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April 26, 2018

New Dimension Comics Joins Worldwide Free Comic Book Day

World’s Largest Comic Book Event is May 5th with AUTOGRAPHED Free Comics!  New Dimension Comics is the Pittsburgh region’s largest comic book specialty retailer chain, with 6 locations: Butler, Ellwood City, Cranberry, Century III Mall, Pittsburgh Mills Mall, and Ohio Valley Mall.  Created by Todd McDevitt when he was just 17 years old, the chain has delivered the world of comics to fans since 1986. (May 5, 2018) – The 17th Annual Free Comic Book Day returns on Saturday May 5th with more than 2300 comic shops in over 60 countries participating, including locally-owned New Dimension Comics with 6 locations…

April 19, 2018

Bernstine: Ellwood City Electric Legislation Clears Major Hurtle

HARRISBURG – Taking the first major step toward protecting local residents from skyrocketing electric bills, the state House of Representatives today approved legislation, authored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), to bring additional oversight to the business and spending practices of Ellwood City Borough’s electric company. “Today’s vote was a big win for Ellwood City residents,” Bernstine said. “We are one step closer to stopping the egregious behaviors of Ellwood City electric through legislative oversight.” House Bill 2030 would require more uniform and reasonable rate structures to be adopted by the borough-run electric company. Specifically, the bill would require the Borough…

April 17, 2018

Rod & Gun Club Announces Final Turkey Shoot Winners

The Ellwood/Wampum Rod and Gun Club had it;’s final turkey shoot for the season on April 10. The winners were Kurtis Kelly, Jerry Sadler, Chuck Bingle, Frank Miller and Howard Watson. Howard Allison and Carmen Bucci were double winners. Chuck Bingle won the door prize. The winner of the spring season’s door prize was Taran Spielvogel. The Rod Land Gun Club is announcing it’s summer trap shoot, which will begin May 1 and continue every Tuesday until August 28th. Sign-ups begin at 6:00pm and each round is $3.00. Be sure to bring a box of 25-count shells and your own…

April 13, 2018

PHOTO: Mayor Court Speaks At Christian Mothers Dinner

On Monday, April 9, 2018 Mayor Court was invited to speak at a dinner for the Ellwood City Christian Mothers for their 70 years of dedicated service to the Holy Redeemer Church. In the photo are the Christian Mothers group, a wonderful group of women who dedicate their time and services, not only to the church but also the Ellwood City community.  

April 12, 2018

Show and ‘TELLwood’ Expo Scheduled

Dayspring Harvest Ministries will be holding a Show & ‘TELLwood’ Expo on Saturday, April 28 2018 beginning at noon. The expo is for those attending to show your creations, tell your story, share your talent, and experience Ellwood Pride. Schedule of events include 12:00 to 1:00pm Welcome, purpose of event. Creative participants stories. 1:00pm to 2:00pm The Children’s Hour book review, drawing class for children and a puppet show. 2:00pm to 2:30pm Introduction to Sign Language. 2:30pm to 3:00pm Learn about upcoming creative workshops. The event is open to the public with a fee of $7.00 per person at the…

April 10, 2018

Perry Township Clean-Up Day Scheduled For May 12

The Perry Township Supervisors will hold their Annual Clean-Up Day on May 12, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00. There will be a $ 10.00 fee for each load brought for disposal. There will be two collection sites: the parking lots of the Perry Township Municipal Building and the Wurtemburg Perry Twp. Volunteer Fire Department.  Items not accepted:  tires, batteries, paint, oil products, and anything containing freon. Items should be brought to the sites on the day of collection and not prior to May 10. The Supervisors are asking residents to please utilize this day to dispose of your junk/trash…

April 10, 2018

Sondheim’s Groundbreaking Musical, Company, Begins At New Castle Playhouse

Celebrating 60 Sensation Seasons of Live Theatre – The New Castle Playhouse proudly presents in April musical Company beginning in theatre on April 13, 2018. The Annex Musical, directed by Paula R. Ferguson is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability, and “Being Alive.” It’s bachelor Robert’s 35th birthday and his married friends, “those good and crazy people,” surround him. Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons of marriage from his diverse and frequently amusing party guest. It’s Sondheim, so it is definitely a “must-see” production! The cast of Company includes Jeff Carey, Susan McKinnis, Eric…

April 6, 2018

Five BC3 Students, Including Lincoln High School Grad, To Lobby For Increased Community College Funding

(Butler, PA) Five Butler County Community College students, including a 2017 Lincoln High School student, will advocate for increased community college funding Tuesday in the state Capitol Rotunda in response to a 2018-19 budget proposal from Gov. Tom Wolf that freezes operational disbursements at 2017-18 levels. While Wolf’s $32.9 billion fiscal plan includes an additional $1.8 million in reimbursements for approved capital projects, it holds the line on operational spending for Pennsylvania’s 14 community colleges at the current $232.1 million level. Representatives of Pennsylvania’s community colleges are urging lawmakers to increase operating appropriations by $10.6 million “to ensure community colleges…

April 6, 2018

From Trash to Fashion: Earth Day Annual ‘Trashion Show’

Don’t miss out on the 2nd Annual Trashion Show which will be held during Lawrence County’s Earth Day Celebration at 11:00am in Ewing Park, Ellwood City. Show your creativity and environmental awareness! There is still time to enter your design. Prizes are as follows: Pre-K, participation prize; Grades K-6: 1st place, $50 and 2nd place, $25; Grades 7-12: 1st place, $100 and 2nd place, $50; Ages 18+: 1st place, $100 and 2nd place, $50. Go to www.ecce1892.wixsite.com/eccommunityenrich to print the guideline and registry form. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 12th. Ellwood City Community Enrichment will be hosting Lawrence County’s Earth…

April 5, 2018

Lawrence County’s Earth Day Scheduled for April 21

Ellwood City, PA – Ellwood City Community Enrichment will be hosting Lawrence County’s Earth Day on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 10 am – 2 pm in Ewing Park in Ellwood City, PA.  There will be food, vendors, activities, local entertainment, education exhibits and horse-drawn carriage rides. There will be a special presentation by Wild World Animals. If you are interested in being a vendor or providing an exhibit, below is the 2018 Earth Day Vendor/Exhibit Participation Forms which must be submitted no later than Friday, April 6, 2018 by mail or e-mail. Also, as part of the Earth Day…