Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

Ellwood City’s Summer Concert Series Cancelled

In a social media post Wednesday afternoon the Ellwood City Community Enrichment (ECCE) announced the cancellation of the 2020 Summer Concert Series. The statement reads: Our top priority is to keep our musicians, community and volunteers healthy and safe during this usual time. Therefore, the concert series committee has made a tough decision to cancel the 2020 Summer Concert Series due to COVID-19. Any donations received this year will help fund the 2021 concert seires. Thank you for understanding and we are looking forward to seeing you all next year! ECCE is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit organization est. July 2004 and…


PHOTOS: ECASD Educators Parade

Decked out in signs, balloons, and creative decorations, Ellwood City Area School District staff made a trek through numerous neighborhoods Thursday evening as part of a planned parade to show their love and dedication for their students. Over 120 staff, faculty, and administrators participated. The parade route included neighborhoods in Ellwood City, Portersville, Ellport, and Wampum. ECASD Police assisted in the parade working with the local police, public safety officials, and the fire department. View previous article, www.ellwoodcity.org/2020/05/14/ecasd-educators-planning-parade-as-summer-send-off-for-students/  


Real Estate Transfers For April 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 April 2020. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 222 Wright Avenue; Kathryn Sloan to Cody Okon for $70,800.00 Jamison Avenue; Ann McAnallen Est to Brendan McAnallen for $70,000.00 State Avenue; Northwest Savings Bank to Keith Hoffmeier for $30,800.00 311 Jamison Avenue; Susan Mazzant to Julie Zikeli for $124,000.00 ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 601 Todd Avenue; Darlene Tino Est. to Alex Matthew Aquino for $73,200.00 Todd Avenue; US Bank National Assoc Trustee to Joseph Anderson &…


Domenick William (Billy) DeCampli, 70

Domenick William (Billy) DeCampli, 70, of Zelienople passed away  May 9, 2020 following a brief illness.  Named after his two grandfathers, Dominic DeCampli and William Steffler “Billy” as he became known, was born in Ellwood City, Pa on March 21, 1950 to the late Nick and Laureen (Klear) DeCampli.  Billy graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968.  He was well known for his talented guitar playing, elaborate storytelling and recording talent.  He was an avid deer hunter.   Billy enjoyed entertaining people with his guitar playing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mr. DeCampli is survived by three sons; Erik DeCampli…


WPIAL Reveals New Basketball Sections for ’20-’21 Season

The WPIAL revealed updated boys and girls basketball section alignments Tuesday and Ellwood City and Riverside basketball teams each saw a slight turnover in their section opponents. For the boys, Ellwood City and Riverside both will continue to reside in Class 3A Section 1 with the likes of Beaver Falls, Laurel, Lincoln Park, Mohawk, and Neshannock. Section powerhouse Lincoln Park has a hearing with PIAA to decide if competitive balance should place the Leaopards in 4A, but if there is a successful appeal, Lincoln Park will remain in Section 1-3A. Former section foes Aliquippa and New Brighton both move to…


2020 Mayor’s Beautification Awards To Commence

It’s that beautiful time of the year again! Mayor Anthony J. Court will be starting his “Beautification Award Program” in Ellwood City. This has been a trying year and now it’s time to bring life back to our neighborhoods. Mayor Court started this program 10 years ago and it has been a huge success. Nominations will be accepted beginning May 1st by email at tcourt230@zoominternet.net, Mayor’s Facebook page, phone 724-824-7635, or by mail. Six winners will be chosen from the nominations. Presentations will begin on June 1st and go through mid-August. All winners will receive a yard sign stating “Mayor…


Bonnie L. Rubino, 62

Bonnie L. Rubino, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2020. Bonnie was born in Ellwood City, Pa., on September 30, 1957, to the late Joseph and Elaine (Fenechi) Yarzebinski. She attended Riverside High School, Class of 1975. She was currently employed at Cobb Cole in Daytona Beach, Florida. Bonnie loved and cherished her family more than anything, but especially her granddaughter, Kami Jae Rubino, who was the greatest joy of her life. She also loved the girls “golf club”, where she loved playing weekly with her friends at Crane Lakes. She is survived by her loving husband of…


Jack W. Lloyd, 96

Jack W. Lloyd, 96, of Medina Ohio passed away April 8, 2020. He was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, on December 17, 1923 to the late Lawrence David and Mildred Pauline McClelland Lloyd. Jack proudly served his country in WWII from 1943-1946. He was in the Third Armored Division, which was a Spearhead Unit (meaning they were the first in battle). He was captured and held P.O.W. by the Germans during the last six months of the war. Jack was an active member of the “Barbed Wire Buckeyes”, a P.O.W. group for WWII veterans, for many years. He also was…


Word Alive Church Showcases Drive-In Easter Service

Word Alive Church celebrated Resurrection Day live never before on Sunday. The Ellwood City church offered its one hour service on Sunday via drive in and online. Drive-in guests parked their vehicles in respective spots facing the church and tuned their car radio to 88.3 FM to hear the worship service. All children (age 3-11) who attended received a special Easter gift bag. With the coronavirus pandemic shuddering all large gatherings, many churches have been moved to offer online or streaming services during the mandated shutdowns. According to their website, the Word Alive Mission Statement reads: Word Alive exists to…


Overnight Storm Ravishes Ellwood City Area

Severe thunderstorms ravished the Ellwood City with high winds last night downing many trees, damaging homes, and businesses in the area. Overnight weather reports describe severe thunderstorms stretching into Ellwood City at 55 mph with wind gusts to 60 mphand quarter-size hail. A large tree toppled down on Glen Avenue damaging utility poles and wires. No injuries have been reported. A large tree took down several utility poles on Glen Ave in Ellwood City during last night’s strong thunderstorms. pic.twitter.com/NqSTglaqVx — Andrew Rush (@andrewrush) April 8, 2020 . Here’s a better look at some of the storm damage in Ellwood…