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September 23, 2026

Ellwood City Fire Department Adds Anonymous Infant Surrender Option With New Safe Haven Baby Box

Safe Haven Baby Boxes and the community of Ellwood City are pleased to announce the blessing and official unveiling of the newest Safe Haven Baby Box, located at Ellwood City Fire Department at 411 6th street, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This blessing marks the 478th Safe Haven Baby Box in the nation and the 6th in Pennsylvania, expanding access to safe, anonymous surrender options for mothers in crisis. “We would like to give a special thank you to Jennifer Jones who led this project, Ellwood City Forge and…

September 22, 2026

Borough of Ellwood City Announces 2026 Fall Clean Up Dates & Information

The Borough of Ellwood City has announced its Fall Clean Up event! Residents are invited to bring one car or pickup truck load of items to dispose. No trailers are allowed. The event will be held Saturday, October 10th and Saturday, October 17th from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. at 1210 Factory Avenue in Ellwood City, just west of Adams Manufacturing Building #4 and prior to the Moose Lodge. (same as prior years) Borough employees will be there to help residents unload their vehicles. There is no charge to dispose of your items, as this event is paid for with the…

September 22, 2026

13th Annual Ride For Hope Is Saturday

The 13th Annual Pine Valley Ride for Hope will take place on Saturday, September 26th. The Ride for Hope is an annual motorcycle ride event that benefits Pine Valley Camp located in Ellwood City. Riders will travel from the New Castle Harley-Davidson Dealership and back on this 13th annual event. A dice run will be part of the ride route and afterward, all participants can enjoy a meal provided by Muddy Creek BBQ, musical entertainment by the Remedy Band, and various raffles. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with pastries, coffee, and water provided. Ride leaves at 11:00 a.m. with a…

September 21, 2026

Riverside Elementary Students Kick Off PBIS Program

Riverside Elementary students in grades K–4 participated in a PAWSing to Make the Best Choices Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Assembly on Friday, September 18. The Riverside High School Band helped kick off the celebration by playing as students entered the assembly and again as they exited. During the assembly, students learned how they can PAWS to make the best choices in different areas of the school, including the classroom, hallway, restroom, playground, and cafeteria. Students are encouraged to demonstrate positive behaviors throughout the school day. When they PAWS to make good choices, they earn points that can be…

September 19, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 21st

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 taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take textbooks, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities taking place…

September 19, 2026

PHOTOS: Ellwood City Falls To Blackhawk On Homecoming

Ellwood City was defeated 49-14 by Blackhawk Friday evening at Helling Stadium in non-section play. The Cougars used a strong ground attack to jump out to an early advantage as running back Brayden McCarthy scored a pair first half rushing touchdowns and was among four different Cougars who scored offensively. McCarthy finished with 122 yards rushing on only four attempts, he also added a 20-yard touchdown reception as Blackhawk led 49-0 at halftime. Giulian Frisk scored on a 14-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and Grayson Hartman returned a fumble for a 47-yard defensive touchdown in the fourth quarter…

September 18, 2026

EC Soccer Snaps Winless Streak, Defeats South Side 1-0; Boys Golf Earns Section Co-Champion Honors

With a thrilling 1-0 victory Thursday over South Side the Ellwood City Wolverines soccer team snapped a 113-match winless streak that dated back over 15 years. A penalty shot goal by F / M senior Anthony Popovich at the 22:43 mark of the first half was the lone goal in the contest. Ellwood City improves to 1-3-1 on the season and next will travel to Ambridge on September 22nd. Oddly enough, prior to Thursday the last victory by the soccer team earned was also over South Side in September 2010. Here’s the GOOOOAAAAL heard around the world tonight in the…

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