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March 7, 2024

Trinity Lutheran Church Invites Community To “Shadows: A Service of Tenebrae”

On Good Friday, March 29th, Trinity Lutheran Church choir along with others from our community will be sharing the music from the “Shadows: A Service of Tenebrae”. The church invites the community to come to this very moving service as they remember all that Jesus did for us on the cross of Calvary! The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Those in the community who would like to take part by singing in the choir are invited to attend the rehearsal this Sunday, March 10th at 5:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Please contact the church at 724-752-3050…

March 7, 2024

Red Barn Players Announce 2024 Show Line Up

The Red Barn Players have announced their 2024 season scheduled of shows. The theater performs a show in the months of June, July, August, and September and season tickets are available. Each Season Ticket for $63.00 and gives you (4) passes to be used in any combination during the 2024 performances. Curtain time for all shows in 2024 will be 7:30 p.m. Tickets for General Admission will go on sale beginning April 15th. Season Ticket Holders may begin making reservations on April 1st. Season Tickets may be purchases on the website at www.redbarnplayers.com. The theatre will also hold two auditions/meetings…

March 1, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 4th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

February 26, 2024

Ellwood City Earth Day Event Committee Seeks Vendors

The annual Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 20th at Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The planning committee is seeking vendors to sell environmentally friendly products. Vendor products from previous years include goats milk soaps, rug rags, reusable tupperware, wood crafts, beeswax lotion bars, soaps, candles, plants, jams, herbs, goats milk lotion, and skincare products. In addition to the vendors, the event will have food, a Trashion show, an Art Show, musicians, and activities for children. Wild World of Animals will be returning with exotic animals at 1:15pm. A horse…

February 24, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 26th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00…

February 22, 2024

Lincoln Graduate Accepted to Prestigious Drum and Bugle Corps

Zion Bunney is making his Drumming Dreams come true, but he needs a little help from his friends … the Ellwood City Community. The 2022 Lincoln High School graduate was accepted to the world class drum and bugle corps “Jersey Surf,” a group that competes in a circuit called Drum Corps International (DCI). Now, the quad line section leader at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Zion cannot wait to pick up his sticks and hit the road with his fellow drummers. “This has been a dream of mine ever since I was 9 years old,” Bunney said. “I am proud to…

February 21, 2024

Get Your Tickets NOW for Riverside High School’s Musical The Adams Family

The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical, The Adams Family on March 21-24 in the high school auditorium, 300 Country Club Drive, Ellwood City. A cast and crew of over 100 students from the school district will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers. This is the 61st Anniversary of Theater at Riverside. “We hope you can join us for this landmark show,” said Vaughn Hudspath, producer. In its typical kooky, mysterious, and spooky fashion, the ghoulish Addams family is visiting the graveyard for an annual gathering of all family members, living dead, and undecided, to celebrate…

February 17, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 19th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. –…

February 16, 2024

The Tamburitzans Return To Ellwood City

For the seventh time, The Tamburitzans return to Ellwood City, premiering their newest show, Reflection! This two hour live stage production features music, song and dance from cultures around the world. The event will be held at Lincoln High School at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 17th. Your favorite traditions return to stage, including Croatian, Serbian, Armenia, Bulgaria, Hungarian, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine along with dances from the Alpine region and the Jewish culture, and more along with all the enthralling instruments, entrancing costumes and intricate steps you’ve come to love from America’s Longest Running Live Stage Show. 27 Student…

February 14, 2024

Entrepreneurs Forever To Host Small Business Owners Program

Entrepreneurs Forever will host an informational event on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, welcoming business owners from Beaver County. This event marks the launch of a new program — the only one of its kind in the country — making its debut in Beaver. The program, funded by a recent grant secured by Senator Bob Casey, curates small business owners into long-term peer groups that meet monthly for three years to provide mutual support and facilitate business growth. Born in SW Pennsylvania, Entrepreneurs Forever has provided long-term business support to over 1,000 small business owners across four states. Entrepreneurs Forever is…