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January 16, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Ryan Lambright, 21, of Ellwood City is charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after an incident occurring on January 4th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 7:23 a.m., police were dispatched to Shop ‘N Save on Pittsburgh Circle after a report of a large 2×4 being thrown through the window. The reporting party advised that she believed it to be her ex-boyfriend, Lambright. She explained that Lambright had been harassing her for the last three days about her having a new boyfriend Lambright had issues with. When police arrived but were unable to locate the…

January 15, 2026

Margaret Eloise (Peggy) Shirey, 97

Margaret Eloise (Peggy) Shirey, 97, passed away peacefully with all her children in loving presence on January 7, 2026, in Hospice House. Peggy was born in Ellwood City, PA to the late Charles Atwood Adams and Hazel (Currie) Adams, the youngest of four children. She knew hardship as a child of the depression and through the loss of her father at age six, resulting in her learning to be thrifty and valuing relationships over riches throughout life. She met her childhood sweetheart, Lewis (Lew) Shirey, at an eighth-grade skating party. They were a couple throughout high school and college, married…

January 15, 2026

Meals on Wheels Looking for Volunteer Drivers

Meals on Wheels is more than just food; it’s a lifeline that combats hunger, isolation, and helps people stay independent in their homes and the local program which serves nearly 50 local folks in need of meals, is looking for drivers. Every day, local volunteers hit the road to deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities for the Meals on Wheels program, but the demand for these life-sustaining deliveries is outpacing the number of drivers available. Terri Crespo, Meals on Wheels board member, said the commitment is minimal. A driver only needs to be available once every…

January 15, 2026

Ellwood City Looking To Hire Head Football and Basketball Coaches

The Ellwood City Area School District is seeking applicants to fill its anticipated vacancies for head football coach and head boys basketball coach. Current coach Dan Bradley is moving on from his positions after four seasons with the Wolverines. Bradley will wrap up as head coach of 2025-26 boys basketball season (currently 7-8 Overall) this winter after steering the Wolverines football team to a second consecutive playoff berth and a 7-5 record in the fall. Ellwood City hired the former OLSH football coach to fix a distressed program that hadn’t won a game in three seasons entering the 2022 campaign….

January 13, 2026

Lady Panthers Collect Third Consecutive Victory, Improve To 10-4

The Riverside girls basketball team won for a third consecutive time Monday and improved their regular season record to 10-4 (4-3 Class 3A-1). On Monday, Riverside dismantled New Brighton 81-3 behind 22 points from Emma Stockman. Silvana Fox and Emma Meyer each chipped in with 10 points in the blowout victory that saw 10 Panthers hit the scoring column. Riverside led 54-1 at halftime. Stockman posted a double-double (18 points, 12 rebounds) last Thursday as the Lady Panthers knocked off Sto-Rox 49-24. Meyer scored 11 points and handed out six assists in the victory. One day prior, Meyer knocked home…

January 10, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of January 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 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, JANUARY 12 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. 1:00 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group…

January 9, 2026

Bernstine to Run for Re-Election to PA House of Representatives in 2026

NEW GALILEE — Citing the growing threat posed by the radical left agenda being pushed by Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Governor Josh Shapiro, State Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced he is running for re-election in 2026, seeking another term representing the 8th Legislative District. “With Democrats and Governor Shapiro doubling down on policies that undermine our freedoms, weaken public safety, and make life more expensive for working families, now is not the time to send timid lawmakers to Harrisburg,” Bernstine said. “We need proven conservative fighters who are willing to stand in the line of…

January 8, 2026

Ellwood City Wrestling Improves To 4-1 On Season

The Ellwood City wrestling team collected two victories in a tri-meet on Wednesday at Lincoln High School to improve their record to 4-1 on the regular season. The Wolverines knocked off New Castle 48-15 and defeated Summit Academy 41-30 in the wrestling action. “The team has really came together. They are starting to gel well and we have a fun environment,” said coach John Fleming. “The kids are holding themselves accountable and showing up to extra practices at the club level and holding one another accountable to be on time to practice and work hard – 2 things we put…

January 8, 2026

Real Estate Transfers For December 2025

The month of December ushered in a time to celebrate the holiday of Christmas. For some people, the best gift wasn’t wrapped under the tree, it was a new home. According to Redfin.com, the median sale price of a home in Lawrence County was $167,000 last month, up 28.8% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Lawrence County is $90, down 15.5% since last year at this time. More specifically, Ellwood City home prices are up 22.0% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $150,000 according to Redfin.com. On average, homes in Ellwood…

January 7, 2026

Borough of Ellwood City Christmas Tree Disposal Available

Taking down the Christmas tree is only one task after the holiday season. For families with real trees, figuring out what to do with them may be a whole other task. According to information made available by the Borough of Ellwood City, residents may drop off live Christmas trees at Stiefel Park, just inside the park entrance from Brighton Road, now through January 31, 2026. Residents who drop off trees are reminded that they must remove all decorations and stands from the trees prior to the drop-off. Please only drop off live trees, NO artificial trees will be accepted! Treecycling is…