Mayor Anthony Court

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…


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…


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…


Mayor Proclaims December 7 Joseph Gasper Day

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court proclaimed December 7, 2019 as “Joseph Gasper Day.” Court presented a proclamation to Gasper, a Pearl Harbor Survivor. Gasper is our area’s last World War II Pearl Harbor Survivor. “Mr. Gasper is a War Hero,” Court said. The mayor was joined in the presentation by Samuel Teolis, a main representative of all veterans in Ellwood City. Teolis is also former Mayor of Ellwood City. “God Bless these Veterans and all Veterans,” Court said. “They are all hero’s in my eyes!” Gasper, who has lived in Ellwood City ever since he was discharged from the…


6th And Final Beautification Award Handed Out

The 6th and final Beautification Award and gift certificate for 2019 has been handed out. Congratulations to Vivian and Bob Hummel from Woodside Avenue. The Mayor’s Office says the pair has done a wonderful job on maintaining their property and it shows. Congratulations to all of the 2019 winners. To view the rest of the winners, follow the following links. First, second, third, fourth, and fifth.


Fifth Beautification Award Has Been Presented

On July 1, 2019, Mayor Court presented Gary Rozanski of Jefferson Avenue, Ellwood City with the 5th 2019 Beautification Award yard sign and gift certificate. Gary’s property shows the effort and care put into making our community beautiful for everyone to enjoy. There is still one more Award and a gift certificate to be presented by Mayor Court for the 2019 Season. To see the other four winners, click on the following names for their link: Mike and Shanna Meyer, Marty Homner, Filipino and Mary Dalessio, and Rhonda Norman. Presentations will run thru the end of August. Good Luck!


4th Winner Of The Mayor Beautification Award

On Monday, June 24th Mayor Anthony J. Court presented to Rhonda Norman of Foch Street, Ellwood City with a yard sign and a restaurant gift certificate as the fourth winner of the award this year “Exceptional job by Hogue’s Lawn and Landscape Maintenance,” said Court. “Beautiful!” There are two more winners left to be awarded for this 2019 Season. Nominations will be accepted by phone, mail, on the Mayor’s Facebook page or in person at his office in the Municipal Building. As always, it is nice to see Ellwood City come to life with beautiful yard displays and an abundance…


Mayor Donates Basket to Super Soren Fund Raiser

Mayor Anthony J. Court of Ellwood City was honored to donate a basket for a fundraiser that will take place to support the rehabilitation costs for Soren Flook, a young boy who survived a tragic accident. A Ziti Dinner fundraiser will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Wurtemburg Fire Hall from 1p-4p. There will be a huge “basket” auction, and a autographed photo of Steelers’ “Antonio Brown” Door Prize. Festivities will also include “An Enchanted Fairytale Princess” in attendance. Proceeds of the fundraiser will go the “Super Soren Fund”. The Ziti Dinner includes Ziti, Meatball, Salad, Italian…


Mayor Court Presents MADD Proclamation

Mayor Court presented a proclamation to Eisabela Miller, President of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE). This proclamation is also in conjunction with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), as Lincoln High School and the ECPD prepare for the school’s prom on May 5,2017. BOROUGH OF ELLWOOD CITY, PA PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Borough of Ellwood City recognizes the importance of parents talking with their teens about alcohol in order to reduce the risks and dangers posed to teens and communities; and WHEREAS,  high school students who use alcohol or other substances are five times more likely to drop out of school or believe…