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Save the Dates! Local High School Musicals to Hit the Stage in March: PART 2: Lincoln High School Presents Little Shop of Horrors

Note this is part 2 of a two-part series introducing the local high school musicals. Today’s part will feature dates of both shows and details about the Lincoln presentation of Little Shop of Horrors. March is an exciting month for local high school theatre arts. Both Riverside Beaver County High School and Lincoln High School will present musicals. Riverside’s stage will be “chilled” but the cast will warm the audience with Frozen. Lincoln High School will delight the crowd with the beloved Little Shop of Horrors. Be sure to save the dates and stay tuned to Ellwoodcity.org for highlights, cast…


All Aboard Ellwood Inc. Announces Memorial/Honor Donations

All Aboard Ellwood Inc. would like to thank the following donors who have graciously made contributions in memory or honor of their loved ones: In Memory Of: Betty Donley, Ronin Costa, LuAnn Santillo, Norma Zingaro, Larry Costa, John Perry, Bruno Sciote, George Gobrich, Rita Moroni Shaffer, B.J. Biondi, Georgian Mudric, Alfred Mazzanti, Abraham Gary West, Carol Steilner – from the Ray Santillo Family Larry Gaiser – from Frank McElwain and Ray Santillo LuAnn Santillo, Rudolph Shirilla – from Andrew and Karen Ambrose Anthony Recce, Barbara Mastropietro – from John and Carol Todorich Carol Steilner – from Dick Painter In Honor…


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….


Save the Dates! Local High School Musicals to Hit the Stage in March: Part 1: Riverside Presents Frozen

Note this is part 1 of a two-part series introducing the local high school musicals. Today’s part will feature dates of both shows and details about the Riverside presentation of Frozen. March is an exciting month for local high school theatre arts. Both Riverside Beaver County High School and Lincoln High School will present musicals. Riverside’s stage will be “chilled” but the cast will warm the audience with Frozen. Lincoln High School will delight the crowd with the beloved Little Shop of Horrors. Be sure to save the dates and stay tuned to Ellwoodcity.org for highlights, cast Q&As, image galleries,…


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…


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…


ARISE Lawrence County Hosts Annual Bingo Fundraiser To Support Survivors

Arise Lawrence County welcomed community members to its annual fundraising Bingo event on February 22 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle. This established tradition drew hundreds in support of individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. The event serves as one of the organization’s primary fundraisers, helping sustain critical services for survivors throughout Lawrence County. The date of the event may shift from year to year, but the mission remains the same: ensuring that residents have access to safety, support, and long-term stability. Funds raised from the Bingo event directly support a range of…


ELLWOOD To Host 20th Lawrence County School-To-Work Engineering Day on March 5th

ELLWOOD will host over 80 high school students from various Lawrence County school districts for the 20th annual High School Engineering Day in partnership with Lawrence County School-to-Work. Students will tour operations at ELLWOOD Quality Steels, ELLWOOD City Forge – New Castle, and North American Forgemasters and engage with ELLWOOD engineers and technical professionals during a career panel discussion. This event provides students with firsthand exposure to engineering careers in advanced manufacturing and highlights the opportunities available in their own community. ELLWOOD is proud to celebrate 20 years of inspiring the next generation of engineers. The event will take place…


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,…


Arise Lawrence County Calls For Community Support To Provide Easter Baskets

Arise Lawrence County is reaching out to the community for support in creating Easter baskets for children whose families have been impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. These baskets offer more than holiday treats—they provide comfort, hope and a reminder that every child served is cared for and not alone. “We want to make Easter morning special for the children in our programs,” the organization shared. “Each donation helps us show these young survivors that their community stands beside them.” Arise Lawrence County is collecting both filled Easter baskets and individual basket fillers, including: Baskets Candy…