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February 28, 2025

NOTICE: Ellwood City Area School District March Meeting Rescheduled

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District has rescheduled its regularly scheduled March meeting.  The meeting will now take place on Monday, March 10th. The full notice reads as follows: Notice is hereby given that the March 13, 2025 regular meeting of the Ellwood City Area School District Board of School Directors is cancelled and rescheduled and combined with the March 10, 2025 “Committee of the Whole” meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The purpose of the meeting is to…

February 28, 2025

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Protect Parental Rights in Medical Decisions for Minor Children

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. The bill, known as Simon’s Law, would require health care professionals or facilities to notify parents before placing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on any patient under the age of 18. The law would also require written or oral consent from at least one parent or guardian before a DNR order can be issued. “This bill is designed to ensure no parent is kept in the dark when it comes to life-altering decisions for…

February 27, 2025

Riverside High School Swim Coach Arrested After Inappropriate Relationship With Student

A Riverside High School swim coach was arrested Wednesday for alleged misconduct with a student athlete. According to a criminal complaint and published reports, Alaina Marshall, 29, of Beaver Falls was charged with 40 felonies, consisting of 38 counts of intercourse/sexual contact with a student, in addition to corruption of minors, and unlawful contact with a minor. Police say the relationship began in 2023 when the victim, a 16-year-old sophomore at the time, first talked about a breakup he was going through with Marshall because Marshall was also a therapist. The complaint relates that on February 18th the student spoke…

February 26, 2025

Red Barn Players Celebrating 70th Season, Hosting Auditions

Interested in auditioning to be a part of the Red Barn Players 70th Season? Auditions will take place at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 Grandview Avenue, Zelienople, PA, on Sunday, March 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, March 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A “first-timer” will fill out a form that asks for the person’s name and contact information, as well as what shows they plan to audition says Red Barn Players President, Amos Eppihimer. The musical only needs four males, approximately 20-30 years old.  The other show’s requirements will be communicated to folks by the…

February 26, 2025

NOTICE: ECASD Finance Committee Meeting

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District will be holding a finance committee meeting in two weeks. The notice reads as follows: The Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Finance Committee Meeting on March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted in the Board Room located in the Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School. – Board Secretary, Dr. Amy Anderson

February 25, 2025

Wolverines Best Southmoreland 60-57 In WPIAL Consolation Play

Aaron Lake posted a double-double Monday evening to lead Ellwood City to a 60-57 victory over Southmoreland in WPIAL Consolation action. The victory advances the Wolverines (15-10 Overall) to the WPIAL Class 3A Fifth-Place game against Shady Side Academy on Wednesday. After suffering a 77-34 setback against #2 South Allegheny in the quarterfinals on Friday, the Wolverines rebounded for the road victory Monday. Lake scored 10 points in each of the halves en route to his 20-point effort. Lake added 10 rebounds and four steals. Maykel Cuevas collected four 3-pointers – one in each quarter – and 16 points for…

February 25, 2025

NEW Local Meyers RV Location Offers Sales/Service for Major RV Brands

Meyers RV has officially opened its doors at 1580 PA-65 in Ellwood City, promising to become the go-to destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the multi-state area and looking to rev up the local camping and travel scene. Offering a wide selection of recreational vehicles including major brands like Jayco, Alliance, Forest River, Rockwood, Keystone, Starcraft and more, the dealership aims to provide expert knowledge and unparalleled customer service to both first-time buyers and seasoned adventurers. The Ellwood City Meyers location is one of 15 in the multi-state area and according to John Park, Pittsburgh area manager, the company has big…

February 25, 2025

“Hope for the Best, & Plan for the Rest” Workshop Planned On Saturday

On Saturday, March 1st the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church is hosting a FREE community event. Join the church when it will be hosting workshops on different topics so that we can learn how to be prepared for different areas of life which tend to occur when we least expect it. From financial planning, to physical therapy, to planning for end-of-life and many other areas in between, join us for this wonderful time of learning together. Some of our speakers for the day and some of the topics that will be covered are: Samantha Baillie , PhD, MA, LPC from the…

February 24, 2025

Athletes Invited To 1st Annual Carter Huzinec Memorial Powerlifting Meet & Strongman Event for Traumatic Brain Injury, Awareness & Support

In a moving tribute to a life cut short, athletes from across the community will gather for the 1st Annual Carter Huzinec Memorial Powerlifting Meet and Strongman Event for Traumatic Brain Injury and Awareness & Support, honoring the memory of a young man whose passion for fitness and love for life left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on March 22 at the New Beaver Borough VFD, 898 Wampum New Galilee Road, in Wampum and is presented by Wampum Fitness and Carter4LifeCompany 501(c)(3). Competitors and spectators are welcome. The deadline…

February 24, 2025

Ellwood City To Host Annual Easter Eggstravaganza

Get Ready for the Annual Ellwood City Easter Eggstravaganza! The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host the FREE community event on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at Ewing Park. There will be a total of five Easter Egg Hunts for age groups 10 and under, including the last hunt for Children with Special Needs. The day will be packed with family fun starting at 11:00 a.m., including Egg Hunts (Schedule below), Face Painting & Balloon Art, Petting Zoo, Easter Bunny & Character Appearances, and exciting extras available for purchase Items available for purchase include Professional Easter Bunny…