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May 3, 2018

Ellwood City Yard Waste Pick Up

Yard waste pick up for Ellwood City is scheduled for the week of May 13. According to the Ellwood City Borough: YARD WASTE PICK UP: Green borough yard waste bins are also available for residents to dispose of their simple yard waste. Yard waste bins are available for purchase for $53.00 and can be purchased at the borough utility office or by calling 724-758-5576. Yard waste bins are collected on specified weeks throughout the calendar years. Dates are also provided on borough utility bills. If a resident has extra yard waste that does not fit into a container, it is recommended that they bundle…

May 2, 2018

2018 Lincoln High School Prom “Written in the Stars”

The 2018 Lincoln High School Prom “Written in the Stars” will be held on Friday May 4th, 2018 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle Pa. The annual Lincoln High School promenade will begin at 5:30. Doors open at 5:00 and tickets can be purchased at the door or in the High School Office. Ticket’s for this years promenade are $3.00 a piece and seating is first come first serve. Following the Promenade students will enjoy dinner and dancing at Scottish Rite Cathedral from 6:00 – 11:00 before returning to the SOI in Ellwood City for the traditional After Prom event….

May 2, 2018

House Approves Bernstine Bill to Improve Access to Care in Mental Health Emergency

HARRISBURG – Marking May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the state House of Representatives today voted unanimously to approve legislation, authored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), to remove bureaucratic barriers to behavioral health services for individuals seeking immediate treatment. House Bill 1997 would allow patients in crisis to be instantly “deemed eligible” for care at a behavioral health facility while their Medical Assistance application is being reviewed. “When behavioral health emergencies arise, individuals who are unable to receive immediate care at the appropriate facility are forced to incur costly bills for emergency room visits, or in worse-case scenarios, they become…

May 2, 2018

Ellwood City Junior High Softball Team Runs Undefeated Streak to 7 Games

7 was the number of the day as the Lady Wolverines raised their record to 7-0 with a 7-0 victory over Laurel on the Spartan’s home turf. EC’s Angie Nardone and Laurel’s Grace Kissick were locked in a pitcher’s duel that saw the game scoreless until the top of the fourth with each team managing to get just 1 base runner. Kali Barnett got the scoring started as she walked to lead off the 4th after a terrific 10 pitch at bat. She promptly stole second and then advanced to third on a wild pitch. She scored as her and…

May 2, 2018

Senators Urge Governor to Act to Eliminate Summer Gas Mandate

Senators Elder Vogel (R-Beaver, Lawrence and Butler), Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny), and Don White (R-Armstrong, Butler, Indiana, and Westmoreland) joined together in urging Governor Wolf to push the Department of Environmental Protection to formally petition the federal Environmental Protection Agency to lift the “summer gas” mandate that drives up the costs of gasoline for western Pennsylvanians. “In order to avoid an unnecessary increase in gasoline prices this summer, we request you urgently instruct your DEP to take any and all actions necessary to immediately submit the SIP (State Implementation Plan) to the EPA and formally request suspension of this unnecessary regulation…

May 1, 2018

2018 Graduate Submissions

With high school graduation around the corner, EllwoodCity.org is now taking graduate submissions to appear on our website. https://ellwoodcity.org/class-of-2018/ Submissions can be sent electronically to ecstaff@ellwoodcity.org or a hard copy can be filled out in the Color Center on Lawrence Avenue. Please remit a color photo with the information you provide: Graduate Name: Parents Name(s): Grandparent(s), Other(s): School District: Party Info (date, location, etc): Awards, Scholarships, Accolades: Fututre Scholastic Plans/Info (college/university, planned major, etc):   Lincoln High School’s graduation date is Thursday, May 31st, 2018 at 7 pm and Riverside is Thursday, May 31st, 2018 at 6 pm.

May 1, 2018

Town Hall Meeting to Discuss House Bill 2030

An informational “Save Our Town” meeting has been planned for Thursday May 3, beginning at 6:30pm at the Ellwood City Municipal Building Auditorium. A recent passage in Harrisburg of House Bill 2030 (HB 2030) specifically targeting Ellwood City Borough has raised serious concerns on the future of the town. Ellwood City for years has transferred money from the electric fund to balance the Borough’s general fund budget. The city is one of 35 other municipalities statewide where residents and businesses buy their electricity from the municipality instead of a private utility. This allows smaller municipalities to provide vital services and…

April 30, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for Week of April 30

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, May 2, at 1:00 p.m. — “Building Buddies,” a new program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore building and socialization skills. No registration is required, so call the library…

April 30, 2018

Ellwood City Relay For Life Events

Relay For Life Fundraiser at The Moose Friday, May 11, 2018 8:00 – 11:00 P.M. The Moose at 1400 Factory Avenue is having a Relay For Life fundraiser.  You don’t have to be a Moose member; this event is open to the public.  For a $5.00 donation at the door you can enjoy Average Jane, look over the basket auction and join in on the 50/50 raffle.  Don’t know who Average Jane is; they are a local acoustic cover band that plays many different genres of music. Donations benefit Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society, help us grow…

April 27, 2018

OLD PHOTO FRIDAY: Counting Souvenir Diamond Jubilee Coins

This week’s Old Photo Friday, courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society is Chairman of the revenue division Paul Laurell (left) and Boyd McDowell of McDowell’s Hotel (right), May 10, 1967, counting souvenir Diamond Jubilee coins. The coins were manufactured and used to help publicize the Diamond Jubilee celebration. Ellwood City was founded 1892 and celebrated their 75th anniversary with a series of events throughout the summer of 1967 named the Diamond Jubuilee. The summer featured a street carnival, a grand ball, various church services, musical concerts, fireworks displays and several parades. People were able to obtain the souvenir coins…