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July 12, 2023

REMINDER: Westbound I-376 Closure July 12-16 in Lawrence County

REMINDER: Westbound I-376 Closure July 12-16 in Lawrence County Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing a full westbound closure of I-376 in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County, will occur Wednesday through Sunday, July 12-16 weather permitting. The westbound I-376 lanes of traffic will have a full closure between the 422 West/Business 422 East/Sampson Street (Exit 12) and Route 18/Mitchell Road (Exit 9) interchanges from 7 a.m. Wednesday continuously through 4 p.m. Sunday. Crews from JET Excavating will conduct concrete steel repairs on the bridge that carries I-376 over the Shenango River. All westbound lanes of the I-376 will be…

July 12, 2023

LHS Class of 1959 Holds Mini Reunion

With 32 classmates in attendance, the Ellwood City Lincoln High School Class of 1959 held a mini reunion on June 30th at Mike’s Main Street, on Lawrence Avenue. Special guests included Bob Morrow, Mayor Anthony Court, Coach Jeff “Gino” Fotia, and Attorneys Larry and Marisa Kelly. Classmate Keith Morrison traveled the farthest to attend, logging 1,132 miles from Florida. Eight attendees came from out of state. Mayor Court presented Ed Wigton special salutations from the Ellwood City Borough to the Class of 1959 of ECHS to be hung and displayed on the wall at Lincoln High School. Wigton was the…

July 12, 2023

Ellwood City Cheerleaders Hosting Color Run On August 12th

The Ellwood City Cheerleaders will be hosting its 5k Color Run in August. The event is its annual 5k the cheerleaders host each year with the exception of 2020 because of COVID-19. The run is fun for all ages and athletic abilities. The run consists of participants going through the nature trail and circling around Ewing Park. “Some people walk the 5k and some are more serious and want to run,” says LHS Cheer Booster Tresurer, Nicole DiCerbo. Throughout the course there are four different color stations with biodegradable colored powder that runners get doused with as they run by….

July 11, 2023

Mayor Court Announces 5th Beautification Winner

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 5th 2023 Beautification Award to “Roach” and Fran Boariu on Line Avenue. Mayor Court stated “ Looks great! A lot of work and it shows. Congratulations, Roach and Fran!” The Boariu’s were presented with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. We have one more winners and there is still time to get your nominations in. Call the Mayor at 724-824-7629 or simply drop your nomination of at the Mayor’s office in the municipal building. RELATED: Mayor Court’s Beautification Awards Set To Begin

July 11, 2023

Bernstine Announces Free Shredding Event

Bernstine Announces Free Shredding Event for Constituents in the 8th Legislative District HARRISBURG – In an effort to bring greater awareness to identity theft crime, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will host a Shredding Event on Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department. The purpose of this event is to give residents of the 8th Legislative a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed. “Protecting personal information online or in person is of the utmost importance,” said Bernstine. “By allowing residents free use of an industrial-sized…

July 11, 2023

LHS Class of 1954 Celebrates 69th Reunion With Cookout

The Lincoln High School Class of 1954 celebrated their 69th Reunion with an Ellwood city 4th July Cookout. The event was held on Saturday, July 1st, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Connequenessing Country Club Indoor patio. Red, White and Blue decorated signs designed and provided by Ilene Gardner and her family directed all arrivals. Chairman, John Tino, greeted the visitors and Pudue LaCava presented each one with name tags. Ilene Gardner photographed each classmate and their guest. Honorary class members, Jackie Perno and Judy Portugallo recorded the reservations. Tino was pleased to acknowledge the attendees, Paul Abraham…

July 10, 2023

JMI Hosting Drive Through Food Giveaway July 22

Giant FREE FOOD Distribution! Up to 1,500 families will be served! FREE FOR ANYONE IN NEED AT THIS CURRENT TIME! SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 FROM 8:30 AM UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST Please plan to come early! Jubilee Ministries International (JMI) Nourishing Others Well-being Project (N.O.W.) along with The Christian Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania (CCCP) is sponsoring a Drive-Thru Food Giveaway for up to 1,500 families on SATURDAY, JULY 22nd @ 8:30 AM UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST Location- The Towne Mall- (Cascade Galleria Plaza) 200 South Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA 16101 Each Family Will Receive: • Fresh Milk from Marburger Farm…

July 10, 2023

PHOTO: Celli Awarded The Carol Sambol Award

Councilman George Celli was recently awarded the Carol Sambol Award from the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs for his 25 year dedication serving on Ellwood City Borough Council. The award is presented to honor faithful and effective service. Celli was presented the award by Sgt. Mike McBride of the Ellwood City Police Department.  McBride was the first officer who Celli voted to hire during his time on Council. Pictured below are Borough Manager Kevin Swogger, Councilman George Celli, Sgt. Mike McBride, ECPD and Mayor Anthony Court.

July 9, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 10th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. WE’RE OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. –…

July 7, 2023

Applications For ECCHF Scholarships Now Available

The Ellwood City Community Health Foundation (ECCHF) will issue scholarships each year to individuals who enroll in higher education to pursue a career in the medical field. The individual needs to be a resident of either Ellwood City, Lawrence County, or Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Each candidate must demonstrate how their career in the medical field will improve, foster, promote, and enhance the quality of life and health for the general public of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, or Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Scholarships are being offered for both scholastic achievement and financial need. HOW TO APPLY: The Foundation is now accepting scholarship…