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July 2, 2018

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of July 2

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, July 2, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. This program is usually held on Wednesdays, but will meet on Monday mornings instead during the summer months. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, July 3, at 10:00 a.m. — “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a program designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall….

June 29, 2018

VIDEO: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Entertainment and Food Festival

Ellwood City’s 37th Annual Arts, Crafts, Entertainment and Food Festival started today at 11 a.m. The festival will run throughout the weekend ending on July 1 at 10 p.m. We had the chance to go down to the festival and ask some of the vendors questions about why they come to the EC Festival and what they have. Below we have put together a short video showcasing some of the vendors at the Ellwood City Festival.  For a festival grounds map, entertainment schedule and more information, please visit www.ellwood-city-festival.net Please share and comment your favorite part about the Ellwood City…

June 29, 2018

Childrens Advocacy Center of Lawrence County Lego Party

The Childrens Advocacy Center of Lawrence County is holding a Lego Party on Saturday June 30. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. at Cascade Park, Upper Level. Those attending will get free pizza, will be entered into a Pittsburgh Pirates ticket raffel and the first 200 kids get to take home a free Sebastian Gator lego set. People can also follow The Childrens Advocacy Center of Lawrence County on their facebook page.

June 28, 2018

Ellwood City Arts, Crafts and Food Festival: Behind the Scenes Part 4 of 4

Ellwood City’s 37th Annual Arts, Crafts, Entertainment and Food Festival starts tomorrow June 29 and runs till Sunday July 1. The festivals activities and entertainment start at 11 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. Going back to its original roots the Festival is having food vendors and musical acts that appeared at the first Ellwood City Festival. “Featured in the souvenir book are articles about Holy Redeemer, a food vendor for the Festival since the first Festival in 1981,” Boots said. “Also featured are two bands who played the very first Festival and will appear again for this years, they are Brok’n…

June 28, 2018

Ellwood City Native Nominated as Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest

Each year the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western PA selects 50 people to represent Pittsburgh while raising awareness through fundraising events  for Cystic Fibrosis. Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest is an accomplished group of 25 men and 25 women who show involvement in the community, dedication to charitable causes and success in their careers. Kelly Coccia Ellwood City native was nominated as one of Pittsburgh’s 50 finest. Coccia is a Lincoln High School and Point Park University graduate. She  is on the alumni board of directors for Point Park, and was previously on the board of Pittsburgh Young Professionals. “With this distinct honor,…

June 27, 2018

Ellwood City Arts, Crafts and Food Festival: Behind the Scenes Part 3 of 4

Popular Bluegrass Band Allegheny Drifters Set to Perform at Ellwood City Festival The Allegheny Drifters are a Bluegrass band originating in Western Pennsylvania. The Band is set to perform at the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food and Entertainment Festival on June 30 at 3:30 p.m. In 2002, veteran western Pennsylvania bluegrass mandolinist Bob Artis was invited to put together a one-show-only bluegrass band to perform with the Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra at their debut concert to be held in April 2003. Bob’s wife Karen Artis was the obvious choice to play bass, and friend and former bandmate Bernie Cunningham was called…

June 27, 2018

ROAR Touch a Truck Event

The Riverside nonprofit organization, ROAR, is hosting a “Touch a Truck” event on July 17 as part of their annual fundraising activities. ROAR is a private, non-profit community initiative, working in cooperation with Riverside Beaver County School District. Riverside Memorial Stadium has no public rest facilities. The athletes, marching band, cheerleaders, students, fans, family members and visiting guests have only a few rented, portable public toilets available. In addition, the athletes do not have a sheltered area to gather before, during or after their games or events. The Riverside Outdoor Athletic Renovation initiative, (ROAR), in cooperation with Riverside Beaver County…

June 26, 2018

Ellwood City Arts, Crafts and Food Festival: Behind the Scenes Part 2 of 4

Nickel Plated Revolver to Perform at Ellwood City Festival Nickel Plated Revolver is a cover rock band that originated in Ellwood City around six years ago. There are five members in the band, Chrissy Paglia on Vocals, Todd Swogger on Guitar, Dave Fowler on Vocals and guitar, Steve Confer on Bass and Mark Barnes on Drums. The band will be performing at The Ellwood City Festival on June 29, at 7 p.m. The band started when Swogger got a call from a friend saying he had to go listen a Paglia sing karaoke. “A friend of mine called me and…

June 26, 2018

Ellwood City Festival Juried Art Show 2018 Winners

After a year of absence, the Juried Art Show has returned to the Ellwood City Festival. The Ellwood City Festival committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Juried Art Show. Taking Best of Show is Lynn Fletcher with her oil painting titled, “Hand Picked”.  Other winners are: 2D Distinguished-Beth Beiter, 3D Distinguished-Chris Ferruchi, Photography Distinguished-Jennifer Toman, 2D Merit-Grace Carroll Hufnagel, & Photography Merit-Lisa Greco.  In the children’s categories, Ali Gardner received a Merit award in the 10 & under category, and Hayden Slade received a Merit award in the 11-15 year old category.   As a special recognition for our men and women who put their lives on the…

June 26, 2018

Mayor Anthony J. Court Presents Second and Third Beautification Awards

Mayor Anthony J. Court was honored to present to the 2nd Beautification Award Winner a yard sign and a gift certificate for a local restaurant to Melissa Maddalon. The 2nd presentation took place on Thursday, 6/21/18 at her home on Mt. Vernon Drive.  It is always a pleasure to present this award to those who are proud and take great pride in their properties. Congratulations Melissa! On Monday, Mayor Anthony J. Court was honored to present the 3rd 2018 Beautification Award Winners with a yard sign and a Gift Certificate at a local restaurant for the pride and hard work…