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January 30, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 2nd

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 10:30 a.m.- “Music and Movement,” a program for kids to sing, play instruments and dance. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive…

January 28, 2026

Lark Enterprises Awards Client Of The Year At Annual Awards Celebration

The Lark Enterprises, Inc. Annual Awards Dinner and Holiday Celebration was recently held at Medure’s Catering on Butler Road in New Castle, PA Four awards were presented this year. Client of the Year – Ellwood Road, Client of the Year – Green Ridge Drive, the Richard Furlong Award and the Determination Award. Individuals were nominated based on the following criteria: Good Attendance, Ability to Move Forward with their goals, motivated to improve skills, Positive Attitude, Adaptability, Demonstrates Independence. Charles Scurlock was awarded Client of the Year- Ellwood Road. Other nominees were Amy Elmer, Keith Romesburg, Mark Liberatore, the Screen Print…

January 27, 2026

VIDEO: Ellwood City Featured On American Dream TV

Downtown Ellwood City was under the lens and captured on camera last month during the “Let There Be Lights” celebration along Lawrence Avenue. As part of the filming of a new segment for HGTV’s “The American Dream”, local realtor Katelyn Dominelli expresses her excitement, vision, and helps showcase the lifestyle, people, and heart of Ellwood City. Dominelli was contacted by show producers in November to help film and highlight the municipality. 

January 27, 2026

ARISE Invites Community To Fun-Filled Bingo On February 22nd

New Castle, PA – Arise Lawrence County invites the community to join us for an exciting Bingo event on February 22, 2026. The event will take place at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E. Lincoln Avenue, New Castle, with doors opening at 10:00 a.m. and the games will be kicking off at 12:30 p.m. This fun-filled afternoon will feature several rounds of Bingo, special prize drawings, and great company. Community members are invited to attend and are encouraged to bring friends and family. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or have never played the game, this event offers something for…

January 26, 2026

Ellwood City Declares State of Emergency Due to Weather Conditions

Mayor Anthony J. Court along with the borough of Ellwood City has declared a state of emergency today January 26, 2026. Ellwood City and many surrounding communities received upwards of a foot of snowfall throughout the day Sunday and will be faced with bitter cold temperatures for the next week. In advance of the winter storm the borough provided residents with safety information including local warming centers. The state of emergency statement from the mayor’s office reads as follows: “This declaration is being issued with conditions that may pose risk to public safety and essential services. Residents are urged to…

January 26, 2026

Borough Of Ellwood City Advertising For New Borough Manager

The Borough of Ellwood City is set to advertise for the employment of a new borough manager. Borough Council voted on January 5th to not renew the contract for Kevin Swogger. The full job description as made available by the borough is as follows: Position Overview: The Borough of Ellwood City located northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and spans in both Lawrence and Beaver Counties, is seeking a professional, forward thinking, and organized Borough Manager to serve as our Chief Administrative Officer. This is a full-time exempt role, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the borough, ensuring that municipal services are…

January 24, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of January 26th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, JANUARY 26 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 1:00 p.m. – 3:00…

January 24, 2026

UPDATE: WINTER STORM 2026 – Borough Of Ellwood City Safety Information

With the approaching winter storm, the Borough of Ellwood City would like to reach out to all residents and provide some safety information. This is going to be a prolonged storm with snow starting to fall Saturday night and the heaviest amount of snow falling between 7am and 7pm on Sunday. The air is going to be a bitter cold without the wind chills. Temps with the wind chills will be between -10 and -15 degrees. Dress in layers if you need to be outside. Avoid driving on Sunday if at all possible. Please help the borough by parking vehicles…

January 23, 2026

Borough of Ellwood City Seeks Full-Time Patrolman

According to a release made available by the borough, Ellwood City is seeking a full-time patrolman. Please see job listing for Full Time Patrolman by clicking the link below: The Borough of Ellwood City is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Patrolman (Civil Service position). An application form is required to be completed and submitted with a non-refundable fee of $35.00 payable to the Borough of Ellwood City, c/o Borough Manager, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Deadline for receipt of completed applications and fee is Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Applications may be obtained at…

January 21, 2026

Ellport Borough Awarded Funds For Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) today announced more than $5.6 million in state grant funding to support roadway and sewer infrastructure projects in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties, which was administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). Ellport Borough Sewer Authority was awarded $50,000 for the borough’s waste water treatment plant equipment upgrades as part of the initiatives. “The state of our roadways and water and sewer systems directly impact our residents’ day-to-day lives,” said Vogel. “These projects are critical to ensure these systems and roadways continue to be useable and efficient. This is an incredible investment in…