Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

The date of the next carnival is July 7, 2018 and will be held on the church grounds from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The church hosts this day to provide free fun for the community, to get the community involved with each other, help local businesses and many families within the community. The event is free to the community. Entrance will be a household item such as a roll of paper towels, toilet paper, wipes, cleaning products, laundry soap, toiletries etc. No food or toothbrushes please.The items collected will go to local families in need. Everyone attending will receive…

The Riverside School Board voted Monday to reorganize the current 19 food service positions into 15. One cafeteria worker has decided to retire and three are moving to different part-time positions in the district. According to Shawn Plassmeyer, school board president, the districts goal is to eliminate jobs naturally, through retirement or otherwise. One cafeteria worker decided to retire, and the board is waiting to hear back from several others who are considering doing the same. The district saved approximately $40,000 with that one retirement. If several others also decide to take a retirement package, the district will be closed…

Friday, June 15th: Rustic Wood Sign Painting: Paint a rustic wood sign for $25 and help the Ellwood City Library from 6-8pm! Price includes all materials and complimentary cookies, fruit trays, coffee and punch. Contact the Library at 724-758-6458 to reserve your spot. No experience necessary & must be over 18. “The Up and Down Detective Agency”: See the comedy “The Up and Down Detective Agency” at the Red Barn Theatre at 8pm on June 7-9 & 14-16. The year is 1938 and they’re about to take on one of their most puzzling cases and end up knee deep in…