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September 29, 2026

PHOTOS: Wolverines Soccer Defeats Riverside 3-0

Ellwood City boys soccer got their second win of the year on Friday afternoon, defeating rival Riverside 3-0 on the road at Riverside. Wesley Ketterer and Dom D’Addio put home goals for the Wolverines. It is believed to be the first victory on the pitch over Riverside in over three decades according to ECWolverines.com. The Wolverines soccer team (2-5-1 Overall) will next host Riverside in a rematch scheduled for October 1st at 6:30 p.m. at Helling Stadium.  The team snapped a 113-match winless streak earlier this month with a victory over South Side

September 29, 2026

Ellwood Area Family Center Set To Host Two Youth Basketball Clinics

The Ellwood Area Family Center will be hosting two youth basketball clinics beginning in mid October. The basketball sessions will be held at the Ellwood Area Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons beginning with the Age 5-8 on Tuesdays and Age 9-12 sessions held on Thursdays. The clinics will run four five consecutive weeks with the Age 5-6 session running from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning October 13th. The Age 9-12 clinic will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning October 15th. The cost for…

September 28, 2026

PHOTOS: 2026 Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Cruise

The annual Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Cruise kicked off the fall season Saturday in downtown Ellwood City. The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosts one of the community’s largest and most anticipated events of the year and car enthusiasts bring their classic, custom, antique, muscle, and specialty vehicles to show. Over 60 vendors, four live bands, two DJs, children’s crafts and activities, delicious food, shopping, and entertainment adorned Lawrence Avenue. Event sponsors included: McElwain Chevrolet, Ellwood City Forge Group, NALCO, the May Emma Hoyt Foundation, and T&M Hardware.

September 26, 2026

Panthers Knock Off New Brighton 33-22, Wolverines Fall To Shady Side

Aiden Gaydosz accounted for three touchdowns and Montgomery Michael added two rushing touchdowns as Riverside defeated New Brighton 33-22 Friday night at Riverside Memorial Stadium. Gaydosz threw for 121 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers. Riverside jumped out to a 14-0 first half lead behind the duo before the Lions scored to narrow their deficit to 14-8 at halftime and knotted the game at 14-14 after three quarters. Seconds in to the fourth quarter Gaydosz found Bron Paxton for 15 yards to give Riverside the lead and minutes later Michael added…

September 25, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 27th

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. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take textbooks, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities taking place…

September 24, 2026

Ellwood City, Riverside Qualify Six Total Golfers For WPIAL Boys’ Golf Championships

Six local golfers qualify for the WPIAL Boys’ Golf Championships after the Section 5-2A qualifier at Sylvan Heights GC on Wednesday. Ellwood City’s Anderson Weisz and Riverside’s Tony Chill each finished with rounds of 78 (+6) tied for fourth place, and lowest rounds for their respective teams. Wolverine golfers Gino Biondi and Adam Jeffcoat each fired rounds of 79 (+7) tied for sixth place. Ellwood City’s Cameron Keller and Riverside’s Tyler Holsinger finished at 81 (+9) to make the qualifying cut. With a target score of 81 on the Par-72 course being +9 or lower, 12 total golfers from the…

September 23, 2026

Ellwood City Fire Department Adds Anonymous Infant Surrender Option With New Safe Haven Baby Box

Safe Haven Baby Boxes and the community of Ellwood City are pleased to announce the blessing and official unveiling of the newest Safe Haven Baby Box, located at Ellwood City Fire Department at 411 6th street, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This blessing marks the 478th Safe Haven Baby Box in the nation and the 6th in Pennsylvania, expanding access to safe, anonymous surrender options for mothers in crisis. “We would like to give a special thank you to Jennifer Jones who led this project, Ellwood City Forge and…

September 22, 2026

Borough of Ellwood City Announces 2026 Fall Clean Up Dates & Information

The Borough of Ellwood City has announced its Fall Clean Up event! 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 and 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 Lodge. (same as prior years) Borough employees will be there to help residents unload their vehicles. There is no charge to dispose of your items, as this event is paid for with the…

September 22, 2026

13th Annual Ride For Hope Is Saturday

The 13th Annual Pine Valley Ride for Hope will take place on Saturday, September 26th. The Ride for Hope is an annual motorcycle ride event that benefits Pine Valley Camp located in Ellwood City. Riders will travel from the New Castle Harley-Davidson Dealership and back on this 13th annual event. A dice run will be part of the ride route and afterward, all participants can enjoy a meal provided by Muddy Creek BBQ, musical entertainment by the Remedy Band, and various raffles. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with pastries, coffee, and water provided. Ride leaves at 11:00 a.m. with a…

September 21, 2026

Riverside Elementary Students Kick Off PBIS Program

Riverside Elementary students in grades K–4 participated in a PAWSing to Make the Best Choices Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Assembly on Friday, September 18. The Riverside High School Band helped kick off the celebration by playing as students entered the assembly and again as they exited. During the assembly, students learned how they can PAWS to make the best choices in different areas of the school, including the classroom, hallway, restroom, playground, and cafeteria. Students are encouraged to demonstrate positive behaviors throughout the school day. When they PAWS to make good choices, they earn points that can be…