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January 15, 2021

Calvin Presbyterian Church To Host GriefShare Program

Calvin Presbyterian Church will once again host a 13-week GriefShare program this winter each Sunday beginning February 14 and concluding May 23. The program will take place each Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 pm. The program will not meet on Easter (April 4) or Mother’s Day (May 9) and is sponsored by Calvin Presbyterian Church, with Ginny Brest as the facilitator. The first session is scheduled for Sunday, February 14 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The support group meets in the lower-level dining room of the church, observing CDC guidelines. While participants are encouraged to complete the 13-week GriefShare program if…

January 11, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 11

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 will continue doing curbside pick-up. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 items to include books and limited to a total of three DVD’s or books on CD per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there…

January 4, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 4

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 will continue doing curbside pick-up. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 items to include books and limited to a total of three DVD’s or books on CD per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there…

December 29, 2020

Wolves Club Den 11 Holds Annual Memorial Tribute

The spirit of Wolves Club Den II founders was honored at a Holy Redeemer Parish Sunday Mass followed by breakfast at Carusone’s in Ellwood City, PA.  The tribute took place on November 1, 2020. At the breakfast, President Mike DeOtto welcomed all those in attendance and recognized both the widows and board members present. A moment of silence was held for Tony Petracolla, – deceased former member. In his comments, Mr. DeOtto welcomed the opportunity to pay tribute to those Wolves Club members that have gone before us. He especially emphasized the legacy that they left behind is as strong…

December 28, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activites For Week of December 28

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 will continue doing curbside pick-up. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 items to include books and limited to a total of three DVD’s or books on CD per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there…

December 21, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activites For Week of December 21

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 will continue doing curbside pick-up. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 items to include books and limited to a total of three DVD’s or books on CD per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there…

December 18, 2020

Social Distancing Santa to Appear in Ellport

A ‘socially distancing’ Santa Claus will be making a special appearance in Ellport this weekend. Longtime Santa for the Ellwood City area Mac McAnallen will be hosting an event at 509 Golf Avenue in Ellport.  Santa will be hosting children on his deck, talking gifts and wishes for this Christmas. “I enjoy the children’s expressions and in the feeling I get doing so,” said McAnallen. McAnallen was the host Santa at Christmas in the Park last year and also at a party at Bodyshop Fitness.  He has worked several other functions over the years including Christmas parties at hospitals and…

December 17, 2020

Christ Presbyterian Hosting Third Thursday Community Meal

Christ Presbyterian Church will be hosting its Third Thursday Community Meal tonight at 4 p.m. and will serve the community until the food runs out. The church welcomes anyone who feels like they need a home-cooked meal. There is no requirement or proof of need. The church has been hosting this monthly meal since the first one in September. According to Michelle Sutton, deacon at the church, the community gathering has been a success serving on average 120 people per month. She said although the meals have to be distributed as take out only in the church’s parking lot, because…

December 16, 2020

Santa Claus Is Coming To Ellport

Do you still need to give Santa your wishlist? Are you worried that you won’t get to see Santa this Christmas season? There’s no need to shout, cry, or pout because Santa Claus is coming to Ellport. Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory is hosting a drive-through visit with Santa at its 97 Grim Avenue facility. “We knew our portico would make a great outdoor spot for a Santa visit, and The Big Guy agreed,” said Jennifer Tomon. “We are so excited he’s making a stop in Ellport this year. Santa is looking forward to seeing everyone.” Rain…

December 14, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of December 14

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 will continue doing curbside pick-up. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 items to include books and limited to a total of three DVD’s or books on CD per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there…