PHOTOS: Riverside Announces 2026 Prom Courts

The Riverside Beaver County School District has announced its 2026 Prom Courts. Promenade will be held at Riverside High School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The theme will be Red Carpet. Prom is held at Shakespeare’s after promenade until midnight. Promenade tickets are available for $10.00 online at www.riverside.k12.pa.us PROM COURTS: Kings Court: Jackson Barber, Hunter Garcia, Sean Love, Eyan McClean, Luke Nelson, and Abel Ryan Honorary Member: MORP King Alex Lucarelli Queens Court: Olyvia Annarumo, Corrina Freed, Molly Linville, Ayla Sterner, Christina Valencia, Lysa Wimer, and Breonna Wissinger Honorary Member: Homecoming Queen Isabella Hall Isabella Hall was named…


Real Estate Transfers For April 2026

April showers bring May flowers! Many in the area the month used the wet and oddly cold month of April to buy or sell real estate property. The Lawrence County housing market is experiencing rapid price appreciation, with median sale prices rising 25% year-over-year to $173,300, according to Redfin.  The median sale price per square foot in Lawrence County is $122, up 15.1% since last year. More specifically, the Ellwood City housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Ellwood City was $179,000 last month, up 23.2% since last year at the same time. The…


Officer Trent Young Sworn In To The Ellwood City Police Department

Mayor Anthony J. Court swore in Police Officer Trent Young on April 29, 2026. “Today we are proud to welcome you into the service of the Borough of Ellwood City,” Mayor Court said. “We are pleased to have you join the Ellwood City Police Department and wish you safety, wisdom, and success as you serve our community.” Council voted to hire Young as a Patrolman for the Ellwood City Police Department during a April borough council meeting. PICTURED (left to right): Mayor Anthony J. Court, Officer Trent Young, Jenae Young (Officer Young’s wife), and Sgt. Michael McBride.


Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of May 4th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, MAY 4 10:30 a.m. – “Music and Movement,” children can sing, play instruments and dance. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,”…


Bernstine Announces Ellwood City Town Hall Meeting

Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is inviting residents to join him in Ellwood City for an upcoming town hall meeting on Monday, May 11, from 6-7 p.m., at the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department, 5153 Ellwood Road. The event will provide an opportunity for constituents to engage directly with Bernstine in an open discussion about state and local issues. He will offer an update on legislative developments in Harrisburg and outline how recent proposed policies could affect communities across the 8th Legislative District. “Hearing directly from the people I represent is critical to making informed decisions,” said Bernstine. “This town hall…


Business

From Pizza Wagon to Storefront: Chubby’s Expands Roots in Ellwood City

What began as a mobile pizza trailer serving up family recipes is now taking a permanent place in town. Chubby’s Pizza Wagon, owned by Bronson and Stephanie Bailey, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar location at 429 Lawrence Avenue, marking a significant step forward for the growing local business. Bronson and Stephanie Bailey, lifelong Ellwood City residents who now live in nearby Franklin Township, has deep ties to the community — and to the pizza business itself. “I grew up in Ellwood City, wanted to stay in my hometown. I wish to expand our food truck menu and offer more…


Leadership Lawrence County to Host “Bags and Bangs Bingo Bash” to support Declyn’s Dream Playground

The Leadership Lawrence County Class of 2026 will host its “Bags and Bangs Bingo Bash” on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to raise funds for Declyn’s Dream Playground, an inclusive play space being built at Shenango Community Park. Each year, the Leadership Lawrence County Class selects a project that creates meaningful impact across the community. After thoughtful discussions and a class vote, this year’s class chose to support Declyn’s Dream Playground, a space designed to ensure children of all abilities have the opportunity to play together. The class will be raising funds specifically for the playground equipment. The project was inspired…


POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

HARASSMENT: Tarah Pearlstein, 42, of New Castle, is charged with Harassment after an incident occurring on April 18th. According to a criminal complaint, police responded to a call regarding harassment occurring two days before the file report. The victim states that during a party she was attending at Pearlstein’s residence on Old Pittsburgh Road an argument broke out which began to escalate. She and a friend attempted to leave, but could not find her purse and began to ask around if anyone had seen it, which escalated the argument further causing Pearlstein’s friend to involve the victim and the victims…