Recent Stories

Events

January 2, 2023

Became A Master Naturalist Volunteer This Spring

Learn about our natural world and support conservation in Beaver County. Beaver County Conservation District is hosting a training course for PA Master Naturalist volunteers at our office this spring. This course has limited space and registration is required. Final deadline is February 1, 2023 to register. The course will take place on Wednesdays from April 12 to June 28, 2023. Saturday field sessions on April 22, May 13, June 3, and June 10. “We look forward to starting this new chapter of PA Master Naturalists in Beaver County and training knowledgeable volunteers who will be able to offer natural…

January 1, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 2

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 and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m….

December 23, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of December 26

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 and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m….

December 19, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of December 19

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 and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m….

December 15, 2022

Franklin Twp VFD Community Blood Drive Next Month

Please come out and support a local Fire Department by donating blood as part of the Franklin Twp Volunteer Fire Department Community Blood Drive. The event earns funds for the department. The blood drive is scheduled for Monday, January 2, 2023, from noon until 5:00 P.M. at a Bloodmobile located at the Franklin Township Building, 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123. Appointments are recommended. All participating donors will receive a Vitalant long sleeved t-shirt, redeemable via email. To schedule your lifesaving appointment, go to www.donateblood.centralbloodbank.org: Choose “Donor Login” if you have donated with Vitalant or Central Blood Bank before If…

December 14, 2022

Christmas At Calvin

Join Calvin Presbyterian Church on Sunday, December 18th for Christmas at Calvin! The celebration begins at 4:00 PM with a Sanctuary Jazz Band Concert in the Dining Room, followed by hors d’oeuvres.  Those in attendance will then head outside for the Children’s Nativity, accompanied by a carol sing and Christmas message. Invite your friends and family to come see the kids present the Christmas story and join the celebration! Calvin Presbyterian Church is located at 615 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117 – all are welcome!

December 10, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of December 12

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 and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m….

December 4, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 5th

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 and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. –…

December 1, 2022

Local Residents Hosting Vendor and Craft Show to Benefit Club Hope

After feeling an amazing amount of love and support during her Lymphoma diagnosis in March, Betty Phillippi wanted to give back. So she along with her granddaughter Jessica Schiavoni are hosting a craft and vendor show to help Club Hope. “Club Hope was so good to me this past year,” Phillippi said. “They were just really great and supportive.” The Christmas Hope Vendor & Craft Show will be held on December 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wayne Township Firehall, 5153 Ellwood Road, Ellwood City. There will be pepperoni rolls, cookies, water, and coffee for sale. In…

November 29, 2022

‘Let There Be Lights’ Weekend Of Events Start Friday

Kick off your Holiday’s with a series of events hosted by the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce. First, on Friday, downtown will light up with the lighting of the holiday tree in the Ellwood City Community plaza at 7:30 p.m. as part of Ellwood City’s Light Up Night. Live entertainment will take place from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the plaza and on Lawrence Avenue and fireworks will be set off behind the plaza after the tree lighting! Vendors of all kinds will be set up from 4th street through 6th street, along with horse drawn carriage rides…