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May 13, 2019

Library Activities For The Week Of May 13, 2019

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include MONDAY, MAY 13 6:30 p.m. – “Classic Book Group for Adults,” they will be discussing the book “A Kiss Before Dying” by Ira Levin TUESDAY, MAY 14 Fifth Grader’s Library Walking Tour. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,”…

May 11, 2019

Fireworks Fundraiser Surpasses Goal: $9,000 Donated So Far

Ellwood City will not only have its fireworks display this year at the festival, it will be a display with some extra bang. Eric Rayner the 26-year-old Ellport man who has been the face of the Save The Ellwood City Fireworks fundraiser announced on May 9 that the $5,000 goal was met and an additional $4,00o was raised bringing the current total to $9,000. Rayner said, based on community input, any money raised over the original goal will be split 45 percent toward a larger fireworks display and 55 percent saved for next year’s display. “It’s been an honor to…

May 10, 2019

2019 Graduate Submissions

With high school graduation around the corner, EllwoodCity.org is now taking graduate submissions to appear on our website. https://ellwoodcity.org/class-of-2019/ Submissions can be sent electronically to ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org or a hard copy can be filled out in the Color Center on Lawrence Avenue. Please submit a color photo with the information you provide: Graduate Name: Parents Name(s): Grandparent(s), Other(s): School District: Party Info (date, location, etc): Awards, Scholarships, Accolades: Future Scholastic Plans/Info (college/university, planned major, etc):   Lincoln High School’s graduation date is Thursday, May 30th, 2019 at 7 pm and Riverside is Thursday, May 31st, 2019 at 6 pm.

May 7, 2019

$4,357 Raised for Fireworks; Still Time to Donate

Fireworks Fundraiser draws closer to $5,000 goal. “We’ve received many donations and t shirt orders from people in the community and some people who don’t even live here,” said Eric Rayner, organizer of the fundraiser. “I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of such an amazing community.” As of May 6, $4,357 has been raised toward the $5,000 goal. The most recent donation was made by Bud Mazzant in combination with Berkshire Hathaway of Cranberry. They donated $500. Mazzant said the decision to donate was simple. “If you do away with fireworks and all those ammenities, you ruin…

May 7, 2019

Perry Township Annual Clean-Up Day

On May 11 Perry Township will be holding their Annual Clean-Up Day. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 p.m. There will be a $10.00 fee for each load whether it’s pick-up or automobile. For any load larger than a pick-up or automobile, a fee of $50.00 per load will be charged. There will be two collection sites on at the parking lots of the Perry Township Municipal Building and the Wurtemburg Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department. Items should be brought to the sites on the day of collection and not prior to May 10. Items…

May 7, 2019

Kids Read Now Comes To North Side Primary

On Thursday, May 16 from 6-7pm, North Side Primary is hosting Kids Read Now Family Reading Night. Kids Read Now is a nationwide organization that pairs with school districts to keep reading a priority, even throughout the summer months. The goal is to close the achievement gap and eliminate the summer reading slide that occurs during the summer break. Kids Read Now does this by providing students the ability to receive up to nine new, free books from a popular wish list over the course of the summer. The first three books are chosen by the student with the help…

May 6, 2019

2019 Mayor’s Beautification Award

Mayor Anthony Court announced today, with the beginning of summer upon us, the Ellwood City residents will once again turn their properties into beautiful landscapes, bringing our neighborhoods back to life. This will be the 9th year that Mayor Court will present “Beautification Awards” and restaurant certificates to six (6) area residents who take pride in their properties, throughout Ellwood City. All residents are encouraged to participate by beautifying your property or nominating someone you feel does a great job to make their properties stand out in the neighborhood. Nominations will be accepted by phone, mail, on the Mayor’s Facebook…

May 6, 2019

EllwoodCity.org & Eric Ryan Corporation Present: ‘Bug Bingo,’ a Relay for Life Fundraiser

The game will give Ellwood City residents the chance to win a $200 cash prize while helping raise money for the American Cancer Society. Be sure to visit the Eric Ryan Corporation booth at The Relay for Life Carnival for A Cure on May 18th  between 3 pm and 7 pm to purchase your card(s). HOW TO PLAY BUG BINGO AND RULES: Purchase your Bingo card by visiting the Eric Ryan Corporation at the Relay for Life event. The cards can only be purchased at the Relay for Life event and will not be sold anywhere or anytime else. Cards…

May 6, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of May 6th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. THURSDAY, MAY 9 3:00 p.m. – “Just for Girls Book Group,” they will be discussing the book “Saint Anything” by Sarah Dessen. 6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members…

May 3, 2019

75th Anniversary Of Choral Music Concert Planned At Lincoln High School

The Lincoln High School Choral Department will be presenting our spring concert next Friday night, May 10th. “We are very proud to be celebrating this amazing milestone with two special concerts on May 10th and May 11th,” said Senior High Choral Director Felecia Greco. “This is an event not to be missed!” The concert will begin at 7:00 pm and feature seven different choirs with students in grades 5-12. There will also be solo songs performed by Lincoln seniors and two of those seniors will be honored with the Outstanding Choral Student award and the Choral Department Scholarship. Tickets are…