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April 12, 2024

ECASD’s Board of Directors Tables Motion to Dissolve the District’s Soccer Program

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to table a motion to dissolve the District Soccer program during their regular meeting Thursday night. The consideration was originally on the agenda after interest in the program seemed to dwindle when a Google Document for sign up wasn’t completed by enough students to develop enough of a roster to hold practices or maintain a consistent team. Board Director Jean Biehls made the motion to table it until next month to give the students a chance to ramp up recruitment efforts, and the rest of the board unanimously agreed. During…

April 12, 2024

PART THREE: Lincoln High School’s Schoolhouse Rock Live! Is A High Energy, Nostalgic Gem

Lincoln High School will present the musical, Schoolhouse Rock Live! starting tonight, April 12, 2024 in the high school auditorium, at 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City (information about the show and how to get tickets can be found at the end of this article). I got a sneak peak at the show, and you don’t want to miss it! Under the direction of Rick Hudson, this musical is based on the 1970s cartoon. Check out an interview with Director Rick Hudson, here. Schoolhouse Rock Live! is a high energy, education of sorts that includes music, comedy, and a truly golden…

April 11, 2024

PART TWO: Lincoln High School’s Schoolhouse Rock Live! Cast Q&A

Lincoln High School will present the musical, Schoolhouse Rock Live! on April 12-14 in the high school auditorium, at 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City (information about the show and how to get tickets can be found at the end of this article). The production features a cast and crew of high school students and is directed by Rick Hudson. We caught up with some of the leads in the show for a cast Q&A. Today’s Q&A is part two in a three-part series about Schoolhouse Rock Live!  Featured tomorrow will be part three, a review of the show and gallery…

April 10, 2024

PART ONE: Lincoln High School’s Schoolhouse Rock Live! Cast Q&A

Lincoln High School will present the musical, Schoolhouse Rock Live! on April 12-14 in the high school auditorium, at 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City (information about the show and how to get tickets can be found at the end of this article). The production features a cast and crew of high school students and is directed by Rick Hudson. We caught up with some of the leads in the show for a cast Q&A. Today’s Q&A is part one in a three-part series about Schoolhouse Rock Live!  Featured tomorrow will be PART TWO, and part three will be a review…

April 9, 2024

Ellwood City Borough Council: Per Capita Letter, Application Sent in Error

When residents opened their electric bills this week, they also received a letter and a Per Capita Tax Exemption Application, but borough officials said both the letter and application should be discarded. Borough Council President Brad Ovial said the letter and form were sent in error. “Disregard the letter and application. It was a mistake that will be corrected and sent out next month,” he said. According to Ovial, residents should throw away the additional items received this week, but do need to fill out the form that will be received next month. In addition, there is no per capita…

April 8, 2024

Ready to Vote in the Primary Election on April 23?

The primary election is Tuesday, April 23, 2024. You can either vote in person or vote by mail. Voting in person If you plan to vote in person on Election Day, you can find your assigned polling place by checking the location listed at the bottom of your registration status page. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. If you are a first-time voter or are voting at a new polling place, here are helpful tips to learn how to get ready. And be sure to arrange for transportation to your polling place in advance. View the Lawrence County polling…

April 5, 2024

Get Your Tickets NOW for Lincoln High School’s Musical Schoolhouse Rock Live!

The Lincoln High School Musical Theater will present the musical, Schoolhouse Rock Live! on APRIL 12-14 in the high school auditorium. Under the direction of Rick Hudson, this musical is based on the 1970s cartoon, and teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes. We hope you can join us for Schoolhouse Rock Live! at Lincoln High School. The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, it will light up the Lincoln High School stage. Schoolhouse Rock Live! follows Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher…

March 26, 2024

Beyond Compression Offers Occupational, Lymphedema Therapy and Treatment

Chelsea Brown never imagined that she would ever open her own business, but when the opportunity presented itself, her drive to help people in this area as well as a great need for her services prompted her to move ahead as an entrepreneur. Brown, a Lincoln High School graduate who grew up in Ellport, is an occupational therapist and a certified lymphedema therapist and owner of Beyond Compression LLC. Although Beyond Compression has been in business since 2022, she just recently began operations at her new location at 638 Portersville Road in Ellwood City. She previously provided services at Air…

March 25, 2024

Reality ONE Group Ultimate Looking to Add Agents, Clients in Ellwood City and Beyond

Realty ONE Group Ultimate is ready to help you when it comes to all “things” real estate. Co-owners Christina Hoffmeier and Anthony Gennuso opened their first location in Ellwood City at 315 7th Street in September of 2023. “Ellwood City is the first of many coming locations,” Hoffmeier said. “The New Castle office is scheduled to be opening this spring once renovations of the historic Straitmasters building is complete, and expansion for an office in New Brighton is scheduled for late summer of this year.” Hoffmeier is an Ellwood City native who attended Riverside High School and her partner Gennuso…

March 22, 2024

Lawrence County Humane Society Hosting Annual Homeless to Home Event; Seeking Support for NEW Shelter

Get ready for a “Paw”some event! The Lawrence County Humane Society will be hosting its annual Homeless to Home Event. Be sure to save the date of Sunday May 5. The event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at Cascade Park in the Dance Hall. Lois Winter, President of the Lawrence County Humane Society Board and volunteer says it is going to be one you don’t want to miss. “I’m really excited for Homeless to Home,” Winter said. “This is our big fundraiser of the year to benefit our medical fund.” Since 1953, the Lawrence County Humane Society…