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July 27, 2026

Boardman Edges Ellwood City 2-1 To Reach Championship Game Of 75th Little League Tournament

Boardman, OH edged Ellwood City, 2-1, in a classic game in the 75th Ellwood City Little League Tournament on Sunday night at Freidhoff Field. Kyler Diaz smacked a single to centerfield scoring Rocco Skovira in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Boardman the win. The victory by Boardman in the winner’s bracket final reserves their place in the championship game on Wednesday night. Ellwood City and Neshannock will meet Monday night at 7:00 PM to decide Boardman’s opponent in the title game. A towering home run by Diaz in the bottom of the first inning gave Boardman an…

July 27, 2026

Mayor Court Presents Final Beautification Award of 2026

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the final Beautification Award of this year’s program to Wendy and Charles Potter of 358 Mt. Vernon Drive. “Congratulations to the Potters for their outstanding efforts in maintaining a beautiful property that features attractive landscaping and exceptional curb appeal, creating a welcoming addition to the neighborhood,” said Court in a statement. In recognition of their dedication and community pride, Wendy and Charles were presented with a Beautification Award yard sign to proudly display at their home, as well as a gift certificate from a local restaurant. This presentation concludes the 2026 Beautification Program. Congratulations to…

July 27, 2026

Ellwood City Library Featuring MudMaker Series On August 5th

Experience the Art of Clay Making. The Ellwood City Public Library is offering a MudMaker Series on Wednesday, August 5th. PennOhio Clay Guild’s series will feature clay artists, help registered guests learn about creating with clay, and provide the opportunity to make your own clay work of art. Clay making involves transforming raw clay into a workable, malleable medium, forming it by hand or tool, and hardening it through high-temperature firing to produce durable ceramic pieces. This event is open to all ages and is scheduled to take place beginning at 4:30 p.m. on August 5th at the library.

July 25, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 27th

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. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are now taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take text books, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities…

July 24, 2026

Ellwood City Downs Shenango In Opener of 75th Little League Tournament

Ellwood City downed Shenango, 5-0, in the opening game of the 75th Ellwood City Little League Tournament at Freidhoff Field Thursday night. Gage Pflugh and Jace Vandevort combined on a no-hitter and Asher Fabich smacked a two-run homer and double to lead Ellwood City. After two scoreless innings, Ellwood City scored three runs in the bottom of the third inning with a two-out rally. Adrien Evans singled on a line drive to center field and Fabich followed with a two-run over the center field fence to stake Ellwood City to a 2-0 lead. Vandevort followed with a single and moved…

July 23, 2026

ECASD Board of Directors Reject Suggested Amendment to LCCTC Supplemental Articles of Agreement by Neighboring District

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to reject a request from a neighboring district to make an amendment to the 1966 Supplemental Articles of Agreement of the Lawrence County Career and Technology Center. Director Jean Biehls was the lone “yes” vote. Ultimately the request for amendment, suggested by Sherry Patton, Mohawk School District’s Board President and LCCTC Joint Operating Committee Representative, would force Ellwood City School District to give up a seat on the LCCTC Executive Committee. The current articles give New Castle four representatives, Ellwood City two representatives, and the other six districts have one…

July 23, 2026

The 75th Ellwood City Little League Tournament Begins Thursday

The 75th Ellwood City Little League Tournament will begin Thursday with a doubleheader at Freidhoff Field. In the opening game, host Ellwood City will meet Shenango at 6:00 and in the nightcap Boardman, Ohio will meet Butler at 8;00 PM. The tournament is the second oldest Little League tournament in the nation next to the Little League World Series which hold its’ 79th tournament in August. The tournament will run all weekend with the championship game being televised live on WKBN in Youngstown, OH and Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku , Samsung and WKBN.com. Results, pictures and the schedule are…

July 22, 2026

Ellwood City Borough Council Hears Community Concerns

Ellwood City Borough Council held its regular meeting on Monday. Borough Resident Peri Malcolm, who has attended council meetings numerous times to report incidents of speeding cars at the intersection of 4th and Crescent Avenues, announced that she has officially resigned her position as crossing guard. According to Malcolm, her resignation of the position was due to what she believed was “disrespect the crossing guards get from the borough and school board.” She used her public comment time to bring up another situation in her neighborhood that she feels could be dangerous. Malcolm said the bend at 9th Street and Border…

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