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December 3, 2025

Emmy-Nominated TV Show To Film Segment At Friday Night “Let There Be Lights” Celebration

Downtown Ellwood City will be under the lens and captured on camera during Friday evening’s “Let There Be Lights” celebration along Lawrence Avenue as part of the filming of a new segment of HGTV’s “The American Dream” The Emmy-nominated TV show meant to highlight positive stories of culture, lifestyles and real estate in communities across the country airs on national platforms and will feature local realtor Katelyn Dominelli. Dominelli was contacted by show producers to film and highlight the municipality and she will be given near creative control over the segment and how to highlight the borough. “A few weeks…

December 3, 2025

Real Estate Transfers For November 2025

The month of November rings in the holiday season, hosting Thanksgiving, setting focus on the upcoming Christmas holiday and, for many in the area, the month featured closing on a new home. According to Redfin.com, the median sale price of a home in Lawrence County was $164,000 last month, up 22.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Lawrence County is $115, up 8.5% since last year. More specifically, real estate in Ellwood City remains is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Ellwood City was $142,000 last month, down 2.4% since last…

December 2, 2025

From ESPN to the Priesthood: Father Anthony Federico To Share His Journey At Holy Redeemer

From ESPN to the Priesthood, Father Anthony Federico shares his journey at our Parish Advent Mission at Holy Redeemer Church. Holy Redeemer Church will be hosting Father Anthony Federico on Tuesday, December 9th and Wednesday, December 10th. Author, speaker and co-host of the podcast Practically Catholic, Father Anthony will share his compelling story and a bold mission–“to pray for a thousand priests, a thousand deacons, a thousand religious sisters, and a thousand strong Catholic marriages.” Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. From ESPN to the Priesthood: How the Eucharist Changed My Life Wednesday, December 10th at 9:00 a.m. Father Anthony…

December 2, 2025

Wolverines/Panthers Basketball Games Cancelled Tuesday

A hot start by the Wolverines boys basketball team continued after picking up its third victory of the regular season Monday with a 67-64 victory over Laurel, but now winter weather has now forced cancellations of their game Tuesday. According to Lincoln High School, there will be no JV or Varsity basketball games Tuesday night. The originally scheduled game against Western Beaver has been cancelled. The next game will be Thursday at Washington at 7:30 p.m.  The girls basketball team will play prior at 6:00 p.m. Additionally, and according to Riverside High School, the JV & Varsity Girls Basketball games…

December 1, 2025

ROUNDBALL: Local Teams Tip Off Regular Season

The 1-2 punch of Kaleb Servick and Aaron Lake brought home two victories for the Wolverines boys basketball team and earned each MVP recognition in the Ellwood City Tip-Off Classic over the holiday weekend. The duo combined for 45 points on Friday as Ellwood City routed Rochester 81-39. Servick scored 16 of his game-high 23 points in the first half and finished 10-12 shooting. Lake earned a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Servick led all scorers on Saturday with 24 points as the Wolverines defeated Union 51-31. Lake finished with 13 points and hauled in 18 rebounds. Maykel…

December 1, 2025

Wampum, Ellwood City Each Hosting Upcoming Light Up Night Festivities

Kick off December with a series of events inspired to get visitors in the holiday spirit. First, on Thursday, December 4th, Wampum Borough will host its “Light Up the Town” spectacle from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will feature lighting of luminaries, free hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies, carriage rides, and visitors can finish off the night with fireworks! The Light Up the Town event is presented by The Wampum Area Businesses Association (WABA) The next evening, Ellwood City will host its “Let There Be Lights” function in downtown Ellwood City on Friday, December 5th. Live entertainment…

November 28, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 1st

The Ellwood City Area Pubic 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, DECEMBER 1 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive Play,” children can play hands-on with various items. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 1:00 p.m. –…

November 26, 2025

POLICE: HIDTA Operation DTO Dismantle Results In One Arrest

DEA Pittsburgh District Office Group 66, Lawrence County HIDTA and the FBI North Country Taskforce targeted the narcotics operation of the Rodney MADISON Drug Trafficking Organization. Intelligence information revealed the MADISON’s DTO has distributed Fentanyl (powder and counterfeit pills), powder Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, and Methamphetamine in western Pennsylvania over the last 6-12 months. On November 25, 2025, personnel from DEA Group 66, the Lawrence County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, FBI North County Task Force, Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, and the New Castle Police Department executed Search Warrants on target locations within the City of New Castle. Seized during the…

November 26, 2025

Bernstine to Host Senior Citizen Breakfast in Ellwood City

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) invites senior citizens from the 8th Legislative District to attend his upcoming Senior Citizen Breakfast. The event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Wayne Township Fire Hall, located at 5153 Ellwood Road, Ellwood City. “Pennsylvania is home to one of the largest senior populations in the country, and it’s important every senior has access to the resources and support they deserve,” said Bernstine. “I look forward to meeting with residents, hearing their concerns and making sure they have the information they need to thrive.” Seniors will…

November 25, 2025

Boar’s Head Festival Begins This Weekend At Christ Presbyterian Church

This year’s Boar’s Festival is fast approaching. The Festival began in 1979 and has been an Annual Event since that time. The congregation of Christ Presbyterian Church, located at 325 Spring Avenue, Ellwood City, PA is proud to sponsor this annual event. The cast and orchestra are comprised of members of our congregation, as well as members of other area churches, members of the Ellwood City Area Civic Chorale, and a variety of other individuals from the surrounding area. It is a one hour musical celebration of the birth of Christ and the meaning of Christmas and is considered the…