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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…

April 10, 2024

4th Annual Clean Up River Road Event Announced

Meet your neighbors under the Railroad Trestle and help make your community a better place. The 4th Annual Clean Up Event has been schedule for Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th for River Road in Franklin Township. The event, sponsored by Keep PA Beautiful & Berkshire Hathaway, will take place on River Road under the railroad trestle from 9:00 a.m. until noon on both days. Snacks will be provided. Contact A&J Agents, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, at amyandjoe@tprsold.com or 412-417-1332. For general PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA information: www.keeppabeautiful.org/programs/pick-up-pa/ or contact Michelle Dunn at 877-772-3673 x113 or mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.

April 9, 2024

North Sewickley Township Announces 2024 Clean Up Dates

Time to get rid of that unwanted trash! North Sewickley Township has announced its 2024 clean up dates taking place at the Township Building on Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm – BOTH DAYS. This event is for North Sewickley Township residents ONLY Passes are currently on sale and are good for 1 load Cost per pass are $20.00 and available at the Township Building, 893 Mercer Rd, Beaver Falls, PA, Sale hours for the passes: Monday – Friday – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm MUST present pass to enter! Passes will be…

April 9, 2024

Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Seminar April 13

HARRISBURG – In his continuing efforts to better inform area gun owners regarding Pennsylvania’s firearms laws, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is hosting a concealed carry seminar on Saturday, April 13, in Butler. The free event will take place at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 157 East Airport Road, starting at 10 a.m. “The goal of concealed carry training is not only to teach about guns and safety, but also about state laws regarding concealed carry regulations, how they differ among states and how those laws apply in different situations,” said Bernstine. An official from Firearms Owners Against Crime will be…

April 7, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 8th

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….