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May 5, 2024

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. 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. OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

May 1, 2024

Ellwood City Moose Lodge Holding “Western Family Fun Night”

Howdy! Come out and test your skills on an authentic mechanical bull. The Ellwood City Moose Lodge #93 will be holding a ‘Western Family Fun Night’ on Saturday, May 11th. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is set to take place at the Moose Club, located at 1400 Factory Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Along with the mechanical bull rides, the event features a DJ, Photo Booth, Games, Food and Beverages. Tickets are $10.00 with children 12 and under FREE. Entry fee includes (1) Mechanical Bull Ride, Door Prizes, Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverage. Advance…

April 29, 2024

Craft & Vendor Show On Saturday

Come out and enjoy a craft and vendor show on Saturday, May 4th. The show will take place at Lillyville Church of God, located on Hickernell Road, Ellwood City. Basket raffles, red & white pizza, nachos, Orams doughnuts, and bake sale will be offered in addition to the crafts vendors on display. The event is sponsored by the Ellwood City Area Municipal Woman’s Club and all proceeds go towards scholarship awards and area civic needs.

April 27, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 29th

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. OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

April 24, 2024

DOUBLE NICKEL: LHS Class of 1969 Plans Its 55-Year Reunion

When the members of the Lincoln High School Class of 1969 received their diplomas, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission and the Woodstock festival rocked a farm in upstate New York for three days. Now, fifty-five years later the class is getting back together with a planned class reunion. The Lincoln High School Class of ’69, will hold their 55th year reunion on Friday, July 5, 2024 at the Ellwood City Saxon Club, 901 Millview St. beginning at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $35.00/per person and includes light fare. There will be…

April 20, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 22nd

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. OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

April 18, 2024

Perry Township Annual Clean-Up Day Is June 8th

Perry Township will hold its annual clean-up day on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon). The cost is $10.00 per load with a $50.00 per load fee for larger vehicles than a car or regular pick-up truck. There will be two collection sites: Perry Township Municipal Building and the Wurtemburg Perry Twp. Volunteer Fire Department. ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: TV’s, Computers/components, Hazardous items, Batteries, tires, paint and oil products, items over 4 feet in length, large lengths of wood, anything containing Freon (refrigerators and freezers – they must have a certificate that the Freon was removed properly)…

April 15, 2024

Ellwood City Earth Day Celebration This Saturday!

The annual Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 20th at Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This year’s Earth Day celebration will feature a Trashion Show and an Art Show. Shows are open to the public and winners will receive a cash prize. To enter, please contact the Lawrence County Conservation District on their Facebook page or at the email address listed below. Participants for the Trashion Show can sign up by April 16th by visiting the Lawrence County Conservation District Facebook page or by contacting Jillian Court at ecce1892@gmail.com to…

April 14, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 15th

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 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. –…

April 12, 2024

PART THREE: Lincoln High School’s Schoolhouse Rock Live! Is A High Energy, Nostalgic Gem

Lincoln High School will present the musical, Schoolhouse Rock Live! starting tonight, April 12, 2024 in the high school auditorium, at 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City (information about the show and how to get tickets can be found at the end of this article). I got a sneak peak at the show, and you don’t want to miss it! Under the direction of Rick Hudson, this musical is based on the 1970s cartoon. Check out an interview with Director Rick Hudson, here. Schoolhouse Rock Live! is a high energy, education of sorts that includes music, comedy, and a truly golden…