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July 23, 2020

COVID-19 Friendly Community Nights

This weekend and into the week, two organizations have decided to host COVID-19 friendly community night events. On Friday, July 24, there will be an outdoor movie night and concert hosted at the Ewing Park Stage. Food will be served at 7:00 and on the menu is meatball sandwiches, penne, salad, deserts, and drinks. To meet CDC requirements for food, all those serving will be masked and gloved. At 7:30 a concert will be held, playing worship music similar to what listeners here on K-LOVE, and finally at 9:00 the move “The Sandlot” will be played in its G-rated form…

July 20, 2020

Library Activities for the week of July 20

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 will continue doing curbside pickup. 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 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there are less than three people in the lobby….

July 15, 2020

Toxic Trash Disposal Day For Franklin Township

Franklin Township will be having a “Too Toxic To Trash” Recycling Event on Saturday, August 1. This is a way for residents to get rid of household hazardous and electronic waste in a safe and proper way. Registration is required however, so you will need to call 866-815-0016 or visit the ECSR website to be able to schedule your appointment. The event will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday August 1 at 897 State Route 288, Fombell, Pa. 15009. Items that can be brought and disposed of consist of household chemicals. These chemicals include; paint, paint thinner,…

July 14, 2020

PHOTO: Victory Family Church Participates in “Serve Day”

Victory Family Church from Cranberry Township, PA came to Ellwood City, PA to serve the community on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Mayor Anthony Court and Reverend Rick Pelloni through months of planning provided meals and services to the Ellwood City Community. The group titled “Fishers of Men”, their main goal is serving people with acts of kindness. Serve Day participates with over 1,000 churches across the country in acts of kindness, usually in mid-July. These acts of kindness were put together by Mayor Court and Reverend Pelloni for the main purpose of sharing spiritual needs throughout the Ellwood City community….

July 13, 2020

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of July 13th

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 will continue doing curbside pickup. 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 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there are less than three people in the lobby….

July 10, 2020

Holy Redeemer “Pizza Greens” Sale

The Holy Redeemer Social Club will be holding a “Pizza Greens” sale Saturday, July 11. These Pizza Greens are actually spinach rolls and will be sold from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Holy Redeemer lunch room for $4 each.

July 9, 2020

BC3 Announces Drive-Thru Commencement for Class of 2020

(Butler, PA) Graduates in Butler County Community College’s Class of 2020 can celebrate their achievement during a 1.2-mile-long drive-thru commencement that begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 on BC3’s main campus in Butler Township.Graduates who attended BC3’s main campus or its additional locations in Armstrong, Butler, Jefferson, Lawrence or Mercer counties and who have registered for commencement should bring their mortarboard, gown, tassel and degree cover to the ceremony, which is expected to last daylong. Graduates who have registered for the drive-thru commencement will be informed of their designated arrival time by email. Only one vehicle is requested per graduate….

July 6, 2020

Ellwood Library Activities For The Week Of July 6

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 will continue doing curbside pickup. 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 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there are less than three people in the lobby….

June 29, 2020

Ellwood City Library activities for the week of June 29

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 will continue doing curbside pickup. 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 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there are less than three people in the lobby….

June 25, 2020

Unity Rally to be Held In Ellwood City’s Community Plaza

A Unity Rally will be held on Sunday June 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Community Plaza in Ellwood City. The event will feature a line-up of speakers. Organizers said the event is non-partisan and all are welcome and encouraged to attend and raise awareness of and show support for the Black Lives Matter and current Civil Rights Movement sweeping across our nation. In addition to speakers, NAACP and Lawrence County Action will have tables with information, and there will be a voter registration available as well. “I am proud to be part of this event and to…