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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…


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. –…


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…


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…


“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,…