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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…

December 2, 2020

Mayor Court Swears In Officer Joshua Sipe

A recently hired police officer was sworn in by Mayor Anthony Court on November 30, 2020. Officer Joshua Sipe is a full-time officer. Ellwood City Police Department now has 10 full-time officers and 3 part-time officers in the department.  The new officer was sworn in at Mayor Court’s office in the Ellwood City Municipal Building. The Ellwood City Borough Council passed its motion for the employment in its November Council Meeting. In photo below: Mayor Anthony J. Court, Officer Joshua Sipe and Council President George Celli.

November 17, 2020

Proclamation Presented to EC Girls Volleyball Team

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a proclamation to the Ellwood City girls volleyball team, remarking on the team’s outstanding accomplishments. The team finished with a 17-1 overall record earning a Class 2A, Section 1 championship and WPIAL Finals appearance. “Proud of this special group on an outstanding season!” said Mayor Court in a statement. “Congratulations girls!” The Wolverines were ousted by North Catholic 3-1 in the WPIAL Class 2A championship November 7 at Fox Chapel, suffering their lone defeat of the season. Ellwood City earned its championship game berth with an impressive victory over Avonworth in the semifinals (READ MORE)…

October 15, 2020

Borough of Ellwood City Hires New Part-Time Police Officer

The Borough of Ellwood City has hired a new part-time police officer. Officer Salvador “Sal” Zepeda started his first day on the job Wednesday after being hired by Ellwood City Borough Council on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Zepeda is the departments third part-time officer. Mayor Anthony Court and Council President George Celli swore in the new officer who started his duties this week.  According to the ECPD, Mayor Court and Council President Celli were instrumental in getting Officer Zepeda hired. Pictured Below: (Left to Right) Council President George Celli, Officer Salvador “Sal” Zedepa, and Mayor Anthony Court.  

September 23, 2020

Mayor Court Announces Weekly WXED Radio Show

Mayor Anthony J. Court has announced this week a weekly radio show on WXED FM 107.3. DJ Ricky Venezie hosts to Mayor Court weekly with Mary Ann Schaffer also involved in the segment. Each week Mayor Court informs the listeners to what’s happening in the city. Ricky V. calls the show “The Pulse of the City” and no one knows more about Ellwood City than Mayor Court. The show airs three (3) times weekly, Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday. “It’s wonderful to get his messages and information out to the residents,” said Mayor Court in a statement. WXED is a non-profit…

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…