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January 4, 2021

Christmas Tree Disposal Information

With the Christmas season winding down, the once lively trees that brought joy and light up our homes are dying and needles are rapidly covering homes. According to a release made available Monday, Ellwood City Borough residents may drop off their live Christmas trees (decorations removed) for disposal at Stiefel Park, just inside the park entrance from Brighton Road, now through January 31.  There will be a sign to mark the disposal drop location.  Drop off will be available during normal hours the park is open to the public. Residents who drop off trees are reminded that they must remove…

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January 4, 2021

Richard Melvin Klingensmith, 81

Richard Melvin Klingensmith, 81, of Waycross, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2020, at his daughter’s residence, following an extended illness. He was born September 15, 1939 in Ellwood City, PA, where he grew up and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy for six years. He served as a firefighter on the USS Ingraham. He moved to southeast Georgia in 1975 and had lived in both Pierce and Ware County. He was a retired truck driver, having been the owner of RK Trucking. He and his wife had attended Kettle Creek Southern Congregational Methodist Church in Waycross. He was preceded…

January 4, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of January 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 will continue doing curbside pick-up. 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 items to include books and limited to a total of three DVD’s or books on CD per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there…

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December 31, 2020

Casper W. DeFilippo, 95

Mr. Casper W. DeFilippo, 95, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born December 23, 1923 in Ellwood City a son of the late John and Mary (Montango) DeFilippo. He was a 1941 graduate of Lincoln High School. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on May 27, 1943 and served with the 9th Field Artillery Battalion Battery B until his discharge on November 25, 1945 with the rank of Technician 5th Grade. He had fought in the battles of Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was awarded the…

December 29, 2020

PART 2: Top Stories of 2020

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2020 calendar year to a close with the top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is our second part of our 2-part series featuring the top stories of 2020.  The year was certainly one not soon to be forgotten with the raging COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world, and trickling down to the local level with many obstacles faced by Ellwoodians. We would like to thank all of our readers for contributing to our 1.5 MILLION plus page views this year. If you missed Part 1, please click here to view…

December 29, 2020

Wolves Club Den 11 Holds Annual Memorial Tribute

The spirit of Wolves Club Den II founders was honored at a Holy Redeemer Parish Sunday Mass followed by breakfast at Carusone’s in Ellwood City, PA.  The tribute took place on November 1, 2020. At the breakfast, President Mike DeOtto welcomed all those in attendance and recognized both the widows and board members present. A moment of silence was held for Tony Petracolla, – deceased former member. In his comments, Mr. DeOtto welcomed the opportunity to pay tribute to those Wolves Club members that have gone before us. He especially emphasized the legacy that they left behind is as strong…

December 28, 2020

PART 1: Top Stories of 2020

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2020 calendar year to a close with the top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is first part of our 2-part series featuring the top stories of 2020.  The year was certainly one not soon to be forgotten with the raging COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world, and trickling down to the local level with many obstacles faced by Ellwoodians. We would like to thank all of our readers for contributing to our 1.5 MILLION plus page views this year. Be sure to check back on Tuesday for Part 2 of…

December 28, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activites For Week of December 28

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 will continue doing curbside pick-up. 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 items to include books and limited to a total of three DVD’s or books on CD per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there…

December 23, 2020

WAYBACK WEDNESDAY: Ellwood City Nativity Scene

It has been nearly a decade since circumstances forced the removal of a Nativity scene set in front of the Ellwood City Municipal Building washing out 50 years of tradition in Ellwood City. In 2011, the Freedom from Religion Foundation threatened to sue Ellwood City if officials didn’t remove a Nativity scene that the borough had erected on the property. Ultimately, borough officials agreed to move the Nativity to a different location. The last year the nativity was standing on Borough property was in 2011, with council members voted 4-2 in favor of removing the scene from municipal property beginning…

December 21, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activites For Week of December 21

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 will continue doing curbside pick-up. 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 items to include books and limited to a total of three DVD’s or books on CD per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there…