Mayor Anthony Court

Mayor Court Presents 3rd Beautification Award Of 2024

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented Gina Borselli with the 3rd Beautification Award of 2024. “Congratulations Gina on a job well done,” said Mayor Court in a statement. Gina was presented with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate to a local restaurant. The Mayor wants to thank the residence who have taken their time and effort to spruce up their respective properties and to those who have submitted nominations to the Mayor. Nominations are still being taken. You can drop it off at the Mayor’s office in the Municipal Building or call the Mayor at 724-824-7629. PICTURED BELOW…


2nd Beautification Award Winner of 2024 Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the 2nd winner of 2024 Beautification Award to Bill and Samantha DeJoseph of 115 First Street. “Congratulations, Bill and Samantha!” Mayor Court said in an e-mailed statement. “Lots of work went into this property and it shows, job well done!” Bill and Samantha were presented with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate to a local restaurant. There are four winners to go. Nominations still being accepted at Mayor’s office or by calling him at 724-824-7629 PICTURED BELOW: (left to right) Mayor Anthony Court, Bill DeJoseph and Samantha DeJoseph RELATED: Mayor Court’s Beautification Awards…


Mayor Court Announces 1st 2024 Beautification Award Winner

Mayor Anthony J. Court announced the 1st Beautification Award winner for 2024. Congratulations to Tim and Becky Marshall on 107 Glen Avenue! “It did not go unnoticed the hard work that was put into their beautiful yard,” said Court in an emailed statement. Tim and Becky was presented with a gift certificate to a local restaurant and a yard sign to display. The mayor’s office has five more winners to announce and nominations are still being accepted by Mayor Court. You can turn in your nominations at the Mayor’s office in the Municipal Building or call the Mayor at 724-824-7629….


REMINDER: 2024 Mayor Beautification Awards Set To Begin

Ready, Set, Spring! Mayor Anthony J. Court will once again be doing the “Beautification Awards Program” for Ellwood City residents. This is the 15th year of this successful program. There will be six winners and each will be awarded a gift certificate from a local restaurant and yard sign to display. If you would like to nominate a friend, relative, or neighbor you could do so by dropping the request off at the Mayor’s office in the Municipal Building on Lawrence Avenue or by calling Mayor Court at 724-824-7629. Nominations will be accepted beginning May 10, 2024 and program will…


Mayor Court Proclaims Joseph Connor Roth Day

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court proclaimed April 4, 2024 as Joseph Connor Roth day in the Borough of Ellwood City. Roth was recognized as being the all-time leading scorer in Ellwood City Boys’ Basketball with 2,109 points in his career. He was a four year starter and helped Ellwood City win the WPIAL Class-3A title in the 2020-21 season. His point total placed him 5th overall in Lawrence County all-time scoring and in the top 30 All-time in the WPIAL. Mayor Court along with the Borough of Ellwood City commends Joseph Connor Roth for his exceptional passion and dedication…


Officer Robert Bird Receives A Commendation For Life Saving Act

Officer Robert Bird received a commendation from Mayor Anthony J. Court for his heroic acts that saved a man’s life. Officer Bird was dispatched to a vehicle that crashed into a residence on Orchard Avenue in Ellwood City last week. Upon arrival he encountered a truck that caught fire. The driver of which was trapped inside suffering from a medical emergency. Officer Bird quickly broke the window of vehicle and removed the driver which was engulfed in flames. “We here in the Ellwood City Police Department and Ellwood City Community are extremely proud of Officer Robert Bird. Because of his…


Congressman Mike Kelly Visits The Borough

Mayor Anthony Court welcomed Congressman Mike Kelly in the borough last Friday. Kelly was in the area and met with the mayor and Sgt. Michael McBride concerning grant funds for police funding. Court and McBride proposed several needs for the department and Congressman Kelly is trying to secure funds through grants. While in Lawrence County, the Congressman followed his visit to Ellwood City with a stop in Wampum to meet with Mayor Jesse Altman and local officials. Congressman Kelly is the U.S. Representative serving the 16th District of Pennsylvania. The counties in the 16th District include Butler County, Crawford County,…


Mayor Court Presents Proclamation To “Hoots” Mazzei

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a proclamation this week to Tony “Hoots” Mazzei for his recent Heritage Marker from Beaver County Historical Research and Landmark Foundation. Mayor Court recognized Mr. Mazzei for his historical significance for his building at 1001 South Second Street, Ellwood City, PA. Mayor Court emphasized throughout Tony and his family’s history in business this location has become an integral part of the Ellwood City community and now is declared a historical landmark in accordance with the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmark Foundation. Mayor Anthony J. Court along with the Borough of Ellwood City declared October…


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

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mayor Anthony J. Court along with Jessica Mudger and Johnna Johnston, representatives from Arise, placed ribbons and signs around downtown Ellwood City to kick off the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 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 and sexual assault. ARISE – Our Community’s Response to Violence and Abuse – formerly called the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is…


Jessie Swogger Berkebile Day Declared In Ellwood City

Mayor Anthony J. Court proclaimed Thursday, September 28, 2023 to be “Jessie Swogger Berkebile Day” in the Borough of Ellwood City. Jessie was presented with a proclamation on her 81st birthday celebration. She was the first full-time woman police officer in the Borough of Ellwood City. She was hired by Ellwood City Borough Council on August 22, 1979 and started working on September 16, 1979. Jessie is the mother of the Borough Manager, Kevin Swogger. PICTURED BELOW: (left to right) Officer Matthew Morabito, Sgt. Michael McBride, Council President George Celli, Borough Manager Kevin Swogger, Jessie Berkebile, Mayor Anthony Court, Council…