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March 5, 2026

Riverside Swimming Makes Splash At WPIAL Championships, Relay Team Qualifies For PIAA

The Riverside swimming team was well represented at the 2026 AA WPIAL Swimming/Diving Championships held at Trees Pool on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh this past weekend. Four Panthers had successful showings highlighted by Peter Ruggeri and Nate Goff who each earned medals in their respective meets Ruggeri placed 6th place in the 100 Yard Butterfly with a time of 56.38 while Goff placed 7th place in the 100 Yard Backstroke with a time of 57.48. Josh Turner placed 9th (50.88) and Nick DePaoli placed 18th (51.83) in the 100 Yard Freestyle to round out notable individual performances….

March 5, 2026

Red Barn Players Announce 2026 Line Up; Hosting Auditions Next Week

The Red Barn Players have announced its 2026 show line-up. Along with the show, Red Barn will also be holding auditions next week. Auditions will take place at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 Grandview Avenue, Zelienople, PA, on Thursday, March 12, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, March 15th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Auditioning for Plays: Please come to one of the audition sessions – no signup is necessary. Cold readings will be provided. No monologue or preparation is needed. Auditioning for the musical: Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a musical theatre song in the…

March 4, 2026

Real Estate Transfers For February 2026

Romance was in the air with Valentine’s Day last month. Many fell in love with a new home in February and made a move. According to Redfin.com, the median sale price of a home in Lawrence County was $149,000 last month, up 29.6% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Lawrence County is $108, up 20.0% since last year.  More specifically, the Ellwood City housing market is somewhat competitive with the median sale price of a home in Ellwood City listed at $95,000 last month, down 29.3% since last year. The median sale price per square…

March 2, 2026

Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department to Host “Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos” Fundraiser

The Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department is turning up the heat for a great cause with an exciting night of live entertainment, raffles, and fun at its upcoming “Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos” fundraiser. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Sons of Italy, 808 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy an interactive, high-energy dueling piano performance by Felix and Fingers, known for their crowd participation and wide-ranging musical repertoire. The evening will also feature raffles, appetizers, and a cash bar,…

February 28, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of March 2nd

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 2 10:30 a.m. “Music and Movement,” a program for children to sing, dance and play instruments. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. –…

February 27, 2026

Greyhounds Hockey Wrap Up PIHL Regular Season

Wilmington wrapped up its regular season with a 5-4 loss to McDowell at Brady’s Run Ice Arena on Tuesday. Ellwood City was well represented on the Co-Op program with two seniors – Craig Patterson and Tye Tomak — along with underclassmen Anthony Popovich, Dante DeCaria, Connor Michaels, Gage Campbell, Jonah Schaefer, and Owen Gaydosz “We had a great bounce back year from the past two seasons and really turned the trajectory of the program in the right direction this year with our seniors,” said head coach Scott McKee. The Greyhounds regular season featured several peaks and valleys. After starting the…

February 27, 2026

Riverside Sports Hall of Fame Announces $10,000 in Support for Student‑Athletes and Scholarships

Riverside Sports Hall of Fame Announces $10,000 in Support for Student‑Athletes and Scholarships The Riverside Sports Hall of Fame (RSHOF) is proud to announce a commitment of $10,000 to support the Riverside Athletic and Scholarship Programs. As part of this contribution, RSHOF will serve as the majority sponsor ($3,000) for the Riverside Girls Basketball Team’s summer training program at Reign 3D. The program includes 16 total workouts, each featuring one hour of skills training followed by one hour of strength and conditioning. These sessions will be open to all current JV and Varsity players, as well as incoming freshmen. With…

February 26, 2026

“My Father, Dick Allen” Watch Party Scheduled For Saturday, March 7th In Wampum

A free watch party featuring the first episode of the upcoming documentary “My Father, Dick Allen” will be held next Saturday, March 7th in Wampum. All are welcomed to Main Street Chapel & Events on Clyde Street at 2:00 p.m. for the special screening. Stay after for a special Q&A discussion and get a deeper look in to the story. Q&A Panelists include Moderator Larry Kelly, Richard Allen Jr., Andy Billman, John Owens, and Ziff Sistrunk The film “My Father, Dick Allen” chronicles the long and arduous journey to Cooperstown for one of the game’s most individualistic and misunderstood superstars,…

February 24, 2026

Ellwood City Area School District Now Accepting 2026-27 Kindergarten Pre-Registration

The Ellwood City Area School District is now accepting 2026-27 Kindergarten pre-registration. If you are planning to enroll your child in kindergarten this fall, please complete the form and return it to your child’s school as soon as possible. All prospective parents of the Ellwood City Area School District are eligible. Kindergarten admission is for a child if he/she has attained the age of five (5) years on or before August 15h of that year. No exceptions. All kindergarten students will attend North Side Primary School. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Huth at 724-752-1591 ext 4000 or…

February 24, 2026

Senator McCormick Tours North American Forgemasters and ELLWOOD Crankshaft & Machine

U.S. Senator Dave McCormick visited two leading regional manufacturers on Tuesday, touring North American Forgemasters (NAF) and ELLWOOD Crankshaft and Machine (ECM) in Hermitage to see firsthand the advanced industrial capabilities supporting U.S. energy, transportation, defense, and infrastructure. During the visit, the Senator met with leadership and employees at both facilities and observed production operations that position Lawrence and Mercer counties as critical contributors to American manufacturing. At ELLWOOD Crankshaft & Machine in Hermitage, President Brian Taylor led a walkthrough alongside ELLWOOD’s Chairman of the Board, David Barensfeld, where team members produce crankshafts and camshafts used in diesel engines, frac…