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March 7, 2018

Free Coin Appraisals At WesBanco

Have an old jar of coins? Hand-me-downs from elder relatives? Curious what your coins may be worth? Join WesBanco and HCC Rare Coins on Thursday, March 15th for a ‘Free Coin Appraisal’ event at the Ellwood City bank location on Lawrence Avenue.  Appraisals will take place between 9:00am and 4:00pm. No appointment is necessary. Those with coins are welcomed to come find out what your collection of any size is worth. HCC Rare Coins is buying – but there is no obligation to sell.  As a reminder, cleaning your coins may decrease their value. Questions are to be directed to…

March 6, 2018

Ellwood City Kindergarten Registration Announced

Ms. Christine Gibson, Principal of North Side Primary School, announces that Kindergarten Registration for the 2018-19 school year in the Ellwood City Area School District will be conducted on March 20, 21, 22, 2018 at the North Side Primary School. As part of the registration process, forms soliciting names of eligible kindergarten children have been sent home with elementary students. To be eligible for Kindergarten in 2018, children must be five years old prior to August 15, 2018. District residents with eligible children who do not receive registration forms are asked to call North Side Primary School at 724-752-1381 Ext. 4000….

March 5, 2018

Ellwood City Announces Utility Account Budget Plan

According to a press release made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, the Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 approving a budget plan for utility accounts. Under the plan customers may complete an application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period lasting from the third Monday in March (March 19) through the third Friday in April (April 20). The first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget periods will be twelve (12) months with all balances due to be settled in the 12th month. The budget amount shall be determined by…

March 5, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for Week of March 5

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, March 6, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – Family Laptime, a weekly program designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The spring session, which will be held every Tuesday through April 24, features stories, songs, games and more. Registration is requested, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information and to register. Wednesday, March 7, 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…

March 2, 2018

Residents Warned Of Another Phone Scam

According to information made available by the Ellwood City Police Department on Thursday, residents in the Ellwood City area have been receiving calls from an individuals with foreign accent, claiming they’re MICROSOFT Security and the resident(s) computer is malfunctioning. The caller goes on to make reference to Windows, Excel and other Microsoft products. The call back number provided is (877) 930-8384. This one of the many scams attempted by telephone, police encourage residents to hang up on the caller, and always remember Microsoft will not contact you concerning your computer. Residents should only deal with reputable Computer Repair companies. For…

March 1, 2018

Ellwood Student Among Students To Receive Shell Chemical Awards Scholarship

Monaca, PA – Following the historic announcement of Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC’S $1 million investment to expand and name Community College of Beaver County’s (CCBC’s) Process Technology facilities, 13 students, including Ellwood City’s Earl Sanders, were named recipients of the 2018 Shell Two-Year Associate in Technology Scholarship. In celebration of these students’ hard work and dedication, and in recognition of CCBC’s strong partnership with Shell, a scholarship dinner took place in the College’s Learning Resources Center on Tuesday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m. During the event, students were congratulated for their commitment to excellence, celebrated for their career potential, and…

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…