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November 2, 2020

ECASD Transitions to Full-Remote Learning

Ellwood City Area School District has transitioned to full-remote learning beginning Tuesday, November 3. In a short statement made available on the district social media account Monday afternoon, the school made the initial announcement. @ec_high will be starting full remote learning on Tuesday, November 3! Students are required to join a google meet at the beginning of every class period according to the one hour delay schedule! #EC_Proud #ec_lincoln @ecdotorg @ECLedger @NewCastleNews — EC Lincoln High (@ec_high) November 2, 2020 In an email to Ellwoodcity.org on Monday afternoon, District Superintendent Dr. Wesley Shipley said, “The county data has us in…

November 2, 2020

Happy Halloween From Mayor Court

Halloween 2020 was a success! “It was a safe, fun-filled evening in Ellwood City,” according to a statement from Mayor Court office. “Thanks to all the participants and all seemed to use extreme precautions, motorists included. Thank you for keeping our children safe and they all got to enjoy Halloween.” According to the statement, the community and weather cooperated to have a fun-filled and safe Halloween. Thank you! Simply email ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org REMINDER! Submit your son or daughter’s halloween costume photo to be entered into the EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest! Simply email ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org (READ MORE) submitted photo below provided by Mayor…

November 2, 2020

POLICE REPORTS: Criminal Complaints

The following are police criminal complaints filed at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lawrence County office of Honorable Jerry G. Cartwright. Kristy Penrod, 39, of Ellwood City, is charged with driving under the influence after a hit and run accident on September 19. According to the report, the accident took place in the area of 6th Street and Franklin Avenue and after the accident, the caller/victim related to police that after he spoke to Penrod about the accident and collected her license plate, she left the area quickly. Police later located the vehicle matching the description and license plate on Western…

November 2, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of November 2

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, WE’RE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. It is mandatory that everyone wear a mask…

October 30, 2020

Memorial Cornhole Tournament to Honor Elek Brown

The Elek Brown Memorial Cornhole Tournament will be held Sunday, November 8 in celebration of his life and to raise money for his family. Elek was a 5-year-old boy who loved numbers, Mario, painting, Legos, and cooking. His life was cut short on Saturday, October 17, 2020, when he unexpectedly died of cardiac arrest at his Franklin Township residence. He was a student at North Sewickley Church Pre-School and was loved and cherished by his parents James A. and Shannon Kay Higgins Brown. The tournament in his honor will be an outdoors, family friendly event held at Vinny’s, 620 Beaver…

October 30, 2020

IT’S BACK! Our Annual Halloween Costume Contest

It’s that time of the year again, EllwoodCity.org will be holding our annual Halloween Costume Contest. Each year we have received dozens of entries – and 2020 will be no different!  Let’s make this year even more spooky or funny with your son or daughter’s costume photo submission! Submissions begin on October 30th and go on through end-of-business hours on Thursday, November 5th. All submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page on Friday, November 6 as a photo gallery. Then, voting will begin as soon as the gallery is published and continues on until 8:00 a.m. the following Thursday,…

October 29, 2020

EC Cross Country Team Finishes Third At WPIAL Championships

The Ellwood City Boys Cross Country team finished third overall at the WPIAL Championships this week at White Oak Park. “I am very proud of this third place finish,” said head coach Mark Hall. “This boys team work really hard all year long. All seven of them ran well. In a normal year we qualify for state championships.” Under pre-Covid rules, the cross country team would have qualified for the PIAA meet, but this year will have to settle for its third place finish at WPIAL Championships to round out its undefeated, section-championship season. The Wolverines finished with a team…

October 29, 2020

PHOTOS: Scarecrow Decorating Contest Held At Cambridge Pointe

Cambridge Pointe Personal Care Home held its 1st Annual “Scarecrow Decorating Contest” this week. Local businesses participated in the contest and provided seven “Spooktacular” scarecrows that were put on display at Cambridge Pointe for the residents to enjoy.  Voting took place and the winning scarecrow was scarecrow decorated by Grane Hospice. The event coordinators would like to thank the Senior Blue Book, Health Hut, Kindred Hospice, Anova Home Health & Hospice, Grane Hospice, Amedisys Home Health & Hospice, and Brighton Township Police for participating. Cambridge Pointe Personal Care Home is all-inclusive personal care facility located in Beaver, PA, providing a…

October 28, 2020

ECASD to Assess Community Spread of Covid-19; Schools Not Closing Doors Yet

Ellwood City Area School District will access the community spread regarding Covid-19 on November 2nd to decide whether to keep schools open or transition to full-remote learning. In a letter issued Wednesday by District Superintendent Dr. Wesley Shipley, administrators announced a plan in moving education forward during the pandemic following meetings with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Department of Education and Lawrence County Commissioners. “This past Monday our county moved into the substantial range of community spread,” Shipley said. “The Department of Health and Department of Education both recommend that we move to full-remote learning if our county is in the…

October 28, 2020

REMINDER: Ellwood City & Area Trick or Treat Times

According to information made available from the Borough of Ellwood City this week, the Ellwood City and Ellport Trick or Treat times have changed. The office of Mayor Court announced the time has been changed to 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m on Halloween, October 31, 2020 for both Ellwood City Borough and Ellport Borough. “I am urging all motorists and pedestrians to use extreme caution!” says Mayor Court. “Please do your part to help make this a safe and fun evening here in Ellwood City. I want the community to enjoy the event and protect all the children – Extreme…