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June 18, 2020

NOTICE: Franklin Township News & Updates

Starting in July, the Franklin Township Building will be reopening to the public according to information made available by the township on Thursday. According to the township, all Supervisor’s meetings for July and August will be held at the Frisco Firehall. However, the township decided that the Township Cleanup Day and National Night Out has been cancelled for 2020. It would also like to be reminded that burning in Franklin Township is permitted during daylight hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If you choose to burn, it must be done in a controlled environment and must burn within a safe and…

June 18, 2020

Playground Program Temporarily Suspended

According to a social media post by the organizers Wednesday night, the Ellwood City Playground Program has been temporarily suspended. According to the post: “Effective Thursday June 18th, the Playground Program at Ewing Park is temporarily suspended. This evening [Wednesday] we were notified that an individual that participates in the Playground Program on a daily basis was exposed to an individual who has tested positive for Covid-19.” “While no participant has tested positive to our knowledge, out of an abundance of caution the program is going to be temporarily suspended until the test results of the exposed individual are in….

June 18, 2020

Boutique Shopping Now Available on Fifth Street

Looking for a unique boutique shopping experience? Guess what? You don’t have to leave Ellwood City. Just head over to AOE Boutique at 213 Fifth Street for the store’s Grand Opening on June 20. Brittany Linko, owner, said the boutique will feature casual collections, snacks, shoes, and accessories. She said she could not pass up the cozy little spot she found for her business right in the heart of Ellwood City. “I found a gorgeous storefront with great bones on 5th St. for rent, and I knew it was just the right place for me,” said AOE Boutique Owner Brittany…

June 16, 2020

PHOTO: 3rd Mayor Beautification Award Presented

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court awarded the 3rd of 6 Beautification Awards to Arduino and Carol Nocera of Petain Street. They were presented with a yard sign and a dinner gift certificate as a prize. “The Nocera’s put a lot of  time and effort in their property and it shows in their beautiful landscape.,” said Mayor Court. “Congratulations to the Nocera’s!” There will be tree more awards issued this season which Mayor Court will announce soon. Nominations will be accepted beginning May 1st by email at tcourt230@zoominternet.net, Mayor’s Facebook page, phone 724-824-7635, or by mail.

June 16, 2020

Ellwood City Historical Society Scholarship Winners

On Wednesday June 3, the Ellwood City Area Historical Society awarded the Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarships.  Under adverse conditions due to the Covid 19, the awards had been delayed.  Two graduating students attending higher education were selected from several entries Gabrielle Louise Gretch, Riverside High School and is the daughter of Dan and Alice Gretch; essay was titled “The Selfless War Hero.”  Gabrielle will attend Shadyside School of Nursing this fall. It is a 16 month program and she will acquire a position at a UPMC hospital after graduation..   On June 22 she will start a Certified Nurse Assistant classes, then…

June 15, 2020

Library Activities For The Week of June 15

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. NOTE The Library will be taking return books in specially marked bin in the Library parking lot Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bins are for Library books and Inter-library Loan books only. Please do not put donated books into the bins. There is one bin specially marked for just audio books on CD, CD’s and DVD’s. Please keep watch for our curbside service coming soon! Activities taking place this week include TUESDAY, JUNE 16…

June 15, 2020

Ellwood City To Plan Hard-to-Recycle Event

The Borough of Ellwood City has scheduled a hard-to-recycle collection event next month. The event, sponsored by the Lawence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department, will be held on Tuesday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The recycling event will take place at the Ellwood City Public Works garage located at 105 Sixth Street in Ellwood City This session is open to borough residents only, and no commercial or institutional materials will be accepted. The program is free, but there could be charges for some materials depending on costs and markets. No electronics or household hazardous waste will be accepted. Items…

June 12, 2020

Community Garden Poster Contest

The Department of Public Works is holding a Poster Contest for children ages 4 and 12. “The community garden is a fantastic project for Ellwood City! I am elated to see our community work together for the greater good,” said Rhiannon Schnell, the secretary of  Public Works and Code Enforcement. This contest is being held in honor of their new Community Garden utility shed at 5 Points and the winners will have their poster on display for a whole year at the garden. In order to enter, you must reside in the borough of Ellwood City, be a child between the…

June 12, 2020

Ellwood City Summer Playground Program Announced

The Ellwood City Summer Playground Program will begin Friday, June 12, 2020. Early registration will take place thru Friday June 12 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Shelter #5 in Ewing Park. Proof an “Ellwood City Area School District” address (utility bill, taxes, etc.) and the Driver’s License of the parent/guardian are required.  Registration will also be available from Friday June 12th – Friday June 19th.  You must register your child before they are allowed to participate. Children between the ages of 5-12 are eligible. According to the program Facebook page there will be busing this year. A bus schedule will…

June 11, 2020

Ellwood City Public Pool Opens Friday

With the summer in full swing, residents all have one place on their mind — Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool. The pool will be opening Friday, June 12 from noon – 7 p.m, seven days a week. Masks will be required entering and inside the locker room facilities within the building. Patrons temperature will be checked prior to entering and the 6′ social distancing rule will still be followed. Season passes will be offered to Residents and Non-residents, however daily passes will only be offered to borough residents. Non-residents can purchase season passes for youth (2-17) for $50, Adults for $66,…