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October 26, 2026

RHS Girls Volleyball Open Playoff Push Against Deer Lakes

The Riverside girls volleyball team will host an opening round WPIAL Playoff game on Tuesday afternoon against #13 Deer Lakes. The Panthers capped off its regular season with a second consecutive section title and enter the Class 3A Playoffs as a #4 seed. [VIEW FULL BRACKET] “Moving up in the section, we were hoping to just be competitive,” says head coach Justin Bennett. “After sweeping Avonworth week one, we changed our goals to winning the section.” The Panther finished 14-1 overall and 11-1 in the section wits its only loss to Avonworth who they now share the section crown with….

October 26, 2026

Riverside Midget Football Players & Cheerleaders Celebrate Championship Parade and Victory

The Riverside Elementary School was filled with Panther pride on Friday, October 23rd as students and staff in grades K–6 celebrated the Riverside Midget Football Players and Cheerleaders during a special Championship Parade. The excitement continued on Saturday, October 24, when the Riverside Panthers faced Mohawk in the Championship Game. The Panthers came out on top, defeating Mohawk to claim the championship title! Congratulations to the youth football players and cheerleaders on an outstanding season! “We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, teamwork, and accomplishments,” said PK-5 Elementary Principal Dr. Chelsea Sharek in a statement. “Way to go,…

October 26, 2026

Ellwood City Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is long known for pumpkin spice, falling leaves, spooky characters, and breast cancer awareness.  Another significant occurrence in October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) originated from the “Day of Unity” on October 17, 1981, organized by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) to raise public awareness and support survivors of domestic violence . The Day of Unity expanded into a week-long event, allowing communities nationwide to conduct activities focused on celebrating survivors, and connecting advocates. In October 1987, the first full Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed, coinciding with the launch of the…

October 26, 2026

Ellwood City Library Hosting Ladies’ Holiday Tea

The Ellwood City Area Public Library is having a Ladies’ Holiday Tea on Saturday, November 7th. The event is set to take place from 1-3pm at Calvin Presbyterian Church (615 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City, PA.) Doors Open at 12:15pm. Please come and celebrate this seasonal tradition while supporting our Ellwood City Area Public Library. Dress up in your best Tea attire and enjoy a festive catered lunch including sandwiches, salads, quiche, and desserts. This year we will have: Tea Hat Contest! 3 prizes awarded – Be Creative! Guest Speaker Reverse Lottery Raffle Baskets Door Prizes Surprise giveaways Stop in the…

October 25, 2026

Ellwood City Hosting Hometown Holiday Toy Drive

The holidays are fast approaching! The Ellwood City Chamber, The Borough of Ellwood City and the Ellwood City Area School District are sponsoring the Hometown Holiday Toy Drive and are looking for businesses to take toy drive boxes. Here are the details! Collection boxes will be delivered the by third week of October. Toys will be collected through December 04, 2026. The boxes will be picked up at your location or you may deliver them to the Public Works Building. Toys will be distributed to children from the age of 6 to 18 within Ellwood City Area School District If…

October 24, 2026

SPOOKY!!!! Annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest

Halloween is Saturday!! Calling all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and any other scary or funny outfits to get a laugh or scream – 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 early as Saturday, October 24th and go on 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….

October 23, 2026

Red Cross: Blood and Platelet Donors Needed Now

The American Red Cross urges people to leave a lasting impact by giving blood or platelets now. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed to keep the blood supply steady ahead of the holiday rush. As we lean into fall activities, keeping blood and platelet donation appointments on the books is crucial to ensuring hospitals have the tools they need to care for patients this fall. In thanks, all who come to give Oct. 19-Nov. 22, 2026, will get up to $20 in Gift Cards ─ that’s a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email…

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