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September 23, 2020

Council Commends Loccisano’s for 104 Years of Business

During Monday night’s Borough Council meeting, Loccisano’s Golden Dawn received a commendation from the borough and council for 104 years of business in the Ellwood City community. Motions passed: A motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 8/17/20, Public Hearing held 8/24/20 and the Special Meeting held 8/24/20, as submitted. A motion to approve the Pre-Paid Voucher List dated 9/14/20, in the amount of $551,193.48, and the List of Vouchers to be Paid dated 9/17/20, in the amount of $665,927.90. A motion to approve the Departmental Reports, as submitted. A motion to adopt an Ordinance, as submitted,…

September 23, 2020

Join Club Hope and ‘Pink Out’ Cancer: T-shirts Available NOW

Club Hope Foundation is hosting a virtual “Pink Out” Cancer fundraiser in honor of breast cancer awareness month. To get your shirt and join in the fight, visit Venezie Sporting Goods online store to by September 27. Shirts will be available for pick up at Venezie Sporting Goods or will be shipped on October 8th. Although getting together for events, can be a challenge with Covid-19 restrictions in place, Club Hope is stepping up to fight in another way. “We encourage any groups that get together throughout October and wear their shirts to either text me pictures at the foundation…

September 23, 2020

Mayor Court Announces Weekly WXED Radio Show

Mayor Anthony J. Court has announced this week a weekly radio show on WXED FM 107.3. DJ Ricky Venezie hosts to Mayor Court weekly with Mary Ann Schaffer also involved in the segment. Each week Mayor Court informs the listeners to what’s happening in the city. Ricky V. calls the show “The Pulse of the City” and no one knows more about Ellwood City than Mayor Court. The show airs three (3) times weekly, Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday. “It’s wonderful to get his messages and information out to the residents,” said Mayor Court in a statement. WXED is a non-profit…

September 22, 2020

LOCAL SPORTS: EC Girls Tennis Defeats Riverside, Girls Volleyball Stays Unbeaten

The Ellwood City Girls Varsity tennis team came away with a 4-1 victory over rival Riverside on Monday. The visiting Wolverines used strong efforts by Maddy McCommons in singles play and Cassidy Navolio and Anna Williams in doubles to earn the victory. Maddy McCommons collected a straight set victory (6-0, 6-1) and Nichole Bartolomeo also collected a singles victory (6-2, 3-6, 6-1) for Ellwood City.  Navolio & Williams (6-4, 7-5) secured their doubles victory along with Alex Johnston & Rylea Heitzenrater (6-2, 3-6, 6-1) for Ellwood City.   Riverside’s Brooke Verrico defeated Molly McCommons in singles play (6-4, 3-6, 7-5) for…

September 22, 2020

PHOTOS: EC 2020 Homecoming Court

The 64th annual Lincoln High School Homecoming football game will be played this Friday at 7:00 p.m. when the Wolverines will host the Beaver Falls Tigers. This year, Homecoming festivities will look a little different due to Covid-19. A Homecoming King will be crowned at a ceremony to take place at Helling Stadium at 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. People can tune in through the Ellwood City Cheerleaders Facebook, as the cheerleaders will be live streaming the ceremony and crowning. The Homecoming Queens’ Court will be introduced at the pre-game ceremonies, slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening….

September 21, 2020

ECASD Board Votes to Allow 1/4 Capacity at District Events

The Ellwood City School Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to allow spectators at events at ¼ capacity, but those in attendance will be required to wear masks, to social distance, and to sign a waiver excusing the district from liability. In a 6-1 vote the board decided that Ellwood City sports will now be played with the support of the community. Director Gary Rozanski was the lone No vote, and Directors Kathy McCommons and Norman Boots were not in attendance during the vote. The vote came following a September 14 federal court ruling that deemed Governor Wolf’s state…

September 21, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of September 21

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 will continue doing curbside pickup. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there are less than three people in the lobby….

September 21, 2020

Ellwood City Borough Council to Meet Tonight: Agenda

Ellwood City Borough Council will meet tonight. The following is the meeting agenda: Monday Night Council Agenda 5:30pm – EXECUTIVE SESSION – Police Personnel 6:00 P.M. – ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL-REGULAR MEETING AUDITORIUM OPENING EXERCISES: A) Call to Order B) Roll Call C) Invocation – Phil Conklin – First Church of God D) Pledge of Allegiance Commendation Alicia Swick, Junior Councilperson Loccisano’s Golden Dawn – 104 Years E) Visitors F) Communications II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting 8/17/20, Public Hearing 8/24/20, Special Meeting 8/24/20 A motion would be in order to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 8/17/20,…

September 18, 2020

GOLF ROUND-UP: EC Boys Victorious, Girls Narrowly Defeated

The Ellwood City boys golf team continued its strong play with another victory this week, defeating Mohawk 223-241 at Delmar Golf Course.  The girls golf team fell victim to Elizabeth Forward on Tuesday and, in an even closer match, were defeated by Central Valley in a playoff on Thursday. For the boys, Milo Sesti (42) and Joey Hudston (42) led the charge for the Wolverines while Zac Polojac (43), Ryan Hampton (47), and Angelo Agostinelli (49) rounded out the scoring for the victors.  Jack Barth fired a low round of 39 in defeat for Mohawk.  The boys golf team next…

September 18, 2020

Beaver Valley Interchange on PA Turnpike to Be Closed Weekdays

According to a news release made available this week, a three-week closure is needed for resurfacing project at the Beaver Valley Interchange on PA Turnpike.  The release reads as follows: The Pennsylvania Turnpike is alerting motorists of a three-week closure of the Beaver Valley Interchange, Exit #13, in Beaver County.  Motorists will not be able to enter or exit the Turnpike at the Beaver Valley Interchange weekdays starting Sept. 21 through Oct. 9. Crews will be reconstructing the shoulders and resurfacing the ramps that lead to and from the interchange. The work will stop Friday evenings allowing traffic through the…