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November 5, 2026

Western Pennsylvania Author’s New Book Asks Why Good Employees Keep Leaving

“Most people in Ellwood City work with someone who has autism or ADHD, or have it themselves, and the book is about why good employees leave and what coworkers and managers can do about it. For the past three years I’ve worked with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission on how it hires and supports its employees, so the ideas come from work right here in the region,” says author Racheal Pallares Pallares, from Saint Petersburg, PA and founder and owner of Neurodiversity Training Institute, releases The Right Room on Nov. 11 When one company kept losing its audit team every six…

November 4, 2026

CAST YOUR VOTE!!! 2026 Halloween Costume Contest Is Live

Vote and help decide our 2026 Halloween Costume Contest winner! Submitted photos have been posted on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page in a 2026 HALLOWEEN CONTEST photo album. (View Album Page) To vote for your favorite photo, simply ‘LIKE’ it, then ‘SHARE’ it to obtain more votes from your friends! LIKING = 1 VOTE! Voting continues until end of business on Monday, November 10th. The top two photos that receive the most votes win cash prizes courtesy of EllwoodCity.org. — PHOTO GALLERY FOR VIEWING ONLY

November 4, 2026

Riverside Elementary Celebrates Fall with K-5 Annual Fall Party

Riverside Elementary School students in grades K-5 enjoyed a day filled with fall festivities on Friday, October 30, during the school’s annual Fall Party. The celebration began with a festive parade, giving students and staff the opportunity to show off their creative costumes. The excitement continued as students returned to their classrooms for fall parties filled with fun and engaging activities. Throughout the afternoon, students participated in a variety of games, enjoyed delicious treats, and created festive artwork. The classrooms were filled with laughter, creativity, and plenty of seasonal fun. The annual Fall Party provided a wonderful opportunity for students…

November 3, 2026

Vision Ministries Presented ‘Beyond The Stigma’

Vision Ministries recently presented a program titled, Beyond the Stigma: Understanding Addiction, at the New Englander in New Castle, Pennsylvania recently. The program focused on the impact of illegal narcotics and the efforts communities are making to protect children, support families, reduce crime, and create safer neighborhoods, featuring protection against illegal narcotics. The event highlighted the importance of education, prevention, and community partnerships in addressing substance abuse and its effects on families and communities. Participants discussed ways local organizations, law enforcement, and community leaders can work together to combat addiction while providing support and resources to those affected. Mayor Anthony…

November 2, 2026

Wolves Club Hosts October Meeting

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 held their October meeting on October 28, 2026 at Nico Luciano’s restaurant. The members and guests dined on stuffed eggplant, sausage and peppers and onions and penne with mini meatballs. President Mike DeOtto reported on the three fundraisers of this past year: the Golf Bash in February, the Ellwood City Arts and Crafts Festival and the Oktoberfest. All three were successful. The funds primarily go to their Scholarship program. However they split the Oktoberfest with the Ellwood City Rotary Club and another organization. In the past it has been the Ellwood City Lions…

November 1, 2026

ENTER NOW! EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest

It’s time again for the annual EllwoodCity.org Halloween Costume Contest. Each year we have received dozens of entries – and 2026 will be no different! Let’s make this year even more spooky or funny with your son or daughter’s costume photo submission! Submissions be accepted as through end-of-business hours on Tuesday, November 3rd. All submitted photos will appear on EllwoodCity.org’s Facebook page on Wednesday, November 4th as a photo gallery. Then, voting will begin as soon as the gallery is published and continues on until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10th. To vote for your favorite photo, simply ‘LIKE’ it,…

October 31, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of November 2nd

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. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. –“Music, Movement and More,” a program for children to dance, sing and listen to stories. 6:00 p.m….

October 30, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

ASSAULT: Anthony Fosnaught, 37, of New Brighton, is charged with Assault after an incident on October 9th. According to a release, PSP Beaver was dispatched to an inactive altercation which occurred at the Eastvale Inn. After investigation, charges were filed against Fosnaught for assault after the altercation a 36-year-old male and 33-year-old female from Wampum. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: On October 1st at approximately 3:55 p.m. PSP New Castle were dispatched to an area near West Lawrence Avenue, Wayne Township for a Criminal Mischief. According to the police report, Joseph Pounds parked a blue dirt bike on Railroad Avenue and ran onto…

October 29, 2026

Public Hearing To Discuss ECASD Facilities Is Wednesday

The Ellwood City Area School District and its Board of Directors will hold its public hearing on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m. to share information and gather community feedback regarding the ongoing Facilities Master Plan and the potential transition from four school buildings to three. The hearing has been moved to the Sgt. Leslie H. Sabo Jr. Memorial Auditorium at the Lincoln High School. All visitors should enter through Door “J.” To help ensure that everyone who wishes to speak has an opportunity to do so, the district is asking speakers to sign up in advance to provide public…

October 28, 2026

Lawrence County Travel Club is Headed to Portugal

The Lawrence County Travel Club is inviting community members to explore the world together as they prepare for their next international adventure to Portugal, scheduled for November 2–11, 2027. Launched in 2025, the Lawrence County Travel Club was created by Forward Lawrence to give the community the opportunity to experience the world without taking on the heavy lift of coordinating and planning. The program is open to the entire community, and Chamber membership is not required to participate. The Travel Club completed its inaugural trip in March 2026, taking travelers to Rome and the scenic countryside of Tuscany, Italy. Following…

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