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April 28, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

FIREARM SALE OR TRANSFER: On March 8th at approximately 4:21 p.m., a 35-year-old male from New Castle attempted to purchase a pistol from Dunham’s Sports, but was denied the transaction. According to the police report, the suspect was previously sentenced for receiving stolen property, a misdemeanor of the first degree, prohibiting the transaction. When asked upon the official Firearms Transaction Record, the suspect failed to disclose this information. It is noted that the same suspect was also denied a previous attempt to purchase a shotgun from Walmart in July 2021 and was also denied the transaction for similar reasons. Both…

April 27, 2023

Election Q&A: Ellwood City Area School District Board of Directors Candidates

The Municipal Primary Election will take place on May 16. We caught up with the candidates for Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors and the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council. This is PART ONE in a TWO-PART SERIES featuring Q&As with the candidates. Part 1 features the ECASD Board of Directors candidates. Part 2 will be published tomorrow and will feature the Ellwood City Borough Council Candidates. Where Do I Vote? The Polling Place Search tool will help you locate a polling place for Election day: Find your polling place. Important Dates Upcoming Elections – MUNICIPAL PRIMARY  –…

April 27, 2023

Mayor Court’s Beautification Awards Set To Begin

Ready, Set, Spring! Mayor Anthony J. Court will once again be doing beautification awards for Ellwood City. This is the 14th year of this successful program. There will be six winners and each will be awarded a gift certificate from a local restaurant and yard sign to display. If you would like to nominate a friend, relative, or neighbor you could do so by dropping the request off at the Mayor’s office in the Municipal Building on Lawrence Avenue or by calling Mayor Court at 724-824-7629. Nominations will be accepted beginning May 10, 2023 and program will end on the…

April 26, 2023

Borough Code Enforcement Reminds Residents To Keep Grass Trimmed

Spring has sprung and Summer is just around the corner. This is the time to start cutting your grass and the Ellwood City Borough Code Enforcement Officer is reminding residents in the Borough that the legal height for grass is not to exceed SIX (6) inches. Also, cleaning up around your property helps to make our borough more desirable. This helps control the little animals that take refuge in the high grass and debris such as mice, rats and snakes. The Borough also reminds residents that if you do not have your house number visible from the street, police, fire…

April 26, 2023

NOTICE: ECASD Schedules Finance Committee Meeting

According to information made available by the district on Tuesday, the Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. and will be conducted in the Board Room located in the Lincoln Jr/Sr High School. The Ellwood City School District is located at 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117  

April 25, 2023

Lawrence County Broadband Initiative Announces Events

NEW CASTLE – Today, the Lawrence County Commissioners announced two public events as a part of their Link Up Lawrence initiative, a project that kicked off last month and is assessing the quality and availability of broadband internet in the County. The Commissioners are hosting an open house on May 11 and a virtual workshop on May 18 to share information about the project and gain insight into internet experiences residents, businesses, and organizations. Additionally, the deadline for the survey and speed test, which is a vital part of public feedback, is being extended to Friday, May 26. “We welcome…

April 23, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 24

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. 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. – 4:00 p.m….

April 20, 2023

Knights Of Columbus Provided Donation To Divine Grace

The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 11389 provided a $500 donation to the Divine Grace Ministerium Social Services this week Pictured below and receiving the check are Jan Baur and Cathy DeBlaso, co-directors of Social Services. Hank Glogowski, Grand Knight and Social Services Volunteer is on the right. The Knights of Columbus support the Social Services financially as well as providing volunteers to unload food trucks, bag food for distribution and distribute food to 350 area families on a regular basis. Last year, a new sign was donated and installed at the Divine Grace Parish Ministerium Social Services Office…

April 19, 2023

Wayne Township Tax Office Open For In Person Property Tax Payments

Attention All Wayne Township Residents— The Wayne Township Tax Office will open Monday, May 1, 2023 for any “IN PERSON” property tax payments. Location will be at the Wayne Township FIREHALL, 5153 Ellwood Road, Ellwood City. Office will be open on the 1st & 3rd Monday and Thursdays of each month from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tax payments may be mailed to: Wayne Township Tax Collector, P. O. Box 24, Ellwood City, PA 16117. For “mail payments requesting receipts”, please, with payment include a postage-paid, self-addressed envelope. Local taxes will be sent to the residents the first week of…

April 18, 2023

Medical Equipment To Be Available For Auction From Ellwood City Hospital

Centurion Service Group, a world leader in surplus medical equipment auctions, will be holding a closure auction featuring a variety of fixed assets and medical equipment from Ellwood City Hospital, located at 724 Pershing Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117, on Wednesday, April 26th. Register to bid on hospital and medical equipment in this timed closure event. Lots start closing: 04/26/2023, 9:00 a.m. CT Inspection: Tuesday, April 25, by appointment only Contact Centurion Service Group for payment details. Equipment removal: Monday, May 1 – Thursday, May 11, 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. (ET) by appointment only Buyers premium: 20%; Convenience fee: 4%; Additional notes:…