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August 26, 2025

NOTICE: Ellwood City Revitalization (ECR) Releases RFP For Lawrence Avenue Property

In a legal notice made available by the ECR Board of Directors, the revitalization group has released an RFP for the development of a Lawrence Avenue property. The full notice reads as follows: Notice is hereby given that Ellwood City Revitalization (ECR) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of 509/511 Lawrence Avenue (Parcel ID #12-016800) and 513/515 Lawrence Avenue (Parcel ID #12-005300). These are two contiguous lots in Ellwood City’s downtown. Through the RFP, ECR is seeking to select a qualified developer that will redevelop the property in a manner consistent with the Borough’s current zoning…

August 23, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of August 25th

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. NOTE The Library is taking books for the book sale. Reminder: we do not take Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Textbooks, Encyclopedias, Magazines and VHS tapes. Activities taking place this week…

August 21, 2025

Ellwood City Announces 2025 Fall Clean-Up Day

The Borough of Ellwood City has announced its annual fall clean up event scheduled in October. The Fall Clean Up event is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025. Drop off will be from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Drop off location is the parking lot at 1210 Factory Avenue in Ellwood City, just west of Adams Manufacturing Building #4 and prior to the Moose Lodge. (same as prior years) The cost is $10.00 per passenger vehicle. You MUST buy a ticket by Thursday, October 2nd at noon at the Utility Office in the Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Avenue. Tags can…

August 20, 2025

Historical Society Annual Fund Drive Reaches $10,650.00

The Historical Society received a total of $10,650.00 toward its goal of $12,000.00 for its annual fund drive. The Historical Society receives no state or federal funds to maintain a Center where it collects, preserves, and promotes the history of Ellwood City. “We are very grateful for the support and encouragement we received in the past from friends and members of the society, and community,” said Andy Kindle. “Your donations will help us to complete our goals and help to provide for future projects.” THANK YOU: Mary Koszela Shawn & Joylyn Plassmyer Lucretia M. Elson Terry & Karen Kiesling Joe…

August 19, 2025

Valley Waste Services Offering Mobile Alerts For Service Delay Notifications

Stay informed by opting to receive text notifications. Valley Waste Services now has an option for residents to receive updates regarding service delays. If you are interested in signing up for this free service, please click on the link below and enter your information. Please note, this service is being provided by Valley Waste Services, not directly by the Borough of Ellwood City. To sign up, please click here [https://www.valleywasteservice.com/notifications]  

August 18, 2025

American Legion World War II Ceremony This Sunday

Ellwood City’s American Legion J. Wilbur Randolph Post 157 will recognize the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II with a poignant ceremony to honor the 126 men from the Ellwood City area who paid the ultimate price for freedom. The ceremony will include an Honor Roll and an Honor Guard Salute. Period music will be performed featuring the Sanctuary Jazz Band. The ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Folino Shelter in Ewing Park and the public is encouraged to attend. Veterans are invited to stay for the Legion Picnic that will follow the ceremony. The…

August 16, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of August 18th

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. NOTE The Library is taking books for the book sale. Reminder: we do not take Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Textbooks, Encyclopedias, Magazines and VHS tapes. Activities taking place this week…

August 15, 2025

Ellwood City Girls Softball Team to Seek Neighboring School District Fields for Home Games

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to allow the girls softball team to use neighboring school districts’ fields for home games during the August 14th Regular Meeting. The girls previously played at Stiefel Park on a field owned by the borough, but they will not return to Stiefel in their upcoming season. The board expressed safety concerns and a deterioration of the field as the reasoning for seeking play at neighboring districts’ fields. Board members also stated that they no longer wish to invest money into any improvements to the field at Stiefel Park. “I’m not…

August 15, 2025

Tony Barge Headlines Historical Society Kick-Off Dinner

He has performed in the bands of, and shared the stage with, country music stars from Kitty Wells, to Merle Haggard, to Brad Paisley. Ellwood City’s legendary Country star, Tony Barge, has spent the majority of his life as a performer of classic-style country music. Tony will be the featured guest and entertainer at the Ellwood City Area Historical Society’s 2025-2026 season kick-off dinner to be held at the Connoquenessing Country Club on September 8th. The event starts with a cash bar at 6:00. Dinner will be served at 6:30. Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle will also be offered….

August 15, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRASH REPORT: Delores Lipchey Holcomb, 31, of Marienville, was in an accident on July 30th at approximately 9:52 p.m. Police responded to a report of a vehicle crash that hit a deer on PA-488. No injuries were observed and Holcomb was abiding to traffic laws, according to a police report. ACCIDENT: Christopher Gallagher, 45, of Butler, was in an accident on July 30th at approximately 4:03 p.m. Police responded to a report of a vehicle crash on PA-488 and, according to police investigation, Gallagher was traveling at improper speeds and attempted to make a left turn which caused him to…