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September 28, 2020

2020 Beaver County Hazardous Waste Collection Date Announced

Safely dispose of common household chemicals and take advantage of the Beaver County Hazardous Waste Collection event that is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2020. The collection will take place at the Bradys Run Park Recycling Center from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. A new fee structure will be in place – $20.00 and covers disposal of up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of the accepted materials. Oversize loads will be subject to additional charges. Additional fees include $12.00 per fire extinguisher and $15.00 per pound of liquid mercury. ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: aerosol cans, automotive fluids, motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze,…

September 25, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library To Open By Appointment

The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be open by appointment only starting Tuesday September 29, 2020. 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 at all times when entering the building. The library will continue curbside pick-up. Please call the…

September 21, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of September 21

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 continue doing curbside pickup. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there are less than three people in the lobby….

September 15, 2020

“Angeline Riccardo Day” Declared In Ellwood City

Mayor Anthony J. Court has declared Tuesday, September 15, 2020 as “Angeline Riccardo Day” in Ellwood City. Mayor Court presented a proclamation in observance of Mrs. Riccardo’s 100th birthday. Mrs. Riccardo was married for 57 years to Armond Riccardo, has 3 children, James, Ron and Allan and was blessed with 8 grandchildren. “Mrs. Riccardo is an outstanding citizen that won the respect of her family, friends, neighbors and acquaintances,” said Mayor Court in a statement. In photo, left to right, Mrs. Angeline Riccardo, Mayor Anthony Court, and Mrs. Riccardo’s sister, Mary Scialdone.

September 14, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 14

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 will continue doing curbside pickup. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there are less than three people in the…

September 7, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 7

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 will continue doing curbside pickup. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there are less than three people in the…

September 4, 2020

Going, Going, Gone! Home Run Derby Planned For Club Hope Foundation

There will be a wonderful day of HOPE at the ball fields next weekend.  Club Hope Foundation is holding a home run derby on Sunday, September 13, at Bradshaw Park in North Sewickley Township. “We are excited to report that we are up to 84 participants in this event!” said Club Hope founder Cara Atkinson. “Thank you all for your Facebook fundraising! Because of your fundraisers, we are off to a tremendous start!” “A huge thank you to our sponsors also, your generosity is greatly appreciated,” concluded Atkinson The event, open to the public, will begin with sign-ins on Sunday,…

September 3, 2020

PHOTO: VJ Day Celebrated

Victory Over Japan Day, also known as VJ Day, and its 75-year anniversary was celebrated this week. Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court & WW II Veterans from Ellwood City and American Legion Post #157, along with Lawrence County and Beaver County Honor Guards celebrated VJ Day at the American Legion Park. Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a Proclamation to American Legion Post, Commander Joe Fisher commending the victory. Mayor Court,  American Legion Post 157, WW II Veterans and the Honor Guards conducted a program commemorating VJ Day. Commander (Ret) Robert Morabito served as the Master of Ceremonies. Mayor Court conducted the Laying of Wreath and gave…

August 31, 2020

‘VJ Day’ Ceremony Planned

American Legion Post 157 will be having a ceremony commemorating VJ Day (Victory over Japan). The event will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Legion Park in Ellwood City. There will be a special wreath-laying ceremony celebrating the 75th anniversary. The public is invited to attend and the Legion Post 157 asks you to please social distance and wear a mask during the ceremony. The event, sponsored by Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court and former mayor Sam Teolis, is dedicated to local resident Joseph Gasper, who was one of the first American soldiers wounded at…

August 31, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of August 31

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 continue doing curbside pickup. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there are less than three people in the lobby….