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October 12, 2025

Municipal Woman’s Club Hosts Dueling Pianos Fundraiser for Gazebo Project

The Municipal Woman’s Club is hosting an evening of music and fun at their Dueling Pianos Fundraiser to support the maintenance and upkeep of the Ellwood City Gazebo. The event will feature the high-energy entertainment of Piano Fiasco and takes place on Saturday, November 15th, from 7 to 9 PM at the North Sewickley Township Fire Hall located at 887 Mercer Rd., Route 65, in Beaver Falls, PA. Doors will open at 6 PM. Tickets are $30 and include the show and light refreshments. Guests are welcome to BYOB, there will be non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. There will also…

October 11, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 13th

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, OCTOBER 13 Closed for Columbus Day! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 10:30 a.m. – “Baby Laptime” interactive play with song and stories. 1:00 p.m. –…

October 11, 2025

PHOTOS: High Five! Smiley, Wolverines Defeat Rival Riverside On Senior Night

Talk about a high five! Senior Tyler Smiley went to the air and tossed five touchdown passes Friday Night as Ellwood City routed Riverside 48-14 on Senior Night. The quarterback connected with four different receivers on touchdown strikes with wideout DaiLonn Currie being the recipient of two. Ellwood City marched out early and collected four first half touchdowns to post a 26-0 halftime advantage. A 6-yard touchdown from Smiley to Colton Gullo opened up the scoring in the first quarter before Currie hauled in his first touchdown reception (24-yard) and Kam Hockenberry caught a 19-yard touchdown from Smiley late in…

October 10, 2025

ECASD Board of Directors Appoint Financial Professionals to Evaluate Funding for Renovation Project

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted unanimously on Monday night to approve a resolution to appoint professionals to assist in the evaluation of financing for a proposed district renovation project including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical improvements to North Side Primary School and Hartman Intermediate School. The resolution appoints the firm of PNC Capital Markets, LLC (the “Investment Banker”) as managing underwriter and the firm of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP (the “Bond Counsel”) as bond counsel to advise and assist the School District regarding the consideration, authorization, issuance and sale of the Bonds, in one or more…

October 10, 2025

Drug Raid At Ellwood City Residence Results In Four Arrests

According to a criminal complaint, a task force raid at a house in Ellwood City results in the arrest of four local individuals and the seizuire of suspected methamphetamine and other suspected narcotics. Daniel Martin, 46; Donald McClain, 53; Ryleigh Lucas, 31; and Matthew Caldwell, 33, all of Ellwood City are each charged with counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and/or Delivery of a Controlled Substance after the Lawrence County HIDTA Task Force executed a search warrant at a house at McClain’s address in the 400 block of Third Street, Ellwood City. According to the complaint, the task force…

October 10, 2025

Ellwood City Mayor Completes Security and Privacy: General Role Training

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court recently completed the Security and Privacy: General Role training and has reported receiving a score of 100%. Court said the training was approximately four hours and included his test. “It is an important tool for security and privacy to allow access to areas that contain sensitive law enforcement material” Court said. “I recommend all mayors to join Criminal Justic Information Service (CJIS) and to go through this training to gain a better understanding of what officers go through to protect private rights, criminal history information and other sensitive documents that aren’t allowed to be reviewed…

October 10, 2025

Bernstine Applauds Launch of RowAmerica Pittsburgh at Lake Arthur

BUTLER – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the upcoming launch of RowAmerica Pittsburgh, a state-of-the-art rowing facility scheduled to open in spring 2026 at Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park. This project is made possible through the support of entrepreneur and philanthropist Howard Winklevoss, whose passion for youth development and rowing excellence is bringing new opportunities and investment to the region. To mark the announcement, a press conference will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m., at the Bear Run Boat Ramp on Bear Run Road in Portersville, the future site of RowAmerica Pittsburgh. “I am proud…

October 9, 2025

Monastery Sister To Speak To Historical Society On Monday

Nestled in the hills of Wayne Township is a peaceful place of prayer and service. The Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration is a monastery for women under the auspices of the Orthodox Church in America. It was founded in 1967 by Mother Alexandra (the former Princess Ileana of Romania) whose dream was to provide a place where American Orthodox women from all ethnic backgrounds could come to live the monastic life and benefit from a liturgical cycle in English. Since that time, Mother Alexandra’s vision has been fulfilled. The nuns, many of whom are converts to Orthodoxy, as well as…

October 9, 2025

Riverside Football & Cheerleaders Hosting Joint BINGO Night Fundraiser

For the first time, the Riverside Cheerleaders and Football Teams are teaming up to host a Joint Bingo Night Fundraiser! Join the boosters for a fun evening filled with bingo, games, and food on Sunday, October 19th at 3:00 p.m. at the North Sewickley Volunteer Fire Department. Proceeds from the event will benefit both the Riverside Football Boosters and the Riverside Cheer Boosters. Tickets are $30 if purchased in advance, $35 if purchased at the door. Tickets are available by contacting Kayla Holt at 412-636-1317 Sponsorship Deadline is Friday, October 10th – Contact Tiffany Hill at (724) 581-3610 Valued local businesses are asked to consider…

October 8, 2025

Real Estate Transfers For September 2025

The fall season has arrived and it is the time to make the move! According to Redfin.com, the median sale price of a home in Lawrence County was $163,000 last month, up 9.8% since last year. More specifically, the median sale price of a home in Ellwood City was $162,000 last month, up 40.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Ellwood City is $150, up 68.5% since last year. Realtor.com suggests Lawrence County as a balanced housing market while Ellwood City is currently a seller’s market. Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below…