Events

Lincoln High School Class of 2016

Lincoln High School will award 117 diplomas to the Class of 2016 at commencement today at 7 p.m. Eight students earned high honor recognition and two students honor recognition. Student: Joshua Catanzariti City: Ellwood City Parents: Michael and Nancy Catanzanti Career Plans: medical field College: Grove City College, biochemistry Activities: Drama Club, four years, president Peer Leadership, three years, secretary National Honor Society, three years Marching band, four years Concert band, four years Jazz band, four years Musical, four years History Club, four years Ellwood City Culture Club, four years French Club, three years Club Hope, two years Holy Redeemer…


Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Paint Your World Purple Survivor Luncheon Sunday, June 5,  2 to 5 p.m. If you have had cancer 30 minutes or 30 years, you are a SURVIVOR!!! You are encouraged to register with The American Cancer Society as a survivor by calling Ernie Copper at the Lawrence/Beaver County Cancer Society at 724-654-5577. We will be celebrating our local cancer survivors during a luncheon held in their honor at the Wurtemburg-Perry Fire Hall on State Route 488 in Ellwood City on Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 2 to 5 p.m. There is no cost to survivors and guests for the event…


Riverside High School Announces Class of 2016

Riverside High School has announced the Class of 2016 graduates. 105 students will receive diplomas at the commencement ceremony today at 6 p.m. The Top 5 students are Bailey Morgan, Emma French, Ashley Gallagher, Shanna Ridgley and Shalyn Vukich. Student: Bailey R. Morgan Parents: Steve and Stephanie Bailey City: Franklin Township, Ellwood City Future Plans: Westminster College Clubs/Organizations/Activities: National Honor Society, 11-12, vice-president TLC, four years Sports Enthusiast, 9-10 Super Team, 10-12 Science Club, senior year Physical Education Club, 11-12 Varsity Softball, four years, co-captain senior year Varsity Basketball, four years, co-captain 10-12 Varsity Cheerleading, 10-12 J.V. Cheerleading, freshmen year…


Wolves Club 2016 Scholarships

Through the years, the Ellwood City Wolves Club, established in 1948, has awarded well over $200,000 in scholarships to Lincoln and Riverside high school seniors. President Mike DeOtto said that “Our Ellwood City Wolves Club members are proud to continue their long history of presenting educational scholarships and grants to area high school seniors,” President Mike DeOtto said. The awards were presented during the club’s annual scholarship dinner at the Connoquenessing Country Club on May 25. Riverside High School senior Shanna Ridgley was announced as the $4,000 winner. She is a daughter of Dan and Sherri Ridgley and plans to…


Bell Memorial Church Crossing Guard Appreciation Brunch

The Ellwood City Area Crossing Guards were honored on Thursday, May 26 with an Appreciation Brunch by the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. This was an opportunity to honor and say “thank you” for keeping our children safe through out the school year. The event was coordinated by Mary Ann Gearhart with the help of Janie Linville and Diane Neyman. The Rev. Ray Medina, pastor of Bell Memorial, shared prayer.  


Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of 5-30-2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: The library will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday. Wednesday, June 1, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. From the second Monday in June through the month of July, these sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays instead of Wednesdays. Call the library at…


Pittsburgh Mills Sky Trail to Honor First Responders with Free Admission

FRAZER TWP – Pittsburgh Mills Sky Trail is recognizing first responders for their service in protecting life and property with free admission from June 5-30, 2016, Sundays through Fridays. A 10 percent discount for up to six additional guests with the first responder is also included. First responders include active duty fire fighters, rescue and emergency medical workers, TSA personnel, law enforcement officers and military men and women. A current and valid photo ID must be presented at the ticket counter. “It’s a fun way to say thank you to our local first responders and security personnel,” said Walter Pyle,…


Memorial Day Parade Schedule and Route

On Monday, May 30 Ellwood City will honor the men and women that died in military service for the United States of America with a community parade, ceremony and picnic. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on the Veterans Memorial Bridge with a brief tribute to those who died at sea. Dr. Robert Gregg, a World War II Army Veteran, will be the Parade Marshal. Gregg was a battalion master sergeant and combat engineer in Germany. The parade will conclude on Spring Avenue and be immediately followed by a ceremony at Legion Park. After the ceremony, everyone is invited…


Confronting the Heroin/Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania

What: The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will hold its 10th public hearing to solicit testimony on confronting the heroin and opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania and how this epidemic is affecting our most rural counties. The hearing will be held at the Fez in Aliquippa, Pa. and will be hosted by State Senator Elder Vogel and State Senator Camera Bartolotta. State Senator Gene Yaw, chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors, says the public hearings are intended to continue informing the public of the health crisis of heroin/opioid addiction and fatalities, and to bring greater focus and attention to treatment…


Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Moose Night Out Friday, May 27, 2016    8:00 P.M. – Midnight Join us as we welcome a new Relay For Life Team Moose at the Moose Lodge on 1400 Factory Ave. in Ellwood City, for their first fundraiser! If you enjoy the band Voices, then this is for you as they will be on stage starting at 8 p.m.  A $5 donation will be taken at the door for an evening of dancing, music and fun.  Along with Voices there will be a 50/50 drawing, Jello shots, $1 Miller Lite drafts, and six bottle buckets for $10. Come out and…