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October 11, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 11

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN! The Library is open. Newspapers, magazines and toys will not be available for the time being. Masks are required to be worn, covering mouth and nose, while in…

October 8, 2021

Lawrence County ARISE Kicks Off October Program

Mayor Anthony Court and Borough Council President, George Celli hosted members of Lawrence County ARISE to help kick off October as Domestic Violence Month as part of the “Our Community’s Response to Violence” campaign. Yard signs, bows and purple light bulbs will once again be available at the agency, as well as distributed throughout the community. Arise will be placing bows and yard signs around Lawrence County. ARISE – Our Community’s Response to Violence and Abuse – formerly called the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is the only domestic violence and sexual assault shelter in Lawrence County. Domestic Violence Awareness…

October 8, 2021

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD: Adam Mitchell, 33, of Canton, Ohio, is facing multiple charges, including Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child and Indecent Assault of Person Younger than 13 Years of Age after an incident in February. According to the criminal complaint, each separate incident occurred when Mitchell was home alone with the victim, who at the time was 12 years of age, and was suppose to keep an eye on the child while her mother was at work. The victim related that Mitchell touched her inappropriately on three separate occasions. Since the incident the victim’s mother and Mitchell moved…

October 7, 2021

New Ellwood City Police Officer Introduced

The Borough of Ellwood City Police Department has introduced a new police officer this week. Robert Bird II was sworn in as part of the ceremony led by Mayor Anthony Court. Mayor Court swore Officer Bird in as the newest member of the Ellwood City Police Department. Also attending was Borough of Ellwood City Council President George Celli, pictured on left, and Officer Bird’s proud mother, Jodi Barton on the right.  

October 7, 2021

Political Sign Registration Required In Ellwood City

The Borough of Ellwood City has announced this month that any political candidates who want to post campaign signs on borough property must first register at the municipal building and pay a deposit. The borough is requiring a $50.00 deposit, which will be returned after the election if the candidate complies with these regulations: No sign can be placed before four weeks prior to Election Day, November 2, 2021 Signs must be removed within five days after the election If the signs are left up after the designated time period, they will be removed by the borough, which will keep…

October 5, 2021

Bernstine Announces PennDOT Job Fair

HARRISBURG – Working to assist people in the 10th Legislative District who are seeking employment, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 3-7 p.m. at the Butler County PennDOT offices located at 351 New Castle Road in Butler. Those interested in a career with PennDOT are encouraged to attend the event to learn about the various seasonal opportunities available. District employees will be on-hand to answer questions regarding job opportunities and assist those interested with employment applications. “PennDOT offers competitive wages, a rewarding…

October 4, 2021

Nearly $385,000 Awarded To Help Local Students Stay Connected

NEW CASTLE – Grant funding of $383,660 will help ensure students in two Lawrence County school districts don’t fall behind because they lack the tech tools to stay connected. Sainato, D-Lawrence, said New Castle Area School District was awarded $273,880 – including $219,880 for technology equipment and $54,000 for internet services – and the Laurel School District was awarded $109,780 – including $104,200 for tech equipment and $5,580 for internet services. “Kids can’t compete in a modern academic setting without reliable access to technology and the internet,” Sainato said. “Unfortunately, providing those resources can be challenging for some families. Securing…

October 4, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of October 4

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN! The Library is open. Newspapers, magazines and toys will not be available for the time being. Masks are required to be worn, covering mouth and nose, while in…

October 2, 2021

PHOTOS: 2021 Ellwood City Homecoming

Congratulations are in order for the 2021 Ellwood City Homecoming Queens, Alyssa Jeffcoat and Kyla Servick, and the Homecoming King, Alexander Roth. All parties were recognized during the Friday evening football game at Helling Stadium as part of Homecoming festivities. The host Wolverines were defeated by Neshannock 58-14. The game can be replayed on the EC Wolverines YouTube.com Page The visiting Lancers (5-1 overall) raced out to an early and comfortable 39-0 halftime lead before Ellwood City could get on the scoreboard. Elijah Palmer-McCane and Nick Magnifico scampered for rushing touchdowns for the two Wolverine scores in the second half….

October 1, 2021

Good Wheels Set To Close Its Ellwood City Location

On September 30, Good Wheels closed the doors of its Ellwood City location and will now transition to one dealership which will operate out of East Liverpool, Ohio. At this time, the McElwain family would like to thank all of their employees, both past and present, their families, their customers and the community for allowing Good Wheels to be a part of the Ellwood City Main Street for over 30 years! Meyers Auto Group, which will be owned by Sean and Jared Meyers, will open soon in the former MAC’s Motorcycles building on Lawrence Avenue. The McElwain family has set…