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July 3, 2023

Riverside Lions Busy With Donations And Fundraisers

The Riverside Lions have been busy over the last few months with donations and fundraisers according to King Lion Chip Campbell. First, the Lions donated money along with hygiene products, provided by Dr. Marion and Miracle Dental, to the Divine Grace Ministerium. “The donations were made through the Hygiene Helpers initiative supported by the Riverside Lions and will be used to buy hygiene products for some of the over 300 families supported by Divine Grace Food Bank,” says Campbell. Donations received through the Hygiene Helpers projects are split between the Divine Grace Ministerium and the Riverside School system. Through the…

July 2, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 3rd

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. –…

June 30, 2023

Mayor Court Announces 4th Beautification Winner

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 4th 2023 Beautification Award to Tom and Mary Demas of 120 Glen Avenue. “The Demas’s take great pride in keeping their yard looking meticulous,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “Congratulations, Tom and Mary!” The Demas’s were presented with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. We have two more winners and there is still time to get your nominations in. Call the Mayor at 724-824-7629 or simply drop your nomination of at the Mayor’s office in the municipal building. RELATED: Mayor Court’s Beautification Awards Set To Begin

June 29, 2023

Lucarelli Named Post-Gazette Class-3A Player Of The Year, Oliastro Wins Coach Of The Year

Sophomore Christian Lucarelli was named by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as the Class-3A Player Of The Year. The newspaper announced a winner for each WPIAL Classification. The right-hander finished the season with a perfect 8-0 record and 1.07 ERA. Lucarelli allowed only 21 hits over 65 2/3 innings and struck out 129 batters. He has made a verbal commitment to Duke University. The Riverside Panthers (25-0 Overall) became the first team from the WPIAL to win a state championship with an undefeated record this season, thanks in large part to Lucarelli and were guided along the way by head coach Dan…

June 29, 2023

Lincoln High School Class of 1978 To Have 45th Reunion

The Lincoln High School Class of 1978 will have its 45th Class Reunion on Saturday, July 22nd at the Wurtemburg/Perry Fire Department. Reservations are due NO LATER THAN JULY 10th A buffet dinner and dessert will be provided. This is a BYOB event, the reunion will be providing misers and water. Any other beverages will be yours to bring. The cost will be $10.00/person (non-refundable). [VIEW PRINTABLE RESERVATION FORM] The reunion will also be accepting donations to help with the costs. There will be a 50/50 raffle, along with a Chinese Auction. Please send a completed reservations form, along with…

June 29, 2023

Dimeo, Swogger Among Guests At Ellwood City Wolves Club Meeting

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II met on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at their Shelter in Ewing Park. President Mike DeOtto opened the meeting introducing guests Jackie Dimeo and Kevin Swogger. Mrs Dimeo is the President of the Divine Grace Parish Christian Mothers. The Christian Mothers have worked with the Wolves Club Ash Wednesday Fish Fry’s and Golf Bash for many years. The Wolves Club provided a donation of $2500 from the Golf Bash Fund Raising efforts in honor of their continued help and support and to assist in their efforts to start a scholarship program of their own….

June 28, 2023

3rd Beautification Award Winner Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 3rd Beautification Award of 2023 to Nick and Kathy Curcio of 310 Petain Street. This is the home that Kathy grew up in and she still takes a lot of pride in maintaining their property. “Congratulations, Nick and Kathy, and keep up the good work,” said Mayor Court in a statement. The Curcio’s were awarded with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. There will be three more awards presented and there is still time to get your nominations to the Mayor. You could drop them off at…

June 26, 2023

PHOTOS: 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer

The 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer, which is sponsored by Reeds Services, and benefits police K9s took place on Saturday and Sunday in Ewing Park. Forces having K9s is a dying program because of the lack of funding available according to Chad Reed of Reed’s Services. Reed has said that as pet lovers and advocates of community safety, he is dedicated to continuing this program into the future. The event featured dock diving dogs, barn dogs, working dogs & k-9 police competitions all weekend long. There was also hourly k-9 demonstrations, food trucks, crafts, vendors, kids’ zone, games, silent…

June 25, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 26th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

June 23, 2023

2nd Beautification Award Winner of 2023 Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 2nd Beautification Award to David Parker of Franklin Avenue. “It is a pleasure to present this award to those who are proud and take great pride in their properties as David does,” says Mayor Court in an e-mailed statement. “Congratulations to David!” There are still 4 more awards to be presented and there is time to get your nominations in. Nominations will be accepted by dropping the request off at the Mayor’s office in the Municipal Building on Lawrence Avenue or by calling Mayor Court at 724-824-7629. RELATED: Mayor Court’s Beautification Awards Set To Begin