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Articles by Tracey Ferguson

June 8, 2022

Meet the Leos: Q&A with the New Community Leaders

Note: This is part two of a two part series featuring the Ellwood City LEOs Club. Part one was published yesterday. Part two is a Q&A with the members. [VIEW PART 1] The Ellwood City LEOs (Leadership Experience Opportunity) Club is a youth organization of the Ellwood City Lions Club and Lions International and promotes youth leadership and giving back to the community. Since its December 2021 inception, the club has really taken off and is now 17 members strong and growing. We wanted to take an opportunity to introduce the community to some of the youth making an impact…

June 7, 2022

Ellwood City LEO Club Developing Leaders, Serving Community

Note: This is part one of a two part series featuring the Ellwood City LEOs Club. Part two will be published tomorrow. Part one is a summary of the club. [VIEW PART 2] You’ve heard of the Lions but how about the Leos? The Ellwood City LEO (Leadership Experience Opportunity) Club is a youth organization of the Ellwood City Lions Club and Lions International and promotes youth leadership and giving back to the community. Since its December 2021 inception, the club has really taken off and is now 17 members strong and growing. The group is always accepting new youth…

June 6, 2022

Ellwood City Area Public Library Hosting Tea Party Fundraiser

If you’ve ever wanted to attend an authentic tea party, you will have your chance. On Saturday, June 25, the board of the Ellwood City Area Public Library and fundraising committee will be hosting the tea party fundraiser from 1 to 3 p.m. at Calvin Presbyterian Church. In addition to lovely and flavorful teas, there will be delicious finger sandwiches—including the classic tea party stunner cucumber, delectable deserts, and can’t resist cookies. There will also be basket raffles and a hat contest. “Hats aren’t required, but we encourage them,” said board member and event organizer Phyllis Conway. “People do wear…

June 2, 2022

Farmers’ Market to Begin Saturday

Ellwood City Farmers’ Market is set to hold its first event of the year Saturday June 4 from 8 a.m. to Noon. The event will continue each Saturday after through October 8 at the Beaver Ave Municipal Parking Lot, 500 Block of Beaver Ave. The Ellwood City Farmers’ Market features a variety of locally grown and produced products and is part of the Ellwood City Revitalization (ECR) project. In addition to vendors, there will be music from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. featuring Pure Harmony Strings. The vendors at the June 4 market include: 3D’s Produce Farm & Greenhouse (flowers, plants) Karen…

May 27, 2022

Wander Ellwood Night Planned for June 1

The Wander Ellwood Committee is counting down the days to their first big Wander Ellwood night on June 1. The event will be held from 5 to 8 and will feature music by Steel Mill Rising, vendors on the streets, and local businesses that will be open a little later than normal and offering specials. In addition open containers will be allowed on the streets during the event. The Facebook page for Wander Ellwood urged the community, “If you already have plans break them and come join us!” Brad Ovial, Ellwood City Borough councilman and president of Ellwood City Revitilization…

May 17, 2022

EC Borough Hires Summer Employees

Ellwood City Borough Council hired a list of summer employees during the Monday Regular Meeting. Council approved: A motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 4/18/22, as submitted. A motion to approve the Pre-Paid Voucher List dated 5/11/22, in the amount of $455,081 and the List of Vouchers to be Paid dated 5/11/22, in the amount of $209,623.29. A motion to approve the Departmental Reports, as submitted. A motion to adopt an ordinance, as submitted, regulating disorderly houses. A disorderly house is defined as any place within the borough where persons gather or abide, and where the…

May 13, 2022

ECASD Board of Directors Approves Proposed Final Budget; Allowance for Stadium Project Change Orders

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors moved to approve the 2022-23 Proposed Final General Fund Budget with revenues in the amount of $29,809,784 and expenditures in the amount of $32,540,197 with an allocation from fund balance in the amount of $2,730,413. In addition the board voted to allow the Administration to accept change orders at Helling Stadium for concrete repair around the visitors concession stand, asphalt repair in front of the home bleachers, and endzone design not to exceed the anticipated credit for asphalt and conduit work. Dr. Wesley Shipley, school superintendent, announced that while working on…

May 11, 2022

Avoid Scams: New Wave of Email, Text Fraud

There is another round of scams circling the residents of Ellwood City and surrounding areas, according to Mayor Anthony Court. Court said the latest scam is an email that tells the recipient that money has been withdrawn from their bank account. Court said the email prompts the recipient to provide personal information that leaves that person susceptible to identity theft and financial loss. He said the best thing residents can do is delete any emails or texts that seem to be “phishing” for personal or financial information. In addition he said one resident was nearly victimized by scammers after they…

May 6, 2022

ECASD Board of Directors Puts Hold on Stadium Lights

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors decided during its Thursday Agenda Meeting to put the purchase of new lighting for Helling Stadium on hold. Dr. Wesley Shipley, school superintendent, said that the project was quoted by Musco lighting at a cost of at minimum $275,000. He said the “Cadillac” lighting system would cost the district at least $344,000. The lighting was not included in the original $2,562,405 budget for the stadium project. All directors agreed that the lighting is a cost that cannot be taken on by the district at this time. The board also has yet…

April 27, 2022

New Nail Salon Opens on Lawrence Avenue

Cortni Prine’s dream came true when she opened her nail salon in March. The Ellwood City Native has been doing nails for four years, and decided she was ready to become an entrepreneur. Nail’d It, LLC is located at 528 Lawrence Avenue. Clients can get manicures, pedicures, and also have parties at the salon. “I am excited to start this journey as a business owner right here in Ellwood City,” she said. “I would like to thank everyone who has supported and continues to support me.” Prine attended Lincoln High School and studied at the Beaver Falls Beauty Academy. When…