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October 18, 2018

EC Medical Center: Helping Raise Money for Hayden Hamilton, Offering Flu Vaccines

The Ellwood City Medical Center is supporting Hayden Hamilton, a sophomore at linebacker at Laurel High School who sustained a serious spinal injury during a football game on August 31, 2018. Hayden went through a nine-hour surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to isolate the fractured vertebrae and assess the damage to his spinal cord.  Hayden said he’s hopeful to be home by the end of November. He said he is most excited to see his dogs, in an interview with WFMJ.com earlier this month. Everyone can help Hayden by purchasing a t-shirt for $15, available in sizes Medium, Large,…

October 16, 2018

ALL ABOARD! Group Buys Former Parking Lot For Railroad Project

ELLWOOD CITY, PA — Approximately two years ago, an idea to commemorate Ellwood City’s once thriving railroad history was initiated. A group calling itself “All Aboard Ellwood,” a sub-committee of Ellwood City Community Enrichment was born. Raymond Santillo, Executive Director of the Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce, Clark McKim representing the Beaver/Lawrence County Railroad Group, and Nick Genova an agent with Howard Hanna Realty Company, began looking at what would be needed to bring the idea to fruition. Several meetings, numerous discussions, and some roadblocks followed. Along the way, more volunteers climbed aboard. Ellwood City Community Enrichment Volunteer Director Jillian…

October 11, 2018

Portersville Christian School Fine Arts Committee Announces Fall Production

Portersville, PA….The Fine Arts Committee of Portersville Christian School (PCS) announces that An Evening of SIGHTS & SOUNDS will be staged Friday, November 9, and Saturday, November 10, at 7 PM, at the school, 343 East Portersville Road/Rt. 488 East, Portersville PA 16051. An Evening of SIGHTS & SOUNDS is a showcase of the arts and student performance. Student performances will run the gamut of music, sketches, comedy, and scenes from Shakespeare among other forms of artistic expression. In the tradition of past PCS productions, student performances will highlight the creativity of students as we explore as a community what…

October 10, 2018

Ellwood City United Campaign Fund Drive Announced

The Ellwood City United Fund Board announced its 2019 annual campaign fund drive. The campaign will start October 1, 2018 and conclude January 31, 2019. The Boards Selection Committee has chosen six service agencies to seek funds for the year 2019. The Agencies selected: City Rescue Mission, L.A.R.K. Enterprises, People-in-Need, Ellwood City Public Library, Human Services-Unicenter, and Rita Hazen Education Foundation. The Boy and Girl Scouts will receive an annual donation to fund the various programs that promote scouting. The Allocation Committee will review the agencies needs and allocate funds in January 2019. The Campaign for 2019 will carry the…

October 7, 2018

Wolverines Use Offensive Attack To Down The Wildcats

The Ellwood City Wolverines offense was on display Friday night as the running back duo of Rick Pitrelli and Donavin Chambers combined for five offensive touchdowns on the night while racking up almost 300 offensive yards as well in the Wolverines big defeat of the Wildcats 42-14. Scoring in the first quarter for the Wolverines has been at premium all season long, but on Friday night the Wolverines scored twice before the end of the first quarter, as a pass from QB Ryan Gibbons out into the flat was caught by Rick Pitrelli for the first touchdown on the night…

October 3, 2018

Beaver County Chemical Recycling Event Planned

On Saturday, October 13, Bradys Run Park Recycling Center will have common household chemical recycling. Recycling will go on from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. There will be a cash only fee of $3.00 per gallon, a few exceptions apply. The list of acceptable items include: aerosol cans, batteries, camp fuel/small propane bottles, chemistry sets, compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), gasoline, kerosene, mercury, paint products, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, and brake fluid. Pesticides or herbicides like rodent killers, insecticides, weed killers, moth balls, and fertilizers will be accepted along with latex, oil, and alkyd based arts/craft…

October 3, 2018

Ellwood City Community Enrichment To Host Concert

Ellwood City Community Enrichment is hosting a free concert in the Lincoln High School Auditorium on Saturday, October 6. The United States Air Force American Clarinet Quartet will perform at 7:00pm.  Please visit here to learn more about this event.  The American Clarinet Quartet is a component of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band, stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA. As professional Airman-musicians, the members of the American Clarinet Quartet are dedicated to using the power of music to honor our veterans, inspire patriotism, communicate the Air Force story, and recruit those who are interested in serving…

October 3, 2018

Historical Society Fall Meeting A Success – Rain And All

Everyone was welcomed to the first Fall meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society.  Approximately 70 people attended the dinner which, because of the weather, was moved from Ewing Park to Calvin Presbyterian Church.  Following the invocation by Charles Brown everyone enjoyed a “picnic” dinner prepared by Nico’s Restaurant. Following dinner, a short business meeting was held.  Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as written. Treasurer’s report was given by Charlie Brown.  Motion to accept was made by Mary May and seconded by Andy Kindle. It was announced a new slate of officers must be presented…

October 1, 2018

Ellwood City Library Activities For Week of October 1st

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include: MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 – The Library’s Annual Book Sale will take place. Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Friday; and 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Monday will also feature a bake sale. A wide variety of books, DVDs, audio CDs and more will be available at the sale. Saturday is “Bag Day” which offers an opportunity for…

September 28, 2018

Penn State Extension Lawrence County Holds 2018 Ag Encounter

Penn State Extension Lawrence County is hosting its annual Ag Encounter on Tuesday, October 2 and Wednesday, October 3 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Approximately 800 fourth grade students from the public and private schools in Lawrence County will participate. They will rotate through twelve stations where educators will teach them about local agriculture and livestock. Students will learn about agriculture in Lawrence County, its place as the leading industry in the county and the various steps get the food from the farm to their table. Along with learning, that farming is a specialized business, that preconceived stereotypes of farmers…