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February 9, 2026

Bernstine to Host Ellwood City Town Hall Meeting

ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will host a town hall meeting for Lawrence County residents on Wednesday, February 11th from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Wurtemburg-Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department, located at 425 Portersville Road in Ellwood City. The town hall will give residents the opportunity to participate in an open forum on local and statewide issues. Bernstine will share an update on legislative activity in Harrisburg and discuss how current proposals and policies may impact individuals, families and communities throughout the 8th Legislative District. “Town halls are one of the most important ways I stay connected to the…

February 7, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 9th

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, FEBRUARY 9 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. 1:00 p.m. – “Afternoon Adult Book Group,”…

February 7, 2026

PHOTOS: Wolverines Lose To Aliquippa On Senior Night

The Ellwood City boys basketball team was defeated 67-52 by Aliquippa at home Friday evening as part of its senior night. Kaleb Servick scored a game-high 19 points while Aaron Lake delivered a double-double (10 points, 15 reboounds) in defeat. Aliquippa (13-5 Overall, 9-2 Class 3A-1) raced out to an early 19-9 lead and 34-21 lead at halftime. Javarri Carter finished with a team-high 17 points for the Quips. Ellwood City wraps up its regular season with a record of 12-9 (7-4 Class 3A-1) and will be one of four teams represented from the MAC Conference in the 2026 WPIAL…

February 6, 2026

PHOTOS: Lady Wolverines Fall To Quaker Valley On Senior Night

The Lady Wolverines fell 58-25 to Quaker Valley on Thursday night at Lincoln High School on its senior night. Sophomore Jadyn Allwine led all Ellwood City scorers with seven points. Teegan Patterson and senior Ava Lucarelli each scored six points in defeat. Mimi Thiero poured in a game-high 20 points for Quaker Valley (15-6 Overall, 12-2 Class 3A-1) who led 30-14 at halftime. The Ellwood City girls basketball teams completes its regular season with a record of 3-19 (2-12 Class 3A-1). Sophomore Cara Kreitzer finished the season with 290 points (13.2 average) and compiled two games during the regular season…

February 6, 2026

CCBC And Republic Airways Establish Aviation Career Pipeline Agreement

Monaca, PA – According to Statista projections, the global airline pilot shortage could reach 50,000 by 2025, while the National Air Traffic Controllers Association reports that the FAA is short nearly 4,000 air traffic controllers. To address industry hiring demands and to put future pilots and air controllers on successful career paths, Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) and Republic Airways Inc. have signed an agreement to create the Aviation Career Pipeline Interview Program. The purpose of this agreement is to increase Republic Airways’ access to qualified candidates for certain positions while increasing employment opportunities for graduates of CCBC’s renowned…

February 6, 2026

2026 Historical Society Scholarship Notice

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will award four (4) fifteen hundred dollar($1,500.00) scholarships this year. All graduating seniors living in the Ellwood City Area School District or the Riverside School District are eligible. Applications and requirements may be obtained from either high school Guidance Counselor, or from the Ellwood City Area Historical Society. The History Center at 310 5th Street is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am until 2 pm. Scholarship competitors may make appointments to use the History Center’s research facilities by calling 724-752-2021. There will be two (2) $1500.00 Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarships awarded and…

February 6, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT: Gary Weir, 41, of Sharon is charged with Theft after an incident on November 21, 2025. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 7:00 p.m., a female victim reported several items of her personal property were stolen from her residence on Wayne Avenue. The victim explain her residence had caught fire and she was staying in a hotel but related that a shed on the property had an older model Kawaski ATV, a bicycle, and other miscellaneous items. She was later notified by that individuals hired by the property management company removed the property from the shed and…

February 5, 2026

Lady Panthers Clinch Playoff Berth Behind A Pair Of Emmas

The Riverside girls basketball team has clinched a playoff berth and wrapped up its regular season Thursday with a 52-13 victory over New Brighton. A pair of Emmas will now lead the charge for the Lady Panthers as they forge their way in to the WPIAL Class 3A Playoffs. “Emma Meyer is a tireless worker and Emma Stockman just comes up big game after game,” says first year head coach John Fruehstorfer. Emma Meyer knocked home 26 points on Monday in a 60-17 rout of Sto-Rox and is no stranger to 20-point efforts. Meyer is closing in on 300 points…

February 4, 2026

Riverside Lions Club Community Updates

The Riverside Lions Club continues its community support through various programs and donations. The club offers a series of updates below spotlighting their recent efforts: To start things off the club made a donation to the Ellwood City Library Used Book Sale in the form of gift certificates to be given to any teacher asking for them. The club passed out 80 certificates for the sale. This is the third year we’ve supported the book drive. Increasing the certificate amount each year. The sale is a great opportunity to catch up on you reading for a very reasonable price. The…

February 4, 2026

Republicans React To Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Bernstine Slams Shapiro’s Out-of-Control Spending, Warns Families Will Pay the Price HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.26 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a 5.4% increase over last year: “The governor’s budget is out of touch and out of control. He wants to spend billions more than we take in, and he’s relying on new taxes and one-time revenue to cover the difference. On top of that, he plans to raid the Rainy Day Fund, the savings set aside to protect Pennsylvania during tough times, to pay for ongoing…