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October 2, 2025

Franklin Township Blood Drive Is October 31st – Get a Halloween Treat!

Franklin Township is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Blood Drive on Friday, October 31, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, hosted right here in the township! Location: The Bloodmobile will be parked at Franklin Township Municipal Building, 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA How to Donate: Sign up at vitalant.org using Blood Drive Code: UC5990039 Or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) to schedule your donation. Special Halloween Giveaway! As a thank-you, all donors will receive a free glow-in-the-dark t-shirt (choose from two fun designs – while supplies last)! Please see the flyer for more details. Let’s come together as…

October 1, 2025

Keller, Rozanski Wrap Up Two-Day Class 2A Golf Championships

Jordan Keller finished with a 2-day score of 169 (86-83, +26) to earn a 26th place finish in the 2025 WPIAL Class 2A Boys’ Individual Championships. The two day event wrapped up Tuesday at Valley Brook Country Club in McMurray, PA after opening at the Hill Crest Country Club in Lower Burrell last week. Jaxon Rozanski (86-85, +28) finished in 32nd for Ellwood City. Both Wolverine golfers failed to make the cut and advance to the PIAA. The cut line was +19 for the Class 2A Individual Championships. Keller birdied the Par 4 8th hole en route to his round…

September 29, 2025

2025 Riverside Homecoming Court Announced

The Riverside High School has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court. Homecoming Game is Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Pregame starts at 6:30 p.m. Crowning of the 2025 Homecoming Queen will take place during halftime of the Panthers football game against the Freedom Area Bulldogs. The Riverside Homecoming dance is Saturday, October 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverside High School. There is no homecoming king. Roslyn Steinbach was crowned the 2024 Riverside Homecoming last September. PICTURED BELOW (From left to right) Jocilene Cummings, Elliot Hardy, Breonna Wissinger, Olyvia Annarumo, Christina Valencia & Isabella Hall

September 28, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Ellwood City Fall Fest

The 2025 Ellwood City Fall Fest took place on a warm September Saturday in downtown Ellwood City. The annual spectacle features a car cruise and many street vendors. As many as 600 cars adorned Lawrence Avenue and with live music, 50 plus vendors, food trucks, kids games and crafts, and a petting zoo, the fall festival was another autumn success. For downtown, next up is the annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 25th. Time to bring on the candy, costumes, and spooky cheer! Picture lanterns bobbing, whimsical floats rolling, and trick-or-treaters—or even vampires!—marching down Lawrence Avenue. Halloween…

September 26, 2025

Lincoln High School 2025 Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the seniors nominated to the 2025 Lincoln High School Homecoming Court! The Homecoming King will be crowned during the Pep Rally in school on Thursday, Oct. 2nd, and the Queen will be crowned during halftime of the October 3rd football game against the Western Beaver Golden Beavers at Helling Stadium.  Holly Palmer was crowned the 2024 Homecoming Queen last September. Front row: Kiley Leviere, Ava Dausman, Gianna Paisley, Kennedy Coonfare, Sydney Woodhead; Back row: Amelie Rosenthal, Ava Lucarelli, Mia Meredith, Erica Barlow, Emma Schlafly Front row: Anthony Barberio, Jordan Keller, Andy Lin, Jaxon Rozanski, Domenic Hogue; Back row:…

September 26, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 29th

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. NOTE The Library is taking books for the book sale. Reminder: we do not take Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Textbooks, Encyclopedias, Magazines and VHS tapes. Activities taking place this week…

September 23, 2025

William James Mehard, Jr., 92

William James Mehard, Jr., 92, of Daniel Island, SC, died Friday, September 19, 2025, after a month-long illness at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, SC. Known to all as Bill, he was born on January 27, 1933, in New Castle, PA to Mr. and Mrs. William James Mehard, Sr. (Ruby Morris Mehard). Bill met his beloved wife, Emma Jane (née Westlund), at Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, PA; they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 11, 2025. They have three children: David James Mehard (Jenifer Sparks Mehard), William Brian Mehard (Alyson Lehtman), and Leslie Mehard…

September 23, 2025

Borough of Ellwood City Has Launched Its Community Food Drive

The Borough of Ellwood City has launched its Community Food Drive to benefit Divine Grace Ministerium Social Services and Food Bank. “For the past several years, the community has rallied to help our neighbors through the Community Food Drive. It’s my hope that we will be able to help the food bank provide meals for the holiday season to anyone in need,” said Borough Manager, Kevin Swogger. “We have more businesses sponsoring donation boxes than ever before!” The borough has donation boxes located at the businesses listed below. The following businesses are hosting drop boxes: McElwain Motor Car Company First United…

September 22, 2025

Timothy Charles Sukits, 41

Timothy Charles Sukits, age 41, of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, and went to be with Jesus. Born on May 13, 1984, he was the son of Kevin and Mary Ann (Mazza) Sukits. If there were more people like Tim, the world would be a better place. He touched everyone who he came into contact, with a smile that lit up the room. He was a member of Grace Community Church, where he was also a member of its Golf League. He loved camping and sitting around the campfire. Even though being a father was…

September 20, 2025

Hogue Hauls In Two, Wolverines Defeat Freedom 28-14

Dom Hogue hauled in two lengthy touchdown passes as part of an 8-catch, 169-yard receiving performance to help lead Ellwood City to a 28-14 victory over Freedom Friday night. The Wolverines racked up 433 yards and 22 first downs offensively and did not have to punt in the section win. Tyler Smiley finished 11-18 passing for 203 yards and 3 touchdowns in the air attack. Smiley connected with Hogue on a 53-yard scoring strike midway through the first quarter to open up the scoring. Smiley also found DaiLonn Currie on a 19-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter to…