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September 4, 2018

Football Recaps: Panthers Blowout Lancers; Wolverines Fall To Serra Catholic

Both local schools were hosts in high school football action Friday night, the last Friday of August, with Riverside easily dismissing the Neshannock Lancers 45-14 while the Ellwood City Wolverines were on the losing end of a 24-14 contest against Serra Catholic. For Riverside, the Panthers continued strong offensive play that dates back to last season – scoring 31 points in the second quarter and scoring on their opening possession of the second half to evoke the mercy rule. Quarterback Ben Hughes led the offense that scored on every offensive possession and racked up over 340 yards of offense. For…

September 3, 2018

Ellwood City Library Activities for Week of September 3

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, SEPTEMBER 3 The Library will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday.  Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 4. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public.  It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life.  All adults are welcome. 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a new program of fun and learning for toddlers…

August 31, 2018

Ellwood Fall Sport Senior Q&A: Part 1

With school back in session and fall sports in full swing EllwoodCity.org’s reporter Amanda had the chance to talk to some seniors about their fall sport. Seniors shared what their favorite part of their sport was along with how they have been preparing for the new season. This is part one of a two part series featuring Lincoln High School seniors in fall sports. Bella Rangel: Cheerleading  How many years have you been cheering?I have cheered for a total of 7 years What is your favorite part of cheer-leading? I get to make memories that will last a lifetime with…

August 31, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for September 1 to 9

Saturday, September 1st: Ellwood City Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday through October 6th 8:00 AM until Noon Live music from 9:00 – 11:00 AM Located in the Beaver Avenue Parking Lot (500 Block) FREE PARKING DOWNTOWN! Monday, September 3rd: CLOSED: The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce Office is closed. Thursday, September 6th: Day of Caring: United Way of Lawrence County’s “Day of Caring” allows organizations the opportunity to perform service work. Volunteers will meet at Cascade Park Pavilion for breakfast and program at 8am. From 9:30am to 4:00pm volunteers will perform community service tasks. In addition to volunteering, individuals can…

August 30, 2018

Franklin Township Tar & Chipping Schedule for Week of September 3

Franklin township has announced their tar and chipping schedule for the week of September 3.  PennDOT uses the tar and chip process, also known as seal coat, to help preserve the surfaces of rural and other low-volume roads in between paving. According to a social media post made by Franklin Township on Twitter, around 20 roads will be worked on during the week of September 3. Below you can view the tweet Franklin Township posted Wednesday displaying the roads that will be affected. pic.twitter.com/qd69xtuzpL — Franklin Township (@Franklintwpbc) August 29, 2018  

August 30, 2018

Adoption Connection, PA Launches Shoe Collection Drive to Raise Money

Shoe donations will also support micro-enterprises in developing nations and reduce what goes into landfills August 29, 2018: Adoption Connection, PA is conducting a shoe collection drive as part of a Senior Project for a High School Senior from Beaver on September 16, 2018.  Proceeds raised from his Sr. Project Shoe Drive will be donated to Adoption Connection, PA to raise funds to find homes for waiting children.  Adoption Connection, PA will earn funds based on the number of pairs collected as Funds2Orgs will purchase all of the donated goods.  Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used or new…

August 30, 2018

Spike in heavy hitters sets stage for BC3 volleyball team

Pioneers chase 10th consecutive winning season The Butler County Community College volleyball team’s pursuit of a 10th consecutive winning season and fourth Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference title in a row may depend on a heavy-hitting front row that returns the league’s top two players in kills per set. The Pioneers, 18-6 in 2017, are also chasing their third National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Region XX crown in four years and ninth since 1999 under coach Rob Snyder. “Our biggest strength this year,” said Snyder, who has compiled a 356-121 record through 19 years, “is we have some really…

August 29, 2018

Ellwood City’s Storytelling Festival

Ellwood City, PA – Ellwood City Community Enrichment and the Ellwood City Area Public Library will be hosting Ellwood City’s 17th Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from  4:00pm – 7pm in Ewing Park, Ellwood City, PA.  The festival is a beloved community event that features free activities for children and professional storytellers. Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, Custom Cakes by Jodie, and an ice cream truck will be set up for attendees to purchase sweets. There will be free balloon art, face painting, and horse-drawn trolley rides. Thank you to all of our sponsors: Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, Ellwood City Forge/Ellwood…

August 28, 2018

Pie Festival sponsored by the Rita S. Hazen Education Foundation

If data metrics can be measured with pieces of pie, approximatley 750 people showed up to watch the Lincoln High School Blue Band perform their 2018 pre-game and halftime perfromances last night at Helling Stadium in Ewing Park.  The band performed its traditional pregame set list consisting of the drumline’s cadence, the Lincoln High School alma mater, the “Star Spangled Banner”, and “Fanfare” – a tribute to our U.S. military.  The halftime show featured songs such as “Paint it Black”, “ Mr  Roboto”, and “Bad Romance”. The band wore their brand new uniforms for the first time.  The uniforms’ design…