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December 18, 2020

Social Distancing Santa to Appear in Ellport

A ‘socially distancing’ Santa Claus will be making a special appearance in Ellport this weekend. Longtime Santa for the Ellwood City area Mac McAnallen will be hosting an event at 509 Golf Avenue in Ellport.  Santa will be hosting children on his deck, talking gifts and wishes for this Christmas. “I enjoy the children’s expressions and in the feeling I get doing so,” said McAnallen. McAnallen was the host Santa at Christmas in the Park last year and also at a party at Bodyshop Fitness.  He has worked several other functions over the years including Christmas parties at hospitals and…

December 16, 2020

Real Estate Transfers For November 2020

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City and surrounding areas for November 2020. ELLPORT BOROUGH 212 Golf Avenue; Corey Veres to Thomas George for $90,500.00 515 Clydesdale Avenue; Donna Hawes to Brett Gibson for $95,000.00 ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH 85 Pittsburgh Circle; Kristin Coonfare to David Prokovich for $56,500.00 312 Johnston Drive; Frank McElwain to Justin Vetica for $170,000.00 518 Smiley Street; Janice Minto to Robert Minto for $45,000.00 724 Wayne Avenue; Mary Darlene Kline to Danielle Claire Julian and Matthew Todd…

December 15, 2020

2021 Detour Planned For Route-288 Near Zelienople Airport

No worries for those last minute shoppers heading to Cranberry Township via Route-288 thru Zelienople. The realignment project of State Route 288 near the Zelienople Municipal Airport will not be causing a detour to impact traffic until beginning May 2021 according to PennDOT spokesperson Steve Cowan. “The detour is anticipated to begin in mid-May and last most of the construction season,” said Cowan. “The end date has not been determined because the schedule has not be finalized yet.  The design consultant thinks they will have additional info on the schedule at some point next week.” The construction is part of…

December 14, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of December 14

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 10, 2020

Armstrong Cable Offering ‘Zoom With Santa’

Armstrong Cable is offering the opportunity to ‘Zoom With Santa’ this holiday season. This one of a kind event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14th as Santa Claus will be doing virtual 1-on-1 sessions with children. Each session will last 3 minutes and the overall event will host 40-50 children over the 3 hour period. “Many places weren’t able to host Santa and give the children an opportunity to see him. I remember that Christmas Spirit/Magic of meeting Santa each year growing up and how important it was to tell him I’ve been…

December 10, 2020

Hitched & Unhitched: Fall Pandemic Love

There is a lot to think about when planning your big day — no matter where your wedding date falls on the calendar, but even more planning is involved when a global pandemic has tightened up group gatherings and other celebratory events. Regardless, many advise the day will come, and it will be the most amazing thing. When close family can all come together and celebrate, there is nothing else like it. Fall weddings offer phenomenal photo opportunities, holiday-themed wedding decorations, and much more. Check out the Hitched and Unhitched list for the months of October and November of 2020:…

December 7, 2020

Ellwood City Community Recognizes Veterans on Pearl Harbor Day

The Ellwood City community is proud to honor all of our veterans on Pearl Harbor Day – December 7, 2020. The Borough of Ellwood City and Mayor Anthony Court issued a statement thanking all of the veterans across this great country for their courage and dedicated commitment to the United States of America. “As a community we are proud of your service and sacrifices which you all have so freely given,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “It is a privilege to honor, Joseph Gasper, a Pearl Harbor survivor who served our country with honor and dignity.” “Thank you, Mr….

December 7, 2020

POLICE REPORTS: Criminal Complaints

The following are police criminal complaints filed at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lawrence County office of Honorable Jerry G. Cartwright. Krista Knechtel, 40, of Ellwood City, is charged with Retail Theft after police were called to Dollar General on Wednesday, November 4. Upon arrival, police were advised by the store clerk and later identified Knechtel leading to police finding two packs of beef jerky, a pack of Kraft Cheese, a candle, a chocolate bar, and a pack of makeup totaling $20.51 in her purse.  Knechtel was released and charges will be filed upon criminal history check. Store clerk will review…

December 7, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of December 7

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: Due to the surge in numbers of COVID-19 cases in our area, the Ellwood City Area Public Library will be joining other public libraries in western Pennsylvania and will suspend in-person visits beginning Tuesday, November 24. 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…

December 4, 2020

WUMC December “Soup Quarts To-Go”

Wurtemburg United Methodist Church is continuing their “Quarters To-Go” soup series this month! The December Soup “Quarts To-Go” at Wurtemburg United Methodist Church will be Saturday, December 12 with serving hours from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (or until sold out.) Once again, the church will be using the Drive-Thru Method; to ensure the safety of our customers and volunteers. Price remains $6.00 per Quart.  The church is located at 1244 Portersville Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117. December Soups are: Chicken Noodle and Veggie Beef. The Process: 1. Order & Pay at the Front of the church from your vehicle….