Mayor Anthony Court

September 15, 2020

“Angeline Riccardo Day” Declared In Ellwood City

Mayor Anthony J. Court has declared Tuesday, September 15, 2020 as “Angeline Riccardo Day” in Ellwood City. Mayor Court presented a proclamation in observance of Mrs. Riccardo’s 100th birthday. Mrs. Riccardo was married for 57 years to Armond Riccardo, has 3 children, James, Ron and Allan and was blessed with 8 grandchildren. “Mrs. Riccardo is an outstanding citizen that won the respect of her family, friends, neighbors and acquaintances,” said Mayor Court in a statement. In photo, left to right, Mrs. Angeline Riccardo, Mayor Anthony Court, and Mrs. Riccardo’s sister, Mary Scialdone.

September 3, 2020

PHOTO: VJ Day Celebrated

Victory Over Japan Day, also known as VJ Day, and its 75-year anniversary was celebrated this week. Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court & WW II Veterans from Ellwood City and American Legion Post #157, along with Lawrence County and Beaver County Honor Guards celebrated VJ Day at the American Legion Park. Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a Proclamation to American Legion Post, Commander Joe Fisher commending the victory. Mayor Court, American Legion Post 157, WW II Veterans and the Honor Guards conducted a program commemorating VJ Day. Commander (Ret) Robert Morabito served as the Master of Ceremonies. Mayor Court conducted the Laying of Wreath and gave…

July 21, 2020

Mayor Urges Community to Slow Down; Council Hires Part-Time Officer

During Monday’s Borough Council Meeting, Mayor Anthony Court had one message for the community: Slow down and obey traffic signs. Court warned that if he continues to receive complaints about speeding and other traffic violations, police will setup points of surveillance and tickets will be issued. “Gotta slow down,” Court said. “It’s that simple.” He said numerous complaints have been made about violations on Sunset Boulevard and Perry Street as well as other areas in the borough. In other news, council decided to reject bids for the 2020 Paving Program. Borough Manager David Allen said bids came in 30 percent…

June 19, 2020

PHOTO: 4th Mayor Beautification Award Presented

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court awarded the 4th of his six Beautification Awards to Jenny and Joe Weisz Jenny and Joe reside on Hazel Avenue and they were very excited to receive the award including the yard sign and gift certificate to a local restaurant. “The Weisz’s take a lot of pride in their property and it shows, ” said Mayor Court in a statement. “Congratulations to the Weisz’s!” There will be two more awards issued this season which Mayor Court will announce soon. Submissions and nominations are accepted by email at tcourt230@zoominternet.net, the Mayor’s Facebook Page, phone 724-824-7635, or…

June 5, 2020

PHOTO: 2nd Mayor Beautification Award Presented

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court awarded the 2nd Beautification award of 2020 to Eric and Shannon Houk of Orchard Avenue. They were presented with a yard sign and a dinner gift certificate as a prize. “They take pride in their property and it does not go unnoticed,” said Mayor Court. “Congratulations to the Houk’s!” There will be four more awards issued this season which Mayor Court will announce soon. Nominations will be accepted beginning May 1st by email at tcourt230@zoominternet.net, Mayor’s Facebook page, phone 724-824-7635, or by mail.

June 1, 2020

PHOTO: 1st Winner of Mayor Beautification Award

Mayor Anthony J. Court awarded the 1st “2020 Beautification Award” to Emrika Coccia of Division Avenue. Emrika was presented with a yard sign and a dinner certificate. From the Mayor’s Office, “Congratulations Emrika for a job well done!” Five more awards will be presented this summer. Nominations will be accepted beginning May 1st by email at tcourt230@zoominternet.net, Mayor’s Facebook page, phone 724-824-7635, or by mail. View more information and previous years winners Best wishes and best of luck to all!

April 28, 2020

2020 Mayor’s Beautification Awards To Commence

It’s that beautiful time of the year again! Mayor Anthony J. Court will be starting his “Beautification Award Program” in Ellwood City. This has been a trying year and now it’s time to bring life back to our neighborhoods. Mayor Court started this program 10 years ago and it has been a huge success. Nominations will be accepted beginning May 1st by email at tcourt230@zoominternet.net, Mayor’s Facebook page, phone 724-824-7635, or by mail. Six winners will be chosen from the nominations. Presentations will begin on June 1st and go through mid-August. All winners will receive a yard sign stating “Mayor…

April 21, 2020

Mayor Court Declares April 23rd “Joe Gasper Day”

Our area’s last World War II Pearl Harbor Survivor will turn 102 years of age on Thursday, April 23. In conjunction with the birthday celebration for Ellwood City native Joseph Michael Gasper, Mayor Anthony J. Court is honoring Mr. Gasper with a proclamation. The Mayor has declared his birthday, April 23, as “Joe Gasper Day”. Mr. Gasper is the last local survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. This is the 7th proclamation Mayor Court has issued in honoring Mr. Gasper. Mayor Court describes Gasper as a hero that was one of the first men wounded in World…

March 25, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE: Special Borough Council Meeting Date Announced

According to information made available this afternoon, the Borough of Ellwood City has announced a date for a special council meeting for this Friday, March 27, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. The council meeting will be done remotely, with Council conducting the special meeting by conference call. The purpose of this special meeting is to extend the Mayor’s Proclamation of the State of Emergency for Ellwood City. Borough council and visitors can call a conference number to be a part of the meeting, held as if they were sitting in the Council Chambers. The phone number for this special remote meeting…

March 4, 2020

Ellwood City Police Officers Make Donation Towards LHS Field Trip

Mayor Anthony Court and Lt. David Kingston representing the Ellwood City Police Officers make a donation towards an annual field trip for Lincoln High School students, Teacher Mr. Gaibis, U.S. Advanced Placement Government and Politics class. The students will be attending a Pennsylvania Supreme Court session in Philadelphia in March of 2020. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is the highest court in the Commonwealth and the oldest appellate court in the nation. The students will meet with Supreme Court Justice Debra McCloskey Todd, a 1975 graduate of Lincoln High School. Mayor Anthony Court, Lt. David Kingston, and David Gaibis, Class…

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