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June 28, 2023

3rd Beautification Award Winner Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 3rd Beautification Award of 2023 to Nick and Kathy Curcio of 310 Petain Street. This is the home that Kathy grew up in and she still takes a lot of pride in maintaining their property. “Congratulations, Nick and Kathy, and keep up the good work,” said Mayor Court in a statement. The Curcio’s were awarded with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. There will be three more awards presented and there is still time to get your nominations to the Mayor. You could drop them off at…

June 26, 2023

PHOTOS: 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer

The 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer, which is sponsored by Reeds Services, and benefits police K9s took place on Saturday and Sunday in Ewing Park. Forces having K9s is a dying program because of the lack of funding available according to Chad Reed of Reed’s Services. Reed has said that as pet lovers and advocates of community safety, he is dedicated to continuing this program into the future. The event featured dock diving dogs, barn dogs, working dogs & k-9 police competitions all weekend long. There was also hourly k-9 demonstrations, food trucks, crafts, vendors, kids’ zone, games, silent…

June 25, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 26th

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. OPEN 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 23, 2023

2nd Beautification Award Winner of 2023 Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 2nd Beautification Award to David Parker of Franklin Avenue. “It is a pleasure to present this award to those who are proud and take great pride in their properties as David does,” says Mayor Court in an e-mailed statement. “Congratulations to David!” There are still 4 more awards to be presented and there is time to get your nominations in. Nominations will be accepted by dropping the request off at the Mayor’s office in the Municipal Building on Lawrence Avenue or by calling Mayor Court at 724-824-7629. RELATED: Mayor Court’s Beautification Awards Set To Begin

June 23, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: Anthony Cirelli, 33, of Ellwood City is charged with Aggravated Assault after an incident on May 17th. According to a criminal complaint, police received a call for a male that was assaulted with a ball bat at a residence on Franklin Avenue. According to the complaint, a female resident was at the property when Cirelli struck the male victim in the head with a bat. The female claimed Cirelli hit the victim to get him off of her as the victim was pushing himself onto her. A day later, police ran into Cirelli and he corroborated the female’s…

June 22, 2023

Lawrence County To Receive Funding From Marcellus Drilling Impacts

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced nearly $353,000 in impact fees paid by Marcellus Shale drilling companies will benefit residents of the 9th Legislative District. For the reporting year of 2022, natural gas producers paid nearly $279 million in impact fees statewide, for a total of $2.5 billion over the past 11 years. This is the most collected in a year in Pennsylvania. “Our local governments welcome this annual funding, which goes toward important infrastructure projects and emergency response efforts,” said Brown. “The natural gas industry remains an important job generator for the local economy and should remain…

June 22, 2023

Wayne Township Discount Tax Period Ending Soon

Attention All Wayne Township Residents— The Wayne Township discount tax period is ending soon! The Discount Tax Period ends June 30, 2023. The Wayne Township Tax Office located at the Wayne Township Firehall, 5153 Ellwood Road, Ellwood City will be open for ‘in-person’ business on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. For any questions, please call Shari Baney, Tax Collector at 724-824-6047 or e-mail waynetwptaxes@gmail.com Shari D. Baney is the Wayne Township Tax Collector for both Wayne Township Property Tax and the Ellwood City Area School District Taxes and School Per Capita Tax. Please send all…

June 21, 2023

Registration Now Open For ECLW 2023 Football Season

Registration is now open for the Ellwood City Little Wolverines Football 2023 Season! The ECLWF has joined the Tri-County football league which aligns the youth program with the Ellwood City Area School District varsity sports!  Football sign-ups are for all children grades K-6. K, 1st, 2nd = FLAG FOOTBALL!! 3rd, 4th = full contact tackle football 5th, 6th = full contact tackle football You can sign-up at www.eclwf.org, then click on ‘registration’. In a time of rising costs for everything, the ECLWF organization is reducing the cost of football due to great community support!  Registration cost is: Flag – $50…

June 19, 2023

Divine Grace Parish Food Bank Receives Proclamation

Mayor Anthony J. Court proudly presented a proclamation to Divine Grace Ministerium Social Services and Food Bank on Wednesday, June 14th. Divine Grace is a ministry to feed and give aid to less fortunate. “They have provided outstanding service and dedication to our community for over 30 years,” said Mayor Court in an emailed statement. PICTURED BELOW:(Left to right) Father Jim Wehner (Pastor), Jan Baur (Director), Cathy DeBlaso (Director), Mayor Anthony Court, Gaetano Calabro, Hank Glogowski, Jr.

June 19, 2023

Application Deadline Nears For Record 155 BC3 Scholarships

Six scholarships administered by the Butler County Community College Education Foundation will debut in the 2023-2024 academic year and increase to 155 the record number of named financial awards available to BC3 students, a college administrator said. Students registered in fall 2023 credit programs can apply for a scholarship until July 1, said Bobbi Jo Cornetti, development coordinator of the foundation that distributed 148 named financial awards and a record $292,123 to BC3 students in the 2022-2023 academic year. Registered students can complete one application at bc3.edu/scholarships, added Megan Coval, executive director of the BC3 Education Foundation and external relations….