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September 25, 2018

Historical Society To Plan ‘History on the Street’ Event

The Ellwood City Historical Society held a special meeting to prepare for the upcoming Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Show. The Society decided to hold a display outside the History Center on Fifth Street. The event will be called, “History on the Street.”  Featured items will be the Ellwood Sign that has lighted the way for the Arts Crafts and Food festival for over 30 years. The Society will also offer its own Car Show by having 10 Soap Box Derby Cars from different years of the racing event. On display in the street will be collected artifacts, some over…

September 20, 2018

Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Rights and Safety Seminar

ELLWOOD CITY – As a way for local residents to further understand their rights with respect to the state’s firearms laws and protections, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) is holding a free Concealed Carry Rights and Safety Seminar on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the North Sewickley Fire Department, located at 887 Mercer Road, Beaver Falls. “If you already have a concealed carry permit, or are thinking about obtaining one, please consider attending this seminar,” Bernstine said.  “This event offers a unique opportunity for both prospective and experienced firearm owners to expand their knowledge of existing gun…

September 18, 2018

Municipal Women’s Club Host Las Vegas Impersonator Tim Beasley

The Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club hosts the Las Vegas Impersonator Tim Beasley on Saturday, October 20 at 7:00pm with doors opening at 6:00pm. Event will take place at the SOI Hall on Lawrence Avenue.  Tim Beasley has 32 years of experience as a performer traveling the country doing shows in a variety of venues; including Las Vegas. Beasley will be performing a two hour show impersonating Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Tony Bennett. A show that is sure to evoke fond memories and might even encourage some dancing. There will be a ticket cost of a $25 donation per person….

September 17, 2018

PHOTOS: Storytelling Festival

Ellwood City Community Enrichment and the Ellwood City Area Public Library hosted Ellwood City’s 17th Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Ewing Park. The festival is a beloved community event that had featured free activities for children and professional storytellers. Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, Custom Cakes by Jodie, and an ice cream truck had been set up for attendees to purchase sweets. There was also free balloon art, face painting, and horse-drawn trolley rides. Thank you to all of the sponsors: Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, Ellwood City Forge/Ellwood Group, WesBanco, Lawrence County Commissioners, Blanks Concrete, Health South Sewickley, Hoyt Foundation,…

September 12, 2018

Ellwood-Wampum Rod and Gun Club Results

The Ellwood-Wampum Rod and Gun Club in Wayne Township held a turkey shoot on Tuesday, September 4. The turkey shoot winners were Tom O’Brien, Paul H. Redmond, Larry Baker, and Aaron Kelly. Kelly was a double winner, and Jim Spielvogel won the door prize. Due to Tuesday turkey shoots, trap shoots have been moved to Thursdays. Sign-ups for both trap and turkey shoots begin at 6 p.m. Trap shoot participants should bring extra protection as well as a box of 25 count shells and $3 for each round they plan on shooting in. The rifle range will be closed until…

September 12, 2018

Local Church To Host A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Members of North Sewickley Presbyterian Church will be serving up a spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser on Saturday September 22 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The menu is spaghetti and meatballs; garlic bread; salad with dressing; dessert, and drinks for adults and children. The cost for this meal is $8.00 for adults (13 & up), $4.00 for children (4 – 12) and children under 4 free. A Chinese Auction will be going on during the dinner, items include Christmas decorations, a child’s set of golf clubs, and knick knacks; need not be present to win. Serving will begin at 4:30 pm…

September 11, 2018

PHOTOS: Annual Chef, Wine & Ale Event Held at Shakespeare’s

The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Chef, Wine & Ale event Monday evening at Shakespeare’s Restaurant in Ellwood City.  The upscale chamber event, which is open to the public, featured fine wines, craft ales, and delectable foods from a variety of local eateries. There was a silent auction and Chinese Auction. The Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of businesses, organizations and individuals that promotes a healthy local economy and a high quality of life for the Ellwood City Area Community. The Chamber is a resource center for business, voice for economic development and…

September 11, 2018

REMINDER: Ellwood City Announces “Door to Door Clean Up” Program

Ellwood City Council has approved Valley Waste Service to provide “Door to Door Clean Up” in 2018 for their residents. The total cost of this service, as previously quoted, is $37,950.00. The program will begin on Saturday, September 15, and will run for five consecutive Saturdays concluding on October 13. The “Clean Up Schedule” will be as follows: All Clean Up items must be placed where you normally place your yellow bags for regular trash pickup. Clean Up items should be placed in the proper location on the Friday before your scheduled Saturday pick up shown above. The following items…

September 7, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for September 8 to 16

Happenings for the Week BEGINNING Friday, September 7th, 2018: Saturday, September 8th: 7th Annual Connoquenessing Clean Up: The Allegheny Aquatic Alliance is organizing the Connoquenessing Creek Clean Up from 8am-5pm! Please help us restore this important waterway back to its beautiful, natural state by removing the physical garbage that consumes it. Register by (724) 371-0416 Or Just show up! Meet at Live Out Baptist Church (1718 PA-588, Fombell PA) at 8am. Lunch, snacks, beverages, work gloves and t-shirt provided. Cleanup needs: volunteers, rope, chains, tarps, pry bars, chainsaws, sledgehammers, metal ladders, washing stations, tin-cutters, hip waders, pressure washers, and brush…

September 6, 2018

Club Hope Foundation Sells Pink Out Challenge Shirts for Ellwood vs. Riverside Football

The Club Hope Foundation is selling Pink Out T-Shirts for $10 to be worn for the football games during October. Club Hope is doing a Football Challenge at the Ellwood vs. Riverside game on October 12. A teacher from each school will go on the field at halftime and throw mini-footballs into a garbage can. The teacher that loses has to wear a t-shirt from the other school for the remainder of the game. The Club Hope Foundation will also be passing out some “goodies” to the football players and fans. “We will also be giving each football team pink…