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October 20, 2020

N.O.W. Project Plans Drive-Thru Food Distribution

The Jubilee Ministries International (JMI) “Nourishing Others Well-Being” Project (N.O.W.) along with The Christian Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania (CCCWP) is sponsoring a Massive Drive-Thru Food Giveaway for up to 5,000 families on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 This is the ministries largest food distribution to date! The location of the food distribution event is the Lawrence Village Plaza, located at 2650 Ellwood Road, New Castle, PA 16101. Jubilee Ministries International N.O.W. Project and CCCWP will distribute an abundance of quality food boxes for over 5,000 families. Each family will receive multiple boxes containing fresh milk, quality dairy products, meat,…

October 19, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Weekly Activities For Week of October 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, WE ARE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. It is mandatory that everyone wear a…

October 13, 2020

BC3 Project Pink to Help Fight Breast Cancer

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College, whose students, staff and guests have raised nearly $20,000 to benefit breast cancer research since 2010, is hosting the sale of pink ribbons and the collection of financial donations this month to assist a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and funds for the treatment of the disease. BC3’s social awareness club is directing BC3’s 2020 Project Pink during breast cancer awareness month. Proceeds will benefit the Side-Out Foundation, a Virginia charity that raises funds through mainly volleyball-related events. Since BC3’s volleyball program held its first Dig Pink game in 2010, members of the BC3…

October 12, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of October 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, WE’RE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. It is mandatory that everyone wear a mask at…

October 8, 2020

Heritage Valley Offering Drive-Thru Flu Shots At Former EC Hospital

To better serve the community during the COVID-19 outbreak, Heritage Valley Health System is offering scheduled drive-through flu shots at several area locations, including the former Ellwood City Hospital. Drive-through flu shots will only be available for patients who have a scheduled flu shot appointment through the Heritage Valley website, HVHS App or the Flu Shot Scheduling Line at 724.773.4285. Flu shots are available for those age 12 and older. For clinical and safety reasons, we recommend that anyone who has not had a flu shot previously receive his/her vaccine at a ConvenientCare location or HVHS physician office. Please be…

October 5, 2020

Trucks of the Hollow hosting ‘Truck or Treat’

NOTE: This is part three of a series featuring Spooktacular Events in Lawrence County Cars, costumes, and candy. Join Trucks of the Hollow for their first annual “Truck or Treat.” Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to join the lineup on Saturday, October 17 at 355 North Tower Road Fombell, PA 16123. Event organizer Kaytlin Wright said she hopes to see a big crowd of vehicles and participants. “We were inspired to do this Trunk or Treat since a lot of the Halloween-themed events in the area aimed at the kiddos were cancelled due to the pandemic,” Wright…

October 5, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of October 5th

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 – WE ARE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only starting Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Call the library to set up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. It is…

October 2, 2020

Fearscapes Haunted Attraction: An Immersive Escape

NOTE: This is part two of a series featuring Spooktacular Events in Lawrence County Need a good scare? You don’t have to go far. Fearscapes Haunted Attraction is right here in Ellwood City. Not only are they hosting their revamped walk through attraction, but they have also added an escape room. Escape room and attraction combined are a wicked mix science and the paranormal gone mad. According to Fearscapes website, deep within the Fearscapes facility, A mysterious and toxic chemical used to contain entities of unknown origin has been released. Reports show it may have been caused by equipment malfunction….

October 2, 2020

WUMC Offering “Soup Quarts-to-Go”

The monthly Soup Suppers at Wurtemburg United Methodist Church have been modified to ensure the safety of our Customers and Volunteers. Starting Saturday, October 10th, soup will be sold in quart jars; using the Drive-Thru method. We plan to continue serving our soup in this manner; until it is safe to resume serving sit-down inside.  The church is located at 1244 Portersville Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Price will remain $6.00 per Quart. The serving hours will remain 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (or until sold out.) October soups are Stuffed Pepper and Veggie Beef. Our Process: 1. Order &…

October 1, 2020

Suds and Scares Plenty at E-Z Kleen Car and Van Wash

NOTE: This is part one of a series featuring Spooktacular Events in Lawrence County A clean car and a little scare. You can get both starting today at E-Z Kleen Car and Van Wash. Owner Steven Chill has transformed his sudsy business into a spooky attraction. “There will be animatronics and people dressed up in costumes,” Chill said. The haunted car wash was inspired by Chill’s love of Halloween. He said this year with Coronavirus, he wanted to provide a unique experience that could be enjoyed with plenty of social distance. “You don’t even have to get out of the…