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October 12, 2026

ECASD Board of Directors Approve Stiefel Park as Location for 2026-2027 Girls Softball Team’s Season

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to approve a location for the softball team’s 2026-2027 season home games. A majority of the board (Board President Kathy Galbreath, Board Vice President Norman Boots, and Board Directors Kathy Tillia, Joyce Cirelli, and Nick Mancini) voted “Yes” to have the team play at Stiefel Park for the 2026-27 season if planned upgrades are completed or at a non-fee field if not completed. (Board Directors Jean Biehls, Erica Gray, and Jennifer Tomon voted “No.” And Board Director Claire Fauzey was absent.) The Board then voted to disclaim interest in funds…

October 10, 2026

PHOTOS: Panthers Knock Off Freedom 28-26 In Homecoming Victory

The Riverside Panthers used a third quarter surge to find its way to a thrilling 28-26 homecoming victory over Freedom Friday evening. Aiden Gaydosz found Bron Paxton with a pair of touchdown strikes and rushed in for a third touchdown in the pivotal quarter as Riverside erased a halftime deficit and surged out to a 28-20 lead. The visiting Bulldogs used an impressive ground attack to race out to a 20-7 halftime advantage behind two scored by running back Kaden Bailey. The backer, who entered the game the 3rd leading rusher in WPIAL, finished with 232 yards rushing in the…

October 9, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 12th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS: 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, OCTOBER 12 The library will be Closed for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12th. But we will be hosting Preview Night for our Book Sale…

October 9, 2026

Franklin Township Awarded Hereford Manor Lakes Grant Award

Franklin Township is excited to announce that the Township has been awarded a $170,400 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program for the Hereford Manor Lakes Property Acquisition, Greenspace and Conservation Project! Funding for projects comes from a variety of sources including the state Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, Environmental Stewardship Fund, ATV and Snowmobile Management Restricted Accounts, and Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program; and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and Recreational Trails Program. Combined with the previously awarded $300,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant, the Township has now secured…

October 9, 2026

Progressive Truck Or Treat Scheduled For Sunday, October 25th

Bring your children and their friends to a safe and faithful place to trick or treat where some of the trunks will tell Biblical stories as well. On Sunday, October 25, 2026 will mark the eighth year for community wide trunk or treat featuring seven churches. The group starts at 2:00 pm and goes until 6:30 p.m. (Let’s hope the Route 65 bridge is open by then) “We love to see the great costumes the children come up with along with the fantastic trunk alley given by the churches,” says Trunk or Treat Chairperson Jackie Kline. Mark your calendars, map…

October 8, 2026

Richard Hogue Replenishment Blood Drive Scheduled For November 7th

The annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive has been announced and scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Hogue was only 28 when his life was taken on November 16, 2013. At the time of his death, he resided in Enon Valley, worked for Nick Mars Construction as a carpenter, and was a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club. “This drive is to celebrate the life of Richard Hogue. It is to replenish the blood that Richard used during his emergency and to make sure that the blood is always there for other patients who need it,”…

October 7, 2026

Public Hearing Planned To Discuss ECASD Facilities

According to information made available by the district, a community survey has been unveiled and public hearing scheduled to discuss the possibility of transitioning from four instructional buildings to three buildings. The Ellwood City Area School District and its Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to provide an opportunity for the District to share information regarding the facilities investigation and for members of the public to provide input for the Board’s consideration. Community members are encouraged to complete a survey by Friday, October 23 at the below link or stop…

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