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March 3, 2025

Ellwood City Area Public Library Book Sale to Honor Former Director Veronica Pacella

Veronica Pacella created a legacy of love for literacy, and the Ellwood City Area Public Library will honor that legacy with a book sale in her name. Veronica’s Legacy Book Sale will be held March 6th,7th, and 8th during regular library hours. Upon her death, Veronica gifted the library more than 1,000 books from her personal collection. Books will be sold for the following prices: Hardcover $3; Paperback $2; and DVDs $1 Heather Baker, the library’s current director and friend of Veronica, said Veronica was an amazing friend, librarian, and person. She was very positive,” Baker said. “She enjoyed politics…

March 3, 2025

Ellwood City Wolves Club Monthly Meeting Notes

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 held their monthly meeting on Wednesday February 26, 2025 at the Connequenessing Country Club. President Mike DeOtto led the meeting and thanked the members for assisting at the recent Golf Bash held on February 16 at the Ellwood City Sons of Italy. A record number attended (450). All the money raised goes into their scholarship fund. Scholarship Chairman John DiBuono reported on the progress regarding this years Scholarship Awards. The applications are available through the Lincoln and Riverside High School Guidance Counselors and online at pittsburghfoundation.org. The Wolves award two $5,000.00 and 5…

March 2, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 3rd

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

February 28, 2025

NOTICE: Ellwood City Area School District March Meeting Rescheduled

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District has rescheduled its regularly scheduled March meeting.  The meeting will now take place on Monday, March 10th. The full notice reads as follows: Notice is hereby given that the March 13, 2025 regular meeting of the Ellwood City Area School District Board of School Directors is cancelled and rescheduled and combined with the March 10, 2025 “Committee of the Whole” meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The purpose of the meeting is to…

February 28, 2025

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Protect Parental Rights in Medical Decisions for Minor Children

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. The bill, known as Simon’s Law, would require health care professionals or facilities to notify parents before placing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on any patient under the age of 18. The law would also require written or oral consent from at least one parent or guardian before a DNR order can be issued. “This bill is designed to ensure no parent is kept in the dark when it comes to life-altering decisions for…

February 27, 2025

Riverside High School Swim Coach Arrested After Inappropriate Relationship With Student

A Riverside High School swim coach was arrested Wednesday for alleged misconduct with a student athlete. According to a criminal complaint and published reports, Alaina Marshall, 29, of Beaver Falls was charged with 40 felonies, consisting of 38 counts of intercourse/sexual contact with a student, in addition to corruption of minors, and unlawful contact with a minor. Police say the relationship began in 2023 when the victim, a 16-year-old sophomore at the time, first talked about a breakup he was going through with Marshall because Marshall was also a therapist. The complaint relates that on February 18th the student spoke…

February 26, 2025

Red Barn Players Celebrating 70th Season, Hosting Auditions

Interested in auditioning to be a part of the Red Barn Players 70th Season? Auditions will take place at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 Grandview Avenue, Zelienople, PA, on Sunday, March 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, March 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A “first-timer” will fill out a form that asks for the person’s name and contact information, as well as what shows they plan to audition says Red Barn Players President, Amos Eppihimer. The musical only needs four males, approximately 20-30 years old.  The other show’s requirements will be communicated to folks by the…

February 26, 2025

NOTICE: ECASD Finance Committee Meeting

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District will be holding a finance committee meeting in two weeks. The notice reads as follows: The Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Finance Committee Meeting on March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted in the Board Room located in the Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School. – Board Secretary, Dr. Amy Anderson

February 25, 2025

NEW Local Meyers RV Location Offers Sales/Service for Major RV Brands

Meyers RV has officially opened its doors at 1580 PA-65 in Ellwood City, promising to become the go-to destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the multi-state area and looking to rev up the local camping and travel scene. Offering a wide selection of recreational vehicles including major brands like Jayco, Alliance, Forest River, Rockwood, Keystone, Starcraft and more, the dealership aims to provide expert knowledge and unparalleled customer service to both first-time buyers and seasoned adventurers. The Ellwood City Meyers location is one of 15 in the multi-state area and according to John Park, Pittsburgh area manager, the company has big…

February 25, 2025

“Hope for the Best, & Plan for the Rest” Workshop Planned On Saturday

On Saturday, March 1st the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church is hosting a FREE community event. Join the church when it will be hosting workshops on different topics so that we can learn how to be prepared for different areas of life which tend to occur when we least expect it. From financial planning, to physical therapy, to planning for end-of-life and many other areas in between, join us for this wonderful time of learning together. Some of our speakers for the day and some of the topics that will be covered are: Samantha Baillie , PhD, MA, LPC from the…