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April 28, 2026

2026 Spring Sports Q&A: Riverside Athletes

The start of spring sports is upon us, so we took the opportunity catch up with the athletes of the Riverside sports teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries and to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. Logan Young Sport? Baseball Grade? 12 How many years have you have played? 12 What are you most looking forward to in the upcoming season? Spending one last year with my teammates. How do you hope to improve this year? I hope to improve by taking more walks and…

April 27, 2026

Marine Corps League Det 788 Seeking Members

The members of a local Marine Corps League Detachment share a bond forged not only through military service, but through a continued commitment to community, country, and one another. Victoria Malcolm, Ellwood City resident and veteran, is hoping to help grow the local chapter, Marine Corps League Det 788, turn its focus toward the future, and ensure that its mission endures for generations to come. Even though she joined in October 2025 this detachment started in 1991. “It’s kind of like the American Legion but only for Marines,” Malcolm said. All marines in Lawrence County are welcome to join and…

April 25, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of April 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. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, APRIL 27 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. TUESDAY, APRIL 28 10:30 a.m. –…

April 24, 2026

Wayne Township 2026 Clean-Up Day Announced

Wayne Township residents are invited to participate in the annual clean-up day, which will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the Wayne Township Municipal Building, located at 1418 Wampum Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117. This event is for Wayne Township residents only. Proof of residency is required. The cost to participate is $25.00 per load, with a $50.00 per-load fee for vehicles larger than a car or a regular pick-up truck. Each mattress will be $15.00. We are ready to accept and properly dispose of household items, furniture, and other non-hazardous materials. However,…

April 23, 2026

Bleakney, Barzen Shine At MAC Track & Field Championships

Lucas Bleakney and Allie Barzen each shined in their respective events at the MAC Track & Field Championships held Wednesday at Shenango High School. Bleakney placed 2nd overall in the 800m for Ellwood City while Barzen finished 3rd place in the 100m for Riverside. Nicklas Young (9th boys 1600m), Gio Venezie (9th boys 3200m), and Peyton Cooper (7th girls 3200m) earned top 10 marks on the track for the Wolverines. Drake Davis finished 6th overall in the boys shot put with a 43-09.50 effort. The Ellwood City boys relay team placed 7th in the 4x400m relay. Leon Kennedy-Mauk (7th boys…

April 23, 2026

77th Ellwood City Little League Season Opener Held Tuesday

The Moose downed the Lions 6-1 in the 77th Ellwood City Little League opener at Freidhoff Field Tuesday night. The Ellwood City Little League is one of the oldest leagues in Western Pennsylvania and was organized in 1950. The opening game Tuesday matched the two remaining original sponsors from the inaugural season. Ellwood City participates in the Lawrence County Little League. Ryan Bales led the Moose with a home run, double and single. Alexander Casas-Cordero, Jace Vandevort and Gage Pflugh added doubles. Braxton Hogue and Luke Johnston singled for the Moose. Rocco Gagric and Hunter Illig led the Lions with…

April 23, 2026

Wolverines Tennis Team Qualifies For WPIAL Playoffs For The First Time Since 2009

The Ellwood City boys tennis team has qualified for the WPIAL Playoffs for the first time since 2009. The team will await playoff pairings for the WPIAL Class 2A team playoff set to take place May 6th at the Janet L. Swanson Tennis Center on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College. “We are excited about the playoffs,” says head coach John DiBuono. “We play 5 matches and you need to win 3 to win the overall match. Different players have stepped up at different times to get the win.” The team completed multiple trainings at the Ellwood Area Family…

April 23, 2026

Ellwood City Welcomes Growing Flooring Business

A new chapter in local business is unfolding as Ellks Floor Coverings added its second location to Lawrence Avenue, bringing a mix of experience, personal service, and community focus to the area. Owned by Kyle Ellks, the company has steadily grown from its roots in flooring and home improvement into a full-service retail and installation operation. Now, with expansion into Ellwood City, Ellks is aiming to build lasting relationships while offering homeowners and businesses a trusted local option. “I started in the flooring and home improvement field in 2017 and officially built Ellks Floor Coverings into a full retail and…