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November 14, 2022

ELLWOOD Group Announces Return Of Industrial Maintenance Scholarship Program For 2023

[New Castle, PA] ELLWOOD Group announced last week that applications are now being accepted for the ELLWOOD Industrial Maintenance Scholarship. The program is a unique opportunity available to high school seniors and/or those who have successfully completed the GED test who plan to attend an accredited trade school, college or university following graduation. The scholarships are being made available to those 2023 graduates who are considering pursuing a certificate or degree in Mechatronics, or an equivalent industrial maintenance program. ELLWOOD is committed to awarding several $10,000 scholarships as part of the 2023 Industrial Maintenance Scholarship program as an investment in…

November 13, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of November 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 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. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m….

November 10, 2022

PHOTO: Mayor Court, ECPD Enjoy Trick or Treat Festivities

Mayor Anthony J. Court enjoyed the Halloween festivities held in Ellwood City last month. Mayor Court, along with some Ellwood City Police officers, rode in the parade, held on Saturday, October 22nd, and gave out candy to the kids. On Trick or Treat night, Monday, October 31st, the Mayor along with the police officers and fire department rode around Ellwood City meeting with the kids and giving them treats. REMINDER — VOTE NOW! EllwoodCity.org Annual Halloween Costume Contest voting ends Thursday at midnight.

November 9, 2022

Ellwood Chamber Celebrating Small Business Saturday With Elf On The Shelf Scavenger Hunt

Join the small business movement and shop local this holiday season with the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt on Small Business Saturday – Saturday, November 26th. Elves will be hiding in participating local businesses and YOU need to shop local and find them! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Visit the Welcome Center for some goodies and to pick up your scavenger hunt card Find as many elves as you can to be entered to win a $500.00 cash prize courtesy of Tony’s Beer Distributor For your chance to win, submit your card at the Chamber…

November 8, 2022

Christ Presbyterian Church Boar’s Head Festival Returns!

After a two year hiatus, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Christ Presbyterian Church is happy to announce the return of the “Boar’s Head Festival.” The festival will take place the Saturday after Thanksgiving and, again on Saturday, December 3, 2022 and on Sunday, December 4, 2022. The performance on November 26, 2022 will be presented at 7:00 p.m.; the following weekend’s presentations will be at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022 and at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022. On November 26, 2022 there will be a “Dress Rehearsal” at 5:00…

November 7, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of November 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: 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. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m….

November 4, 2022

VOTE NOW! Annual Halloween Costume Contest

We’ve got some spooky, funny, and cute pictures for you! EllwoodCity.org has collected our 2022 Halloween Costume Contest entries. Our submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page in a 2022 HALLOWEEN CONTEST photo album. (View Facebook Page) To vote for your favorite photo, simply ‘like’ it, then ‘share’ it to obtain more votes from your friends! Voting continues on until 8:00 a.m. Friday, November 11th when we will tally votes and announce our winners.  A Facebook ‘Like’ constitutes a vote. The top two photos that receive the most votes win cash prizes, courtesy of EllwoodCity.org. $100.00 for first place,…

November 4, 2022

Real Estate Transfers For October 2022

BOO! Don’t be spooked or scared by a move in October, many area residents took the time to relocate during the month. According to RocketHomes.com, the median selling price for real estate in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania is up 5.0% over last October. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for October 2022 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 159 Portersville RD; August Morella to Heitz Realty Holding LLC for $105,000.00 401 Mahoney Ave; Kayla & Joseph leightly to Thomas & Barbara Mazzant for $166,500.00 ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 644 1st Avenue; Kyle…

November 2, 2022

Lincoln High School To Offer European Trip In Summer 2024

Lincoln High School is planning an educational European tour for the summer of 2024. Students will experience Paris, Provence, and Barcelona, Spain, over a 10 day trip according to Jason Bell, Spanish Teacher at Lincoln. The trip is open to all students who are currently enrolled in 9th through 12th grade. Bell and Mrs. Mandy Long will chaperon the trip coordinated with EF Tours, the district educational travel partner. In prior years Bell has taken groups of students to Costa Rica (2019 and 2022) and Bell wanted to offer the opportunity to more members of the school community. “I reached…

October 30, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 31

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 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. WE’RE OPEN! Hours are Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m….