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July 5, 2016

Borough Of Ellwood City Borough Requests Electric Customers to Voluntarily Reduce Energy Consumption this Tuesday, July 5 through Wednesday, July 6

As temperatures are expected to reach well into the upper 80s in the next few days, Ellwood City Borough electric customers are being asked to conserve power. Borough Officials said nothing is wrong with the electric grid; they’re just trying to take every avenue to reduce costs for customers. Ellwood City Borough customers are requested to voluntarily lower electricity usage during the peak period from 2 to 6 p.m.  beginning on Tuesday, July 5 and continuing through Wednesday, July 6. “There’s plenty of power available and the grid is in good shape, but if we can conserve during these peak…

July 5, 2016

Gibbons Announces $296,188 in Grants for 10th Legislative District Improvements

HARRISBURG, July 1 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, said the Commonwealth Financing Authority today approved $296,188 in grants to improve local parks and trails. Gibbons said the projects include: $32,000 greenways, trails and recreation grant for Wampum Borough Park; $52,000 for Wampum Station Park; and $212,188 for Slippery Rock Trail. “These projects are vital parts of the economic development of our local communities and we must continue our successful local efforts to create more livable and workable downtown business districts. We’ve managed to get a lot done in terms of downtown revitalization over the past several years and I…

July 5, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of July 4th

The library will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5. Tuesday, July 5, at 10:00 a.m. — “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a five-week program designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall. Featured are stories, activities, games and more centering on the theme of kindergarten readiness. Registration is required so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, July 5, at 6:30 p.m. — “Family Laptime,” an interactive program designed for babies as young as 6 months old through preschool age. Featured are stories, songs, finger plays…

July 1, 2016

Mayor Presents Seventh Beautification Award

On Thursday, Mayor Anthony J. Court awarded to Pamela Bleakney of Orchard Avenue the seventh and final Beautification Award and Gift Certificate for the 2016 Season. Like all of the recipients of the 2016 Beautification Awards, her home is beautifully presented with all the summer flowers and foliage. All of the recipients should be proud of the hard work they have put into their properties to make our community beautiful. Mayor Court wants to thank everyone for participating, those who nominated and those who received. He especially would like to thank the Ellwood City Forge for their help with the…

June 30, 2016

Notice of Public Hearing FY 2016 CDBG Program

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FY 2016 CDBG PROGRAM COUNTY OF LAWRENCE, ON BEHALF OF ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH, SHENANGO TOWNSHIP AND UNION TOWNSHIP The County of Lawrence will conduct public hearings for the FY 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) at the following times and locations:  Monday, July 11, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. at the Ellwood City Municipal Building; Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 8:00 A.M. at the Lawrence County Government Center, 1st Floor, Commissioners Meeting Room; Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 5:30 P.M. at the Shenango Township Municipal Building; Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 8:00 A.M. at the Union…

June 30, 2016

Mayor Presents Sixth Beautification Award

On Tuesday, Mayor Anthony J. Court awarded to Margaret and Bill Atkinson of Riverside Drive the sixth presentation of the 2016 Beautification Award and Gift Certificate. Their home is beautifully presented with a variety of colorful flowers and ground foliage, beautiful landscaping that they take great pride in and it shows in their home surroundings. The Atkinsons were honored to be selected and thanked the mayor for having such a program for the residents. Mayor Court believes that it is the residents who make Ellwood City what it is today. He is proud that the people of Ellwood City take…

June 24, 2016

Mayor Presents Fifth Beautification Award

On Wednesday, Mayor Anthony J. Court presented to Stacy Stahl and Noah Robbin of Pittsburgh Circle the Fifth 2016 Beautification Award and Gift Certificate. Stacy and Noah were nominated by Joe Greco, and Stacy commented to the Mayor that “this is a dream come true.” Both Stacy and Noah were very excited over the award and thanked Joe for nominating them and thanked the Mayor for having such a great program. Since this program began, Mayor Court has had many residents comment on the success of his Beautification program and how nice residents keep their properties during the summer months,…

June 24, 2016

Lincoln Class of 1954 June Meeting

Pudue La Cava hosted the Lincoln Class of 1954, “Life is a Beach” committee at her Mt Vernon Drive home on Thursday, June 16 at 4 p.m. The session began with lunch provided by Ann Amadio, Ilene Gardner, Jan Keenan, Arlene Maielli, Clemmy Sirmarco and LaCava. Gardner and LaCava served and presented Amadio with a birthday cake, made by Gardner, in honor of her Flag Day birthday. Co-chairmen Paul Abraham, James Spielvogel and James Gillespie conducted the business session that followed. Abraham and Spielvogel reported on the site accommodations and necessary times and setup. Gillespie reported on the monthly fund…

June 24, 2016

Corona D’Italia Lodge June Meeting

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 8 at 5 p.m. at Pizza Joe’s. The session began with a pizza luncheon hosted by President Clemmy Sirimarco and served by Louis DiFrischia and Jackie Perno. Trustee Patty Regna voiced the invocation. The business session followed with financial reports by Treasurer Louise Vitullo. She welcomed Anita Chaffin, a long time member, who has been unable to attend meetings due to other commitments. Vitullo reminded all insured members to review their beneficiary information and to contact her for any changes to be made. Sirimarco recognized Orator Valerie Valentino and…

June 23, 2016

Kids Created Kingdom Closed Tomorrow

On Friday, June 24, 2016 it will be necessary to close the Kids Created Kingdom. There is a dead tree in the play area and  Marshall Tree Service will be removing the tree. The Kids Created Kingdom will be posted advising people of the closure which will be from 7 a.m. up to 4 p.m. The Kids Created Kingdom will reopen after the tree has been removed and the area cleared of any debris. The reopening should take place shortly after 4 p.m. In the event there are any changes, the borough will notify all parties.