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April 18, 2023

Borough Council to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Dunkin’

Ellwood City Borough Council announced during the April 17 regular meeting that they will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use request from Dunkin’ on May 15 at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Borough Building’s Council Chambers on the second floor. Borough Manager Kevin Swogger said the borough will be applying for a Lawrence County Liquid Fuels Grant to help offset the costs of the 2021 Road Improvement Project. He also said that applications are still being accepted for the Ellwood City Façade Improvement Program. So far according to Swogger, applicants have included Fox…

April 17, 2023

Enter To Win A Home Energy & Compost Kit At Ellwood City Earth Day Event

Do you have an expanding collection of plastic bags at home? Bring them to the Earth Day Celebration to be recycled! Everyone who brings bags to recycle will be entered into a drawing to win one of several home energy and composting kits. The more bags you bring, the more chances you have to win. Plastic bags of many kinds can be recycled, including grocery bags, some packaging and plastic film. This portion of the event is hosted by Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department and NexTrex. The annual Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 22rd at…

April 17, 2023

Brown, NFIB to Host Small Business Roundtable Discussion

HARRISBURG – To grow the region’s economy in a fiscally responsible manner, Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) will join the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to co-host a small business roundtable discussion on Thursday, April 20, at 8 a.m. at The Confluence. The roundtable discussion, which is free to the public, will feature Greg Moreland, NFIB state director, as the guest speaker. “We need to find ways to increase jobs, reduce red tape, better steward state resources and increase economic recovery,” said Brown. “There are several issues businesses are facing: paid leave, minimum wage increase, health care benefits and much…

April 15, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 17

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. –…

April 14, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: On April 12th at approximately 4:44 p.m., PA State Police investigated a report of a stolen firearm from a residence on Burns Road, Lawrence County. According to the report, a black in color Spike Tactical AR-15 style rifle, chambered in 5.56 caliber, was stolen as the suspect gained access to the victim’s unlocked vehicle, stealing the rifle from the rear seat. There is an approximate 4-day window from when the 18-year-old male victim last saw his rifle and when he noticed it missing. An investigation is going. Anyone with information is asked to call PA State Police New Castle…

April 14, 2023

ECASD Board of Directors Holds Regular Meeting

The Ellwood City School District’s Board of Directors held their regular meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The following motions were passed during the meeting: Motion to approve March 6, 2023 Committee Meeting Minutes, March 9, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, and March 27, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes. Motion to approve the General Fund Accounts Payable Report. Motion to approve Adoption of Resolution, as presented by Bond Counsel, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $23,235,000, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Unit Debt Act, for the purpose of funding the completion…

April 14, 2023

Ellwood City Wolves Club Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Dinner

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 celebrated their 75th Anniversary with a Dinner at the Connoquenessing Country Club on Wednesday. The Dinner was attended by 85 members and their guests, including the current National Wolves Club President, Craig Mamone of Rochester, PA. The master of ceremonies, long time member Ray Santillo, conducted the program and highlighted the history of the club. The club began in 1948 by four local businessmen (Brothers Deno and Frank Barsotti, P O Contrucci and A P Folino) chartered in 1951 and received their seal in 1954. These businessmen wanted to help their community. Their…

April 14, 2023

Baney Presents Historical Society With Booklet On Wiley Hill Baptist Church

Monday night at the monthly Ellwood City Historical Society meeting, attorney Dylan Baney presented the Society with a large booklet on the history of the Wiley Hill Baptist Church. Accepting the gift from Dylan is Andy Kindle (pictured right), first Vice President of the Historical Society. Looking on, and standing to left, is Lawrence County Commissioner, Dan Vogler. Baney graduated from Lincoln High School in 2015. He attended Slippery Rock University and obtained a Bachelors degree in political science. He got his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in October 2022. He is employed at the Lawrence County…

April 13, 2023

REMINDER: Community Garden Poster Contest Deadline Friday

The deadline for the Community Garden Poster Contest is Friday! The Ellwood City Borough Department of Public Works opened up the contest last month to all children between the ages of 4-12 to participate by submitting their carefully crafted and drawn artwork. Here are the details: Open to all children between the ages of 4-12 years old that reside in the Borough of Ellwood City One winning design will be chosen from each age group (4-6, 7-9, 10-12) for a total of 3 winning designs. The winning artists will have their artwork prominently displayed in the community garden! Official poster…

April 13, 2023

Space Still Available For Municipal Woman’s Spring Craft Show

Vendor space is still available for the upcoming Municipal Woman’s Spring Craft Show scheduled to take place next month. Come out and exhibit to take part in the craft show that will take place on May 6th at the Wayne Township Firehall. Vendor fee is $25.00 and will earn a space with a table. Additional tables are available for $10.00 with a limit of four tables.  Applications are due by April 15, 2023 – checks payable to: Municipal Womans Club and mail to: Cheryl Valvano, 1111 Chewton-Wurtemburg Rd., Wampum, PA 16157. CONTACT PERSON: Cheryl Valvano at 724-614-8302 VENDOR APPLICATION All…