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April 18, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of April 20th — BOOK SALE!!!

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities, this week includes a three-day book sale. 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, APRIL 20 10:30 a.m. – “Music and Movement,” children can play instruments and sing and dance….

April 18, 2026

Bernstine Announces Free Fish and Boat Safety Seminar

BUTLER – With the summer fishing and boating season quickly approaching, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will be hosting a free Fish and Boat Safety Seminar to help residents prepare for a safe and successful outdoor recreation. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 157 E. Airport Road, Butler. “As we look forward to spending time on Pennsylvania’s lakes and rivers, safety must be a top priority,” said Bernstine. “This seminar will give families, anglers and boaters the tools they need to stay safe and make the most of their…

April 17, 2026

Lawrence County Earth Day Is Saturday April 25th

Lawrence County’s Earth Day Celebration is Saturday April 25th! Earth Day reminds us to take action, whether it’s planting trees, cutting down on waste, or pushing for greener policies. The annual celebration will be held on Saturday, April 25th at Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. featuring many exhibits, events, and fun for the whole family. Free Horse & Carriage Ride Local Entertainers Food Trucks and Food Vendors Children’s Activities Paper Shredding Vendors selling earth-friendly products Local Organizations providing environmental education Wild World of Animals Educational Presentation A-R-T Show (All Recycled Treasures) Transform everyday materials into…

April 17, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

HARASSMENT: On March 28th at approximately 11:45p.m. police were dispatched to Trusel Road for a report of a domestic dispute in progress. The victim, 28, F, of Portersville advised she had been shoved during the verbal argument with 21, M, of New Castle. Both parties were separated and charges will be filed according toa criminal complaint. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Christopher Dalessandro, 35, of Ellwood City is charged with criminal mischief after an incident occurring on December 28th at approximately 8:17p.m. Police were notified by the victim and the victims neighbor that a man was vandalizing his property on Van Gorder Mill…

April 14, 2026

Drake Homers, Riverside Knocks Off Shenango 3-2

Addison Drake hit a go-ahead two run homerun in the fifth inning to power the Panthers to a 3-2 victory over Shenango Monday afternoon at Riverside. Senior pitcher Joci Cummings pitched 6.1 innings allowing two runs, striking out four while only issuing one walk. Ayla Sterner secured the last two outs for the Panthers who improve to 3-2 on the regular season. Ava Cummings & Sterner each doubled in the victory. Stevie Drake posted a two hit effort for Riverside Shenango pitcher Kennedy Lynn pitched 5.0 innings. 2 ER. 4 K’s. 0 BB. Wildcat hitters Herb & Z.Offie were 3-4 &…

April 14, 2026

5th Annual Clean Up River Road Is Saturday

The 5th Annual Clean Up River Road is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th. Meet your neighbors and help make your community a better place! The event, sponsored by Keep PA Beautiful & Berkshire Hathaway, will take place on River Road under the railroad trestle from 9:00 a.m. until completion. The event location will begin under the Railroad Trestle and all interested parties are invited to help! For more information, please contact A&J Agents at 412-417-1332 or email amyalexander@tprsold.com. Rain date is set for the following Saturday, April 25th. Pick Up PA is Pennsylvania’s largest community improvement program and powered by…

April 14, 2026

Riverside High School Honor High Honor Rolls For 3rd Quarter 2025-26

The Riverside Beaver County School District announced the honor and high honor rolls for its 3rd Quarter of the 2025-26 school year. View more school news and info at www.riverside.k12.pa.us HIGH HONOR ROLL 12th Grade: TONI L. BAKER JACKSON C. BARBER SUSANN A. BISHOP KELSEY A. BUSH RYLEIGH M. CLYDE ABIGAIL M. COOK JOCILENE A. CUMMINGS CORRINA N. FREED NATHANIEL W. GOFF LUKE T. GRODSON ELLIOT I. HARDY HANNAH J. HART KIERSTEN A. KANZLEITER MOLLY E. LINVILLE SEAN LOVE EYAN B. MCCLEAN JOSEPH MCCORMISH EMMA I. MONTES LUKE W. NELSON BELLA S. ROMANIO ABEL S. RYAN BRAEDEN R. SCHRECENGOST CHEYENNE M….

April 14, 2026

Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club Announces Spring Scholarship Fund Fundraiser

Enjoy an exciting afternoon at a lively fundraiser sponsored by the Municipal Woman’s Club on Sunday May 3rd, 2026. Musical Mysteries & More presents an interactive mystery dinner theater experience, “The Tragic Demise of Alfred the Squatty.” This fun-filled afternoon will be at Shakespeare’s, with doors opening at noon and a full buffet served at 1 p.m. Attendees can look forward to an engaging theatrical experience paired with a delicious menu that includes mixed greens and fruit salads, vegetable medley, pasta à la vodka, roasted redskin potatoes, stuffed chicken breast, roast sirloin with cabernet demi-glace, sole with crab meat stuffing,…

April 14, 2026

ECASD Board of Directors Consider Employee Furlough

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors considered a move to study the staffing needs of the district for a possible employee furlough during Monday night’s combined meeting of the board. Ultimately the motion was defeated in a 4/4 vote. “No” votes came from Board President Kathy Galbreath, Board Vice President Norman Boots, and Board Directors Kathy Tillia and Nick Mancini. “Yes” votes came from Board Directors Jean Biehls, Claire Fauzey, Erica Gray, and Kevin Boariu. Board Director Jennifer Tomon was not present at the meeting. The consideration came to the table as the district is facing a…

April 13, 2026

Lincoln High School Honor & High Honor Rolls For 3rd Quarter 2025-26

The Ellwood City Area School District has announced its Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for 2025-26 school year quarter three (3rd nine weeks) at Lincoln High School. The district would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the students. View more news and information at www.ecasdk12.org. HIGH HONORS ROLL: 12th Grade: Devyn Adkins Chelsea Baker Erica Barlow Kyree Beachem Olivia Beebe Gunnar Bennett Jacob Biskup Lucas Bleakney Geordan Bokor Luke Carusone Caden Charmo Paxton Christofferson Gabrielle Cioffi Peyton Confer Izabella Contino Ava Dausman Drake Davis Nicklas DePaoli Kennedy Eichler Braden Freed Aubrey Hewitt Chloe Hineman Natalie Jones Jordan…