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May 8, 2026

Wolverines Baseball, Softball Teams Pick Up Victories Thursday, Look Towards WPIAL Playoffs

The Ellwood City Wolverine boys baseball team and girls softball team each picked up victories Thursday afternoon, each have clinched and will next advance to the WPIAL Playoffs. The baseball team used a strong effort from senior Aaron Lake on the mound in its 3-0 shutout victory over Knoch. Lake tossed 6.2 innings of shutout baseball, striking out eight while allowing only three hits. Lake also doubled offensively for the Wolverines. Jordan Keller smacked two doubles and George Bokor added a double among his two-hit effort. The game was scoreless entering the bottom half of the fifth inning before an…

May 7, 2026

Mayor Court Issues Statement On E-Bicycles & Scooters

In a statement received from the Borough of Ellwood City and its Mayor’s office, Mayor Anthony Court has issued the following statement regarding electric scooters, e-bikes, and small electric transportation vehicles. —————- Dear Residents of Ellwood City Borough, As micromobility devices such as electric scooters, e-bikes, and similar small electric transportation options-continue to grow in popularity, it is important that all residents understand the laws governing their safe and legal use. These regulations are designed to protect both riders and pedestrians while ensuring our streets remain orderly and accessible. Under current Pennsylvania law. electric scooters are not explicitly authorized for…

May 7, 2026

Registration For 2026 Summer Playground Program At Ewing Park To Begin June 5th

The Borough of Ellwood City is ready to launch its 2026 Playground Program and is working hard to make sure its another fun summer at Ewing Park! “This program is important to the children of Ellwood City, as it provides a safe, supervised program, complete with a meal and snack,” says Borough Manager Jeff Foley. “The program hosts a variety of different educational guests throughout the summer, including Search and Rescue squads, the Fire Department, Police Department and Sheriff’s Department.” The counselors have been hired and will be CPR/First Aid certified. Your kids will be in good hands. Please note…

May 6, 2026

ELLWOOD Hosts AIST Students as Part of Steel to Scholars Program

ELLWOOD welcomed college students from the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) on May 3 for an immersive, behind-the-scenes tour of its manufacturing operations as part of the Steel to Students program during the AISTech 2026 Pittsburgh Conference. The visit included tours of ELLWOOD Quality Steels, ELLWOOD City Forge – New Castle, and North American Forgemasters, giving students direct exposure to advanced steelmaking and forging processes and the opportunity to see classroom concepts applied in an industrial setting. Throughout the day, students engaged with ELLWOOD team members and explored career pathways into careers in metallurgy, engineering, and advanced manufacturing…

May 5, 2026

PHOTOS: Riverside Announces 2026 Prom Courts

The Riverside Beaver County School District has announced its 2026 Prom Courts. Promenade will be held at Riverside High School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The theme will be Red Carpet. Prom is held at Shakespeare’s after promenade until midnight. Promenade tickets are available for $10.00 online at www.riverside.k12.pa.us PROM COURTS: Kings Court: Jackson Barber, Hunter Garcia, Sean Love, Eyan McClean, Luke Nelson, and Abel Ryan Honorary Member: MORP King Alex Lucarelli Queens Court: Olyvia Annarumo, Corrina Freed, Molly Linville, Ayla Sterner, Christina Valencia, Lysa Wimer, and Breonna Wissinger Honorary Member: Homecoming Queen Isabella Hall Isabella Hall was named…

May 5, 2026

Real Estate Transfers For April 2026

April showers bring May flowers! Many in the area used the wet and oddly cold month of April to buy or sell real estate property. The Lawrence County housing market is experiencing rapid price appreciation, with median sale prices rising 25% year-over-year to $173,300, according to Redfin.  The median sale price per square foot in Lawrence County is $122, up 15.1% since last year. More specifically, the Ellwood City housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Ellwood City was $179,000 last month, up 23.2% since last year at the same time. The median sale…

May 4, 2026

Officer Trent Young Sworn In To The Ellwood City Police Department

Mayor Anthony J. Court swore in Police Officer Trent Young on April 29, 2026. “Today we are proud to welcome you into the service of the Borough of Ellwood City,” Mayor Court said. “We are pleased to have you join the Ellwood City Police Department and wish you safety, wisdom, and success as you serve our community.” Council voted to hire Young as a Patrolman for the Ellwood City Police Department during a April borough council meeting. PICTURED (left to right): Mayor Anthony J. Court, Officer Trent Young, Jenae Young (Officer Young’s wife), and Sgt. Michael McBride.

May 2, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of May 4th

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, MAY 4 10:30 a.m. – “Music and Movement,” children can sing, play instruments and dance. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,”…

May 1, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

HARASSMENT: Tarah Pearlstein, 42, of New Castle, is charged with Harassment after an incident occurring on April 18th. According to a criminal complaint, police responded to a call regarding harassment occurring two days before the file report. The victim states that during a party she was attending at Pearlstein’s residence on Old Pittsburgh Road an argument broke out which began to escalate. She and a friend attempted to leave, but could not find her purse and began to ask around if anyone had seen it, which escalated the argument further causing Pearlstein’s friend to involve the victim and the victims…

April 29, 2026

McQuistion, Lady Wolverines Shutout Hopewell; Boys Baseball Shares Section Title

Amber McQuistion shined on the rubber Tuesday afternoon, tossing a complete game three hitter as Ellwood City shut out Hopewell 5-0. McQuistion struck out 12 batters and did not issue a walk. The senior also doubled and walked three times at the plate. Crystal Folino and Alexis Beck each collected two hits to power the Wolverines offense. Ellwood City exploded for four runs in the bottom of the third inning. Folino tripled while Taylor Hoffman doubled to join McQuistion with extra base hits. Ellwood City (6-4 Overall, 5-3 Section) next plays Avonworth on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at New…