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April 2, 2026

ARISE, Borough Of Ellwood City Launch Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, ARISE is again placing yard signs and teal ribbons throughout Ellwood City to raise awareness, increase community visibility, and encourage conversation about sexual violence. The annual campaign aims to reduce stigma, highlight the prevalence of sexual violence, and remind survivors that support and resources are available. The signs are placed in highly visible areas to reach individuals who may not otherwise seek out or have access to services. Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court has participated in the initiative for many years, lending his support to the effort and helping promote…

April 1, 2026

Riverside Responds, Shuts Out Wolverines 1-0

Both teams were strong on the mound on Tuesday, but Riverside defeated Ellwood City 1-0 behind a stellar pitching performance by Matt Santillo. The victory evened the mini home-and-home series between the two clubs as Ellwood City collected its home victory on Monday. Santillo went the distance for the Panthers, striking out seven, walking three and allowing only three hits across his complete game performance. The lone run of the contest came by way of a solo homerun by Dylan Meyer in the six inning. Nate Kennedy took the loss for Ellwood City. The starter went six innings, giving up…

March 31, 2026

Wolverines Rout Riverside 11-0, Stays Unbeaten

Aaron Lake drove in four runs on two hits to lead Ellwood City (5-0 Overall) past Riverside 11-0 in six innings on Monday afternoon at Sanders Field. Lake doubled in the first inning, scoring two runs and smacked a 2-run home run to left field in the sixth inning. Lake also dazzled on the mound, striking out 10 batters on the day surrendering only two hits and walking four. Ellwood City got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after the Lake 2-run double and Cameron Mills grounded out, scoring one run. The Wolverines added two more…

March 30, 2026

ECASD Warning Public About Annual Tradition Game Called “Assassins.”

In what may be an annual tradition, senior students at Lincoln High School play the game where the goal is to “eliminate” each other using water guns or similar toy items in a tradition called “Assassins.” The district would like to advise that this activity is not a school sponsored, school endorsed, or school created activity. “It is an activity that is initiated by the students, usually the senior class, and occurs in schools across the country,” says superintendent Amy Anderson. The Ellwood City Area School District Police Department is warning the public about the game. During the game, students…

March 28, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 30th

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, MARCH 30 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. TUESDAY, MARCH 31 1:00 p.m. –…

March 27, 2026

BOMBS AWAY: Keller Smacks Two Homeruns, Wolverines Defeat Beaver 12-2

Jordan Keller hit two home runs and drove in three as part of an offensive showcase as Ellwood City defeated Beaver 12-2 on Thursday at Sanders Field. Keller homered in the third and fifth innings. The Wolverines got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Keller tripled to center field, and Aaron Lake doubled down the left field line, each scoring one run. Ellwood City scored six runs on four hits in the bottom of the second inning. Keller drew a walk, scoring one run, Nate Kennedy doubled, scoring three runs, Maykel Cuevas singled, scoring one…

March 27, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

ACCIDENT: Two drivers were transported to the hospital with minor injuries Saturday after a police SUV struck a car. The crash happened about 1:50 a.m. at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and 7th Street in Ellwood City. According to the report, the driver failed to yield to traffic as he entered the intersection, where a red blinking light was activated. The report added that the police SUV had activated its siren and emergency lights before entering the intersection while a yellow blinking light was in effect. The police SUV struck the car, causing it to spin out into a building….

March 25, 2026

Lake Strikes Out 14, Wolverines Improve To 3-0

Aaron Lake struck out 14 batters and allowed only one hit across six scoreless innings as Ellwood City defeated Central Valley 3-0 on Tuesday to improve to 3-0 on the young regular season. Lake did not walk a batter and added an RBI single offensively for the Wolverines. Ellwood City collected three runs in the bottom of the first inning to spark the offense. Jordan Keller, Lake, and Mikael Cuevas each collected RBIs in the opening frame. Nate Kennedy tossed a scoreless inning of relief to earn the save for Ellwood City. Next game: Thursday vs Western Beaver 4:30 PM….

March 21, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 23rd

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, MARCH 23 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. TUESDAY, MARCH 24 10:30 a.m. –…

March 20, 2026

BC3 @ Lawrence to showcase advantages during Pioneer Night

New Castle, PA) Geoffrey Bokor, 23, transferred to BC3 @ Lawrence when it debuted in August and after attending a regional public university, and Madison Ritter, 24, enrolled after working as a cosmetologist and as a child care provider. “I feel it’s a great decision,” said Bokor, of Ellwood City. “I know I kind of did the order a little backwards. A lot of people go to BC3 and then to a bigger institution.” Ritter, of Mahoningtown, said she “was just researching colleges around here, and BC3 was the best. I was looking up BC3’s information and it had really…