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July 1, 2026

Pure Gold Brings Timeless Hits and Unmatched Energy to the Ellwood City Festival

When Pure Gold takes the stage at Sunday, July 5, at 6 p.m. at the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival, audiences can expect much more than a concert. They can expect a full-scale entertainment experience built on decades of musical excellence, crowd interaction, and nonstop energy. Pure Gold Showband delivers a fully choreographed, high-energy performance packed with the songs you know and love. Every show is designed to get audiences singing, dancing, and completely engaged from start to finish. With five lead vocalists, a full horn section, and a powerhouse rhythm section, this is live entertainment at…

July 1, 2026

New Dimension Comics Hosting 40-Hour Sale For 40th Anniversary

New Dimension Comics in Ellwood City is celebrating 40 years in business by hosting a 40-hour sale. The comic book and collectibles store will start the sale on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 8 PM, and continue non-stop until Sunday, July 5 at 12 PM. Over 400,000 comics that are usually priced at $1 will be offered for just 40¢ each. Other comics from across the comic ages will be marked with their respective sales prices. A new group of 40,000 DC comics will be added to the sale at 12:01 AM on July 4. Note that some of the…

June 30, 2026

Ellwood City Festival to Feature The Jaggerz: Six Decades of Harmony, Soul, and Western Pennsylvania Pride

For 60 years, The Jaggerz have been a staple of the Western Pennsylvania music scene, blending R&B, soul, rock, and Top 40 favorites into a sound that has endured across generations, and they will take the stage on Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m. at the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Foods, and Entertainment Festival. Since forming in 1965, the band has recorded four albums and 11 singles, building a legacy that stretches from local clubs in the tri-state area to national chart success with their signature hit, “The Rapper.” The story of The Jaggerz began when musicians from three different…

June 30, 2026

Ellwood City Family Center To Host Youth Volleyball Clinic For 7th & 8th Grade

The Ellwood City Family Center is set to host a five-day youth volleyball clinic in July for 7th and 8th grade students. The session will be held at the Ellwood City Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City during the week of July 20th. The dates are July 20,21,22,23,24 2026 There will be a one-hour and 15 minute session for grades 7 and 8 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…

June 30, 2026

PHOTO: Mayor Court Presents Grant Foley with Proclamation

Mayor Anthony J. Court recently presented a proclamation to Grant Foley, recognizing him as a local hero for his dedicated service to the country. The mayor praised Foley for putting his life on the line in defense of the nation, calling his sacrifice and courage an inspiration to the entire community. “We are proud to honor Grant for his bravery and commitment to serving others,” Court said in a statement. The proclamation highlights Foley’s service and expresses the community’s gratitude for his contributions and sacrifice. Foley was also recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, further reflecting his dedication…

June 29, 2026

Suns of Beaches To Bring the Ultimate Tropical Party to Ellwood Festival

No passport. No plane ticket. No worries … will be needed when the Suns of Beaches take to the Festival Stage on Friday, July 3, at 8 p.m. at the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Foods, and Entertainment Festival. The high-energy Jimmy Buffett tribute band transforms every performance into a tropical getaway. Complete with steel drums, island favorites, beach-themed originals and plenty of audience participation, the group has built a reputation for delivering what they call more than a concert—it’s a beach party. According to drummer Ben Sakmar, while Jimmy Buffett’s music forms the heart of every show, the band offers…

June 29, 2026

Mayor Court Presents Eagle Scout Recognition to Jacob Donley

Mayor Anthony J. Court recently presented Jacob Donley with a formal letter of recognition celebrating his achievement of earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, the highest distinction in the Boy Scouts of America. The presentation marked a significant milestone in Donley’s life, recognizing years of dedication and commitment to leadership and service. Having successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review on November 6, 2025, Donley joins an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional character and the ability to lead with integrity. Mayor Court’s presentation underscored the importance of acknowledging young leaders and reinforcing the values that strengthen…

June 27, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of June 29th

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…