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February 27, 2018

Riverside “Shrek – The Musical” Q&A with Lead Cast

The Riverside High School Theater will present the hilarious comedy musical, SHREK – THE MUSICAL on MARCH 1st through MARCH 4th in the high school auditorium. A cast of over sixty from the high school and middle school will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers. Performance dates are: Thursday March 1st 7:30 p.m. Friday March 2nd 7:30 p.m. Saturday March 3rd 7:30 p.m. Sunday March 4th 2:00 p.m. *MATINEE All tickets for these performances are $10.00 and can be reserved by calling the Musical Reservation Line at 724-758-7512 extension 2838. Riverside High School is located at 300 Country…

February 27, 2018

Ministry Program For Special Needs Underway

Introducing a new concept in local worship – God’s Choice in Ellwood City. The Ellwood City Free Methodist Church on Glen Avenue is beginning a program called God’s Choice on Wednesdays.  This is a ministry aimed at special needs folks, whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional.  The worship service will be held weekly with food, fellowship and fun. “It’s our goal not only to have these folks come and get something from it, but also to become part of it.  Whether they like to sing, want to play an instrument, or help with the less fortunate clients, we hope to…

February 27, 2018

Riverside to Present “Shrek- The Musical”

RIVERSIDE BEAVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT presents “SHREK – THE MUSICAL” The Riverside High School Theater will present the hilarious comedy musical, SHREK – THE MUSICAL on MARCH 1st through MARCH 4th in the high school auditorium. A cast of over sixty from the high school and middle school will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers. This is the 55th Anniversary of Theater at Riverside, so we hope you can join us for this landmark show. Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation…

February 26, 2018

Portersville Christian School Announces Spring Musical – Fiddler on the Roof

Portersville, PA – Portersville Christian School’s Fine Arts Committee announces that Fiddler on the Roof will be staged Thursday, April 26, Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, at 7 PM, at the school, 343 East Portersville Road/Rt. 488 East, Portersville PA 16051. The director is Ryan Wise. In early twentieth century Russia, Tevye – a Jewish milkman, his wife, their five daughters and neighbors endure through life, holding to their traditions and faith, in a village where life is as precarious as a fiddler on the roof. The musical opens as the family prepares for Sabbath dinner. Yente, the…

February 26, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for Week of Feb 26

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, February 28, 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 at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, February 28, at 6:00 p.m. – “Movie Night for Adults” starts up again for the 2018 year. These monthly events, which are free and open to all area adults, feature new-to-DVD films and refreshments. Call the library for…

February 23, 2018

Ellwood City Wolves Club Scholarship Announcement

The Ellwood City Wolves Club is again offering scholarships to seniors residing in the Ellwood City Area School District or Riverside Area School District who plan on attending a 4-year college or community college program. Applications for the scholarship will be made available to students at their Guidance Offices for Lincoln & Riverside seniors. Seniors living in these school districts but attending a school other than Lincoln or Riverside may get a copy of the scholarship application by contracting Herman Petti at 724-758-9866 or Mike DeOtto at 724-333-2495. The application must be submitted on or before April 4, 2018 to…

February 22, 2018

Borough Manager Application Open Through Feb. 28

At Monday’s Ellwood City borough council meeting, council president Judi Dici advertised the position of Borough Manager. Applications will be open until Wednesday, Feb. 28, and interviews will begin shortly after. The position has been open since Jan. 2 when the new council voted in a 5-2 decision not to renew Bob Villella’s contract. Dici, other borough representatives, and borough employees have been performing the manager’s duties. According to Dici, there were six applicants as of Monday evening. “Hopefully we can fill this position quickly,” Dici said.

February 22, 2018

Former Council President Criticizes Council for Wasting Electric Bond Funds

At Monday’s Ellwood City Borough Council meeting, former council president Connie MacDonald criticized the current council’s decision to stop construction on a new electric building. The building would have been located between Franklin Avenue and Park Avenue Extension and would have been paid for with a 2017 bond issue for over $2 million dollars. At a special meeting on Feb. 1, the new council voted 5-2 to suspend construction, with previous council members George Celli and Michele Lamenza casting the dissenting votes. According to MacDonald, the new building was designed, plans were finalized and the project was open for bid….

February 21, 2018

2018 Historical Society Scholarship Awards Announced

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will award the Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarships of $1,500.00 each to two (2) graduating seniors in 2018 who have been accepted into an institution of higher learning. (i.e. 4 year, Trade School or Performing Arts) Please note the following requirements. 2018 graduating students from Lincoln High School and Riverside High School are eligible. One (1) scholarship will be available to both Lincoln and Riverside High Schools, providing all requirements are met, with a approval of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society’s scholarship committee. In case no student entries qualify from one (1) high…

February 21, 2018

Ellwood City Borough Council February Meeting Brief [Updated 8 p.m.]

The following is a brief summary of the Ellwood City Borough Council meeting held on Feb. 19, 2018. **Updated Feb. 21 at 8:00 p.m. Visitors Brian Bush, of the Ellwood City Revitalization Committee, presented council with a check for $200,000 from the Hoyt Foundation. Connie MacDonald, current member of the Lawrence County Housing Authority and previous council president, protested the current council’s decision to stop the planned construction of a new electric building, claiming at least $120,000 in bond money had been “thrown away.” [see correction] Resolutions A motion was adopted amending the costs of street opening permits and curb…