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November 20, 2015

Rotary Club October Meeting

The Rotary Club of Ellwood City holds their weekly meetings on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Connequenessing Country Club. In Late October the guest speaker was Lenore Bazzichi who is one of the founding members of the Ellwood City Revitalization Effort. She stated that Stage One of the project is now completed. The Green space in the center of town has been host to numerous concerts and enjoyed by many. Stage Two is underway which includes more infrastructure and improvements. It needs much community support and funding. Government grants will help. In November the club hosted four members of…

November 20, 2015

Wampum Light Up the Town Events

The borough of Wampum invites all to attend “Light Up the Night” on Dec. 3. The event is on Main Street and lasts from 6 to 8 p.m. “Light Up the Night” is sponsored by the Wampum Parade Committee and the Wampum Area Business Association. Schedule of Events: 5:30- Setting out and lighting of 225 luminaries; closing down Main Street 6- Street lights and gazebo are lit 6- Dance Expression (young group) at Marshall’s parking lot 6:15- Dance Expression (older group) at Marshall’s parking lot 6:30- Diamond Dance at Marshall’s parking lot 7- Northside kindergarten carolers at Marshall’s parking lot…

November 19, 2015

Mayor’s Christmas Awards

This year will be the fourth year that Mayor Anthony J. Court will be awarding to five local businesses the “Merchants Beautification Award” for 2015. In past years, this was a great success to the area businesses and to the residents. Mayor Court is hoping that all the local businesses will participate and decorate their storefronts, in hopes of spreading Holiday Cheer throughout Ellwood City. As in years past, any area businesses can be nominated for decorating their store front in the Holiday theme that they choose. Mayor Court will present Award signs and a gift certificate from local restaurants,…

November 19, 2015

Reminder to Not Blow Leaves onto Streets

Area residents are asked to not blow or rake leaves (or grass) into the streets. Leaves and grass on the street end up int he storm sewers and could cause backups in the homeowner’s drains. The next yard waste pick up is scheduled for the week of Nov. 15. Those not using yard waste containers may put their leaves in recyclable bags available at the Municipal Building at a cost of 50 cents each. Borough employees will pick up the recyclable bags until Dec. 18, 2015.

November 19, 2015

Lincoln Wrestling Sub Sale this Saturday

There will be an Ellwood City/Lincoln High School Wrestling Sub Sale on Saturday, Nov. 21. The subs will be sold in the high school parking lot and downtown area beginning at 9 a.m. Subs will be sold for $6 and proceeds will benefit the wrestling program.

November 18, 2015

November Crime Watch Meeting

The next Crime Watch Meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers. Speaker at Crime Watch will be Mayor Anthony J. Court and Gary Filippone, representing the Lawrence County DA Office.

November 18, 2015

“Toys for Tots” Collection Spot at Senator Vogel’s Office

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.’s office will be collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program starting today and continuing through Dec. 4. If you would like to donate, please drop off any new, unwrapped toys at the Senator’s office at 488 Adams St. in Rochester. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All gifts will be donated to area children.

November 18, 2015

Mayor Presents Commendation to Bette Baney and John DeLoia for 50 Years of Service

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a commendation to Bette Baney and John DeLoia for their 50 years of service to the Ellwood City community. The DeLoias, who have organized the Halloween and Christmas parades for half a century, stepped down this month following the Halloween Parade. Caroline and Scott Golmic have taken the mantle and are organizing this year’s Christmas Parade. “The residents of Ellwood City would like to commend you both for your devoted dedication to the entire community,” Court said in the commendation. “After 50 years of organizing parades, this is truly the end of a very special…

November 17, 2015

Ellwood City United Fund to Release Funds Early

Connie MacDonald, president of the Ellwood City United Fund, announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10 to the United Fund Agencies that they would receive the last allotment of funds, totaling $25,000, two months early. United Funds’ money is normally released two times a year with the last allotment in January of the next year. The United Fund Board decided because of the budget impasse this would give the United Fund agencies some relief in providing services. Thanksgiving and Christmas are when most of our agencies find themselves stripped for extra funds due to the  needs of our community. The Pennsylvania budget…

November 17, 2015

Club Hope Talent Show this Friday

The annual Lincoln High School Club Hope talent show will be this Friday, Nov. 20 at the Lincoln High School Auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Cost is a $3 donation at the door. A bake sale will be available. All proceeds benefit Club Hope and the many wonderful things they are able to do for those battling cancer in our Ellwood City community. Please be as supportive as you possibly can! Never give up…there is always hope!