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September 17, 2024

Borough Notifies Residents Of No Late Fees, Shut-Offs On Recent Electric Billing

In a statement made available on the borough website and social media this week, the Borough of Ellwood City is notifying its residents there will be no shut offs this month and all late fees will be waived due to system issues. The Borough is aware that delinquent notices have been mailed with a shut off date included. Per the Borough Manager, Kevin Swogger, there will be no shut offs in the month of September and all late fees will be waived for the month of September due to system issues with the new operating system for Ellwood Electric. We…

September 16, 2024

Ellwood City Announces 2024 Clean Up Date

The Borough of Ellwood City has announced its annual fall clean up event scheduled next month. The Fall Clean Up event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024 and will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The drop off location is the parking lot at 1210 Factory Avenue in Ellwood City, just west of Adams Manufacturing Building #4 and prior to the Moose Lodge (same location as 2023). The cost is $10.00 per passenger vehicle. You MUST buy a ticket by Thursday, October 17th at noon at the Utility Office in the Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Avenue. Tags…

September 11, 2024

Ellwood City Announces 2024 Trick or Treat Night

Mayor Anthony J. Court and the Borough of Ellwood City has decided to change Trick or Treat night from previous years. In prior years it was held on Halloween night, but this year Ellwood City has announced it will now follow the annual Halloween parade – Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Mayor Court’s office announced in a statement that the borough is going to try this new date/time on a trial basis. “I want to make this change and see how it works and hopefully it is better for all involved,” said Court in an…

July 24, 2024

Borough of Ellwood City Utility Office Updating Payment System

The Borough of Ellwood City utility office will be getting a new system starting July 31st, 2024, with an estimated end date of August 7th, 2024 according to information made available by the borough. During the transition only checks and money orders will be accepted. The office will still be open normal business hours during the transition. As always, the drop box outback will be available. Payments received within the transition period will be deposited once the system has completed the update on August 7th, 2024. With this new system comes changes. PayDici will no longer be used as the…

June 4, 2024

Borough Reminds Its Residents & Property Owners Of Minimum Standards

In the spirit of pride in the community, and an effort to protect, increase and maintain property values, the Borough of Ellwood City has some minimum standards outlined in its ordinances. The adoption by ordinance of the International Property Maintenance Code 2012 (Ellwood City Borough Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1492) listed below details pertinent sections that relate to residential and commercial property owners. This advertisement shall serve as written notice of having provided proper notice of the Ordinance. its requirements, obligations and penalties which may be imposed for the violations: Chapter 3 – General Requirements: SECTION 302 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS…

May 8, 2024

Registration for 2024 Summer Playground Program At Ewing Park

The Borough of Ellwood City will be holding its 2024 Summer Playground Program again at Ewing Park this summer. Registration will be held at Ewing Park, Shelter #5 on Thursday June 6th and Friday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please bring the following information to registration: Proof of Borough residency (EC Borough electric bill or Borough Tax statement) Driver’s license or state ID and phone number of parent/guardian responsible for child Driver’s license number, and phone number of two additional people that will be allowed to pick your child up from the program. We will be allowing…

May 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Winners Of Ellwood City Community Garden Coloring Contest Announced

The winners of the Community Garden Coloring Contest gathered together on Thursday, May 2nd outside of the Municipal Building to claim their prizes and view their artwork. The winners were chosen from a wide variety of entries, each with its own unique style. This year’s winners are as follows: 4-6 year old age group: Savannah Honsaker 7-9 year old age group: Lena Ierino 10-12 year old age group: Gabriella Parson The artists were awarded a $50 prize sponsored by Borough Manager, Kevin Swogger. “I enjoy looking at the entries for the contest each year and seeing the amazing talent our…

April 22, 2024

Borough Code Enforcement Reminder To Residents To Keep Grass Trimmed

Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. Grass is growing and many homeowners are attending to their property. April started yard waste pick-ups for borough residents. The Ellwood City Borough Code Enforcement Officer Ralph Chiappetta would like to remind borough residents that the grass ordinance will begin to be enforced starting May 1st The legal height for grass/weeds is not to exceed SIX (6) inches. Also, the property must be clear of rubbish, trash and old tires. This may become a breeding area for rats, insects and other unwanted animals as well as a child safety concern…

April 12, 2024

“Pinwheels For Prevention” Program Launched

Mayor Anthony J. Court in conjunction with Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County, members of UPMC Jamison, launched “Pinwheels for Prevention” this week. “This is a program for child abuse prevention and the pinwheels represents playfulness, joy and childhood and has come to serve as a physical reminder of a great childhood,” said Mayor Court in an e-mailed statement. Pinwheels and ribbons are displayed in the downtown area of Ellwood City. According to UPMC, and by the age of 18, one in 10 children will suffer physical or sexual abuse. Nationwide, neglect is the most common form of abuse. Of…

April 10, 2024

ARISE, Borough Of Ellwood City Help Launch Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court along with Johnna Johnston, Grace Schmarewski, and Olivia Gaffron, representatives from ARISE, placed sign around downtown Ellwood City to kick off the Awareness Month. This month is the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Building Connected Communities”. “They are really excited about sharing ways that everyone can work together to end sexual violence,” said Mayor Court in an emailed statement. “And as always, they want everyone to know that Arise has many great resources for survivors of violence and they…