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August 13, 2018

Ellwood City Library Activities for Week of August 13

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, AUGUST 15 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. 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a new program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers.  This 3:00 p.m.  “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh grade and up.  The group will meet again this week to share…

August 10, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for August 11 to 18

Happenings for the Week BEGINNING Friday, August 10th, 2018: Saturday, August 11th: Summer Concert Series: Join Ellwood City Community Enrichment as they present the 2nd Avenue Project on Main at the Community Plaza beginning at 7pm! FREE admission and bring your chair. Contact ECCE at 724-758-5501 with questions. In the event of rain, the show will be held in the Lincoln High School Auditorium. EC Football Fundraiser: Sweet Caroline’s is hosting a fundraiser for the Ellwood City Wolverines Football Boosters from 6-8pm. Plan to spend your evening on Lawrence Ave. meeting & supporting your hometown football team. There will be…

August 10, 2018

REPORT: Wolverine Football hoping to take advantage of move down to Class-2A

According to a publish report this week by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Tri-State Sports & News Service, Ellwood City football will be looking to take advantage of a WPIAL reclassification this year. The offense returns eight starters, including QB Ryan Gibbons (5-10, 170, So., QB), while the defense will return seven starters, including senior LB Coulton Cunningham (5-9, 175, Sr., OL-MLB).  A trio of running backs also return for the Wolverines as Rick Petrelli, Rocco Sesti and Donovan Chambers will lead the charge. Post-Gazette writers Ed Phillipps suggests “the Wolverines should benefit this year from the move down to the Class 2A Midwestern Athletic…

August 10, 2018

REPORT: New faces on defense need to make an impact for Riverside

According to a publish report this week by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Tri-State Sports & News Service, the Riverside Panthers will use new faces on defense in hopes of continuing its string of consecutive playoff appearances. Riverside finished with a 9-3 record last year, but lost 16 seniors, and returns only two starters on defense in cornerback LeMarcus Cleckley (6-0, 175, Sr., RB-DB) and lineman Jarrett Speer. The offense returns junior Ben Hughes (6-2, 200, Jr., QB), who led the an offense that averaged 33.8 points per game last season. Cleckley will move into the featured back role after racking up 930…

August 7, 2018

Mount Airy is Building a Casino Right Outside Ellwood City

Mount Airy Casino Resort, Pennsylvania’s first AAA Four-Diamond casino resort, announced today the expansion of its customer-focused luxury brand into the Pittsburgh and tri-state market. The owner of the state’s only family-owned casino announced immediate plans for Mount Airy Pittsburgh, a casino and premier destination development, to break ground at the end of the year after the purchase of over 100 shovel-ready acres located conveniently off Interstate 376 and the PA Turnpike in Beaver County — less than 20 miles from Cranberry, Sewickley and the Ohio state line. “We’re thrilled to bring our four-diamond customer service, high quality entertainment and…

August 6, 2018

Mary R. Heaton, 91

Mrs. Mary R. Heaton, 91, of Big Beaver Borough, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Heaton was born on February 13, 1927 in North Sewickley Twp. to the late Eugene and Cassie Viola (Moore) Sedgwick. She had attended Beaver Falls High School. During World War II, Mary worked at the Armstrong Cork plant in Beaver Falls as a shell assembler. While living in Chicago she worked for the Zenith TV company as a book keeper. Mary gave true meaning to the word “mom”. She was a first class…

August 6, 2018

PHOTOS: 52nd Annual Bazaar

The 52nd Annual Holy Redeemer Bazaar took place over the weekend, beginning last Wednesday and stretching to Sunday August 4th on the grounds of the Holy Redeemer Parish. The food, the fun and the fireworks make the Bazaar a favorite. This year the bazaar featured a special area for kids ages two to seven called “You’re Incredible Zone,” inspired by Disney’s Pixar movie “The Incredibles.” Nightly entertainment featured performances by a barbershop quartet, a polka group, a contemporary Christian group and others. There were performances by three Ellwood City dance companies Dance Expressions; Studio P; and Diamond Dance Academy.

August 6, 2018

Ellwood City Library Activities for Week of August 6

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:   TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. -“Teen Film Making Workshop,” an opportunity for students to try their hand at filmmaking.  A college student majoring in film production will be available to assist teens in using the green screen and video equipment.   WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public.  It is…

August 3, 2018

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Stormy Weather

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society are some pictures of stormy weather Ellwood City had back in July of 1981. Do you remember the storms in the summer of ’81? The pictures showcase trees down and wet streets on Wood St. off Line Ave. Did you or anyone you know live here when the storms happened? Let us know! Please comment and share your stories with us and others about rainy days in Ellwood City.      

August 3, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for August 3 to 7

Happenings for the Week BEGINNING Friday, August 3rd, 2018: Friday, August 3rd: Wampum Car Cruise: ANNUAL HOMECOMING WEEKEND – 26TH annual Car Cruise Registration begins @ 4 P.M. cruise begins @ 5 P.M. until dusk Vendors, entertainment, and prizes!!! Saturday, August 4th: Ellwood City Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday through October 6th 8:00 AM until Noon Live music from 9:00 – 11:00 AM Located in the Beaver Avenue Parking Lot (500 Block) FREE PARKING DOWNTOWN! Multi-Chamber Moraine Summer Mixer: Expand your network this summer at a private tent specifically for Chamber members from Ellwood City Area Chamber, Beaver County Chamber, Butler County…