and businesses to help provide family friendly events that will help kick off the holiday season. Small Business Saturday will be held on Saturday, November 24, and Let There Be Lights will be held Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1. The Small Business Saturday committee will be handing out giveaways and information at the Community Plaza beginning at 11:00 a.m. on any day that holds any special events or sales…

November 5, 2018

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of November 5

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: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 In observance of Veteran’s Day the Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.- “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 month of age, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, and finger plays and more. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 10:00 a.m.- “Coloring for Adults,”…

November 3, 2018

Charleroi Shrugs Off Sluggish Start, Defense Helps Upend Riverside

Charleroi shrugged off a sluggish started and used defensive plays in the second half to turn momentum, avoid another upset, and come away with a 35-21 victory over Riverside Friday night at Myron Pottios Stadium. After trailing 14-0 in the first half and later in the third quarter, the #4 seed Cougars scored 21 unanswered points to upend the 13-seeded Panthers. Riverside quarterback Ben Hughes connected with Nathan Sciarro on a 13-yard touchdown pass and Panther running back Nic Ottaviani recovered Hughes’ fumble in the endzone to give the Riverside an early lead. Panthers’ LeMarcus Cleckley, who ran for a…

November 2, 2018

POLICE: Women Attacks Boyfriend With Frying Pan, Local Man Tazed

Girlfriend Charged For Beating Boyfriend With A Frying Pan State police reported on Monday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. that Elaine Pedro, age 24 of Enon Valley, intentionally attacked her boyfriend. The victim reported that in the morning of Sunday, October 14, Pedro hit him on the back left side of his head with a frying pan, scratched the left side of his face, the lower right side of his neck, and his right hand with her fingers that caused visible injury. When police were speaking with the victim, they observed a small bump on the back left side of his…

November 1, 2018

Date Released For 2018 Ellwood City Powderpuff Games

This years Ellwood City Powderpuff games will be played on Wednesday, November 14. The games will be played at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Between the 81 girls signed up to play, freshman will play against the sophomores, with the big game of the juniors playing the unbeaten senior team. The games are a big fundraiser for the cheerleaders. The money not only goes towards their banquet in February, but they will also be making a donation for Club Hope at Lincoln High School. Club Hope is a borough nonprofit that has been helping people that have been affected by cancer…

October 31, 2018

The Lawrence County Witch: Fact or Fiction?

Halloween is a time of year when ghost stories, folklores, and other scary tales begin to surface. In and around Lawrence County, one story seems to never lose its fascination. Mary Black, an alleged witch in Lawrence County during the 1800s, has been the antagonist of countless folklores since the 1950s. Her life, and the stories that accompany it, is constantly debated. With  parts of her story being based on fact, and other parts purely fiction, the question still stands: Is the story fact or fiction? Mary Johnson Black was born in 1801 in Ireland, married Andrew Black, and immigrated…