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March 3, 2022

Estate Issues Final Notice to Receive Medical Records from Ellwood City Medical Center

The “Bankruptcy Estate” (Ellwood Medical Center, LLC d/b/a Ellwood City Medical Center [Ellwood Medical Center Real Estate, LLC; Ellwood Medical Center Operations, LLC] and its parent, Americore Holdings, LLC [Americore Health, LLC; Americore Health Enterprises, LLC]) has announced that patients of the Ellwood City Medical Center have until April 8, 2022 to request medical records. For information and to request an “Authorization for Release of Health Information” form, contact: Jeannie O’Donnell, Assistant to the Chapter 11 Trustee, jodonnell@brileyfin.com or 972-794-1072. Visit more, www.brileyfin.com/jeannie-odonnell An “Authorization for Release of Health Information” form will be emailed to the patient for their completion…

March 3, 2022

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Cast Q&A Part Two

Note: This is the third in a three-part series featuring the production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Part one was a show preview, and part two featured Q&As with some of the lead characters. Performances of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory  will be held on Friday, March 4th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 6th at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at the following link: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/wonka  The Saturday matinee tickets are all sold at a discount and tickets will also be available at the door before each…

March 3, 2022

Republican John L. Kennedy Announces Bid for PA House of Representatives Seat

Middlesex Township, PA – Republican John L. Kennedy today announces his intention to seek election for the PA House of Representatives seat serving either District 8 or District 12, as determined by the final PA Congressional redistricting map. John is the son of former Butler County Commissioner James L. Kennedy and grandson of the late former Congressman H. Francis Kennedy. The newly drawn 8th District includes municipalities in Butler County and Lawrence County. Municipalities in Lawrence County include the townships of Little Beaver, Perry, Plain Grove, Scott, Slippery Rock, Washington, and Wayne; and the boroughs of Ellport, Ellwood City (Lawrence…

March 2, 2022

Ellwood City Introduces New Permit Parking For Metered Parking Spaces

In a press release made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, the borough will be introducing a new parking permit that will be usable at on-street, metered parking spaces throughout town, excluding handicap spaces. Upon application for the parking permit, the applicant will pay a $25.00 monthly permit fee.  This new style permit will afford the vehicle owner from having to feed change to the on-street parking meters. According to the borough, the color-coded parking permit shall be placed so as to be visible through the front windshield of the vehicle. The parking permit shall not be transferable from…

March 2, 2022

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Cast Q&A Part One

Note: This is the second in a three-part series featuring the production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Part one was a show preview, and part three will feature Q&As with more of the lead characters. Performances of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory  will be held on Friday, March 4th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 6th at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at the following link: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/wonka  The Saturday matinee tickets are all sold at a discount and tickets will also be available at the door before…

March 1, 2022

Get Your ‘Golden Ticket’ for ECASD’s Production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Note: This is the first in a three-part series featuring the production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Parts two and three will feature Q&As with the lead characters. Make sure you have your “Golden Ticket.” Ellwood City Area School District is set to debut Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. There are burps, there are squirrels, there are Oompa-Loompas, and there is chocolate! It’s a big production with a big cast. According to Choral Director and Musical Producer Felecia Greco, following two years of having to navigate the COVID pandemic, this year it was time to get back…

February 28, 2022

CDC Lifts Mandate For Masking On School Transportation

Effective Friday, February 25, 2022, the CDC announced it does not require wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs. CDC is exercising its enforcement discretion to not require that people wear masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs. CDC is making this change to  align with updated guidance that no longer recommends universal indoor mask wearing in K-12 schools and early education settings in areas with a low or medium COVID-19 Community Level. School systems at their…

February 27, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 28

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! The Library is open. Newspapers, magazines and toys will not be available for the time being. Masks are required to be worn, covering mouth and nose, while in…

February 25, 2022

Meals On Wheels Receives Donation From Ellwood City Wolves Club

On Wednesday, February 23, the Ellwood City Wolves Club presented a donation to the Ellwood City Meals on Wheels Program Director Terri Crespo. Terri presented the history of the program which started in at the Calvin United Presbyterian Church. It moved to the Ellwood City Hospital. When the Ellwood City Hospital closed the Calvin United Presbyterian Church again agreed to host the program. The program serves 80 people in the greater Ellwood City area. The clients receive a cold meal and a hot meal each weekday. This delivery also allows the delivery driver to check on the client to ensure…

February 25, 2022

Tamburitzans to Perform in Ellwood City; Tickets Available

The Tamburitzans are set to perform their Symbols – The Awakening performance in Ellwood City. Through music, song, and dance Symbols: The Awakening showcases beauty and brilliance of traditions from around the globe. Woven as a tapestry of Croatian, Georgian, Nordic, Serbian, Polish, Italian and Bulgarian cultures, audiences will be transported to folk celebrations through intricate choreography, mesmerizing music, and unique voices. America’s longest running live stage production, the Tamburitzans have entertained and delighted audiences of all ages for over eight decades. Dedicated to perpetuating international cultural heritage, the ensemble delivers a high caliber multi-media showcase. This season’s ensemble features…