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April 8, 2026

Ellwood City House Shooting Suspects Charged, Identified

Three men are charged with five counts of criminal attempt at criminal homicide, aggravated assault with a firearm and recklessly endangering other persons, and one count each of persons not to possess a firearm and discharging a gun into an occupied structure after an incident on Beaver Avenue early Saturday in Ellwood City. Terry Janiel, 20, Daniel Dourlain Jr., 20, and Joseph Beighley, 23, all of Ellwood City are charged according to criminal complaints filed against each individual. According to the complaint, Beighley received a request for a ride from Janiel just after midnight and that Janiel told him they…

April 8, 2026

Franklin Township Seeking Community Support For Hereford Manor Lake

The Franklin Township Board of Supervisors is seeking community support for an important initiative—the acquisition and preservation of the Hereford Manor Lake property. Franklin Township currently has an agreement to purchase approximately 392 acres of the Hereford Manor property. With a $300,000 grant already secured, the Township has made significant progress; however, a funding gap remains. The agreement is set to expire on May 20, 2026, and a one-year extension has been requested to allow time to secure the remaining funds. This property presents a unique opportunity to preserve valuable open space for public use. Planned future uses include walking…

April 7, 2026

Real Estate Transfers For March 2026

It’s the perfect time to talk about the spring real estate “bloom”! Redfin.com is seeing the most balanced housing market in nearly a decade as the “Great Housing Reset” of 2026 begins to take hold. According to Redfin.com, homes in Lawrence County sold for more than 21.2% since last year with a median sale price of $180,000.00 More specifically, the Ellwood City housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Ellwood City was $189,000.00 last month, up 55.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Ellwood City is $106.00 Courtesy of…

April 6, 2026

New Mexico Suspect Pleads Guilty To 2023 Murder

Keegan Tyler Willis-King, 25, of New Mexico, accused of shooting and killing a woman and injuring her daughter in 2023 pleaded guilty but mentally ill on Thursday. Willis-King was sentenced to 15-30 years of confinement for the murder charge and 5-10 years for the aggravated assault charge according to court documents. Investigators said he shot Cassidy Smith, his girlfriend at the time, and killed her 42-year-old mother, Krista Knechtel, in an apartment on First Street in Ellwood City in January 2023. Police said Willis-King came out of an apartment building with a gun before being taken into custody. The shooting…

April 4, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of April 6th

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, APRIL 6 10:30 a.m. – “Music and Movement,” ages walking toddlers – 5ish. Singing, dancing and playing instruments. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m….

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. –…