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October 2, 2024

Borough Alerting Residents Of Recent Round Of Scams

The Borough of Ellwood City is alerting residents of another round of scams that are targeting the elderly residents of Ellwood City. According to information made available by the borough, the scams are claiming that back property taxes are owed and they are delinquent and need to be paid according to Mayor Anthony J. Court. “Although some scammers have been brought to justice, new ones are popping up every day and it won’t stop anytime soon,” says Mayor Court. “We don’t want our local residents to fall victim of this latest scam.” The borough asks residents to be extra vigilant…

September 30, 2024

Borough of Ellwood City Sponsoring Community Food Drive

The Borough of Ellwood City is proud to announce a Borough wide food drive to benefit the Divine Grace Food Pantry. If you are interested in hosting a box in your business, please email rschnell@ellwoodcityborough.com. If you would like to donate items for the food pantry, there will be a box for donations at the Utility Billing Window in the Municipal Building. Below is a list of the most requested items per the food bank. Thank you for supporting our friends and neighbors through the Holiday Season!

September 25, 2024

Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Seminar in Butler County

BUTLER – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is continuing his commitment to educating law-abiding gun owners about Pennsylvania’s firearms laws by hosting a Concealed Carry Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Penn Township Municipal Building. “As a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, I know the right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental freedom guaranteed by both the Pennsylvania and United States constitutions,” said Bernstine. “It’s important for responsible gun owners to be informed about our state’s laws so they can exercise their rights safely and legally.” The seminar will feature Butler County District Attorney Richard…

September 20, 2024

Statement Released Regarding Tragedy At Ellwood City Forge

Ellwood City, PA – ELLWOOD City Forge last night experienced an act of violence perpetrated by an intruder that resulted in the death of a team member. All other team members are safe and the facility was secured last night. The facility will remain closed through the weekend. There is an active investigation and we are working with law enforcement officials to fully understand the event. We are not able to provide any further details at this time, nor disclose the name of the victim. “On behalf of the entire ELLWOOD City Forge team, we are shocked and saddened by…

September 20, 2024

UPDATE: Man Shot, Killed After Incident Inside Ellwood City Forge Thursday

updated: Friday, September 20th 9:52 a.m. According to numerous media outlets, Ellwood City police have confirmed one male is dead and a suspect is in custody after a shooting Thursday night at Ellwood City Forge. The shooting happened inside the facility around 6:30 p.m. according to Mayor Anthony Court. It is unclear how many people were in the manufacturing facility during the incident. According to a police report, Ellwood City Police responded to the facility for a shooting that occurred within the facility and, upon arrival, a 36-year-old male, of Fombell, was found deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The…

September 20, 2024

Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club Raffle To Help Repair Gazebo

The Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for community members to support the gazebo at the 5 Points intersection in Ewing Park. To fund essential improvements to the structure, the Municipal Woman’s club is holding a raffle with a grand prize of $1,000. Tickets are available for just $10 each and the lucky winner will be drawn on December 31st. The gazebo, a cherished landmark since its dedication on July 1st,1989, has been lovingly maintained by the Municipal Woman’s Club. This year, the gazebo requires foundation improvements, new lattice, and refreshed landscaping to ensure…

September 19, 2024

Ellwood City Moose Hosting Free Bully Seminar On October 1st

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The Ellwood City Moose Club will be taking action at a local level to help create a safer environment for the children in our community and bring awareness to the initiative. The Moose Club will be hosting a FREE “Bullying Seminar” on Tuesday, October 1st at the lodge. The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. Guest speakers will be Jose DiCervo from Sovereign Martial Arts Worldwide and K-9 Officer John Baldelli with his K-9 companion, Baki. As a service to the community, the Ellwood City Moose invites all local children and parents to…

September 18, 2024

New Fiber Optic Internet Service Coming To Ellwood City

Cincinnati, OH – Omni Fiber, a leading provider of high-speed fiber optic internet services in the Midwest, recently announced the expansion of its state-of-the-art fiber network to nearly 20 new markets in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, including Ellwood City. The strategic expansion underscores the company’s commitment to delivering unparalleled internet speeds and reliable service to more communities, bridging the digital divide and empowering users with the connectivity they need for the future. “Construction is tentatively scheduled to start in November and the first installations could start in January 2025,” said Andres Tovar, Chief Revenue Officer. “The construction will take…

September 11, 2024

Ellwood City Historical Society – September Update

The Ellwood City Historical Society met this past Monday to plan its programs for the remainder of the year. The first meeting was a dinner program called “A Nite at the Races,” presented by the McElwain brothers (Floyd, Frank, and Kevin.) October’s program will be presented by Everett Bleakney, Jr. titled “Whatʼs up Doc.” Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The board received the final report on the Annual Fund Drive that we had received a total of $ 8500.00. “A big thank you to the community for the very generous support,” says Andy Kindle. The Society received the complete plan…

September 8, 2024

Man Arrested For Killing A Woman, Injuring 4 Others In Driveby Shooting

According to a public information news release, on September 7th at approximately 1:57 a.m., PA State Police investigated a homicide that occurred at Breaker’s Pub, located on Portersville Road, Ellport Borough, Lawrence County. According to the report, Nathan Fink arrived at the pub and was involved in a physical altercation with bar patron. After the altercation Fink was escorted to leave the premises and left operating a white GMC Sierra. A few moments later, Fink returned to the parking lot of the pub and opened fire shooting a rifle and handgun at the exterior of the pub, striking multiple vehicles…