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August 19, 2026

All Aboard Ellwood Inc. Recognizes Memorial and Honor Donations, Moves Closer to Fundraising Goal

All Aboard Ellwood (AAE) continues to be grateful for the community’s response to its memorial and honor donation program. Since the organization’s last announcement, additional gifts have been received in memory and in honor of individuals who have touched the lives of their families, friends, and the Ellwood City community. This is the latest in a series of announcements recognizing these meaningful contributions. Each gift not only pays tribute to someone special, but also helps AAE move closer to its goal of creating a lasting place where Ellwood City’s railroad, industrial, and community history can be preserved and shared for…

August 18, 2026

Council Approves Bid Process to Upgrade Women’s Softball Field at Stiefel Park

Council voted to authorize the Borough’s engineer to prepare/advertise bids for the upgrading of the Women’s softball field in Stiefel Park. The vote was unanimous and follows a consistent commitment to the Ellwood City Area School District to work with them to help provide the girls’ softball team a dedicated home field. They first offered an olive branch in August of 2023. Speaking on behalf of the Borough of Ellwood City, then Borough Solicitor Ed Leymarie said during that August 2023 meeting that the borough would be glad to meet with the Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors…

August 18, 2026

Riverside Second Grader Takes the Stage for The First Time in Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit

All it took was a show at Disney for Lyam Hooke to realize that he wanted to be on stage. The Riverside second grader has made his stage debut at the New Castle Playhouse production of Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit. We caught up with Lyam, to learn more about him and to wish him luck for his first time on stage, for a Q&A::: Meet Lyam Hooke Part in Play: I am Doc and he’s a basketball player. Current Grade: I’m going into second grade. Been in musicals/plays since: This is my first time doing a play. Previous leads/musicals you’ve…

August 18, 2026

Riverside School District To Host Series of Back-To-School Events

With back to school in focus this month, Riverside Beaver County School District is hosting a handful of events to help get students acquainted with their upcoming classes. Riverside High School will hold the annual Open House and 9th Grade Orientation on Tuesday, August 25th in the High School Auditorium. High school students and parent(s)/guardian(s) are encouraged to attend beginning at 5:30 p.m. Middle school ‘Meet Your Teacher’ will take place on Wednesday, August 26th in the Middle School Gymnasium GRADE 7 & 8 MEET THE TEACHER 9:00 AM – 10:20 AM GRADE 6 MEET THE TEACHER 11:00 AM –…

August 18, 2026

Ellwood Area Family Center To Host Youth Volleyball Clinic For 7th & 8th Grade Next Month

The Ellwood Area Family Center is set to host a five-day youth volleyball clinic next month for 7th and 8th grade students. The session will be held at the Ellwood City Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City on five consecutive Tuesday – September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29th There will be a one-hour and 15 minute session for grades 7 and 8 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.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 skills, fitness, teamwork and…

August 17, 2026

Ellwood Group Purchases Space At Shenango Commons

Ellwood Group continues to grow in Lawrence County and is investing in additional office space to support that growth. Ellwood Group has reported to purchase 40,000 square feet of space at Shenango Commons, where a portion of the space will be renovated to meet immediate office needs for approximately 55 team members according to a spokesperson. The remaining space will provide room for future growth. The move will bring Ellwood’s regional corporate team members together in one location, making it easier to collaborate across the organization while giving us additional room to grow according to a statement. Ellwood Group is…

August 17, 2026

Ellwood City Among Eight School Districts Receiving $1.9M In School Safety Grants

Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) announced eight school districts in the 8th Legislative District will be receiving nearly $1.9 million combined in School Safety and Mental Health Grants through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee. The funding will help local school districts strengthen physical security, address safety concerns, and provide behavioral health support for students and staff. “Our schools need the resources to address safety and security challenges while also supporting the mental health and well-being of their students and staff,” said Bernstine. “These grants give our local schools the resources they need to…

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