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October 28, 2020

Don’t Forget! Daylight Savings Time Comes After Halloween

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020! This year daylight saving time (DST) strikes overnight for many in the area whom just enjoyed and/or participated in Halloween Trick or Treat.  Will the candy-filled kids have trouble losing the hour of sleep or will the adults/parents out for an evening party suffer more? Courtesy of Readers Digest Canada, below are six common myths about this often perplexing practice of daylight savings time. Myth: It’s Called “Daylight Savings Time” The Real Story: In North America and Australia, the convention of setting our clocks ahead…

October 27, 2020

New Castle Man Arrested In Child-Trafficking Sting Operation

A 33-year-old New Castle man is among several arrested this week in what Ohio law enforcement officials are calling “the largest anti-human trafficking bust” in state history. Jarod Mills, 33, of New Castle, is charged with felony attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, felony importuning or soliciting of an adolescent, felony possessing criminal tools, and felony displaying matter harmful to juveniles. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Monday that 177 suspected human traffickers, including Mills, five men from Youngstown and a Hermitage man, were arrested during Operation Autumn Hope, a joint operation by more than 50 local, state and…

October 27, 2020

Fall Band Bash to Benefit 2021 Fireworks Display

Have you been itching to get out and enjoy a concert? Look no further than Ellwood City and the 1st Annual Ellwood City Fall Band Bash. Eric Rayner, organizer of the event, said he is thrilled to be able to have such an exciting fundraiser. “I think this event comes at a perfect time for a lot of people,” Rayner said. “2020 has been rough for everyone. With the pandemic causing most things to be canceled, and the non-stop election stuff, I think we all need something.” Beginning at Noon on November 7th at William Rodgers Memorial Park in Ellport,…

October 26, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of October 26

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE 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 for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. It is mandatory that everyone wear a…

October 23, 2020

Hill View Manor Hosting Trick or Treat

On Sunday, October 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., school-age kids (ages 5-12) can visit a Scare Manor attraction (kid themed) and walk through a Truck n Treat area for treats at the Hill View Manor in New Castle. All admission fees for event will be donated to Shenango Township K-9 Unit. One nonpaying parent or guardian must accompany a minor at all times (up to 3 kids per adult). Masks that cover mouth and nose must be worn by both adults and kids to participate in the event. If you are with a group you must arrive together….

October 22, 2020

RHS Soccer Playoffs, EC Junior High Football Champs & EC Volleyball Remains Unbeaten

In a local sports round-up, the Ellwood City Junior High Football team collected Tri-County championship while the Ellwood City Girls Volleyball team remained unbeaten.  Congratulations are in order for both Riverside Panther boys and girls soccer teams as they each qualified for the WPIAL Playoffs. The Riverside Boys (4-5-1 overall) qualified for a 16-team Class-A playoff field and will face #2 Winchester Thurston (11-1-0 overall, Class 1A Section 2) in first round action on Tuesday, October 27th. The boys will play at Chatham College at 7:30 p.m. [VIEW BRACKET] Last year, Greensburg Central Catholic captured the WPIAL title by beating…

October 22, 2020

Lawrence County Action Group Announces Get-Out-The-Vote Rally

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 24th for a series of Lawrence County Blue Splash rallies. The Lawrence County Action is hosting a day of Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) rallies in Ellwood City & New Castle. The event is set to begin on Saturday at noon and last until 5:00 p.m.  Space is plenty for social distancing and masks will be required to enter and can be provided to attendees. The day of rallies starts in Ewing Park in Ellwood City for a ‘Splash at Ewing’ rally that will include music with introductions of local leaders, recorded speeches from Joe Biden, and…

October 22, 2020

Anova Home Health Hosting Truck or Treat & Hiring Event

Wear your costume and bring the kids! Anova Home Health Services & LIFE Lawrence County are hosting a FREE Trunk or Treat and Hiring Event in New Castle on Friday, October 30, 2020. The event, scheduled to take place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., will be held at Anova Home Health location on Wilmington Road, next to UPMC Jameson Hospital, in New Castle. Attendees are encouraged to ask Anova Home Health about available caregiving positions, fill out an application, or interview on the spot! You can also learn more about LIFE Lawrence County services for seniors. Those in attendance…

October 21, 2020

Bernstine to Host Shredding Event On October 31

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will host a Shredding Event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the North Sewickley Township Firehall located at 887 Mercer Road in Beaver Falls. “Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes across the Commonwealth and we need to put a stop to it,” said Bernstine. “By allowing residents free use of an industrial-sized shredding truck, they can be assured that old documents, such as credit card statements, utility bills and medical bills, do not fall into the wrong hands.” This event is…

October 20, 2020

N.O.W. Project Plans Drive-Thru Food Distribution

The Jubilee Ministries International (JMI) “Nourishing Others Well-Being” Project (N.O.W.) along with The Christian Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania (CCCWP) is sponsoring a Massive Drive-Thru Food Giveaway for up to 5,000 families on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 This is the ministries largest food distribution to date! The location of the food distribution event is the Lawrence Village Plaza, located at 2650 Ellwood Road, New Castle, PA 16101. Jubilee Ministries International N.O.W. Project and CCCWP will distribute an abundance of quality food boxes for over 5,000 families. Each family will receive multiple boxes containing fresh milk, quality dairy products, meat,…