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March 19, 2018

Ellwood Historical Society Monthly Meeting Recap

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society monthly membership meeting was held last Monday, March 12, 2018. Guy Prestia, a World War II Veteran led the Pledge to the American flag. Those in attendance were reminded of the annual Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarships.  Two (2) $1500.00 scholarships will be awarded at the May meeting.  Graduating students from Lincoln High and Riverside High Schools are eligible.  Applications may be obtained from the Guidance Counselors of the schools.  The scholarships have been awarded through the Historical Society since the year 1999. W.Ryan Kegel was introduced  as the speaker for the evening.  Ryan spoke…

March 14, 2018

Wampum’s Wine & Beer Festival Set For March 24

The Wampum Area Revitalization Committee will hold a Wine & Beer Festival from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on March 24th at the Wampum Gymnasium, located at 372 Main Street. Regional craft beer and wine makers will be present to offer tastings and products. Food and appetizers will be provided by the Lawrence County Career and Technology Center ( LCCTC) Restaurant Trade Program direct by Jennifer Price. Live music will be performed by Frankie ‘The One-Man Band”. Proceeds go to funding revitalization projects in the Wampum area. Tickets are $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door. Tickets are available at Ferrante…

March 13, 2018

Corona D’Italia Lodge February Meeting Brief

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their monthly meeting at Pizza Joe’s on Wednesday, February 14th. All in attendance participated in the Valentine lunch served by Purdue LaCava, Lois DiFrischia and Margaret Cancelli. President, Clemmy Sirimarco extended the welcome with Valentine greetings to all. Trustee, Patricia Regna presented a prayerful invocation for all living and deceased members, families and all military personnel. Orator, Valerie Valentineo, presented heart shaped Valentine boxes ofcandy to each member. Trustee, Difrischia, distributed Valentine bags containing cookes made and donated by Carol Gibbons. Appreciation for the gifts was expressed by all the members. Sirimarco led the business…

March 9, 2018

Carnegie Free Library Presents: Uncomfortable Conversations – Human Trafficking

[Beaver Falls, PA]  Wednesday, March 14th at 6:30pm The Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls (CFLBF) will present the first in a series of uncomfortable conversations.  The topic will be “Human Trafficking – its closer than you think”. The series is called uncomfortable conversations because these are not easy topics that have simple solutions.  CFLBF Director Jean Barsotti:  “The series will create forums to help initiate conversations about topics that can affect our children, our families, our friends, and our communities.  Each of the programs will be designed to provide the opportunity to become aware of community issues, begin a…

March 6, 2018

Ellwood City Kindergarten Registration Announced

Ms. Christine Gibson, Principal of North Side Primary School, announces that Kindergarten Registration for the 2018-19 school year in the Ellwood City Area School District will be conducted on March 20, 21, 22, 2018 at the North Side Primary School. As part of the registration process, forms soliciting names of eligible kindergarten children have been sent home with elementary students. To be eligible for Kindergarten in 2018, children must be five years old prior to August 15, 2018. District residents with eligible children who do not receive registration forms are asked to call North Side Primary School at 724-752-1381 Ext. 4000….

March 5, 2018

Ellwood City Announces Utility Account Budget Plan

According to a press release made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, the Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 approving a budget plan for utility accounts. Under the plan customers may complete an application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period lasting from the third Monday in March (March 19) through the third Friday in April (April 20). The first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget periods will be twelve (12) months with all balances due to be settled in the 12th month. The budget amount shall be determined by…

March 2, 2018

Residents Warned Of Another Phone Scam

According to information made available by the Ellwood City Police Department on Thursday, residents in the Ellwood City area have been receiving calls from an individuals with foreign accent, claiming they’re MICROSOFT Security and the resident(s) computer is malfunctioning. The caller goes on to make reference to Windows, Excel and other Microsoft products. The call back number provided is (877) 930-8384. This one of the many scams attempted by telephone, police encourage residents to hang up on the caller, and always remember Microsoft will not contact you concerning your computer. Residents should only deal with reputable Computer Repair companies. For…

March 1, 2018

Ellwood Student Among Students To Receive Shell Chemical Awards Scholarship

Monaca, PA – Following the historic announcement of Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC’S $1 million investment to expand and name Community College of Beaver County’s (CCBC’s) Process Technology facilities, 13 students, including Ellwood City’s Earl Sanders, were named recipients of the 2018 Shell Two-Year Associate in Technology Scholarship. In celebration of these students’ hard work and dedication, and in recognition of CCBC’s strong partnership with Shell, a scholarship dinner took place in the College’s Learning Resources Center on Tuesday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m. During the event, students were congratulated for their commitment to excellence, celebrated for their career potential, and…

February 28, 2018

EC Football Booster Monthly Meeting Scheduled For March 6

The Ellwood City Football Boosters will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Lincoln High School class room 120. If you are a parent, relative, or supporter of an Ellwood City Junior High or Senior High Football player for the upcoming 2018 Football season you are invited to attend. Please make time to join us. The team needs all the support that we can give them. Contact: Sam Teolis EC Football Boosters VP

February 27, 2018

Ministry Program For Special Needs Underway

Introducing a new concept in local worship – God’s Choice in Ellwood City. The Ellwood City Free Methodist Church on Glen Avenue is beginning a program called God’s Choice on Wednesdays.  This is a ministry aimed at special needs folks, whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional.  The worship service will be held weekly with food, fellowship and fun. “It’s our goal not only to have these folks come and get something from it, but also to become part of it.  Whether they like to sing, want to play an instrument, or help with the less fortunate clients, we hope to…