Riverside Fourth-Grade Students Honor Veterans Through Art and Appreciation

In honor of Veterans Day, Riverside Elementary’s fourth-grade students in Mr. Piecuch and Mrs. Guzan’s social studies classes came together to create a meaningful collaborative art project. Working as a team, students assembled individual pieces to reveal a beautiful image of a soldier, symbolizing unity, teamwork, and gratitude for those who have served our country. Students also had the opportunity to honor a veteran who holds a special place in their hearts by completing an “All About a Veteran” display. Riverside’s fourth-grade teachers are incredibly proud of their students for demonstrating creativity, thoughtfulness, and appreciation for our nation’s heroes. To…


From Ellwood City to the World and Back, Vaughn Hudspath Shares Why Small Towns Matter

ELLWOOD CITY — Vaughn Hudspath’s work in clean-water education has taken him around the world. Speaking to a packed audience at the Ellwood City Area Historical Society on Monday, Nov. 9, he told the story of why he keeps coming home. “I have to thank two of my ancestors who came to Ellwood City and they were not born here — but by golly, they made sure that I was,” Hudspath told the audience in the Robert and Janice Barensfeld Meeting Room. “And that’s a real blessing to be able to say that.” After graduating from Lincoln High School in…


Ellwood Announces Major Strategic Investment in Advanced Forging Technology

Ellwood, a leading American- and family-owned manufacturer of specialty metals, forgings, and engineered and finished components, today announced a major strategic investment in its closed-die forging operations. Central to this initiative is the installation of a new 30,000-ton hydraulic closed-die forging press, complemented by significant investments in advanced manufacturing equipment, infrastructure, and supporting technologies. This investment represents a substantial commitment to the future of American forging, positioning Ellwood to manufacture increasingly complex, high-performance components while strengthening its capabilities to serve the growing demands of advanced industries. Investing in the Future of American Forging For more than 115 years, Ellwood has…


Lincoln High School Honor & High Honor Rolls For 1st Quarter 2026-27

The Ellwood City Area School District has announced its Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for 2026-27 school year quarter one (1st nine weeks) at Lincoln High School. The district would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the students. View more news and information at www.ecasdk12.org. HIGH HONORS ROLL: 12th Grade: Tyler Amicone Carter Anthony Ryland Becker Reilly Brown Hannah Cameron Gianna Carusone Paxton Christofferson Landon Comedy Jaiden Cress Santino DeOtto Maykel Feliz Cuevas Dominic Folino Levi Fox Nina Franitti Cynthia Frum Meredith Galbreath Landon Gulish Xander Hineman Grace Hunt Keithen Jones Matthew Kelly Molly Landis Jacob Latona…


Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors Hold Regular Meeting

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors held its regular meeting on Nov 9 at 7 p.m. This meeting followed a Nov 4 Public Hearing to discuss a three-building configuration option as a means to reduce the district’s debt and stress on the fund balance in the days to come as well as into the future. Board Director Claire Fauzey said she had some time to reflect on the meeting, and suggested that the district host an informal “town hall” type discussion with the teachers to get their feedback and thoughts as to how the three-building configuration option…


Brown Named House Republican Caucus Administrator

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has been selected by her colleagues to serve as caucus administrator for the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus for the 2027-28 Legislative Session. Brown will serve on the House Republican leadership team in this role, helping oversee caucus operations and ensuring member offices have the resources and support they need to serve their constituents. “I am honored to be selected by my colleagues to serve as caucus administrator and appreciate their confidence in me,” Brown said. “I have a master’s degree in Servant Leadership and have spent much of my career building and leading successful…


CAST YOUR VOTE!!! 2026 Halloween Costume Contest Voting Ends Monday

Vote and help decide our 2026 Halloween Costume Contest winner! Submitted photos have been posted on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page in a 2026 HALLOWEEN CONTEST photo album. (View Album Page) To vote for your favorite photo, simply ‘LIKE’ it, then ‘SHARE’ it to obtain more votes from your friends! LIKING = 1 VOTE! Voting continues until end of business on Monday, November 9th. The top two photos that receive the most votes win cash prizes courtesy of EllwoodCity.org. — PHOTO GALLERY FOR VIEWING ONLY