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Ellwood City Free Summer Concert Series

Ellwood City’s 6th Free Summer Concert Series in the Community Plaza will begin June 16th with the Red Barn Players Sing Broadway on Main kicking off the series. The concert series schedule is as follows: Saturday, June 16 – Red Barn Players Sing Broadway on Main Saturday, June 23 – Brok’n Pic Saturday, July 7 – Beaver County Wind Symphony Saturday, July 14 – Hopewell Community Big Band Saturday, July 21 – Allegheny Brass Band Saturday, July 28 – Wine and Spirit Saturday, August 11 – 2nd Avenue Project The concerts are FREE and performances, which begin at 7:00pm, are…


Ellwood City Festival 2018 Entertainment Schedule

The Ellwood City Festival attracts more than 200 vendors and visitors from all over each year. Many people come to spend time with family, friends and eat food, but most come for the entertainment. The Festival has an exciting lineup in store for anyone who plans on going to the event. There is no shortage of music and there is something that everyone will like. Below is the full entertainment schedule starting with June 29 to July 1. If you would like to view a printable version of the schedule click here.    Festival Entertainment Schedule 2018 Friday, June 29,…


Kyle Smith is Awarded Direct Appointment From USAFA

Kyle Douglas Smith the son of Doug and Joanne Smith, from Lincoln High School recently was accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) as a direct appointment.  This is an extremely selective program where only an approximate 1,400 students out of 25,000 applicants nationwide are afforded this offer.  This education is valued at over $425,000 along with an Air Force commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force upon graduation. “This is a rather prestigious honor and reflects very favorably on both Kyle and the educational program at Lincoln High School,” said Richard J Conwell, deputy liaison officer. Smith…


Ellwood City Hospital Gets a Face Lift, New Generation of Doctors to Come

Ellwood City Medical Center has big changes on the horizon with new staff, new construction, new hospital units and technology being implemented. The hospital will become a medical sanctuary for area residents. When the hospital switched to new ownership in 2017 there were necessary layoffs made to promote hospital growth. Still remaining are many familiar veteran nurses and doctors. CEO, Beverley Annarumo said she wants to bring in new hospital staff to mix with the veteran staffs due to some of the long-lasting heading toward retirement. “Many of the staff members have been with us and working for the facility…


Neisa Carsele and Zoe Kalantzis Awarded with LHS 1957 Class Scholarship

Neisa M. Carsele and Zoe Maria Kalantzis, high honor graduates in Lincoln High School’s 2018 class, have added their names to the list of winners of the LHS 1957 class scholarship. Carsele received the annual $5,000.00 scholarship along with a special award of $500.00 For the best essay. She will enroll in the division of undergraduate studies for biology at Penn State University. Kalantzis was given a $2000.00 scholarship. She will study biomedical engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Their names were revealed by James Meehan, 1957 class president, during LHS annual senior class recognition assembly. Carsele, daughter…


PHOTOS: Relay For Life

Many attended the Ellwood City’s “Be A Superhero” Relay for Life  Saturday on Lawrence Avenue. There was a “Chalk the Town” sidewalk art contest The included food, crafts and vendors along with musical entertainment. One Voice, Average Jane, Elvis Vaughn Hudspath, The’m Guys and Nickle Plated Revolver performed throughout the day at the relay. There was also a performance from the young dancers at Diamond Dance Academy. The evening wrapped up with a Luminara Dedication Ceremony, where decorated luminary bags were lit and lined Lawrence Avenue. Below is a gallery of images from the Relay for Life:  


Pennsylvania Utility Commission Announcement

In a letter to sent to Council President, Judi Dici, a decision on May 18 from the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC), it was announced that utility customers across Pennsylvania would receive a discount of $320,000,000 per year.  This will mean more money will be in the pockets of the hard-working people who pay utility bills. Residents who surround Ellwood City will receive a discount of either 8.07% (Penn Power customers) on or 7.34% (West Penn Power) on their distribution charges.  Should consumers of Ellwood City Electric Company not receive this discount, it will only increase the 27% premium that residents…


Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities For Week of June 4

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program, which runs through July 3, features stories, songs, finger plays, games and more. Registration is requested, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library for…


HISTORY CENTER NEWS

Vol.2 N0. 6 June 2018 Ellwood City Area Historical Society 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, Pa 16117 724-752-2021 * June 29, 30, & July 1 – Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, & food Festival * June – July– August – No Meetings * September 10 – Annual “Picnic” in Ewing Park NOTE: History Center is open: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Noon to 4:00pm). The First Saturday of each month 10:00am to 2:00pm, other times by appointment. 30 year Anniversary ( 1988 -2018) – Remember the life of a beloved family member or a special friend by making a Memory gift to…


BC3 Announces President’s List, Dean’s List and Spring 2018 Graduates

Butler County Community College is proud to announce the names of those students who have made the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester, as well as recent graduates. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade point average) of 3.75 or higher are named to the President’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion of degree requirements. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade point average) of 3.5 to 3.74 are named to the Dean’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion of degree requirements….