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January 26, 2026

Borough Of Ellwood City Advertising For New Borough Manager

The Borough of Ellwood City is set to advertise for the employment of a new borough manager. Borough Council voted on January 5th to not renew the contract for Kevin Swogger. The full job description as made available by the borough is as follows: Position Overview: The Borough of Ellwood City located northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and spans in both Lawrence and Beaver Counties, is seeking a professional, forward thinking, and organized Borough Manager to serve as our Chief Administrative Officer. This is a full-time exempt role, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the borough, ensuring that municipal services are…

July 28, 2025

NOTICE: Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors Updated August Meeting Location

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District has updated the location of its August board meetings. The meetings will now take place in the LHS Board Room The full notice reads as follows: Meeting Notice Changes: The Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors following meetings are changed as follows: The Monday, August 11, 2025 Committee Meeting and Thursday, August 14, 2025 Regular Meeting will now be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln High School Board Room. Notice: July 28, 2025

August 16, 2024

NOTICE: Ellwood City Revitalization (ECR) Releases RFP For Lawrence Avenue Property

In a legal notice made available by the ECR Board of Directors, the revitalization group has released an RFP for the development of a Lawrence Avenue property. The full notice reads as follows: Notice is hereby given that Ellwood City Revitalization (ECR) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of 509/511 Lawrence Avenue (Parcel ID #12-016800) and 513/515 Lawrence Avenue (Parcel ID #12-005300). These are two contiguous lots in Ellwood City’s downtown. Through the RFP, ECR is seeking to select a qualified developer that will redevelop the property in a manner consistent with the Borough’s current zoning…

November 27, 2023

Franklin Township Looking To Hire Police Chief

Franklin Township is currently accepting applications to fill the position of a full-time Police Chief. According to the township, it is recommended that applicants have 10 years or more of continuous experience in law enforcement and 5 years or more of continuous experience as a Second Line Supervisor, and an associate degree or better in Police Science or related field of experiences which demonstrate police management. Candidates must possess a PA Act 120 Certification, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operators License, and be certified by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission. Candidates will be subject to an interview process…

July 20, 2023

NOTICE: ECASD To Special Meeting For Personnel Matters

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District will be holding a special meeting for personnel matters next week. The notice reads as follows: The Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. for personnel matters. The meeting will be conducted in the Board Room located in the Lincoln High School Building, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, 16117.

July 19, 2023

NOTICE: Borough of Ellwood City Civil Service Commission Vacancy

In a notice made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, a vacancy exists on Ellwood City Civil Service Commission. Any Borough resident interested in serving on the Commission is asked to submit a letter of interest to the Borough Secretary, 525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Submitted letters are to be received by 4:00 p.m. on August 4, 2023. Any questions, please contact the Borough at 724-758-7777 x7777 for the Borough Secretary.

May 16, 2023

NOTICE: Ellwood City Area School District Proposed Final Budget

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District has proposed its final budget. The notice reads as follows: NOTICE is given that the Proposed Final Budget for the General Fund of the Ellwood City Area School District for the 2023-24 fiscal year in its most recent form is available for public inspection at the school district offices, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, 16117. The budget will be presented for adoption as a Final Budget at a school boar meeting to be held in the Board Room of the Lincoln High School Building, 501…

February 17, 2023

NOTICE: ECASD Schedules Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

According to information made available by the district this week, the Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting on Thursday, March 9 2023. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. followed by an already scheduled Regular Meeting of the Board at 7:00 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Board Room located in Lincoln Jr/Sr High School. The Ellwood City School District is located at 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117.

September 13, 2022

NOTICE: ECASD Schedules A Safety Committee Meeting

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District and its Board of Directors has scheduled a Safety Committee Meeting. The notice reads as follows: The Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Safety Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Board Room location in the Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School, 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 1611 at 7:00 p.m.  

May 18, 2022

NOTICE: ECASD Proposed Final Budget

In a notice made available by the district, the Ellwood City Area School District has proposed its final budget.  The notice reads as follows: NOTICE is given that the Proposed Final Budget for the General Fund of the Ellwood City Area School District for the 2022-23 fiscal year in its most recent form is available for public inspection at the school district offices, 501 Cresence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117 and will be presented for adoption as a Final Budget at a school board meeting to be held in the Board Room of the Lincoln High School Building, 501 Crescent…