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March 9, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 10th

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 has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. 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….

March 7, 2025

Borough Of Ellwood City Alerts Residents Of Growing Scams Affecting Seniors

The Borough of Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court would like to inform area residents all about a growing scam that has been affecting seniors across the country as well as right here in our area. According to a press release made available by the borough, these scams are targeting elderly individuals by impersonating their grandchildren or other family members, creating a sense of urgency, and ultimately tricking people into sending money. Officers at the Ellwood City Police Department have handled various calls concerning such incidents. Here’s how the scam typically works: Impersonation: Scammers call or email claiming to be…

March 6, 2025

Meals on Wheels Looking for Volunteer Drivers

Every day, local volunteers hit the road to deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities for the Meals on Wheels program, but the demand for these life-sustaining deliveries is outpacing the number of drivers available. With Meals on Wheels programs struggling to find enough drivers, the need for compassionate individuals to step up has never been greater. The program, which serves approximately 38 local folks in need of meals, is looking for drivers. Terri Crespo, Meals on Wheels board member, said the commitment is minimal. A driver only needs to be available once every three weeks for…

March 5, 2025

New Castle Playhouse to Feature Memphis the Musical

The New Castle Playhouse will feature Memphis March 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th at 7:30 p.m. and the 9th and 16th at 2 p.m. in the Augustine Auditorium. Memphis, a pulse-pounding, heart-stirring musical that brings the electrifying sounds of 1950s rock ‘n’ roll to life — explodes onto the stage, telling the story of a young DJ’s fight to break racial barriers and the powerful singer who captures his heart. With a soundtrack of unforgettable tunes, high-energy choreography, and a message of love, ambition, and social change, Memphis is a celebration of the music that shaped a generation and the…

March 4, 2025

Borough Of Ellwood City Announces Utility Account Budget Payment Plan

In a press release made available by the borough on Monday, the Ellwood City Borough Council has adopted a Utility Account Budget Plan. Ellwood City Borough Council adopted Resolution #2004-4 approving a budget payment plan for utility accounts under the following provisions: Customers may complete the application form provided by the Borough during the annual open enrollment period from the third Monday in March through the third Friday in April. The first budget-billing amount will appear on the May utility bill. The maximum budget periods will be twelve (12) months with all balances due to be settled in the 12th…

March 3, 2025

Ellwood City Area Public Library Book Sale to Honor Former Director Veronica Pacella

Veronica Pacella created a legacy of love for literacy, and the Ellwood City Area Public Library will honor that legacy with a book sale in her name. Veronica’s Legacy Book Sale will be held March 6th,7th, and 8th during regular library hours. Upon her death, Veronica gifted the library more than 1,000 books from her personal collection. Books will be sold for the following prices: Hardcover $3; Paperback $2; and DVDs $1 Heather Baker, the library’s current director and friend of Veronica, said Veronica was an amazing friend, librarian, and person. She was very positive,” Baker said. “She enjoyed politics…

March 3, 2025

Ellwood City Wolves Club Monthly Meeting Notes

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 held their monthly meeting on Wednesday February 26, 2025 at the Connequenessing Country Club. President Mike DeOtto led the meeting and thanked the members for assisting at the recent Golf Bash held on February 16 at the Ellwood City Sons of Italy. A record number attended (450). All the money raised goes into their scholarship fund. Scholarship Chairman John DiBuono reported on the progress regarding this years Scholarship Awards. The applications are available through the Lincoln and Riverside High School Guidance Counselors and online at pittsburghfoundation.org. The Wolves award two $5,000.00 and 5…

March 2, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 3rd

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 has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. 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….

February 28, 2025

NOTICE: Ellwood City Area School District March Meeting Rescheduled

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District has rescheduled its regularly scheduled March meeting.  The meeting will now take place on Monday, March 10th. The full notice reads as follows: Notice is hereby given that the March 13, 2025 regular meeting of the Ellwood City Area School District Board of School Directors is cancelled and rescheduled and combined with the March 10, 2025 “Committee of the Whole” meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The purpose of the meeting is to…

February 28, 2025

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Protect Parental Rights in Medical Decisions for Minor Children

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. The bill, known as Simon’s Law, would require health care professionals or facilities to notify parents before placing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on any patient under the age of 18. The law would also require written or oral consent from at least one parent or guardian before a DNR order can be issued. “This bill is designed to ensure no parent is kept in the dark when it comes to life-altering decisions for…