Upcoming Events at the New Castle Playhouse
The New Castle Playhouse has several events coming up, including auditions, plays, and camping. More details on the flyer below.
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PHOTO: Riverside Prom Court
The students at Riverside are getting ready to celebrate the 2017 prom. Doors to the event will open at 6:00 for both the auditorium and gymnasium. Students will walk through the gymnasium beginning at 6:25. Promenade begins in the auditorium at 6:30, followed by prom at Shakespeare’s until midnight. Tickets for the auditorium are $5 each. Seating in the gymnasium is free of charge. After-prom follows until 5am, also at Shakespeare’s. The after-prom features casino games, Minute to Win It, photo booth, and prizes. Hypnotist Bob Mullins will entertain the students and DJ Freddie Fresh will lead in games. Photo…
Riverside Track Wins WPIAL Championship
The Riverside track team doesn’t show any signs of slowing down – literally. The Riverside Boys Track and Field Team defeated three other finalists to become the winners of the WPIAL Team Track and Field Championships at Baldwin High School on Monday. The victory is the fourth boys WPIAL team crown since 2007 Riverside picked up the title with wins against Derry Area, Shenango and Freeport. Shenango beat out Derry for second-place due to an overall points tiebreaker. The Panthers had a couple of key victories in the field events, including Lance Fisher winning the shot put and discus. Sophomore Calvin…
Notice of Tax Office Hours
The tax office located inside the Municipal Building will be open Monday the 15th from 10-3 and closed Thursday and Friday.
PHOTO: Senior Receives Ellwood Area Education Association Scholarship
Lincoln High student, Joseph Cortez, received a $1,500 scholarship from the Ellwood Area Education Association. The scholarship is funded every year by contributions from the teachers in the Ellwood City School District. The recipient is selected based on a combination of grades and SAT scores. After graduation, Joseph plans to study engineering at Penn State University, University Park. Photo submitted.
Information Regarding New Utility Bill Format
Ellwood City Borough Manager Bob Villella released information regarding the updated utility billing format. Villella stresses that although there is a delay in the April billing due to the billing program change-over, residents will still have a full 10 days to pay their bill – which he believes will be arriving next week. “It is not the customers fault that the billing is delayed and they will have the full amount of time to pay their bill as usual.” Villella says the new billing will continue on a 30-31 day cycle and will have much more detailed information including a…
PHOTOS: Ellwood City Prom
Lincoln High School held their annual prom Friday; Alyssa Myers and Alex Vardzel were crowned prom queen and king. Photos provided by Shannon McClymonds/EllwoodCity.org
Real Estate Transactions for April 2017
Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City Area for April, 2017: Ellport Borough 221 Connoquwnessing Ave; Evelyn Nichols to Ashley Zajac for $45,000 266 Portersville Rd; Ryan Rice to Jessica Ulakovic for $73,000 Ellwood City 1032 Woodside Ave; Kathleen M. Gorzkowski to Jonathan E. Wiltrout for $100,000 306 Johnston Dr; Mark L. amd Jacqueline A. Grim to Maria A. and Joshua Marshall for $133,000 301 Hazel Ave; Lawrence D. and Mary C. Chandler to Taylor Bolton for $65,000…
Calvin Presbyterian Church’s Annual Rummage Sale
Calvin Presbyterian Church’s annual rummage sale will be held on Friday, May 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m.-noon. Saturday is “Bag Day”. As in past years, baked goods and lunch items will also be available for sale.
PHOTOS: Ellwood City Prom Court 2017
The Ellwood City Prom is scheduled for Friday May 5. Promenade starts at 5:30… Doors open at 5:00 Promenade tickets are $3, and can be buy them at the door Ellwood City Prom “A Night in Disguise” will take place at Shakespeare’s Restaurant in Ellwood City from 6:00 – 11:00 followed by the traditional Ellwood City After Prom at the Sons of Italy. Submitted photos of the 2017 girls and boys prom court below: