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May 10, 2021

UPMC Jameson Holding Vaccination Event For Ellwood City Community At Lincoln High School

UPMC Jameson is holding a special vaccination event for the Ellwood City community on Saturday, May 15, at Lincoln High School. The Lincoln High School clinic for Ellwood City and surrounding area community members, operated by UPMC Jameson, is scheduled to take place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. Registrations requested at Vaccine.UPMC.com, but walk-ins are welcome. When choosing the location on Vaccine.UPMC.com select “Ellwood City Com Project.” In addition to the Lincoln High School vaccine clinic location, there are several other scheduled clinics for the Butler-Beaver-Lawrence-Mercer region. Lawrence County YMCA’s Y-Zone clinic operated by UPMC…

May 10, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of May 10th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458.  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.  PLEASE NOTE, WE’RE OPEN  The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set-up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid…

May 7, 2021

SPORTS ROUND-UP: Ellwood Defeats South Park, Riverside Beats Mohawk; RHS Baseball Downs Laurel

Both area softball teams were victorious in action on Thursday with Ellwood City blasting South Park early on its way to a 12-3 victory while the Riverside Panthers clinched the program’s first winning season since 2014 by defeating Mohawk 9-8 at home on Thursday.  The Riverside baseball team overcame an early deficit to also win Thursday, defeating Laurel 10-9 at home. Wolverines Blast South Park Early, Win 12-3 What a difference one game makes. On Saturday, the Wolverines were on the wrong end of a 16-4 loss. On Thursday evening at South Park, Ellwood City scored 10 runs in the…

May 7, 2021

Part Three: 2021 Primary Election Candidate Q&A

This is the third in a three-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council and Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. Today’s Q&A features Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors candidates Barbara Wilson and Claire Fauzey. Yesterday’s Q&A featured candidates Kathleen McCommons, Renee Pitrelli, and Kathy Tillia. (Candidates Norman Boots, JoEllen Eichler, and Kathy Pansera did not participate).  Primary Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes on May 18. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting process and how…

May 7, 2021

Film Producer & EC Native Follows Family Ties In Journey To Tell Story Of Local War Hero

800 missions, saving 576 lives. That is the story of local war hero Royal Stratton as told by his nephew and film producer Christopher Johnson, an Ellwood native. Johnson, along with production partner Mariana Tosca, directed a 90-minute film titled “Journey to Royal: A WWII Rescue Mission” that was released in February 2021. Tosca and Johnson, born in Ellwood City, traveled the globe to locate and interview the last remaining voices of the Greatest Generation in order to secure firsthand, historical accounts of some of the most consequential events of the war.  The film has taken 10 years to complete….

May 6, 2021

Ellwood City High School Announces 2021 Prom Court

Ellwood City High School has announced their 2021 prom court. Ellwood City’s prom will take place on Friday May 7th at The Hill With A View- featuring Lara’s Themes. The Queen’s Court is as follows: Emily Bowser, Madi Hervatine, Jenny Lin, Natalie Maine, Elysia Morris, Molly McCommons, Reina Pawlak, Chloe Sturgeon, and Anna Williams. The King’s Court is as follows: Devin Allen, Dorian Anderson, Geoffrey Bokor, Jack Brown, Max Kuffer, James Meehan, R.J. Murray, Michael Nocera, and Brody Newman. There will be a traditional promenade held in the high school auditorium at 6:00 p.m. but will not be open to…

May 6, 2021

Part Two: 2021 Primary Election Candidate Q&A

This is the second in a three-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council and Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. Today’s Q&A features Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors candidates Kathleen McCommons, Renee Pitrelli, and Kathy Tillia. Tomorrow’s Q&A will  feature school director candidates: Barbara Wilson and Claire Fauzey (Candidates Norman Boots, JoEllen Eichler, and Kathy Pansera did not participate). Primary Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes on May 18. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting…

May 6, 2021

Fourth Grade Students Tour Ellwood City History Center

Jonica Walters, Ellwood City Elementary School Teacher, brought the fourth grade students for their first tour and experience at the History Center. The purpose was to promote an understanding and appreciation of the Ellwood City area history. The students were met by tour guide Andy Kindle, first Vice President of the Historical Society. They met in the meeting room of the center that also house numerous pieces of memorabilia and artifacts. Andy kindle started the discussion with the students by finding out what areas of Ellwood City they are from. The use of an Ellwood City map showed the different…

May 5, 2021

Part One: 2021 Primary Election Candidate Q&A

This is the first in a three-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council and Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. Today’s Q&A features Ellwood City Borough Council candidates Jan Williams, Brad Ovial, and Jim Barry (Michele Lamenza did not participate). Tomorrow’s Q&A will feature school director candidates. Primary Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes on May 18. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting process and how to cast your vote, click here. Take a moment to get to…

May 5, 2021

Riverside Lions Club Participates in Work Weekend

District Governor Chips Campbell and Lion Mike Milnes of the Riverside Lions recently participated in a District 14 N Work Weekend at the Beacon Lodge Camp in Mt. Union, PA. The work weekend helps the camp get ready for the incoming campers. This has been maintained by the Lions of Pennsylvania and is designed specially to host the blind and visually impaired in the state. The complex offers three different areas for housing including a Children’s Village, Adult Village and the dorm buildings. It also has a miniature golf course, shooting range, a rock climbing wall and many more fun…