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June 2, 2026

Ellwood City, Riverside Each Bow Out In The PIAA Opening Round

Two rivals will not meet for a fourth time this year. Ellwood City and Riverside both fell in the opening round of the PIAA Playoffs on Monday abandoning a potential quarterfinal matchup and fourth meeting of the cross town teams. WPIAL Champion Ellwood City was defeated 4-1 by Philipsburg-Osceola Monday evening at Sanders Field in Ewing Park. A 3-run fourth inning by the visiting Mounties was enough to back starting pitcher Archer Baughman who tossed a complete game two-hitter. Baughman struck out nine Wolverines. Mountie Nick DeSimone delivered the game’s biggest hit as he doubled to right field to clear…

June 2, 2026

Real Estate Transfers For May 2026

Summer is just around the corner and the real estate market is heating up! According to Redfin.com, and over the three months ending April 2026, Lawrence County home prices were up 26.7% compared to the same period last year, selling for a median price of $170,000. The median sale price per square foot in Lawrence County is $120, up 42.9% since last year. More specifically, the Ellwood City housing market continues to remain somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Ellwood City was $178,000 last month, up 25.2% since last year at the same time. The median…

June 2, 2026

Ellwood City Family Center To Host Youth Volleyball Clinic

The Ellwood City Family Center is set to host a five-day youth volleyball clinic this month. The session will be held at the Ellwood City Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City during the week of June 22nd. The dates are June 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26th. There will be a one-hour and 15 minute session for grades 5 and 6 for the fall year 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. “Our goal is to enhance volleyball in the community,” says John Dibuono. “We plan to teach the game of volleyball through the development of individual…

June 1, 2026

Ellwood City Historical Society Presents “From Flappers to the Front: Jazz, Jalopies, and Hard Times”

Step back into the sights, sounds, and spirit of America between the World Wars as the Ellwood City Area Historical Society proudly presents its exciting summer historical celebration: From Flappers to the Front: Jazz, Jalopies, and Hard Times Sunday, June 14, 2026, 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Historic Ellwood City, Pennsylvania This lively community event will transport visitors back to the unforgettable years between the Roaring Twenties and the beginning of World War II — a time of jazz music, rumble-seat automobiles, Prohibition, economic hardship, and remarkable American resilience. The event will feature a variety of attractions designed to entertain…

May 30, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 1st

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, JUNE 1 11:00 a.m. – “Dementia Care Questions and Answers,” come and sit with someone from LIFE to see how to keep your…

May 29, 2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Carmen Beatrice Blvd Will Be One-Way On Monday Ahead Of PIAA Playoff Game

On Monday June 1, the Ellwood City Borough, Mayor Tony Court and Ellwood City School District have decided to temporarily turn Carmen Beatrice Blvd into one way traffic. Traffic will only be able to travel from the tennis courts towards Route 65 starting at 12:00 noon. Ellwood City hosts Philipsburg-Osceola at 4:00 p.m. at Sanders Field in the opening round of the PIAA Baseball Playoffs. Parking for the game will start at the fieldhouse and run towards the tennis courts in an attempt to alleviate damages from foul balls. Overflow parking if needed will be sent to the swimming pool…

May 29, 2026

Ellwood City Native Returns Home To Lead As Borough Manager

For Jeff Foley, stepping into the role of borough manager is more than a career move — it’s a homecoming rooted in pride and a sense of responsibility to the community that shaped him. “Returning to serve the community where I grew up is both an honor and a responsibility I take to heart,” Foley said. “Ellwood City has given me so much throughout my life, and I’m committed to giving that same dedication back.” A graduate of Ellwood City High School, Foley went on to receive a Bachelors of Arts in Accounting & Business Administration from Grove City College as well…

May 29, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: Davie Crawley, 55, of New Castle is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident occurring on May 16th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 8:48 p.m., police were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence on Massachusetts Drive and were advised that a 36-year-old female victim had traveled to her mothers house to retrieve an item when she heard Crawley yelling. The victim had stepped in to separate Crawley and her mother, which escalated into a verbal argument the complaint relates. The victim stated from there the argument had become a physical…