Archived ECR News:

Budget Gatekeeper Visits
(source: Ellwood City Ledger)
May 20, 2008

Revitalization efforts in Ellwood City are on the right path for accessing state grant funding, the appropriations chairman of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives said Tuesday. State Rep. Dwight Evans, D-203, Philadelphia, told officials from the borough and the Ellwood City Revitalization Committee that they are doing exactly what they should be doing. (read more)

Dress For Success
May 8, 2008

ECR Student Presentations
March 25, 2008

Recent ECR Photos and News
(source: Ellwood City Ledger)
March 12, 2008

Ellwood makeover session packs the house
(source: New Castle News)
February 6, 2008

A year ago, a crowd jammed ESB Bank’s community room despite freezing temperatures to hear about revitalizing downtown Ellwood City.  Tuesday night, a crowd nearly three times that size turned out to fill the Sons of Italy hall and offer specific ideas for remaking the borough’s business district into a vibrant, economic success. (read more)
 

Group's fund-raising under way
source: New Castle News)
February 6, 2008

The committee working toward a revitalization of Ellwood City has raised $46,500 so far.  Board member Wendy Barensfeld, who heads the financial committee, gave that report at Tuesday night’s meeting. She noted the borough was among the first contributors with $7,800 in seed money.  ESB Bank also donated $5,000 in seed money, with a pledge of more to follow. (read more)
 

Record crowds attend revitalization meeting
(source: Ellwood City Ledger)
February 6, 2008

The revitalization of Ellwood City began in a big way Tuesday night as about 150 people attended a town hall meeting with the Ellwood City Revitalization Committee and EG&G, the revitalization project's planning firm.   "This was the largest crowd that EG&G ever had," said Dom Viccari, borough manager, "and that speaks volumes about what Ellwood City is all about. It's overwhelming and exciting to see that kind of enthusiasm." (read more)
 

Seeking Public Input
(source: Ellwood City Ledger)

Members of the planning firm for the Ellwood City Revitalization project will be in town over the next month gathering information to incorporate in their design plan for the downtown area. Representatives of EG&G Inc. of Akron, Ohio, met with the revitalization project’s board of directors Tuesday, their first meeting since the board signed a contact with the firm in November. (read more)
 

A Heart For Ellwood
(source: Ellwood City Ledger)

It’s been more than 40 years, but Lenore Bazzichi can still reminisce about the heyday of Ellwood City, when there were two movie theaters, dozens of shops and a bustling business district.  “I remember coming home from high school and going to the drugstore and getting cherry Cokes, going to Isaly’s, and getting skyscrapers,” said Bazzichi, 60. (read more)
 

American Business Women’s Association
 

Members and guests of the American Business Women’s Association met at the Connoquenessing Country Club for the regular monthly meeting and dinner. Susan Vogler, president, welcomed those in attendance.  Kathy Blank introduced her guest Lynn Campbell of Ellwood City, a former member. Louise Carroll introduced her guest, Maryalice Meli from the New Castle News. Carroll gave the invocation before dinner. Members recited the salute to the flag. (read more)