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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…

September 27, 2018

Hitched and Unhitched: Summer Love.

Summer is the season of warmth and freedom. School is out, the days are longer, and there’s a never ending supply of sunlight and warm temperatures. Falling in love during the summer is just easier because sure other seasons bring cozy indoor time, but summer brings fun outdoor activities you can spend your days experiencing with that special someone. While there’s little scientific facts supporting the fact that falling in love during the summer is the easiest, scientists have, however, shown that your brain in love actually looks different than your brain during normal activity. This summer, many couples have decided to…

September 27, 2018

Beneigh Insurance Opens New Ellwood Location

Beneigh Insurance has made its way into downtown Ellwood City this summer, taking over the old Wilson Insurance building, located on Sixth Street, in July. Andrew Beneigh started Beneigh Insurance back in 2006 with its office in Zelienople, after Beneigh decided to leave his job as a claims adjuster for Erie Insurance and open his own insurance agency. The company continued to see steady growth and found the need to expand, which led to the opening of the second office on Sims Street in Ellwood City in 2013.  “We moved from Sims Street over to Sixth Street because we needed to…

September 26, 2018

Performing Arts Conservatory opens in Sharon, PA

The Chrysalis Stage Advanced Performing Arts Conservatory for students in grades eight through 12 will emerge this fall in Sharon, Pa. Conceived by Joseph Scarvell and Robert Russo, the Conservatory will provide academic instruction in all facets of the theater to advance understanding of the performing arts as a force for student and community relevance. The first semester begins Oct. 8 and will culminate with a production of the American classic musical “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. “The performing arts give children the opportunity to express themselves creatively, giving them a modality of expression that is…