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June 27, 2016

Ellwood City Festival Entertainment Schedule

Friday, July 1 11 a.m. – Raising of the American Flag National Anthem sung by Franceska Butchelle 12:30 p.m. – Wine & Spirits Bands 2 p.m. – D Major 3:30 p.m. – Nickle Plated Revolver 5 p.m. – Generation II Band 6:30 p.m. – Brokin’ Pic 8 – 10 p.m. DJ Nikki/Community Dance Saturday, July 2 11 a.m. – Raising of the American Flag National Anthem sung by Franceska Butchelle 11:15 a.m. – Trophies from 10k race Noon – Heart in Service 1 p.m. – Castle Country Cloggers 1:30 pm. – Kiddie Corner with Vic Rangel & Professor Bubblemaker 2:30…

June 24, 2016

New Zoning Ordinance Will Divide Downtown Ellwood into Four Districts

Ellwood City zoning laws haven’t seen an update in many years. Folk singer Bob Dylan was penning his first songs when Ellwood borough councils were penning many of the zoning laws. There was even a sentence that referred to a car wash an an automobile laundry. Council is now in the final stages of approving a new zoning ordinance. Primarily, the downtown business area will be divided into four districts each with specialized encouraged use. Residential areas will not be affected nor will current businesses and residents in the business districts. Rather, each of the new districts will encourage the…

June 24, 2016

Mayor Presents Fifth Beautification Award

On Wednesday, Mayor Anthony J. Court presented to Stacy Stahl and Noah Robbin of Pittsburgh Circle the Fifth 2016 Beautification Award and Gift Certificate. Stacy and Noah were nominated by Joe Greco, and Stacy commented to the Mayor that “this is a dream come true.” Both Stacy and Noah were very excited over the award and thanked Joe for nominating them and thanked the Mayor for having such a great program. Since this program began, Mayor Court has had many residents comment on the success of his Beautification program and how nice residents keep their properties during the summer months,…

June 24, 2016

Lincoln Class of 1954 June Meeting

Pudue La Cava hosted the Lincoln Class of 1954, “Life is a Beach” committee at her Mt Vernon Drive home on Thursday, June 16 at 4 p.m. The session began with lunch provided by Ann Amadio, Ilene Gardner, Jan Keenan, Arlene Maielli, Clemmy Sirmarco and LaCava. Gardner and LaCava served and presented Amadio with a birthday cake, made by Gardner, in honor of her Flag Day birthday. Co-chairmen Paul Abraham, James Spielvogel and James Gillespie conducted the business session that followed. Abraham and Spielvogel reported on the site accommodations and necessary times and setup. Gillespie reported on the monthly fund…

June 24, 2016

Corona D’Italia Lodge June Meeting

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 8 at 5 p.m. at Pizza Joe’s. The session began with a pizza luncheon hosted by President Clemmy Sirimarco and served by Louis DiFrischia and Jackie Perno. Trustee Patty Regna voiced the invocation. The business session followed with financial reports by Treasurer Louise Vitullo. She welcomed Anita Chaffin, a long time member, who has been unable to attend meetings due to other commitments. Vitullo reminded all insured members to review their beneficiary information and to contact her for any changes to be made. Sirimarco recognized Orator Valerie Valentino and…

June 23, 2016

Nardone Tosses No Hitter, EC 12u Dominates Marion in First Playoff Game

Angie Nardone was a hit batter away from a perfect game, and the offense pounded out seven hits, as the 12u ladies defeated Marion 10-0 Tuesday night at Stiefel Park. The game was halted after 4 innings due to the mercy rule. The lanky right hander fanned 8 batters and threw 30 of her 41 pitches for strikes. In 38 innings pitched this year, she has struck out 75 batters and walked just seven. She has an ERA of 1.10. Maria Ioanilli led the offensive attack with an inside the park homer and a single. She drove in two and…

June 23, 2016

Kids Created Kingdom Closed Tomorrow

On Friday, June 24, 2016 it will be necessary to close the Kids Created Kingdom. There is a dead tree in the play area and  Marshall Tree Service will be removing the tree. The Kids Created Kingdom will be posted advising people of the closure which will be from 7 a.m. up to 4 p.m. The Kids Created Kingdom will reopen after the tree has been removed and the area cleared of any debris. The reopening should take place shortly after 4 p.m. In the event there are any changes, the borough will notify all parties.

June 23, 2016

Financial Peace in Ellwood City: Nine Week Class on Money Management

Financial Peace University (FPU), a nine-week class on money taught by financial guru, Dave Ramsey, will be offered each Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. beginning July 14. The class will be hosted by Scott & Caroline Golmic at 507 Lawrence Avenue in Ellwood City. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! The average family pays off $5,300 in…

June 22, 2016

Photos: CVS Pharmacy and Municipal Building Ramp

The exterior of the CVS Pharmacy under construction on Fifth Street and Spring Avenue is nearing completion and windows were added recently. The pharmacy is expected to open in the fall. The new handicap ramp at the rear of the Ellwood City Borough Municipal Building is in the final stages. The ramp will be in compliance with ADA standards. At its meeting on June 20, borough council designated additional handicap parking sports near the ramp. Photos by Jonathan Cortez/EllwoodCity.org