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November 5, 2026

Real Estate Transfers For October 2026

Don’t be scared by a move in October, many area residents took the time to relocate during the month. This is the time of year when things begin transitioning out of the fall market and into the down season for many in real estate although the area recently experienced mild to warm fall weather alongside steady home prices. According to Redfin.com, the median sale price of a home in Lawrence County was $175,000 over the last 3 months, down 4.1% since the same period last year. The median sale price per square foot in Lawrence County is $121, down 2.0%…

November 5, 2026

Western Pennsylvania Author’s New Book Asks Why Good Employees Keep Leaving

“Most people in Ellwood City work with someone who has autism or ADHD, or have it themselves, and the book is about why good employees leave and what coworkers and managers can do about it. For the past three years I’ve worked with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission on how it hires and supports its employees, so the ideas come from work right here in the region,” says author Racheal Pallares Pallares, from Saint Petersburg, PA and founder and owner of Neurodiversity Training Institute, releases The Right Room on Nov. 11 When one company kept losing its audit team every six…

November 4, 2026

CAST YOUR VOTE!!! 2026 Halloween Costume Contest Is Live

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 10th. The top two photos that receive the most votes win cash prizes courtesy of EllwoodCity.org. — PHOTO GALLERY FOR VIEWING ONLY

November 4, 2026

Riverside Elementary Celebrates Fall with K-5 Annual Fall Party

Riverside Elementary School students in grades K-5 enjoyed a day filled with fall festivities on Friday, October 30, during the school’s annual Fall Party. The celebration began with a festive parade, giving students and staff the opportunity to show off their creative costumes. The excitement continued as students returned to their classrooms for fall parties filled with fun and engaging activities. Throughout the afternoon, students participated in a variety of games, enjoyed delicious treats, and created festive artwork. The classrooms were filled with laughter, creativity, and plenty of seasonal fun. The annual Fall Party provided a wonderful opportunity for students…

November 3, 2026

Vision Ministries Presented ‘Beyond The Stigma’

Vision Ministries recently presented a program titled, Beyond the Stigma: Understanding Addiction, at the New Englander in New Castle, Pennsylvania recently. The program focused on the impact of illegal narcotics and the efforts communities are making to protect children, support families, reduce crime, and create safer neighborhoods, featuring protection against illegal narcotics. The event highlighted the importance of education, prevention, and community partnerships in addressing substance abuse and its effects on families and communities. Participants discussed ways local organizations, law enforcement, and community leaders can work together to combat addiction while providing support and resources to those affected. Mayor Anthony…

November 2, 2026

Wolves Club Hosts October Meeting

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 held their October meeting on October 28, 2026 at Nico Luciano’s restaurant. The members and guests dined on stuffed eggplant, sausage and peppers and onions and penne with mini meatballs. President Mike DeOtto reported on the three fundraisers of this past year: the Golf Bash in February, the Ellwood City Arts and Crafts Festival and the Oktoberfest. All three were successful. The funds primarily go to their Scholarship program. However they split the Oktoberfest with the Ellwood City Rotary Club and another organization. In the past it has been the Ellwood City Lions…

November 1, 2026

ENTER NOW! EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest

It’s time again for the annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest. Each year we have received dozens of entries – and 2026 will be no different! Let’s make this year even more spooky or funny with your son or daughter’s costume photo submission! Submissions be accepted as through end-of-business hours on Tuesday, November 3rd. All submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page on Wednesday, November 4th as a photo gallery. Then, voting will begin as soon as the gallery is published and continues on until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10th. To vote for your favorite photo, simply ‘LIKE’ it,…