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July 12, 2022

PHOTO: Fourth 2022 Mayor Beautification Award Presented

The 4th beautification award was presented by Mayor Anthony Court to Eileen McKelvey of 227 Crescent Avenue. “Congratulations, Eileen! You did a great job! It looks beautiful!” said Mayor Court in a statement. She was presented with a yard sign and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. Two more awards will be presented this year. This is the 12th year for the beautification program. The program still has three more winners to go and there is still time to get your nominations in! Nominations will be accepted by emailing the Mayor at tcourt230@zoominternet.net or drop nominations off at the…

July 10, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of July 11

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 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. – 1:00…

July 5, 2022

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Annual Arts, Crafts, Foods & Entertainment Festival Returns!

After a two year hiatus, the annual Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Foods & Entertainment Festival returned to Ewing Park over the holiday weekend. Thousands of visitors flocked to the grounds to enjoy local food, crafts, and plenty of entertainment. Fireworks were displayed Sunday night. A juried art show returned, while an official festival mascot was named – L Woodie – and three new members were inducted into the festival hall of fame.

July 3, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of July 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 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 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. – 1:00…

July 1, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: According to a police report, two unknown white males proceeded to operate a Farmall tractor with a brush hog attachment and mow approximately 1,000 feet of wooded area along private property lines at Del-Mar Golf Course in Wayne Township. The incident was reported to have taken place between the times of June 25th at midnight and June 26th at 9:53 a.m. While police were on scene, trail cameras were reviewed along with a neighbor canvassed none of which yielded with identifying the potential suspects. The investigation is ongoing. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS: Three arrests were made stemming from an…

June 28, 2022

PHOTO: Third 2022 Mayor Beautification Award Presented

The 3rd beautification award was presented by Mayor Anthony Court to Sean and Crystal Latimer of 406 Persing Street. “Congratulations, your hard work did not go unnoticed,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “Job well done.” They were presented with a yard sign and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. In the photo below, from left to right, are Mayor Court, Nahla, Crystal, and Sean Latimer. This is the 12th year for the beautification program. The program still has three more winners to go and there is still time to get your nominations in! Nominations will be accepted by…

June 28, 2022

Butterfly Release Scheduled At Moraine State Park Regatta

Come to the Moraine Regatta in August and release a monarch butterfly in honor of a special someone, in memory of a loved one, or just for fun! Monarch butterflies are now available for pre-purchase. Claim your pre-purchased butterfly at the table that corresponds with the first letter of the purchaser’s last name starting at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7th. This release fills the sky with the color and movement of one of nature’s most beautiful creatures, the Western Pennsylvania Monarch. After 4:00 p.m., individuals who pre-purchased Monarchs are welcome to release their butterflies in private. Names (in honor…

June 25, 2022

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of June 27

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 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. – 1:00…

June 24, 2022

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: An incident as reported that unknown actors(s) attempted to pry open a secured mailbox from the Ellwood Wampum Rod & Gun Club. The incident was reported to have happened between May 1 and June 14, 2022. During the attempt they did not steal any contents from the mailbox however it was damaged, valued at $200.00. No video surveillance cameras were observed on the exterior of the building. As a result no viable suspects can be identified at this time according to the police report. The investigation is ongoing. THEFT: PA State Police investigated reports of theft from a…

June 23, 2022

Meet The Cast of Bigfoot the Movie: The Sequel

Chuck, Dale, and Burl from Bigfoot the Movie are back!! Join your favorite beer drinkin’, gun lovin’, chew spittin’ rednecks in this hilarious new Sequel as they are now tasked with hunting down yet another dangerous Bigfoot in the greatest setting ever for a movie…a ski lodge! Come out and meet the cast and crew of the sequel at The Strand Theater this weekend. The screening will take place Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. General admission is $5.00 and $4.00 for seniors. Box office opens one hour before showtime. house opens 30 minutes before…