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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 2, 2018

2018 Riverside Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the 2018 Riverside Homecoming Court!  The court had been announced at the end of last month with the names of Natalie Holzer, Lauren Bettencourt, Natalie Bologna, Sarina Steigerwald, Baylee Phillips, and Megan Rosendale. Tickets for the game will be available at Riverside during the morning on Friday. The Riverside Homecoming game will be played on Friday against Mohawk at home, with the game starting at 7:00 p.m. Before kickoff there will be an introduction of the Homecoming Court, which will be followed by the crowning of the queen at half time. Following the game on Friday, the semi-formal…

October 2, 2018

POLICE: Four Cars Damaged At Local Auto Dealership

Four Cars Damage At Local Auto Dealership: On Monday September 24 at 1:07 p.m, Napleton Automotive manager Ray Reale called Ellwood City Police with a report that four of the cars in the Napelton lot had been damaged sometime between 8:00 p.m on Saturday September 23 and 12:00 p.m on Monday September 24. The cars appear to have been keyed on the front bumper or on the hood of the cars. The cars damaged were as followed: a 2018 Grey Dodge Journey with damages to the front bumper, a 2018 Grey Jeep Compass with damage done to the hood of…

October 1, 2018

Borough Announces Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Borough of Ellwood City announced last week details of their annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for borough residents.  The program will begin on Thursday, November 1, 2018 and end the first of April 2019. Individuals receiving assistance last year will be getting information from LIHEAP in the mail. First time persons seeking assistance can pickup applications at Holy Redeemer Social Services on Bridge Street in Ellwood City or the Welfare Office in New Castle. The borough will again emphasize individual customers on our extended payment program are subject to service termination if payments are not made…

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 30, 2018

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise

Large crowds, food and crafts vendors, classic cars, entertainment and beautiful, fall weather all welcomed those in attendance Saturday at the annual Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise. The festival which began at 11:00am and lasted until 5:00pm on Lawrence Avenue in downtown Ellwood City was sponsored by McElwain Motor Car Company, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Visit Lawrence County, WesBanco, HealthSouth Sewickley, Ellwood City Forge, and Nalco. For a full list of vendors, please visit the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce website: www.ellwoodchamber.org/fall-fest-car-cruise-vendors-2018/

September 28, 2018

Kids Created Kingdom 20th Anniversary Celebration

Twenty years ago, it took 5 days for an empty space in Ewing Park to become a 15,000 square foot playground. Within those 20 years, the playground has undergone many changes and become a cornerstone of Ewing Park. Most recently and earlier this summer, the Kids Created Kingdom added a wheelchair accessible swing to the list of features in the playground for use. In honor of the park, Earla Marshall said that the community is invited to the park from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m on Sunday, to reflect on the impact this playground has had on our community throughout…

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…