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July 1, 2025

PART ONE: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: Morgan Gruber: From Fombell to American Idol to the Festival Stage

In our annual series spotlighting the annual Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival, we look at a series of subjects, people, and entertainers who will help the festival make its mark this 4th of July holiday season. PART ONE: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: Morgan Gruber: From Fombell to American Idol to the Festival Stage Morgan Gruber, a rising country music star from Fombell, Pennsylvania, is set to captivate audiences at the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival on Saturday, July 5, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Known for her heartfelt lyrics…

June 12, 2025

Excitement Builds as ALDI Opens Its First Location in Ellwood City; Grocer Announces Opening Date

A wave of anticipation is sweeping through Ellwood City as discount grocer ALDI prepares to open its first local store at 230 Route 288. Known for its commitment to high-quality products at unbeatable prices, ALDI is poised to change the way residents shop for groceries. The location in Franklin Township has a tentative opening date of Thursday, June 26. “We are excited to confirm that our first store in Ellwood City is expected to open on Thursday, June 26,” said Kevin Ely, regional vice president for ALDI. “At the Grand Opening, we will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and offer the…

May 28, 2025

Golden Gloves of America Showcases Rising Talent: Ellwood City Youth Shine with Five Champions

The prestigious Golden Gloves of America boxing tournament made its mark once again, this time electrifying the crowd at the Steamfitters Hall in Harmony, Pennsylvania. The event brought together some of the most promising young amateur boxers from across the state, delivering a night full of skill, heart, and raw talent. Among the standout performances, Ellwood City Police Boxing Club athletes emerged as a powerhouse, producing five Golden Gloves champions and showcasing the town’s deep well of boxing potential. One of the Ellwood City Police Boxing Club Coaches Jack Main said he is thrilled with the results. “This is a…

May 9, 2025

Primary Election Series Part 5: Ellwood City Borough Council Candidate Q&A & Mayor’s Office

Note: This is part 5 in a 5-part series about the Primary Election. Part 1 provided general information about the election and where to vote. Parts 2 and 3 featured candidate Q&As for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. PART 4  featured candidate Q&As for Ellwood City Council.   The Primary Election will take place on May 20. The candidates running for Borough Council include: Jan Williams, Michelle Lamenza, Jim Barry, Brad Ovial, and Joe Mancini. We caught up with the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council before the primary election to learn more about the candidates and get…

May 8, 2025

Primary Election Series Part 4: Ellwood City Borough Council Candidate Q&A

Note: This is part 4 in a 5-part series about the Primary Election. Part 1 provided general information about the election and where to vote. PART 2 and PART 3 featured candidate Q&As for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. Part 5 will feature more candidate Q&As for Ellwood City Council and the Mayor’s Office.   The Primary Election will take place on May 20. The candidates running for Borough Council include: Jan Williams, Michelle Lamenza, Jim Barry, Brad Ovial, and Joe Mancini. We caught up with the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council before the primary election to…

May 7, 2025

Primary Election Series Part 3: Ellwood City Area School District Board of Directors Candidate Q&A

Note: This is part 3 in a 5-part series about the Primary Election. Part 1 provided general information about the election and where to vote. Parts 2 and 3 feature candidate Q&As for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. Parts 4 & 5  will feature candidate Q&As for Ellwood City Council and Office of the Mayor.  [VIEW PART 2] The Primary Election will take place on May 20. The candidates running for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors include: Victoria Kincaid, Claire Fauzey, Robyn Nicklas, Kathy Galbreath, Nick Mancini, Kathy Tillia, and Norm Boots. We caught…

May 6, 2025

Primary Election Series Part 2: Ellwood City Area School District Board of Directors Candidate Q&A

Note: This is part 2 in a 5-part series about the Primary Election. Part 1 provided general information about the election and where to vote. Parts 2 and 3 feature candidate Q&As for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. Parts 4 & 5 will feature candidate Q&As for Ellwood City Council and Office of the Mayor.   The Primary Election will take place on May 20. The candidates running for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors include: Victoria Kincaid, Claire Fauzey, Robyn Nicklas, Kathy Galbreath, Nick Mancini, Kathy Tillia, and Norman Boots. We caught up with the…

May 5, 2025

Primary Election Series Part 1: Are You Ready to Vote in the Primary Election on May 20?

NOTE: This is Part 1 in a 5-Part series about the May 20 Primary Election. Part 2 & 3 will feature candidate Q&As for Ellwood City Area School District Board of Directors. Parts 4 & 5 will feature candidate Q&As for Ellwood City Borough Council and the Office of the Mayor. The primary election is May 20, 2025. You can either vote in person or vote by mail. Voting in person If you plan to vote in person on Election Day, you can find your assigned polling place by checking the location listed at the bottom of your registration status page. Polls…

March 28, 2025

PART THREE: Lincoln High School’s Production of Seussical Is a Colorful Tribute to Stories, Characters of Dr. Seuss

The Lincoln High School Musical Theater will present the musical, Seussical tonight-March 30th in the high school auditorium. Under the direction of Rick Hudson, this musical is based on the Dr. Seuss storybook series. Today’s review is part three in a three-part series about Seussical. Previous stories featured cast Q&As. Lincoln High School’s production of Seussical is definitely one you don’t want to miss. I knew I’d be entertained by Lincoln Stage regulars Eric Woodend, Noah Rhodes, Peyton Confer, Calista Poole, and Chase Ramsey who always grace that stage with their acting abilities, but some of the new comers proved to…

March 27, 2025

PART TWO: Lincoln High School’s Production of Seussical Cast Q&A

The Lincoln High School Musical Theater will present the musical, Seussical March 28-30th in the high school auditorium. Under the direction of Rick Hudson, this musical is based on the Dr. Seuss storybook series. Seussical the Musical is a whimsical and colorful musical that brings to life the fantastical worlds of Dr. Seuss. At its heart, the story follows Horton the Elephant, who discovers a tiny world of creatures living on a speck of dust and vows to protect them, despite being ridiculed. Alongside him is the mischievous Cat in the Hat, who narrates the tale, while characters like Gertrude…