Local Summer Camps Offer Faith, Fun In Nature For ALL Ages; Registration Now Open

Tucked away in the peaceful countryside of western Pennsylvania, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Camp & Retreat Center (OLMC) is the kind of place where adventure meets purpose—and where faith and fun go hand in hand. Located in Volant, PA, OLMC was created to give young people and families a chance to step away from the noise of everyday life and experience something deeper: community, nature, and a relationship with Christ. Through what they call “Adventure Catechesis,” the camp blends outdoor excitement with meaningful faith experiences, showing that spirituality isn’t separate from life’s best moments—it’s woven right into them. Rev….


LHS Prom 2026 “Puttin’ on the Ritz for Prom ‘26”

On Friday, May 1st Ellwood City Lincoln High School will host its annual prom, themed “Puttin’ on the Ritz for Prom ‘26 ” at the New Englander Banquet Center – The Crane Room in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Prior to the evening celebration, students will participate in the traditional LHS Promenade at the Leslie Sabo Memorial Auditorium. During the promenade, members of the 2026 Prom King and Queen will be introduced, and with the King and Queen being crowned later in the evening. Following the promenade, students, faculty, and staff will travel to the event center for an elegant evening of…


PHOTOS: Wolverines Defeat Mohawk 14-3, Go For First Outright Section Championship in 24 Years Tuesday

Ellwood City unleashed a 15-hit attack on the way to a 14-3 victory over Mohawk in a key AAA game at Mohawk on Monday. The win raised the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette #2-ranked Wolverines record to 8-1 in the Section One and 14-2 overall. The Wolverines host the #4-ranked Warriors today at 4:30 p.m. and with the victory can win their first outright section championship since 2002. Ellwood City opened the scoring with a run in the first inning when Jordan Keller drew a four-pitch walk and moved to second base on a single by Aaron Lake. Keller stole third base and…


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…


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…


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. –…


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,…


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…