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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…

March 26, 2025

PART ONE: 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 is a musical of The Cat in the Hat, who tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard…

March 18, 2025

PART ONE: Riverside High School’s Production of Mame Cast Q&A

The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical, Mame March 20-22 in the high school auditorium. A cast and crew of over 100 students from the school district will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers.  This is the 62ND Anniversary of Theatre at Riverside.. “LIFE is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death!”  That’s the motto of Mame Dennis (one of musical theatre’s all-time greatest heroines) in this brassy, tuneful, hilarious and touching adaptation of Patrick Dennis’s best seller, Auntie Mame.  The Broadway show was nominated for eight Tony Awards and the winner of best…

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…

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 10, 2025

Patty’s Crafty Corner Features Homemade Gifts, Home Decor

Looking for that perfect handmade gift? Why not shop local? Why not shop at Patty’s Crafty Corner? Patty’s Crafty Corner opened at the 201 5th Street location the day after Thanksgiving and has since been filling up the space with locally made gifts and goods. “We have home décor and gift items that are all handmade,” said Patty Miller, owner of the shop. Some of the items available include: bowl cozies, baby blankets, mermaid quilts, baby blankets, wooden crafts, ceramics, flower arrangements, soaps and lotions, dog treats, tumblers and tumbler accessories, wooden candle holders, jewelry, beaded bracelets and pens, wire…