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October 16, 2024

CCBC Student Organizing Volunteer Effort For Eastern Tennessee and North Carolina Hurricane Victims

The devastation of Hurricane Helene throughout Tennessee and North Carolina is unprecedented. Thousands of people are stranded without food, water, electricity, and other necessities. Those spared by the storm are doing everything possible to help those in need. CCBC honors and air traffic control student Meredith Cote is one of those people. Meredith is organizing a volunteer effort to collect supplies for those in Eastern Tennessee and North Carolina affected by the hurricane. She and her family are flying their plane to deliver the supplies. “We’re taking any donations that don’t include water or canned foods (due to weight) for…

August 22, 2024

All Aboard Ellwood Receives $400,000 Pledge from the May Emma Hoyt Foundation

All Aboard Ellwood Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the industrial and railroad heritage of Ellwood City, has received a generous pledge of $400,000 from the May Emma Hoyt Foundation. This substantial commitment will help fund the construction of a replica train station that will house the proposed Industrial and Railroad Museum. A Vision for the Future: The proposed museum, designed to reflect the historic train station that once stood as a landmark in Ellwood City, will highlight the critical role trains played in the region’s industrial development. The museum will feature a variety of interactive exhibits, historical artifacts,…

January 25, 2024

Donation Made To ECPD K9 Fund and Youth Bureau Program

A $5,000 donation through the efforts of the KC Venezie Charitable Foundation and Mayor Anthony J. Court was made this week to the Ellwood City Police Department K9 Fund and Youth Bureau Program. The donation was provided to help support the police departments programs that assist with community protection and safety. The ECPD K9 Fund and its Youth Bureau program are a fully funded by donations. Funds are used for training, equipment, food and housing for the Ellwood City Police Department K9 dog, Nico. Nico is a dual purpose work dog that specializes in narcotics detection as well as area…

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…

February 18, 2023

Rotary Club of Ellwood City Delivers Water to East Palestine

The Rotary Club of Ellwood City delivered three pallets of bottled water on Friday to East Palestine, Ohio. The club is now sponsoring a community-wide initiative in conjunction with Tomon Funeral Home and Trinity Lutheran Church to collect other items the residents need. Items needed include bottled water, paper towels, white vinegar, bleach-free cleaning products, Dawn dish soap, laundry detergent, rolls of quarters, personal care items, dog and cat food. Monetary donations will be used to purchase these items. If you would like more information, please feel free to reach out to the club president, Doug Slade at 724-991-8505. Drop…

December 28, 2022

Michael’s Furniture Plus Donates To Club Hope Foundation

Michael’s Furniture Plus, conducted a very successful charitable promotion this year that resulted in an impressive amount of money being donated to a great cause. Michael’s pledged to donate $50.00 to the Club Hope Foundation for every Ellwood City Varsity Football touchdown scored this season. The Ellwood City team did their part and scored 22 touchdowns this year and Michael’s was happy to donate $1,100.00 to the Club Hope Foundation. The store is owned and operated by many former Ellwood City Football players and boosters. The owner, Michael Perry, said he was proud to tie this charitable promotion to the…

February 25, 2022

Meals On Wheels Receives Donation From Ellwood City Wolves Club

On Wednesday, February 23, the Ellwood City Wolves Club presented a donation to the Ellwood City Meals on Wheels Program Director Terri Crespo. Terri presented the history of the program which started in at the Calvin United Presbyterian Church. It moved to the Ellwood City Hospital. When the Ellwood City Hospital closed the Calvin United Presbyterian Church again agreed to host the program. The program serves 80 people in the greater Ellwood City area. The clients receive a cold meal and a hot meal each weekday. This delivery also allows the delivery driver to check on the client to ensure…