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February 25, 2022

Tamburitzans to Perform in Ellwood City; Tickets Available

The Tamburitzans are set to perform their Symbols – The Awakening performance in Ellwood City. Through music, song, and dance Symbols: The Awakening showcases beauty and brilliance of traditions from around the globe. Woven as a tapestry of Croatian, Georgian, Nordic, Serbian, Polish, Italian and Bulgarian cultures, audiences will be transported to folk celebrations through intricate choreography, mesmerizing music, and unique voices. America’s longest running live stage production, the Tamburitzans have entertained and delighted audiences of all ages for over eight decades. Dedicated to perpetuating international cultural heritage, the ensemble delivers a high caliber multi-media showcase. This season’s ensemble features…

August 16, 2021

Ellwood City Councilwoman Resigns Position

Councilwoman Lisa Guerrera has officially resigned her council seat. During Monday’s regular meeting, council members accepted her resignation—some reluctantly—just months shy of the end of her term. Guerrera said the move was prompted by the abrupt sale of her home. She will be moving out of the borough making her legally unable to serve on council. The borough will immediately advertise to fill her council seat. Guerrera began her council journey in 2017 when her run was announced as a team effort along with Rob Brough, John Cress, and Brandon Fisher. The foursome entered the election with a promise to…

June 30, 2021

Fireworks to Provide Flare for Ellwood City

Fireworks will light up the night sky on Friday, July 2, beginning at 9:45 p.m. The Zambelli display will be set off at Stiefel Park this year. Organizer Eric Rayner said the fireworks were made possible at the last minute by Visit Lawrence County, which donated $1,000, Ellwood City Forge with a $2,000 donation, the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce providing a $500 donation, and the Festival Committee is picking up the tab for the police presence. He said Dan Vogler and Lawrence County Commissioners were monumental in helping him find the right organizations to make the event possible….

June 30, 2021

Local Man Lights Up Ewing Park with Decades of Service

That beautiful twinkle that you see in Ewing Park at Christmas time is a labor of love made possible by one man who remains dedicated to the weeks of effort to string the thousands of lights. For Sam Pawlowski, Christmas in the Park begins in October when he begins the tireless work to complete the massive display. He has been lighting up the park for 25 years. “I get a little done day by day,“ he said—noting he works from 10 a.m. until noon and resumes at 1 p.m. and works until about 3 p.m. Pawlowski, 84, is the only…

June 25, 2021

‘Operation Adopt a Block’ Seeking Volunteers for June 26 Cleanup

Operation Adopt a Block will be in full force tomorrow as local leaders, officials, and residents gather to clean up Ellwood City. Justin Neupauer, owner of Alborn Tire Sales and leader of the event, said he is expecting about 50 volunteers but more are always welcome. “I am always shocked by the response of people who are willing to take time out of their day to volunteer,” he said. Neupauer will be joined by co-organizers Councilman Caleb Cragle, Councilman Rob Brough, Councilwoman Judith Dici, Mayor Anthony Court, Matt Morabito of Morabito Mowing, and Eric Rayner of the festival committee. Members…

June 23, 2021

Ellwood City To Be Apart Of Largest Virtual Game Of Catch

Ellwood City will be one of over 100 virtual locations to take place in the largest virtual game of catch next Wednesday June 30th. Jeff Potter of The Potter Baseball Tour, came up with this idea as a way to bring the community together have people of all ages participate in this once in a lifetime event. The Potter Baseball Tour is partnering with organizations and individuals all over the country for this event. “It’s great that Ellwood is getting involved and are being brought together to reach a common goal,” said Potter. Not only will this event be a…

June 22, 2021

Ellwood Local Earns Honor At West Virginia University

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – Dia Neupauer of Ellwood City, PA has been named to the President’s List at West Virginia University for the Spring 2021 semester. Neupauer just completed her Junior year and is majoring in Nursing. To see other students who earned honors from the area, you can visit http://lists.wvu.edu/. Outstanding undergraduate academic achievement is recognized by awarding President’s List status to students who obtain a 4.0 GPA in a semester. Neupauer has achieved President’s List in five of her six semesters at WVU. Neupauer is also a member of the Delta Gamma sorority, serving as Vice President of…

June 22, 2021

REMINDER: Last Day For New Trash Carts

The final day for the new trash carts for Ellwood City Borough residents will be delivered Saturday June 26th. Residents are NOT to use the carts until Thursday, July 1st and are to continue to use the yellow bags until then. The new contract with Valley Waste will begin on July 1st. Any refuse placed into the carts, or any bag other than the yellow bag, WILL BE LEFT BEHIND, no exceptions.  

June 14, 2021

100th Anniversary of Ewing Park Baseball Complex This Friday

The Ewing Park Baseball Complex will mark its’ 100th anniversary on Friday, June 18. On this day in 1921, the first baseball game was played at the newly-constructed Ewing Park Baseball Field. On that Saturday afternoon, the Ellwood City Shelby county league team defeated Hubbard, Ohio, 20-9. The New Castle News reported, “Ewing Park”, which was used for the very first time, proved an ideal place for playing baseball.” Ewing Park became the baseball hub for Ellwood City and remains, 100 years later, the baseball center of Ellwood City. There have even been some Major League Baseball Hall of Fame…

April 7, 2021

Ewing Park Skateboard Area Gets Lights

Skaters will no longer have to do tricks and jumps in the dark while skateboarding in Ewing Park. Lights have been added to the skateboard park, and according to Councilman Caleb Cragle, the project itself and the cost of the lighting are minimal. Cragle is the Parks and Recreation Chair for the borough and said he spends a lot of time in the park with his daughter. He began to notice a trend. “I noticed the kids skateboarding in the dark quite a bit,” Cragle said. Knowing that the volleyball court had lighting at night, he wondered what the cost…