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October 11, 2024

Ellwood City Women’s Network Hosting 8th Annual Girls Night Out

Ellwood City Women’s Network will be having their 8th annual Girls Night Out on November 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Shakespeares Restaurant. Tickets are $25.00 (which includes dinner) and must be purchased in advance and are available at Turner-Hyde Funeral Home and Konsignment Konnections. There will be craft vendors and a Chinese auction and 50/50 and entertainment by Vaughn Hudspath and others. All proceeds will be donated to The Divine Grace Ministerium Food Bank which helps all those in need throughout Ellwood City and beyond.  

October 8, 2024

ELLWOOD Celebrates Manufacturing Week With Visits To Lawrence County Schools

This past week, representatives from ELLWOOD celebrated Manufacturing Week with a visit to a number of schools throughout Lawrence County. The tour is a lead-up to today’s National Manufacturing Day that is celebrated each year on the first Friday in October. ELLWOOD partners with Lawrence County School-to-Work to coordinate the effort, reaching hundreds of students and raising awareness of the many manufacturing career opportunities available in the community. Manufacturing Day is a nationally recognized day reserved by manufacturers to engage students, it is the industry’s biggest opportunity to educate students, inspire the next generation of creators and promote the many…

October 2, 2024

ELLWOOD Announces New President Of Ellwood Specialty Metals

New Castle, PA – ELLWOOD this week announced a change in leadership at ELLWOOD Specialty Metals (ESM), with the promotion of ELLWOOD executive Mark Kaszer to President effective January 1, 2025. Kaszer will succeed outgoing president Judy Shaffer who earlier this year announced her year-end retirement. Kaszer is a 16-year veteran of ELLWOOD and currently serves as Vice President of Sales for ESM, the leading distributor of tool steels and aluminum for plastic molds, die casting, forging dies, and other tooling applications. ESM has operations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Canada, and Mexico. Shaffer has served in the President position since…

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…