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August 18, 2021

Samuel Teolis Presented With Proclamation

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a proclamation to Samuel Teolis at the American Legion Post 157 Annual Picnic on August 15th for his dedicated service to Veterans of American Legion Post 157. “An Unknown author once said: ‘The American flag does not fly because the wind moves past it. The American flag flies from the last breath of each military member who has died protecting it!’ said Mayor Court in his statement. “These veterans gave up their own personal dreams and goals to fight for a cause greater than themselves. The veterans will always be Hero’s in my eyes and…

July 7, 2021

PHOTO: 4th Beautification Award Announced

Mayor Anthony J. Court announced the 4th winner of the 2021 Beautification Award. The winners are John and Kelly Katsadas. “Congratulations on a job well done. Looks Great!” said Mayor Court in a statement. The Katsadas’s were presented with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. There will be 2 more winners for 2021! RELATED SEARCH: Beautification Awards  

June 30, 2021

PHOTO: 3rd Beautification Award Announced

Mayor Court’s office announced the third winner of its annual beautification awards. The 3rd winner for the “Mayor Court’s Beautification Award” was awarded to Audrey and Chris Otlowski of 300 Johnston Drive, in Ellwood City. “The Otlowski’s take pride in their yard and it looks awesome,” said Mayor Court in a statement. Audrey and Chris were presented with a yard sign to display and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. There will be 3 more winners to be chosen for the 2021 Mayor Court’s Beautification Award. RELATED SEARCH: Beautification Awards

June 23, 2021

Second 2021 Beautification Award Presented

Mayor Anthony J. Court announces the 2nd Winner of the beautification award. David and Kelli Collette of 320 Mount Vernon Drive. Their hard work shows in the beauty of their landscaping. The Collettes were presented with a yard sign and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. There will be 4 more winners announced. The Mayor’s office encourages area residents to get those nominations submitted. You are able to submit nominations by emailing the Mayor at tcourt230@zoominternet.net or drop nominations off at the Mayor’s office in the Ellwood City Municipal Building. Presentations will begin on June 1st and go through…

June 17, 2021

Mayor Court Receives Invite To Farewell Ceremony For Local Pastor

Mayor Anthony J. Court was proud to accept a personal hand delivered invite to Pastor Angelique Bradford’s farewell ceremonies. Worship begins at 11am and reception at 12:30pm on June 20, 2021 at the First Methodist Church in Ellwood City. In a statement from Mayor Court, he said “I am honored to be a guest speaker to this wonderful occasion! From a selfish standpoint, I’m really going to miss my good friend! Best wishes and may God bless all your future endeavors. Angelique, I’m forever thankful for your service to our community.”  

June 11, 2021

First 2021 Beautification Award Presented

The 1st “Mayor Court’s 2021 Beautification Award” was presented to Emrica Shaffer and Michael Frisk of 232 Hazel Avenue. “Looks great,” said Mayor Court in a statement. “They did a beautiful job-all around!” The winners were presented with a yard sign and a gift certificate from a local restaurant. There are 5 more winners to be presented with this award from Mayor Court. The Mayor’s office encourages area residents to get those nominations submitted. You are able to submit nominations by emailing the Mayor at tcourt230@zoominternet.net or drop nominations off at the Mayor’s office in the Ellwood City Municipal Building….

May 19, 2021

Vision Ministries Hosts Fourth Annual Braveheart Testimonial Dinner

Vision Ministries will be hosting the fourth annual Braveheart Testimonial Dinner on May 23rd. The dinner will take place at the New Englander Banquet Center. Doors will open up at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will begin at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $35.00 per person. This dinner shines light and recognition on the people who have battled the disease of addiction and have won. Pastor Randy Crum of Vision Ministries started the dinner as way to honor the individuals who have been through addiction and have succeeded in their efforts of beating it. At the dinner, there will be five individuals…

May 11, 2021

V-E Day Celebrated; Ceremony Held On Saturday

Victory in Europe (V-E) Day is celebrated annually on May 8th to recognize the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany’s unconditional surrender. Ellwood City celebrated its “V-E Day” this past Saturday, which was the 76th anniversary of the end of war, at the World War Two monument in front of the Municipal Building. Ellwood City’s Mayor Anthony J. Court was the guest speaker and he spoke about the sacrifices that were made, the dreams put on hold, and the courage displayed by Veterans that help secure our freedom for our country. “It was an honor…

May 3, 2021

Mayor Court To Speak At V-E Day Ceremony

Mayor Anthony Court will be the guest speaker at a Wreath-laying Ceremony in honor of the 76th Anniversary of the Allied Victory in Europe (V-E Day) to be held at the World War Two monument in front of the Ellwood City Municipal Building on Saturday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. After Mayor Court’s address, the wreath laying will be done by the Ellwood City American Legion J. Wilbur Randolph Post 157 followed by a Rifle Salute and the playing of Taps by the Beaver-Lawrence County Veterans Honor Guard. The Public is invited to attend the ceremony. Last year, Mayor Court…

April 23, 2021

Mayor Court Announces 2021 Beautification Award Program

Get ready, let’s bring our community back to life! It’s that wonderful time of the year again and Mayor Anthony J. Court is starting his “Beautification Award Program”. This is the 11th year for the program and, according to the Mayor’s office, each year there are more and more nominations. This year, six lucky winners will be chosen from May 1st through June 15th. You will be able to submit nominations by emailing the Mayor at tcourt230@zoominternet.net or drop nominations off at the Mayor’s office in the Ellwood City Municipal Building. Presentations will begin on June 1st and go through…