Ellwood City, PA news – The Unofficial Site of Ellwood City, PA

June 15, 2026

Mayor Court Announces 1st 2026 Beautification Award Winner

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the first Beautification Award of 2026 to Carol and Rick Pitrelli of 1029 Sunset Boulevard. “Their well-maintained landscaping adds beauty to the neighborhood and showcases their strong community pride,” said Mayor Court in a statement. In recognition of their efforts, they received a yard sign and a gift certificate to local restaurant. “Congratulations to the Pitrelli’s on this well-earned honor,” adds Court. With five more awards yet to be revealed, nominations are still being accepted. You can submit entries at the Mayor’s Office in the Municipal Building or by calling 724-824-7629. Celebrate the neighbors who help…

June 13, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 15th

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…

June 12, 2026

Riverside High School Honor High Honor Rolls For 4th Quarter 2025-26

The Riverside Beaver County School District announced the honor and high honor rolls for its 3rd Quarter of the 2025-26 school year. View more school news and info at www.riverside.k12.pa.us HIGH HONOR ROLL Class of 2026: TONI L. BAKER SUSANN A. BISHOP KELSEY A. BUSH JOSEPH D. CHILL RYLEIGH M. CLYDE ABIGAIL M. COOK JOCILENE A. CUMMINGS CORRINA N. FREED NATHANIEL W. GOFF LUKE T. GRODSON ELLIOT I. HARDY HANNAH J. HART KIERSTEN A. KANZLEITER MOLLY E. LINVILLE SEAN LOVE JOSEPH MCCORMISH DAHLIA MUNIZ SOFIA MUNIZ LUKE W. NELSON ABEL S. RYAN BRAEDEN R. SCHRECENGOST CHEYENNE M. SMITH AMELIA R. TRAUTMAN…

June 10, 2026

ECASD Board of Directors Table Vote on Budget; Pass Tax Increase

Although the Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted unanimously (with Director Jennifer Tomon absent) to table a motion to approve the General Fund Budget (view it here) for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the amount of $36,941,103.00, they did approve a tax increase. The tax resolution sets the tax rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year to include the ACT 679 $5 per capita tax, the ACT 511 $10 per capita tax (a shared tax by municipalities), property tax millage at 22.0800 mills, Earned Income Tax at .5%, Realty Transfer Tax at .5% and the Occupational Privilege/Local Service…

June 10, 2026

Covert Ends BC3 Golf Career With Low Score At Nationals

Mitchell Covert shot a four-round 335 at Chautauqua Golf Club’s Lake Course in Chautauqua, N.Y. last Friday. Covert and Taylor Voloch ended their careers as Butler County Community College golfers by finishing the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association Division III championship tournaments with scores lower than they posted in 2025. Covert shot a 474 in 2025. Voloch had a 441 in 2026 after a 474 in 2025. In their first national championship tournaments, BC3 men’s golfer Mason Phillips had a 353 in 2026 and women’s golfer Lean McClellan a 487. Covert, a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood…

June 9, 2026

VIDEO: WPXI “Television’s Our Region’s Business” Pays Visit To Ellwood City

Bill Flanagan of WPXI “Television’s Our Region’s Business” recently visited Ellwood City as part of a segment highlighting the exciting growth and revitalization happening throughout Lawrence County. The feature included discussions about the future redevelopment of the vacant Shenango China Factory, efforts to strengthen local communities, and the momentum building in downtown Ellwood City. “We were proud that All Aboard Ellwood was included among the organizations helping shape the community’s future through the reconstruction of the historic railroad station and the development of our industrial museum,” says Julie D’Amico of All Aboard Ellwood. Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce Director…

June 9, 2026

Word Alive Church To Host Biblical Citizenship Course

Word Alive Church would like to invite all who believe America’s freedoms are under attack to come out and learn how to defend liberty. Throughout our history, American churches have played a vital role int he preservation of liberty. In this time of crisis, where we see our freedoms under attack like never before, Word Alive Church is calling on every Biblical Christian in America to step up and join fellow Christians in defending liberty. An 8-week interactive video course is set to begin July 12th at take place weekly from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Word Alive…

June 8, 2026

Covert Fires Third-Round 78 to Lead BC3 Golfers At Nationals

Lincoln High School graduate Mitchell Covert on Thursday fired a third-round 6-over 78 to lead three Butler County Community College golfers who shot their lowest scores of the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III championship tournaments in Chautauqua, N.Y. Covert cut nine strokes off his second-round 87 with three birdies and by parring seven holes at Chautauqua Golf Club’s Lake Course. Taylor Voloch followed 114s with a third-round 108 and BC3 women’s teammate Leah McClellan cut 10 strokes off her score Wednesday with a 110. Covert’s and Voloch’s scores Thursday were their lowest through seven rounds…