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March 13, 2019

PART 1: Riverside Musical ‘State Fair’ Dress Rehersal Photo Gallery

“Pickles and pigs, pigs and pickles, who cares about that silly old state fair anyhow?” – character Margy Frank from the 1945 musical State Fair. This year beginning on Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, Riverside High School will be putting their own twist on the 1945 musical State Fair. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with a 2:00 p.m matinee on Sunday. This year Riverside high school will be putting on the musical State Fair. For reserved tickets call or text the musical hotline at 724-312-5845 or email for tickets at musicaltickets@riverside.k12.pa.us. Tickets can also…

March 13, 2019

Potential New Drug Testing Policy At Riverside

On Monday, the Riverside community gathered in the Riverside High School cafeteria for an Informational Night for parents. The topic of discussion was Riverside’s possible new Drug Testing Policy. Parents with children in all grades came out to give their opinion on the subject at matter, and while some seemed to support it, the rest had more questions rather than support. The policy would target Riverside students in grades 7 through 12. Specifically, it would be aimed at students who drive and or participate in Riverside sports, however, students in the band would not be subject to these tests. According…

March 13, 2019

Senator Vogel Proposes Farmer “Legacy” Tax Credit

With the “graying” of Pennsylvania’s farm families, Senator Elder Vogel is preparing to introduce legislation that will encourage existing farmers and landowners to work with beginning farmers to help them get started. “My legislation provides a personal income tax credit for landowners who lease or sell their land, buildings, and equipment to beginning farmers,” said Senator Vogel, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and operates a family farm in Beaver County that was established in the late 1800s. “The number one concern faced by new farmers is finding affordable farmland. My bill provides a…

March 13, 2019

Relay For Life March Events

Relay For Life Event Leadership Meeting Please join us for our next meeting of Ellwood City Relay For Life on Tuesday, March 12th at 6:00 pm. We will be meeting at the Moose, 1400 Factory Avenue. Plans will continue for our 2019 Carnival For A Cure on Lawrence Avenue again, Saturday, May 18th from 3:00 to 9:00 pm. Volunteers are needed for the Kid zone, tent set-up and area set-up, luminaries and general Relay information. If you would like to help or serve on a committee come to the meeting. Help us spread the word about Relay For Life and…

March 12, 2019

VIDEO: “The Tamburitzans” To Perform At Lincoln High School

“The Tamburitzans” (formerly the Duquesne University Tamburitzans) will perform their new production, PRISM – Full Spectrum Culture, at the Lincoln Junior/Senior High School on Sunday, March 31th at 3:00pm. In their 82nd season, the Tamburitzans will take the audience on a whirlwind tour of Croatia, Serbia, Armenia, Romania, Ireland, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Greece, Latin Caribbean, the Ukraine, and Macedonia. The blend of colorful costumes, precise footwork, and youthful energy has long been a trademark of any Tamburitzan concert and all attendees will thrill to the performance. The concert is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ellwood City Scholarship Fund and tickets…

March 11, 2019

New Business Facility Coming Downtown

Keep your eyes open for a new business facility in downtown Ellwood City. Keith Venezie, CEO of the Eric Ryan Corporation and Eric Venezie, CEO of Thought Process Enterprises are pleased to announce they have purchased the former ESB Training Center at the corner of Lawrence Avenue and 7th Street and adjacent vacant property. The Venezies plan to use the property to expand their current businesses and provide new space to consider future endeavors. This purchase will not only spruce up main street by adding a new and modern facility, it will also create 15 to 20 new jobs for…

March 11, 2019

Library Activites For The Week Of March 11

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 MONDAY, MARCH 11 6:30 p.m. – “Classic Book Group for Adults,” the book group will be discussing the book “A Woman in White” by Wilkie Collins. TUESDAY, MARCH 12 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 10:00 a.m….

March 8, 2019

Local YSU Student A Part Of Equestrian Team’s Ride To National Semifinals

The Youngstown State University Western Equestrian team has qualified for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Western Semifinals, March 16- 17, at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Stephanie Dessler, a Biology major from New Galilee, qualified individually and will also be a part of the YSU team advancing to Utah next week. Additional individual qualifiers from YSU include, Emily Bevan, a Business Administration major from Youngstown; Celeste Snyder, a double major in Public Health and Biology from Youngstown; and Kayleigh Upole, an Exercise Science major from Warren, Ohio compete in IHSA Zone 2, Region 5. The top four individuals and…

March 7, 2019

Project Educate Trauma Workshop Scheduled

Project Educate will be hosting a complimentary workshop on little to big traumas and how to transcend them. This workshop will be held at National Grind on Monday, March 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be beverages and snacks provided, as well as available child care. The workshop will be geared towards students aging from 14 to 21 along with their parents, families, and professional supports. It will be focusing on those with transition challenges ( a 504 plan/IEP, anxiety, autism, chronic illness, cognitive or other disability, emotional/learning support, hearing/seeing issues, medical/mental health diagnosis, mood/personality disorder, substance…

March 7, 2019

Upcoming ServSafe Food Safety Certification Class

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. — Starting in 2020, the Pennsylvania Food Code will require that the person in charge of a food service operation be a certified food protection manager — and such a person must be onsite at all times during operating hours. That means at least one employee on each shift must become certified. To help food establishments meet this requirement, Penn State Extension is offering the ServSafe Food Safety Manager Course at many locations across the state. “These in-person trainings, taught by our certified ServSafe instructors, will help participants learn how to prevent contamination of food by properly…