Articles by EllwoodCity.org Staff

Popovich Nets Hat Trick In Wolverines Soccer Victory; EC Golf Finishes 5th In WPIAL Championships

The Ellwood City soccer team improved to 4-7-1 on the season with a 5-1 victory over South Side on Tuesday. Anthony Popovich netted a hat trick with three goals for the Wolverines and added an assist. Wesley Ketterer and Dominic D’Addio collected goals for Ellwood City. Ketterer added two assists while Aden Huth and Sophia D’Addio also added assists in the victory. With its second victory over South Side this season, Ellwood City now has collected two sweeps in its regular season. Ellwood City next hosts Ambridge on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. for its senior night game. WPIAL GOLF…


Riverside 3rd Grade Classes Celebrate Mad Hatter Day

Third-grade students at Riverside recently celebrated the completion of their first CKLA English Language Arts unit, Classic Tales, with a fun-filled Mad Hatter Day. Throughout the Classic Tales unit, students read and explored several well-known works of literature, including The Wind in the Willows, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, and Alice in Wonderland. Students worked on important reading skills such as identifying characters, analyzing story elements and themes, learning new vocabulary, and strengthening their reading comprehension. To celebrate all of their hard work and bring the final story of the unit to life, third graders participated in Mad Hatter Day….


PHOTOS: Panthers Knock Off Freedom 28-26 In Homecoming Victory

The Riverside Panthers used a third quarter surge to find its way to a thrilling 28-26 homecoming victory over Freedom Friday evening. Aiden Gaydosz found Bron Paxton with a pair of touchdown strikes and rushed in for a third touchdown in the pivotal quarter as Riverside erased a halftime deficit and surged out to a 28-20 lead. The visiting Bulldogs used an impressive ground attack to race out to a 20-7 halftime advantage behind two scored by running back Kaden Bailey. The backer, who entered the game the 3rd leading rusher in WPIAL, finished with 232 yards rushing in the…


Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 12th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS: 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, OCTOBER 12 The library will be Closed for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12th. But we will be hosting Preview Night for our Book Sale…


Franklin Township Awarded Hereford Manor Lakes Grant Award

Franklin Township is excited to announce that the Township has been awarded a $170,400 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program for the Hereford Manor Lakes Property Acquisition, Greenspace and Conservation Project! Funding for projects comes from a variety of sources including the state Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, Environmental Stewardship Fund, ATV and Snowmobile Management Restricted Accounts, and Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program; and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and Recreational Trails Program. Combined with the previously awarded $300,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant, the Township has now secured…


Richard Hogue Replenishment Blood Drive Scheduled For November 7th

The annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive has been announced and scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Hogue was only 28 when his life was taken on November 16, 2013. At the time of his death, he resided in Enon Valley, worked for Nick Mars Construction as a carpenter, and was a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club. “This drive is to celebrate the life of Richard Hogue. It is to replenish the blood that Richard used during his emergency and to make sure that the blood is always there for other patients who need it,”…


Public Hearing Planned To Discuss ECASD Facilities

According to information made available by the district, a community survey has been unveiled and public hearing scheduled to discuss the possibility of transitioning from four instructional buildings to three buildings. The Ellwood City Area School District and its Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to provide an opportunity for the District to share information regarding the facilities investigation and for members of the public to provide input for the Board’s consideration. Community members are encouraged to complete a survey by Friday, October 23 at the below link or stop…


REMINDER: First Of Two Borough Fall Clean Ups Scheduled For Saturday

This is your chance to get rid of the items that have accumulated in the attic, basement, or outdoor shed. The Borough of Ellwood City is holding the first of its two fall clean up events on Saturday. 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 from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m and again on 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…


2026 Riverside Homecoming Court Announced

The Riverside High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The court was announced this week by the district and the queen will be crowned at halftime of the Riverside home football game on Friday. Coming off a bye-week last Friday, the Panthers host Freedom Area at 7:00 p.m. at Riverside Memorial Stadium. The homecoming dance will be Saturday, October 10th from 7:30-10 at the High School. The court (Pictured left to right) consists of Gabrielle Clinger, Emma Stockman, Abigail George, Kaelynn Bollman, Addison Drake & Adriana Viscuso. Isabella Hall was crowned 2025 Riverside Homecoming Queen last year.


Real Estate Transfers For September 2026

The fall season has arrived and it is the time to make the move! According to Redfin.com, over the three months, Lawrence County home prices were up 19.2% compared to the same period last year, selling for a median price of $194,000. The median sale price of a home in Lawrence County was $163,000 last month, up 9.8% since last year. More specifically, the Ellwood City housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Ellwood City was $145,000 over the last 3 months, down 0.066% since the same period last year. The median sale price…