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September 26, 2025

Lincoln High School 2025 Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the seniors nominated to the 2025 Lincoln High School Homecoming Court! The Homecoming King will be crowned during the Pep Rally in school on Thursday, Oct. 2nd, and the Queen will be crowned during halftime of the October 3rd football game against the Western Beaver Golden Beavers at Helling Stadium.  Holly Palmer was crowned the 2024 Homecoming Queen last September. Front row: Kiley Leviere, Ava Dausman, Gianna Paisley, Kennedy Coonfare, Sydney Woodhead; Back row: Amelie Rosenthal, Ava Lucarelli, Mia Meredith, Erica Barlow, Emma Schlafly Front row: Anthony Barberio, Jordan Keller, Andy Lin, Jaxon Rozanski, Domenic Hogue; Back row:…

September 26, 2025

Women’s Network of Ellwood City To Host Upcoming Fundraisers

Women’s Network of Ellwood City is made up of professional women from Ellwood City and the surrounding area who’s common goal is to gain education and entertainment throughout the year and to raise funds for the less fortunate of the area. Upcoming events will be the Ellwood City Fall Fest and car cruise sponsored by The Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce this Saturday, September 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. where the group will be selling Amish hand pies. Their big fundraiser of the year will be November 19th at Shakespeare’s Restaurant beginning at 6:00 p.m. It will be…

September 26, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 29th

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. NOTE The Library is taking books for the book sale. Reminder: we do not take Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Textbooks, Encyclopedias, Magazines and VHS tapes. Activities taking place this week…

September 25, 2025

Hartman Intermediate Honored As A PA Blue Ribbon School

The Ellwood City Area School District is honored and excited to share truly wonderful news: Hartman Intermediate School has been recognized as a 2025 Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School by the Pennsylvania Department of Education! This achievement reflects the dedication and collaboration of our entire community. Hartman is one of only thirteen schools across the Commonwealth selected for this distinction. Hartman was selected for closing achievement gaps. “I am incredibly proud of our students, staff, and community for earning this Blue Ribbon recognition. Coming out of the challenges of COVID, we came together with resilience and determination to support one another…

September 24, 2025

Small Town, Big Living: Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Fall, Holiday Event Lineup

From crisp autumn evenings to the sparkle of holiday lights, the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce’s event calendar brings neighbors together in warmth, whimsy, and community cheer. Whether you’re feeling foodie, nostalgic, artsy, or festive, there’s an event just right for you. The events showcase awesome vendors, businesses, culinary creators, and entrepreneurs with many offering free admission or great value for Chamber members. “As we move into fall and the holiday season, our calendar of events really captures what we like to call ‘Small Town…Big Living’,” said Ryan McCandless, Exectuive Director of the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce….

September 23, 2025

Borough of Ellwood City Has Launched Its Community Food Drive

The Borough of Ellwood City has launched its Community Food Drive to benefit Divine Grace Ministerium Social Services and Food Bank. “For the past several years, the community has rallied to help our neighbors through the Community Food Drive. It’s my hope that we will be able to help the food bank provide meals for the holiday season to anyone in need,” said Borough Manager, Kevin Swogger. “We have more businesses sponsoring donation boxes than ever before!” The borough has donation boxes located at the businesses listed below. The following businesses are hosting drop boxes: McElwain Motor Car Company First United…

September 22, 2025

Lincoln High Grad Covert Shoots 82; BC3 Men’s Golf Team Now 5-2

Mitchell Covert, a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, tied for fourth among the Pioneers’ lowest scores with an 82 to help BC3 defeat Westmoreland County Community College 311-321 and the Community College of Allegheny County 311-349 at Lake Arthur Golf Club near Butler on Friday. Jaxon Salata fired a career-low 73 as a Butler County Community College golfer and finished as medalist for the first time, and teammate Parker Worsley placed second overall with a 76 as the Pioneers’ men’s team moved to 5-2 with victories last week. The four lowest scores of golfers on each squad…

September 20, 2025

Hogue Hauls In Two, Wolverines Defeat Freedom 28-14

Dom Hogue hauled in two lengthy touchdown passes as part of an 8-catch, 169-yard receiving performance to help lead Ellwood City to a 28-14 victory over Freedom Friday night. The Wolverines racked up 433 yards and 22 first downs offensively and did not have to punt in the section win. Tyler Smiley finished 11-18 passing for 203 yards and 3 touchdowns in the air attack. Smiley connected with Hogue on a 53-yard scoring strike midway through the first quarter to open up the scoring. Smiley also found DaiLonn Currie on a 19-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter to…

September 20, 2025

Holler Scores 4 Touchdowns, Panthers Rout Lions 40-6

Holler if you hear me. Mason Holler scored four rushing touchdowns Friday night as Riverside ran its way to a 40-6 turnover riddled blowout over New Brighton The Panthers piled up 366 yards of total offense and Holler accounted for 110 yards in the rushing attack. Holler opened up the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown run and added a his second touchdown just 60 seconds later after a Lions turnover and Riverside raced out to an early 14-0 advantage. Aiden Gaydosz found Hunter Garcia on a 6-yard touchdown strike in the second quarter and Holler scored from 3-yards out to…

September 19, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 22nd

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. NOTE The Library is taking books for the book sale. Reminder: we do not take Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Textbooks, Encyclopedias, Magazines and VHS tapes. Activities taking place this week…