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February 23, 2017

Medical Company Buys Old L&N Building

With the ongoing concern of the hospital potentially closing, many Ellwood residents are thankful to hear that medical companies are still investing in the local community. Council awarded the sale of the old Ellwood City owned L&N building located in Ellport to Worksite Medical, proceeding their bid of $375,000 for the property. The building was named after its original occupant, a North-Wales based company, Leeds & Northup, which relocated in 1997, leaving the property to industrial authorities until 2010 when the Borough took ownership of the property. The Borough received another bid on the property in 2010 of $750,000 but refused…

February 23, 2017

Lady Panthers Advance, Riverside Boys To Play Tonight

Riverside junior point guard Sydney Wolf scored a game high 18 points for the Lady Panthers as they secured a first round victory its WPIAL Playoff action Wednesday night in Peters Township. The Panthers pulled away from what became a close game to gain a 47-39 victory over Brownsville.  The Panthers led by double digits at halftime but had to hold on what became a four point game at the end of the third quarter. Bekah Bettencourt connected on three 3-points for Riverside to finish with nine points while her sister Lauren chipped in with 8 points for the victorious…

February 23, 2017

Notice of Tax Office Hours

As of March 7, the tax office located in the Municipal Building will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12p.m. to 2p.m. until further notice.

February 22, 2017

Fashion Show and Tea

The Ellwood City Art Club will be hosting an “April Fool Fashion Show and Tea” event, Saturday April 1, 2017 from 1p.m.-3:30p.m. The event will take place at Day Springs Gifts, 316 6th Street, Ellwood City, and will include tea, cookies, music, and entertainment. Proceeds go to producing a coloring book featuring new and seasoned artists from the local community. Adult tickets are $7, 18 and under are $5.

February 22, 2017

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 February Meeting

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their monthly meeting on February 8, at 5p.m. at Pizza Joe’s with a Valentine Party festivity. The lodge hosted the pizza luncheon that was served by officers, Lois DiFrischia, Pudue LaCava, and members, Jackie Perno, Mary Jane Folino and Christine Butchelli. Trustee, Patty Regna, voiced a prayerful invocation, honoring all families. President, Clemmy Sirimarco conducted the business session that followed. Treasurer, Loise Vitullo, presented the financial reports. She reminded members that dues for the year 2017 should be paid by March 31 by contacting Sirimarco. Member, Lee Ann Houk led a discussion on the college…

February 21, 2017

PPA Factors, Energy Costs and Consumption Comparison for billings Dec. 2016 – March 2017

The attached information is being provided in order to inform Ellwood City Electric customers of the effect the reduction in the Transmission and Capacity charges set by PJM has had upon the Rate Adjustments (PPA Factor) and customer billings during the months of December 2016 through the upcoming billing in March 2017. Comparisons of PPA components (energy purchases, American Municipal Power-power charges, as well as Transmission and Capacity Charges) were used. The Rate Adjustment is added to the electric bill of each user, residential, commercial and industrial. The Rate Adjustment for December of 2016 dropped to 2.71 cents from 4.11…

February 21, 2017

1954 Lincoln Class “Nite at the Movies”

Pudue LaCava hosted the 1954 Lincoln Class “Nite at the Movies” committee at her Mt. Vernon Drive home at 2p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16. Changing schedules, a business session was first held, Ilene Gardner conducted the session on behalf of the co-chairmen. Financial reports were given by Clemmy Sirimarco. Fund raising reports were presented by James Gillespie. LaCava reported on the flyer/reservation forms that were mailed to all class members. She has received a number of paid reservations in response. Any questions or comments may be directed to her. Pinky Maielli, menu chairman, advised on suggested foods and will relate…

February 20, 2017

Ellwood City Area Historical Society Event

Do you have memories of the Perry School in Wurtemburg? What was it like when you went there?  Who were the teachers?  What interesting story would you like to tell? Louise Carroll from the Ellwood City Ledger will be at the Ellwood City Area Historical Society at 310 Fifth Street, from 1 to 4 PM on Thursday February 23, to talk to you, and if you want to talk about something else, she will be ready to listen. You are invited to come in anytime in the scheduled period to visit and browse the History Center. Have a cup of…

February 20, 2017

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of February 20, 2017

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: The library will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of the Presidents’ Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21. Tuesday, February 21, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr. New members are always welcome. More information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Tuesday, February 21, at 3:30 p.m. – The Library Anniversary Committee will meet to discuss future activities and fundraisers. New…