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April 28, 2026

LHS Prom 2026 “Puttin’ on the Ritz for Prom ‘26”

On Friday, May 1st Ellwood City Lincoln High School will host its annual prom, themed “Puttin’ on the Ritz for Prom ‘26 ” at the New Englander Banquet Center – The Crane Room in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Prior to the evening celebration, students will participate in the traditional LHS Promenade at the Leslie Sabo Memorial Auditorium. During the promenade, members of the 2026 Prom King and Queen will be introduced, and with the King and Queen being crowned later in the evening. Following the promenade, students, faculty, and staff will travel to the event center for an elegant evening of…

April 28, 2026

PHOTOS: Wolverines Defeat Mohawk 14-3, Go For First Outright Section Championship in 24 Years Tuesday

Ellwood City unleashed a 15-hit attack on the way to a 14-3 victory over Mohawk in a key AAA game at Mohawk on Monday. The win raised the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette #2-ranked Wolverines record to 8-1 in the Section One and 14-2 overall. The Wolverines host the #4-ranked Warriors today at 4:30 p.m. and with the victory can win their first outright section championship since 2002. Ellwood City opened the scoring with a run in the first inning when Jordan Keller drew a four-pitch walk and moved to second base on a single by Aaron Lake. Keller stole third base and…

April 24, 2026

Wayne Township 2026 Clean-Up Day Announced

Wayne Township residents are invited to participate in the annual clean-up day, which will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the Wayne Township Municipal Building, located at 1418 Wampum Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117. This event is for Wayne Township residents only. Proof of residency is required. The cost to participate is $25.00 per load, with a $50.00 per-load fee for vehicles larger than a car or a regular pick-up truck. Each mattress will be $15.00. We are ready to accept and properly dispose of household items, furniture, and other non-hazardous materials. However,…

April 23, 2026

Covert Leads BC3 Golfers For 7th Time; Pioneers Improve To 5-2

Mitchell Covert fired the lowest score for the Butler County Community College golf team for the seventh time in the past 20 matches as the Pioneers moved to 5-2 this spring with a split April 21 at the par-72 Lake Arthur Golf Club near Butler. Covert shot an 80 and finished as runner-up to medalist Luke Anderchak, Westmoreland County Community College, who had a 79. BC3 ended with a 332 and placed second to Westmoreland County Community College, which had a 325. The Pioneers defeated the Community College of Allegheny County, which had a 344. Gannon Brown recorded an 82…

April 23, 2026

Plant Relief: An Earth Day Tax Break for Families

as submitted by Rep. Marla Brown, 9th District Today is Earth Day, but for many Pennsylvania families, the biggest concern is not lofty rhetoric about the planet. It is whether they can afford the basics. When every trip to the store costs more, every utility bill stings, and every household purchase has to be weighed carefully, even a small break can make a real difference. That is why my Republican colleagues and I are working on a package of bills which cut sales taxes for families in areas which would collectively save the ordinary, everyday family $1,100 this year. We…

April 21, 2026

Ellwood City Wolves Club Monthly Meeting Recap

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 met on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Nico Lucciano’s Restaurant. The members dined on manicotti and meatballs, chicken tenders and italian salad. The meeting centered on presenting donations for various community groups as their moto is Pro Bono Publico which means for the good of the public. The presentations began with member Hank Glogowski presenting a donation of $500.00 to the Divine Grace Ministerium Social Services. The check was received by Cathy Glogowski, co-director of Divine Grace Ministerium Social Services. Mrs. Glogowski thanked the club for its continued support. The club donates buns,…

April 18, 2026

Bernstine Announces Free Fish and Boat Safety Seminar

BUTLER – With the summer fishing and boating season quickly approaching, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will be hosting a free Fish and Boat Safety Seminar to help residents prepare for a safe and successful outdoor recreation. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 157 E. Airport Road, Butler. “As we look forward to spending time on Pennsylvania’s lakes and rivers, safety must be a top priority,” said Bernstine. “This seminar will give families, anglers and boaters the tools they need to stay safe and make the most of their…

April 14, 2026

Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club Announces Spring Scholarship Fund Fundraiser

Enjoy an exciting afternoon at a lively fundraiser sponsored by the Municipal Woman’s Club on Sunday May 3rd, 2026. Musical Mysteries & More presents an interactive mystery dinner theater experience, “The Tragic Demise of Alfred the Squatty.” This fun-filled afternoon will be at Shakespeare’s, with doors opening at noon and a full buffet served at 1 p.m. Attendees can look forward to an engaging theatrical experience paired with a delicious menu that includes mixed greens and fruit salads, vegetable medley, pasta à la vodka, roasted redskin potatoes, stuffed chicken breast, roast sirloin with cabernet demi-glace, sole with crab meat stuffing,…

April 13, 2026

Franklin Township Annual Clean-Up Day Schedule For May 2nd

Franklin Township residents are invited to participate in a township clean-up day planned for Saturday, May 2, 2026. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 2:00 p.m. for township residents. Residents can drop off trash at the Franklin Township Building located on Route 288 in Fombell. This cleanup event is for township residents only, with two (2) passes allowed per household. A pass is good for one (1) load. Passes can be purchased in advance for $10.00 Car, $15.00 Truck or Trailer, $20.00 Dump Truck. PASSES ARE ON SALE NOW and available for purchase from 8:00 a.m. to…

April 7, 2026

Spring 2026 Update: Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project

The Beaver River Bridge project is currently in stage four of construction. The mainline Pennsylvania Turnpike lanes have been shifted south to allow for earthwork, grading and asphalt paving to realign the roadway with the new river crossing structures. All four piers and pier tables for the westbound Beaver River Bridge crossing have been completed. Fifteen-foot segmental concrete placements have been completed from westbound piers 1 and 4 headings. Form travelers have been moved to westbound piers 2 and 3 for segmental construction at those headings, which is in progress. Segmental construction at these headings will continue into fall 2026,…

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