The Ellwood City Borough will host a youth dance at the Ewing Park swimming pool on Monday, June 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. The dance is for grades 6-8 and is the second year for the event. Admission is $3. The concession stand will be open, and there will be chaperones and a DJ. “The dance is an excellent way to celebrate the start of summer vacation,” borough council member Marilyn Mancini, one of the event’s organizers, said.
Lincoln High School will award 117 diplomas to the Class of 2016 at commencement today at 7 p.m. Eight students earned high honor recognition and two students honor recognition. Student: Joshua Catanzariti City: Ellwood City Parents: Michael and Nancy Catanzanti Career Plans: medical field College: Grove City College, biochemistry Activities: Drama Club, four years, president Peer Leadership, three years, secretary National Honor Society, three years Marching band, four years Concert band, four years Jazz band, four years Musical, four years History Club, four years Ellwood City Culture Club, four years French Club, three years Club Hope, two years Holy Redeemer…
Senator Elder Vogel is calling on residents to submit photos capturing the spirit and beauty of the 47th Senatorial District, with the top entries to be featured in his 2017 calendar. Contestants can submit two photos per category (spring, summer, fall and winter). The top three vote-getters in each group will serve as a featured month in Senator Vogel’s 2017 “Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District Calendar.” The contest is open to all individuals, children and adults, but photos must have been taken within the boundaries of the 47th District. The contest will remain open for submissions until Aug. 31….
Paint Your World Purple Survivor Luncheon Sunday, June 5, 2 to 5 p.m. If you have had cancer 30 minutes or 30 years, you are a SURVIVOR!!! You are encouraged to register with The American Cancer Society as a survivor by calling Ernie Copper at the Lawrence/Beaver County Cancer Society at 724-654-5577. We will be celebrating our local cancer survivors during a luncheon held in their honor at the Wurtemburg-Perry Fire Hall on State Route 488 in Ellwood City on Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 2 to 5 p.m. There is no cost to survivors and guests for the event…
In the start of a new tradition, seniors visited the three elementary schools in their caps and gowns. The Senior Walk gave an opportunity for students to relive memories and reconnect with former teachers. All photos and videos submitted.
Riverside High School has announced the Class of 2016 graduates. 105 students will receive diplomas at the commencement ceremony today at 6 p.m. The Top 5 students are Bailey Morgan, Emma French, Ashley Gallagher, Shanna Ridgley and Shalyn Vukich. Student: Bailey R. Morgan Parents: Steve and Stephanie Bailey City: Franklin Township, Ellwood City Future Plans: Westminster College Clubs/Organizations/Activities: National Honor Society, 11-12, vice-president TLC, four years Sports Enthusiast, 9-10 Super Team, 10-12 Science Club, senior year Physical Education Club, 11-12 Varsity Softball, four years, co-captain senior year Varsity Basketball, four years, co-captain 10-12 Varsity Cheerleading, 10-12 J.V. Cheerleading, freshmen year…
Through the years, the Ellwood City Wolves Club, established in 1948, has awarded well over $200,000 in scholarships to Lincoln and Riverside high school seniors. President Mike DeOtto said that “Our Ellwood City Wolves Club members are proud to continue their long history of presenting educational scholarships and grants to area high school seniors,” President Mike DeOtto said. The awards were presented during the club’s annual scholarship dinner at the Connoquenessing Country Club on May 25. Riverside High School senior Shanna Ridgley was announced as the $4,000 winner. She is a daughter of Dan and Sherri Ridgley and plans to…
The Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade was held yesterday, honoring the men and women that died in military service for the United States of America. The parade started at 10 a.m. on the Veterans Memorial Bridge and concluded on Spring Avenue. For the first time this year, there was a picnic at Circle Playground following the parade.
The Ellwood City Area Crossing Guards were honored on Thursday, May 26 with an Appreciation Brunch by the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. This was an opportunity to honor and say “thank you” for keeping our children safe through out the school year. The event was coordinated by Mary Ann Gearhart with the help of Janie Linville and Diane Neyman. The Rev. Ray Medina, pastor of Bell Memorial, shared prayer.
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: The library will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday. Wednesday, June 1, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. From the second Monday in June through the month of July, these sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays instead of Wednesdays. Call the library at…