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June 1, 2022

Summer Concert Series

Summer concerts are back in Ellwood City! The full Summer Concert Series in the Community Plaza will begin June 1st with the concert series schedule is as follows: Wednesday, June 1 – Steel Mill Rising (5:30pm) Saturday, June 18 – The Wrangler Band (7:00pm) Saturday, June 25 – Hopewell Community Big Band (7:00pm) Wednesday, July 6 – Morgan Gruber (5:30pm) Saturday, July 16 – RMS Trio (7:00pm) Saturday, July 23 – Tony Barge and the Honky Tonk Heroes (7:00pm) Saturday, July 30 – Lawrence County Brass (7:00pm) Wednesday August 3 – The D-Tour Band (5:30pm) Saturday, August 13 – Allegheny…

May 25, 2022

Ellwood City Italian American Heritage Foundation To Meet Friday

The Ellwood City Italian American Heritage Foundation (ECIAHF) will meet this Friday, May 27th at 10:00 a.m. Elwood City Italian American Heritage Foundation is a non-profit special community-based initiative involving Italian ethnic research and genealogy. The focus of the group is on sharing Ellwood City Area Italian Family heritage information. The emphasis is on just how the Italian immigrants and their families contributed to the growth of our Ellwood City Area according to ECIAHF member, Barbara Mastropietro. ECIAHF meets the fourth Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Ellwood City Area Historical Society located at 310 Fifth Street…

May 24, 2022

Rocky Bleier to Speak at The Moving Wall in Ellwood City

Former Pittsburgh Steeler star running back and Vietnam veteran, Robert Patrick “Rocky” Bleier, will be the featured speaker at the opening ceremony for The Moving Wall to be displayed in Ellwood City’s Ewing Park from August 18 to 22, 2022. The ceremony, scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on August 18 at the Folino Shelter, is open to the public. Visitation of the Wall will begin after the Ceremony. The Moving Wall will be accessible continuously until the closing Ceremony on Sunday August 21, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. The Moving Wall is a one-half scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington…

May 19, 2022

Borough Of Ellwood City Announces Vacancy

The Borough of Ellwood City has announced a vacancy exists on the Ellwood City Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service Commission is one of the Borough’s authorities, boards and commissions composed of volunteer citizen appointees which perform vital functions within the Borough. Any Borough resident interested in serving on the Commission is asked to submit a letter of interest to the Borough Secretary at 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City. All letters must be due/postmarked on or before 4:00 p.m. on June 2, 2022.

May 17, 2022

Ellwood City Wolves Club Recognizes Boys Basketball Team

The Ellwood City Wolves Club 11 recognized the Ellwood City Wolverines Boys Basketball Team at their meeting on Wednesday May 11th. The team received recognition for being the first team in the history of the school for being the 2020-2021 WPIAL Champions and the 2021-2022 Section 3A Champions. The team also had two players scoring over 1,000 points in their high school careers. Receiving the certificate for the team was Coach Steve Antuono Sr. Steve Antuono Jr. is second on the Times all time scoring leaders list with 1,297 points and Alexander Roth is sixth on the Times all time…

May 16, 2022

Historical Society Announces Two Scholarship Winners

The annual Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarships were awarded at the Ellwood City Historical Society on Monday. Emily Fox, of Riverside High School, and Mark VanHorn, of Lincoln High School, were the graduating seniors who each earned the the scholarships. The meeting was opened by President Everett Bleakney, who welcomed all present to an exciting evening. Guy Prestia, a WWII veteran lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. A thank you card from Guy, to the History Center was read for his 100th birthday celebration hosted by the Center. A letter of commendation from President Biden given to Guy,…

May 13, 2022

PHOTO: 2022 Riverside Prom Court

Riverside High School’s promenade will mark the coronation of the Prom King and Prom Queen on Friday, May 13. Promenade is held at the high school beginning at 5:30, when students will first promenade in the gymnasium then proceed to the auditorium. The stage has been decorated for the theme “Midnight Garden.” After [promenade and coronation, students will caravan with a North Sewickley police escort to Shakespeare’s where the Parent Prom Committee has provided centerpieces, favors, and many fun activities for those attending prom. Prom will conclude at 1 am, with students receiving a copy of the group photo, taken…

May 12, 2022

Ellwood City Area School District Begins Capital Improvement Projects

According to a press release from the district, Ellwood City Area School District capital improvements have begun throughout the district. As part of an extensive capital improvement project that includes work at all four district buildings, the most visible project is underway. The district is replacing the track surface and installing turf at Helling Stadium. “The track surface was lifting and was no longer safe and the addition of turf to the football field will allow us to expand the use of the field to so much more than just football. We are excited to get this project started,” said…

May 9, 2022

Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Seminar May 11

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) is inviting area residents to a Concealed Carry Seminar as a way to further understand their rights with respect to the state’s firearms laws and protections. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, May 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Wayne Township Fire Hall located at 5153 Ellwood Road in Ellwood City. “Many people own firearms so it’s good for them to learn the laws,” said Bernstine. “I am a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and during my time in public office, I have stood watch over any attempt to diminish them….

May 6, 2022

BE ADVISED: Borough of Ellwood City Electric Bill Error

In a press release made available by the Borough, Ellwood City residents are asked to disregard the latest utility bill received for May as a processing error unintentionally resent last month’s bill. The press release reads as follows: Ellwood City residents, please disregard the latest utility bill that you received for May. Due to a processing error with our 3rd party vendor, April’s bill was unintentionally resent as May’s. The corrected bill will be mailed on Monday May 9th and the new due date will be Wednesday May 25th instead of May 18th. If you have already paid your bill…