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July 2, 2024

Real Estate Transfers For June 2024

Summer is heating up! And so are movers in and around the Ellwood City area. Summer makes for a great seasonal move with warm weather to get settled into your new estate. According to RocketHomes.com, homes in Lawrence County sold in June 2024 at an median price of $150,000.00, just barely above (0.6% increase) more than they did a year ago. However, and more specifically, homes in Ellwood City sold for 3.1% more than they did a year ago in June 2023. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for June 2024. ELLPORT BOROUGH:…

July 2, 2024

7th Beautification Award Winner of 2024 Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court announced the 7th winner of his “Beautification Awards”. Congratulations goes to Kathy Bloom of 727 Plymouth Lane. Kathy was presented a dinner certificate from a local restaurant and a yard sign to display. “This was an easy pick judging from all of the beautiful bushes and plants,” said Mayor Court in an e-mailed statement. “Well done, Kathy!” PICTURED BELOW: (left to right) Kathy Bloom and Mayor Anthony Court

July 1, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Ellwood City Arts, Crafts & Foods Festival

The annual Ellwood City festival took place this past weekend, bringing thousands to the grounds of Ewing Park for food, crafts and entertainment. The weekend included its annual 10k race and culminated with a fireworks spectacular Sunday evening. Bristol Borselli was crowned 2024 Little Miss Firecracker on Friday. In a four-part series, EllwoodCity.org looked a series of subjects, people, and entertainers who will help the festival make its mark this 4th of July holiday season. VIEW PART FOUR| VIEW PART THREE | VIEW PART TWO | VIEW PART ONE

June 30, 2024

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 1st

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 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. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

June 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Little Miss Firecracker Pageant Kicks Off 2024 Festival

The Ellwood City Festival kicked off Friday with its 7th Annual Little Miss Firecracker pageant. The 2024 Little Miss Firecracker crown was awarded to 6-year-old Bristol Borselli. Bristol is the daughter of Drew and Keisha Borselli. Bristol dazzled the judges with her patriotic outfit that included a red, white and blue lace dress and sparkling red cowgirl boots. She won them over with her sparkling personality to match! When asked why she wanted to be Little Miss Firecracker, Bristol said, “because I want to be the star of my family.” First runner-up was given to Katerina Callahan Lennon Greco earned…

June 28, 2024

PART FOUR: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: Honky Tonk Heroes to Play Country, Rock Favorites

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. VIEW PART THREE | VIEW PART TWO | VIEW PART ONE PART FOUR: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Series: Honky Tonk Heroes to Play Country, Rock Favorites They are a little bit Honky Tonk … they are a little bit Rock n Roll. With songs from Willy Nelson and Waylon to Lynard Skynard to Creedence Clearwater Revival, the…

June 28, 2024

Vogel’s Telemedicine Bill Set to Become Law

HARRISBURG – Following the approval from the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) telemedicine legislation (Senate Bill 739) is now set to become law. “This legislation has been a work in progress for the past several legislative sessions, and I am glad to see the vast amount of bipartisan support for telemedicine expansion in our state,” said Vogel. “This legislation is key to expanding access to telemedicine services to Pennsylvanians and allowing our residents to take care of their health in a way that suits their needs and schedules.” Senate Bill 739 sets a base…

June 28, 2024

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: According to a police report, a 58-year-old male from Ellwood City reported a theft of a gun from his residence on Dutch Ridge Road, Wayne Township. Upon police arrival, it was discovered that a Ruger 22 cal. was taken from the clove box of an unlocked Chevy Silverado. The gun is valued at $476.97. The theft was reported to have taken place between April 1st and June 19th of 2024 and the investigation is ongoing. THEFT: According to a police report, a 38-year-old female from Ellwood City reported theft by deception. The incident was reported to have taken place…