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June 15, 2023

Ellwood City Memorial Swimming Pool Summer Float Nights Set To Begin Saturday

The first of three, free community Summer Float Nights at the Ellwood City Memorial Swimming Pool will take place on Saturday, June 17th with the film Finding Nemo shown. Grab the family and come on over to the pool for Floats and Floats, Pool floats and Root beer floats that is. No better way to start off summer with memories of good times at the pool. Splash the night away with us. Registration is Required. All children under 12 years of age and all non-swimmers MUST be accompanied by a parent in the facility at all times. More information can…

June 14, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Kroll Presented With Proclamation

Dr. F. Gerald “Jerry” Kroll was presented with a proclamation by George Celli, President of Ellwood City Borough Council last week. Dr. Kroll was presented the proclamation for all the service he had given to Ellwood City and around the world. His passion for evangelism and discipleship has led him to Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, North America, Latin America along with other parts of the world. Many were honored to have him serve as Director of Ellwood City Youth for Christ before being appointed by Youth for Christ International as Director of American Youth for Christ in France….

June 13, 2023

Ellwood City Borough Council Approves New Conditions for Dunkin’ Location

Ellwood City Borough Council voted to rescind the request by Fifth and Spring, LLC in regards to a Dunkin’ fast food restaurant at the intersection of Fifth Street and Spring Avenue approved during their May 15, 2023 meeting. At that time, council unanimously approved the 2,060 square foot facility as well as a drive thru contingent on the following conditions: No egress permitted onto Fifth Street from the Dunkin’ parking lot; right hand and left-hand turn from the drive thru lane onto Fifth Street; And moving a curbside pickup spot to the middle of the parking lot. They also approved…

June 12, 2023

1st Beautification Award Winner of 2023 Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court announced the 1st Beautification Award winner for 2023 season – congratulations to Larry and Karen Krummert! It did not go unnoticed the hard work they put into their beautiful yard according to Mayor Court. Larry and Karen were presented with a gift certificate to a local restaurant and a yard sign to display. The mayor’s office has five more winners to announce and nominations are still being accepted by Mayor Court. You can turn in your nominations at the Mayor’s office in the Municipal Building or call the Mayor at 724-824-7629. RELATED: Mayor Court’s Beautification Awards…

June 11, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 12th

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 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. WE’RE OPEN! 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. –…

June 9, 2023

Ellwood City Historical Society Remembers Memorial Day 2023 In Ellwood City

as submitted by Mob Morabito, Ellwood City Area Historical Society At Ellwood City’s Legion Park on Memorial Day, the early morning twilight was just being breached by the first rays of the rising sun as the American flag was ceremoniously raised and lowered three times before being placed at the half-staff position. This was done to honor the 159 Ellwood City Area men listed on the monuments there who gave their lives in defense of freedom. Five local veterans, Joe Fisher, Rich Griffith, Bill Hrabosky, Pete Maietta, and Bob Morabito, members of the J. Wilbur Randolph American Legion Post 157…

June 9, 2023

MAYOR: Speeding Enforcement In Borough

Mayor Anthony J. Court and the Ellwood City Police Department wants to announce that next week throughout the Borough of Ellwood City, Officers of the Ellwood City Police Department will again be conducting speeding enforcement. The department will be using their certified Enrad Laser speed timing device. Citations WILL BE issued for non-compliance. Mayor Court says his message is quite clear – PLEASE SLOW DOWN or face the consequences!  

June 9, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: David Carter, 43, of Ellwood City is charged with Disorderly Conduct, Terroristic Threats, and Public Drunkenness after an incident on June 4th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 6:16 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Franklin Avenue for a report of a male making threats. Upon arrival, police spoke with one of the victims who related a male, later identified as Carter, came across the street and started making threats. Police spoke with Carter who appear under the influence of alcohol and unable to stand straight. Police advised Carter to stay inside for the…

June 8, 2023

PHOTOS: Wander Ellwood Night

Wander Ellwood is back for another season! Ellwood City’s own open-air street night hosts vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment among the commerce and small businesses in downtown Ellwood City. The event is scheduled to take place the first Wednesday of every month, June through October, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.. June will have a second Wander Ellwood Night in two weeks, on Wednesday, June 21st! For more information, and updates, please visit the Wander Ellwood Facebook.com Page or email wanderellwood@gmail.com

June 8, 2023

Calls for Entries in Midland Art Show

MIDLAND –Area artists are invited to submit up to three works, framed and ready to hang, to the 17th Midland Arts Council Summer Gallery. Entries are due on June 21 to the juried art show. Viewing will be free and open to the public June 30 through July 5 in the atrium of the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, according to the Midland Arts Council Featured artist this year is Kevin Yackmack of Industry, Pa., whose paintings of trains are so realistic that people believe them to be photographs. The retired financial controller translated the detail required in his former…