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February 22, 2019

ECPD Donates To Help LHS Students Trip To Supreme Court

Ellwood City Police Officers donated to the Lincoln High School, AP Government, and Politics Class to help fund their trip to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Session. Presenting the check on behalf of the Ellwood City Police Department was Mayor Anthony Court, Councilman George Celli, and Lt. David Kingston. Receiving the check from Lt. David Kingston was Senior Katie Bowser. This is the 8th year the AP Government and Politics class has attended a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Session. The class will attend the Spring Session in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Debra Todd is a 1975 alumni of Lincoln High School,…

February 20, 2019

Upcoming Relay For Life Events

The local Ellwood City Relay For Life has announced two exciting events happening later in March.  Committee meeting details are also made available to the public as the committee seeks to spread the word about the Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society right here in our home town. 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,…

February 19, 2019

Young Neurofibromatosis Survivor Fights, Fundraises For Others

LenaRose isn’t just your typical little girl … she’s a unicorn. She’s THAT girl. She’s the one who is unique, spirited, and giving. Facing a battle that is little known about, LenaRose takes her Neurofibromatosis in stride as she continues to dance her way through life with confidence (She just made the competition team this year). LenaRose has dealt with numerous eye issues since she was born. In 2016, she had surgery to have some scar tissue removed and the doctor recognized that her retina was bigger than it should be. That specialist suggested having LenaRose tested for Neurofibromatosis in…

February 18, 2019

Grand Paws Grand Seminar

Grand Paws Pet Salon & Boutique will be hosting an educational CBD Seminar February 21 at 7:00 p.m. at National Grind. This seminar will be about the benefits of CBD and Hemp oils and how and where to use them on both pets and their humans. Along with how and where, the seminar will go over safety with these treatments, the legality of them, as well as going over the full spectrum of CPD and Hemp products for both pet and person. There will also be a Q&A portion of the seminar. While they will go over these products, there…

February 18, 2019

Attention Lincoln and Riverside High School Seniors

The annual Ellwood City Area Historical Society Scholarship submission is quickly approaching. In hand deadline is Thursday April 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will award two $1500.00 scholarships to two (2) graduating seniors. Graduating seniors from Lincoln High School and Riverside High School who have been accepted to attend a college, Trade School or Performing Arts are eligible. Applications may be received from the High School Student Guidance Counselor or from the Ellwood City History Center. Each applicant is asked to prepare a 400 – 600 word essay, researched and documented about one of…

February 18, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 18

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, FEBRUARY 18 The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of President’s Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, February 19. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” they will be discussing the book “Walk Me Home” by Catherine Ryan Hyde. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to…

February 13, 2019

VIDEO: Students Coming Together To Show Strength In Unity

Normally when the Panthers and the Wolverines are in one gym you can cut the tension with a knife, however not last week. On Friday, both schools came together in honor of the late Kaitlyn “Kait” Francis who had passed away January 28. Francis was an Ellwood City senior who lost her battle with cancer after being diagnosed back in elementary school. Students and athletes alike came together to show strength in by wearing the black shirts that read “She Was Not Meant to Break” on the front, with a gold ribbon, which stands for childhood cancer awareness, and “Kait” on the…

February 12, 2019

LHS Class of 1957 Offering Scholarship Opportunity To Seniors

Lincoln High School seniors who plan to continue their education can apply for a $5,000 scholarship and $500 essay award that will be given by the LHS Class of 1957. Applications are available at the school guidance office where they must be submitted by April 1, 2019. Names of winners will be revealed at the annual awards assembly in May. This will be the 11th year for the scholarship which was proposed at the ’57 class’ 60th anniversary reunion in July 2007 by its vice president, James Ammeen. In less than two years, class members donated $105,000 to start the…

February 11, 2019

Skating Into The Top 3, Hess Ice Rink Looks To Cash In

A local ice rink, Hess Ice Rink in New Castle, has been selected as one of the three finalists for a “Renovate the Rink” contest co-hosted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Voting opened Friday, February 1st and runs through Friday, February 22nd. This contest was introduced in October of 2018 as a new contest. This contest is hosted by Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Commercial Construction (PittComm). The winner will receive up to $100,000 in goods and services to renovate their rink. There were over 400 entries were received, and 16 rinks were nominated before the finalists were selected. Mark Bucci, the Parks…

February 11, 2019

Library Activities for the Week of February 11, 2019

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: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in 7th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 3:00 p.m. – “Just for Girls Book…