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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…

October 21, 2026

Council Approves Agreement with ECBFPO to Upgrade Women’s Softball Field at Stiefel Park

Ellwood City Borough Council voted to approve an agreement with the Ellwood City Ball Fields Project Organization (ECBFPO) delineating respective roles and responsibilities relative to upgrades to the Women’s Softball field at Stiefel Park. The agreement states that ECBFPO has proposed to undertake and fund, at no cost to the Borough, certain renovations and improvements to the women’s softball field at Stiefel Park and to donate the completed improvements to the Borough as a gift. The Ellwood City Area School District’s (ECASD) Board of Directors recently approved Stiefel Park as Location for 2026-2027 Girls Softball Team’s Season. They also voted…

October 21, 2026

Riverside Elementary Welcomes North Sewickley Firefighters for Fire Prevention Education

On October 8 and 9, the North Sewickley firefighters visited Riverside Elementary to teach our PK-3rd grade students about fire prevention and safety. Through age-appropriate lessons and engaging discussions, students learned important ways to stay safe and what to do in the event of a fire emergency. Students had the opportunity to learn about the importance of smoke detectors, practicing fire escape plans at home, and knowing how to respond if they discover a fire. The firefighters also helped students understand the importance of staying calm during an emergency, getting out of a burning building quickly, and never going back…

October 20, 2026

Route 65 Bridge Closure Extended Through October 31st

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that the closure of the Route 65 bridge over Connoquenessing Creek, located between Franklin and North Sewickley Townships, has been extended. Route 65 will remain closed between Country Club Road and Mercer Road (Route 1006) through 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Crews from Swank Construction Company will continue installing the new precast modular concrete bridge structure. The closure will remain in effect around the clock, and all traffic must continue to follow the posted detours. Passenger Vehicle Detour: From Route 65, follow Chapel Drive → Celia Road → Shadyrest Road…

October 20, 2026

EC Cross Country Fares Well At MAC Championships

The Ellwood City Cross Country teams participated at the MAC Championships last week at Brush Creek Park where the Wolverines represented Ellwood City well in a mixed field of 27 “AA/AAA” schools. “Our runners have been working hard since summer and races like this are where they start to see their work pay off,” said head coach Chris Ludwig. “They’ve really embraced the sport and believe in themselves and are now seeing their times drop to new pr’s and have been enjoying the competition together.” The Wolverines Varsity Boys finished 5th as a team out of 27. The boys were…

October 20, 2026

Ellwood City Alumni Hall of Fame Announces Fifth Alumni Hall of Fame Class

The Ellwood City Alumni Hall of Fame is proud to announce the fifth class of inductees, recognizing six distinguished individuals and two outstanding athletic teams whose accomplishments have left a lasting mark on their school, community, and beyond. Representing a range of graduating classes and areas of achievement, this year’s inductees reflect the talent, dedication, and Wolverine pride that continue to define the Ellwood City tradition. The fifth class of the Alumni Hall of Fame includes: James Dashield, Class of 1969 – Distinguished Athlete Rick DeLoia, Class of 1973 – Distinguished Alumnus & Teacher Dr. Bradley Keller, Class of 1977…

October 19, 2026

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Soccer Senior Night

Ellwood City was shutout and defeated 6-0 by Ambridge in its senior night match Friday evening at a wet and soggy Helling Stadium. The Wolverines then traveled to North Catholic on Saturday and was defeated 6-0 by the Trojans. Ellwood City had entered the weekend winners with a 5-1 victory over South Side on Tuesday. The Ellwood City soccer team, now 4-9-1 (4-9-0) on the season, will next travel to Mohawk on Tuesday for its final match of the season.

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