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December 21, 2022

The Time Brewpub Opens in Former Walnut Ridge School

It’s “The Time” to try something new. The Time Brewpub, at 600 Mount Vernon Dr, Ellwood City, has opened its doors for beers, booze, food, and friends. Owner Tony Joseph has been looking forward to this for 8 years now. His dream finally became reality on his December 7 grand opening. “I’m overwhelmed with how many people have come out so far,” Joseph said. “I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out for our first opening week.” Joseph said like with any business there are learning curves and growing pains, but the kitchen and staff have come full circle…

December 9, 2022

Ellwood City Sheetz Store to Host Grand Opening

Sheetz will host a Grand Opening Event at the new Ellwood City location on Thursday, Dec, 22 from 9-11 a.m. The company will celebrate the opening of Store #763. In July, Sheetz Public Relations Manager, Nicholas Ruffner, told Ellwoodcity.org that the construction of the store at the intersection of Fountain Avenue and Fifth Street was on track with a tentative opening time frame of late December 2022. And he was accurate with his tentative time frame. They were building up excitement for the event on their Facebook page in an official event, “We will cut the ribbon for our newest…

December 8, 2022

Local Girls Hosting ‘Hugs for Pap’ Holiday Blanket Drive for Club Hope

Two Ellwood City girls know two things for sure this holiday season … they miss their “pap” and want to help those with cancer. Maura (9), and Ella (5) Fauzey are teaming up with Club Hope Foundation for a “Hugs for Pap” Blanket drive in honor of their Grandfather, Tony Celli, who died in April of pancreatic cancer. Claire Fauzey, the girls’ mother, said they came up with idea. She said they have been struggling with the grief of the loss of their beloved “pap” and this is a way for them to honor him and help other warriors struggling…

November 14, 2022

New Business: Bucci Advanced Plumbing Offering Hometown Service

Jimmie Bucci is truly a hometown kinda guy. That’s why he chose to open his own plumbing business and serve the neighbors and friends in his community. “I am looking forward the most to working in the town I grew up in and love,” Bucci said. “My father was a policeman in Ellwood City for 20 years and I know so many people thanks to him. I would be my happiest to only be working in my hometown.” Bucci Advanced Plumbing provides any plumbing repair in commercial or residential settings. From water heaters, boilers, tankless water heaters, sewer snaking, camera…

November 11, 2022

PART THREE: Godspell the Musical Cast Q&A

Note: This Q&A is part three of a three part series featuring Lincoln High School’s production of Godspell the musical. Part One featured a review of the musical and Part Two featured Q&As with the cast members. Lincoln High School’s performances of Godspell will be held on Friday, November 11th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 12th at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 13th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets prices are $12.00. All seats are reserved and can be purchased online by visiting www.showtix4u.com/events/Godspell. Tickets can also be purchased at the door beginning one hour prior to each performance. We caught up with the cast…

November 10, 2022

PART TWO: Godspell the Musical Cast Q&A

Note: This Q&A is part two of a three part series featuring Lincoln High School’s production of Godspell the musical. Part One featured a review of the musical and part three will feature more Q&As with the cast members. Lincoln High School’s performances of Godspell will be held on Friday, November 11th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 12th at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 13th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets prices are $12.00. All seats are reserved and can be purchased online by visiting www.showtix4u.com/events/Godspell. Tickets can also be purchased at the door beginning one hour prior to each performance. We caught up with…

November 9, 2022

PART ONE: Lincoln High School’s Production of Godspell is a Godsend

Note: This review is part one of a three part series featuring Lincoln High School’s production of Godspell the musical. Parts two and three will feature Q&As with the cast members. The Ellwood City Area School District will present the musical Godspell this weekend. Anyone who questions the investment into arts and music in the schools really needs to take a seat in the audience and watch every single cast member come alive with creativity. There aren’t really any over the top crazy costumes in this one, but the colorful fashions, iconic props, and magical music make this production a…

Business

October 31, 2022

New Local Businesses Provides Blood Draws at Home

Did you know you can get your blood drawn for lab work in the comfort of your own home? Tracey’s Home Blood Draw Services is the only business of its kind in this area and provides homebound patients the perfect option. “My business is unique because the other big labs in the area do not provide mobile Phlebotomy services in our area,” said Tracey Freed. “That’s where I come in.  For a small fee, I will come to you.” Tracey, a devout Christian and mother of 2 daughters, Shelyn (15) and Brooklyn (11), and wife to her husband Spencer, saw…

October 13, 2022

Local Author Documents Son’s Sudden Cardiac Arrest Recovery in ‘Heartbeat From Heaven’

30 minutes … That’s how long Christian Cater, of Ellwood City, was clinically dead, but Christian made a recovery deemed by doctors and nurses as miraculous. Four years ago on October 24, the at that time healthy 14-year-old athlete had no idea what that day would bring, and neither did his parents Marcia and John, who prayed over their son. Marcia’s experience was very personal for her, but as the story about Christian began to make its way around the community, it became apparent to her that a book would be the best way to share the story and help…

October 11, 2022

Yellow Ribbon Girls Need You to ‘Adopt a Soldier’

2021 was the biggest Christmas ever – 330 Extra Large care packages were created and shipped. Can 2022 be BIGGER?  That is up to you. The Yellow Ribbon Girls are seeking your support to continue their nearly 20 year effort of sending a little bit of home overseas to our troops. “The same product availability/shortages that affects us here in the states is magnified for the troops,” said Bonnie Phillipi, one of the founders of the Yellow Ribbon Girls. “They are living in temperatures up to 120 degrees, and many USOs are still operating on limited schedules.  Our deployed troops…