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June 25, 2021

‘Operation Adopt a Block’ Seeking Volunteers for June 26 Cleanup

Operation Adopt a Block will be in full force tomorrow as local leaders, officials, and residents gather to clean up Ellwood City. Justin Neupauer, owner of Alborn Tire Sales and leader of the event, said he is expecting about 50 volunteers but more are always welcome. “I am always shocked by the response of people who are willing to take time out of their day to volunteer,” he said. Neupauer will be joined by co-organizers Councilman Caleb Cragle, Councilman Rob Brough, Councilwoman Judith Dici, Mayor Anthony Court, Matt Morabito of Morabito Mowing, and Eric Rayner of the festival committee. Members…

June 25, 2021

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT:  PSP New Castle is currently attempting to identify a white, non-Hispanic, heavy set, female, with dark hair. Her name is Wendy and she is an employee of Instacart. She is known to drive a black colored Nissan, Titan (truck). If anyone has any information on Wendy, please contact Trooper McBride at 724-598-2211. Wendy currently stands accused of stealing a wheel borrow from on Frew Mill Road in Slippery Rock Township on May 13th. IDENTITY THEFT: On June 19th, PSP New Castle spoke to a 50-year-old Wayne Township female who had their identity stolen. The actor(s) opened up an unemployment…

June 24, 2021

Ellwood City Area School District Students to Begin Fall Classes Mask-Free

Following more than a year of ups and downs, uncertainty, masks and social distancing, Ellwood City Area School District plans to begin the 2021-2022 school year on a normal note. During Thursday’s Special Meeting of the Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors, District Superintendent Dr. Wesley Shipley announced that the district’s ARP ESSER Health and Safety plan will not include masks for back to school. He said that his administration believes that learning is a social activity and as such requires students to interact without masks or social distancing. “We have every plan to open full-time, mask-free, and…

June 24, 2021

Ellwood City Wolves Present Donation

Chris Cioffi presented for the EC Wolves Club to Jackie Dimeo, President of the Holy Redeemer Christian Mother’s. A Presentation of $500.00 from funds raised during a recent Golf Bash fundraiser was made during the Wolves Club MTG on June 23rd in Ewing Park. Mike DeOtto Presided and Sam Teolis, Matt Walley and Curt Agostinelli cooked for a Group of approximately 30 attendees. Pictured below are Chris Cioffi (left) and Jackie Dimeo (right).

June 23, 2021

Ellwood City To Be Apart Of Largest Virtual Game Of Catch

Ellwood City will be one of over 100 virtual locations to take place in the largest virtual game of catch next Wednesday June 30th. Jeff Potter of The Potter Baseball Tour, came up with this idea as a way to bring the community together have people of all ages participate in this once in a lifetime event. The Potter Baseball Tour is partnering with organizations and individuals all over the country for this event. “It’s great that Ellwood is getting involved and are being brought together to reach a common goal,” said Potter. Not only will this event be a…

June 23, 2021

Second 2021 Beautification Award Presented

Mayor Anthony J. Court announces the 2nd Winner of the beautification award. David and Kelli Collette of 320 Mount Vernon Drive. Their hard work shows in the beauty of their landscaping. The Collettes were presented with a yard sign and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. There will be 4 more winners announced. The Mayor’s office encourages area residents to get those nominations submitted. You are able to submit nominations by emailing the Mayor at tcourt230@zoominternet.net or drop nominations off at the Mayor’s office in the Ellwood City Municipal Building. Presentations will begin on June 1st and go through…

June 22, 2021

Ellwood City Council Urges Residents to Obey Traffic Signs, Property Ordinances

The resounding message provided by Ellwood City Borough Council on Monday was urgency from officials to follow the rules and the laws and to take pride in their city. Mayor Anthony Court warned residents that speeding and stop sign violations will result in citations. “This is the warning,” he said. Councilman Rob Brough addressed blight and said that violations of ordinances regarding yard waste and lawn maintenance will be enforced. Specific requirements can be viewed by clicking here. Borough Manager David Allen said because of incidents of vandalism, cameras will be installed in Ewing Park for monitoring. He also provided…

June 22, 2021

Ellwood Local Earns Honor At West Virginia University

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – Dia Neupauer of Ellwood City, PA has been named to the President’s List at West Virginia University for the Spring 2021 semester. Neupauer just completed her Junior year and is majoring in Nursing. To see other students who earned honors from the area, you can visit http://lists.wvu.edu/. Outstanding undergraduate academic achievement is recognized by awarding President’s List status to students who obtain a 4.0 GPA in a semester. Neupauer has achieved President’s List in five of her six semesters at WVU. Neupauer is also a member of the Delta Gamma sorority, serving as Vice President of…

June 22, 2021

REMINDER: Last Day For New Trash Carts

The final day for the new trash carts for Ellwood City Borough residents will be delivered Saturday June 26th. Residents are NOT to use the carts until Thursday, July 1st and are to continue to use the yellow bags until then. The new contract with Valley Waste will begin on July 1st. Any refuse placed into the carts, or any bag other than the yellow bag, WILL BE LEFT BEHIND, no exceptions.  

June 22, 2021

Moraine State Park To Host Butterfly Release

Come to Moraine State Park and release a monarch butterfly in honor of a special someone, in memory of a loved one, or just for fun! Monarch butterflies are now available for pre-purchase. If you want to release a butterfly, individual Monarchs are $15 each. It is strongly encouraged that you pre-purchase, as there may be limited individual butterflies for sale on-site. The mass release is free to attend, with no ticket required and no purchase required. Either bring your printed ticket, or the barcode saved as an image on your phone. If you do not bring your electronic ticket…