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June 9, 2020

Lincoln High Cheerleader Food Drive

In Ellwood City, the cheerleaders from Lincoln High School came together last month to hold a food drive in hopes of being able to give back to the community amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Our girls are very giving and they have such big hearts,” said Christie Bukowski. Bukowski is the president of the Varsity and Jr. High Cheerleaders at Ellwood City. From the start of May until the beginning of June the cheerleaders had a box in Loccisano’s where people could donate food. The food would then make its way to the Holy Redeemer Food Bank and then to those…

June 8, 2020

Ellwood City Library Activities for the week of June 8, 2020

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include NOTICE The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be taking return books starting on Tuesday June 9. From that point on books will be accepted in specially marked return bins located in the Library’s parking lot Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Only Library books and Interlibrary Loan Books are to be placed in these bins, NO donated books please. There is also a special bin…

June 8, 2020

Local Church Hosting Pizza Giveaway

Christ Presbyterian Church will be holding a community pizza give away at the church on Friday, June 12 from 4:oo PM until 6:00 PM (or when the pizza runs out, which ever comes first). The church ordered from two pizza places in town: Johnny’s and Domino’s. In total, the church purchased 100 pizzas. The church has a kitchen, however since they cannot open the it, members wanted to be able to do more “community outreach” events such as this one. “So many people were already hurting,” member Chris Savor said, “We’re trying to help support those who don’t have easy…

June 5, 2020

2020 Lawrence County Fair Canceled

The Coronavirus pandemic that swept our planet these past few months might have seemed to cease, but the aftermath is far from over. Many local festivals and fairs, including the annual Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Foods Festival, have been cancelled and most recently, the Lawrence County Fair has been cancelled. In a letter released on Facebook the directors explain their plans for the upcoming, post pandemic summer. “It is with shattered hearts that we (the Board of Directors) have made the painful decision to cancel the Fair for 2020,” the letter reads. The letter further includes the explanation that…

June 5, 2020

PHOTO: 2nd Mayor Beautification Award Presented

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court awarded the 2nd Beautification award of 2020 to Eric and Shannon Houk of Orchard Avenue. They were presented with a yard sign and a dinner gift certificate as a prize. “They take pride in their property and it does not go unnoticed,” said Mayor Court. “Congratulations to the Houk’s!” There will be four more awards issued this season which Mayor Court will announce soon.  Nominations will be accepted beginning May 1st by email at tcourt230@zoominternet.net, Mayor’s Facebook page, phone 724-824-7635, or by mail.

June 2, 2020

Time to Comply: Borough to Enforce Ordinances to Reduce Blight

With summer upon us and the calendar turned over to June, the Borough of Ellwood City has released a statement addressing and reaffirming minimum standards for exterior properties within the borough. To the Residents and Property Owners of the Borough of Ellwood City, Pa: In the spirit of pride in the community and an effort to protect, increase and maintain property values, the borough has some minimum standards outlined in its ordinances.  The adoption by ordinance of the International Property Maintenance Code 2012 (Ellwood City Borough Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1492) listed below details pertinent sections that relate to residential…

June 1, 2020

Lincoln Class of 2020 Parade Set For Tuesday; Community Participation Encouraged

June 2 will be a big day for Lincoln’s class of 2020. Not only will the graduates be featured in a graduate parade, but they will in fact get to have one last moment together in their caps and gowns thanks to the county moving to the green phase. Lincoln Principal Kirk Lape said before the parade, seniors will gather in the auditorium for the traditional “tassle turn.” At that time the graduates will turn their tassles from right to left signifying their accomplishment. Lape said this activity will be filmed and edited into the commencement ceremony film. Senior Class…

June 1, 2020

PHOTO: 1st Winner of Mayor Beautification Award

Mayor Anthony J. Court awarded the 1st “2020 Beautification Award” to Emrika Coccia of Division Avenue. Emrika was presented with a yard sign and a dinner certificate. From the Mayor’s Office, “Congratulations Emrika for a job well done!” Five more awards will be presented this summer. Nominations will be accepted beginning May 1st by email at tcourt230@zoominternet.net, Mayor’s Facebook page, phone 724-824-7635, or by mail. View more information and previous years winners Best wishes and best of luck to all!

June 1, 2020

Ellwood City Library Memorials for the Week of June 1

MEMORIALS The following are memorial contributions received by the library during the month of March. Memorials are published on a weekly basis in this column and represent a portion of the contributions received. In memory of Balind “Bert” Birtalan from Hungarian Home In memory Andrea Beth (Stascik) Dimond from Karen R. Cox In memory of Ted C. Ford from Karen R. Cox In memory of Norma J. Galmarini from Doris and Laurie Keane In memory of Patricia A. Geer from Donna Rickert In memory of Marie A. Kennard from Ted and Laurie Staples In memory of Sarah L. “Sally” (Brenner)…

May 29, 2020

Riverside School District’s 2020 Commencement Ceremony Details

Riverside School District commencement is scheduled for Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 4, 2020, according to information made available on the district website. According to the district site: While this year’s ceremony may look and feel unique and different, we are proud of each student’s achievements, and we plan to celebrate this milestone with everyone who helped shape each student’s individuality, talents, and intelligence. Below will be the procedures we will follow for this program. All families will arrive at their assigned time and date.  No more than 8 members of the student’s family may attend this ceremony due to the…