borough of ellwood city

April 3, 2025

Children’s Advocacy Center Places Windmills To Raise Awareness

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Mayor Anthony J. Court and David Young, a Fatherhood Specialist with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County, have taken a commendable step in raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Their efforts highlight the importance of community involvement in protecting children and supporting families. The signs and windmills in the downtown area of Ellwood City not only catch attention but serve as powerful symbols of hope and advocacy for the prevention of child abuse. The blue pinwheel is a symbol of the healthy, happy, and full childhoods all children deserve. National Child…

March 27, 2025

ARISE, Borough Of Ellwood City Launch Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court, together with representatives from Arise, adorned downtown Ellwood City with ribbons and signs to mark the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During April, ARISE is bringing awareness to survivors of sexual assault. Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. Mayor Court commended Olivia Gaffron, Grace Schmarewski, and their staff for their dedication to bringing Sexual Assault Awareness to the communities. Since 1981, ARISE has been the community’s response to violence and abuse, serving victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Other Serious Crimes and Older Victims…

March 17, 2025

“Operation Healthy Ellwood” Coming In July

The Ellwood City Area School District, in partnership with the Ellwood City Borough, will be hosting Operation Healthy Ellwood IRT July 23-26 and July 28-August 1 at Lincoln Jr/Sr. High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. This is a NO COST opportunity for anyone in any community to get access to medical, dental, vision (including eyeglass fabrication), behavioral health, and veterinary services. The clinics will run 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and no appointment is needed! Operation Healthy Ellwood is made possible by 200 military medical professionals from all branches of the US Military. “Innovative Readiness Training, or…

March 13, 2025

Ellwood City Community Garden Seeks Volunteers

The Ellwood City Community Garden is a collaborative project between the Borough of Ellwood City, the local food bank, and many community volunteers and local businesses. The garden is composed of raised beds, each planted, tended to, and harvested by volunteers from our community. The harvest is donated to the local food bank in a effort to increase access to fresh, nutrient-dense produce for community members in need. In addition to the garden beds, there is also a Share the Harvest drop box at the Sims Street location where community members can drop off excess produce from their own home…

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 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…

January 17, 2025

Christmas Tree Disposal Still Available

Taking down the Christmas tree is only one task after the holiday season. For families with real trees, figuring out what to do with them may be a whole other task. According to information made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, residents may drop off live Christmas trees (decorations removed) at Stiefel Park now through January 31, 2025. Treecycling is a process that grinds old, unwanted live trees into other useful materials — mainly mulch. Since live trees are biodegradable, they can be safely composted, mulched or disposed of with other yard waste. Want to do it yourself? The…

November 19, 2024

Borough Of Ellwood City Advertising Upcoming Board Vacancies

According to information made available by the borough, the Ellwood City Borough Council is advertising the vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions of Ellwood City Borough: Zoning Hearing Board, Zoning Hearing Board Alternate, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Library Board, Board of Health, and Recreation Board Any Borough resident interested in serving on any of the above positions is asked to submit a letter of interest to the Borough Secretary, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. All letters must be due/postmarked on or before 4:00 p.m. on December 4, 2024. For questions, please contact the borough at 724-758-7777…

October 3, 2024

ARISE, Borough of Ellwood City Kick Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court along with Grace Schmarewski and Olivia Gaffron, representatives from Arise, placed ribbons and signs around downtown Ellwood City to kick off the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “We have been participating in this program for over 5 years and will continue to support the program for many years,” said Mayor Court. “The Month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Arise hopes to spread awareness and continue educating the community on violence prevention and healthy relationships. The signs also contain information about Arise and services we offer to victims of domestic violence…

September 30, 2024

Borough of Ellwood City Sponsoring Community Food Drive

The Borough of Ellwood City is proud to announce a Borough wide food drive to benefit the Divine Grace Food Pantry. If you are interested in hosting a box in your business, please email rschnell@ellwoodcityborough.com. If you would like to donate items for the food pantry, there will be a box for donations at the Utility Billing Window in the Municipal Building. Below is a list of the most requested items per the food bank. Thank you for supporting our friends and neighbors through the Holiday Season!

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