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December 16, 2025

Ellwood Area Family Center Holding Youth Basketball Sessions

The Ellwood Area Family Center will be hosting youth basketball sessions beginning next month. The basketball sessions will be held at the Ellwood Area Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City on Thursday afternoons beginning on Thursday, January 8th. The clinic will run for five consecutive Thursdays and will be available for ages 8, 9, and 10-year-old children. Each weekly session will be one hour in length from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost for the program is $45.00 per applicant and players are asked to bring their own ball. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Due…

December 15, 2025

ECASD Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Honored Friday Night

On Friday evening, the newest class of ECASD Hall of Fame inductees were honored with a special dinner and recognition during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game against the Freedom Bulldogs. This class includes six individuals and three athletic teams. Together, they make up the fourth class to be installed into the Hall of Fame. Mr. Albert Campman, Distinguished Coach & Teacher Dr. John J. DeCaro, Sr., Class of 1949, Distinguished Alumnus Ms. Darbi O’Brien, Class of 1998, Distinguished Athlete Dr. John V. Petrocelli, Class of 1993, Distinguished Alumnus Mr. Robert A. Pietrandrea, Class of 1970, Distinguished Alumnus Mr….

December 12, 2025

Bernstine, Brown Announce Grant for Lawrence County Historical Society

LAWRENCE COUNTY – Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) and Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced the Lawrence County Historical Society has been awarded a $9,000 grant to support the preservation, care and maintenance of the county’s historically significant records and artifacts. “The Lawrence County Historical Society is a vital guardian of our community’s past, and this grant helps ensure its irreplaceable records and artifacts remain protected,” said Bernstine. “I’m proud to support funding that preserves our shared history and keeps it accessible for future generations.” “Our historical societies play an essential role in educating the public and strengthening our sense of place,” said…

December 12, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 15th

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, DECEMBER 15 10:30 a.m. – “Music and Movement,” children can dance, sing and play musical instruments. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Interactive…

December 12, 2025

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: Michael Miller, 74, of Ellwood City and Joel Thomas, 48, of Wampum are each charged with Simple Assault after an incident occurring on October 4th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a physical domestic between Miller and his son, Thomas. Police spoke to both parties who relayed that Miller had arrived at the residence on Harriet St in Wampum to confront Thomas about his argument and physical conflict with Thomas’ wife. Both parties had agreed to fight outside, resulting in minor injuries to both parties before the fight…

December 11, 2025

All Aboard Ellwood Celebrates Community Support 

Ellwood City — All Aboard Ellwood (AAE) was honored to take part in Ellwood City’s annual Let There Be Lights celebration, joining residents, businesses, and community organizations in kicking off the holiday season. AAE extends its sincere gratitude to Byrne Bros. Towing for their partnership during the event and for their ongoing support. The organization also recognizes the tremendous contributions of the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce, the Ellwood Area Historical Society, and the many individuals and businesses whose generosity continues to propel AAE’s mission forward. Thanks to this strong community backing, AAE is excited to announce that it is close to reaching its fundraising goal. The…

Business

December 10, 2025

NEW Business: Meet the Heart Behind Rosies Daycare Center

There’s a good chance you’ve heard the buzz about Rosies Daycare Center—the warm, cheerful new space tucked inside a lovingly repurposed old school building at 603 Bridge Street in Ellwood City. And behind every color-splashed craft wall, every happy preschool circle time, and every laugh from the group of kids, you’ll find one very determined, very passionate hometown woman: Mackenzie Annarumo. Mackenzie, who grew up just down the road in Fombell, now lives two doors down from her childhood home. With her husband of four years (together for ten!) and their preteen son, she’s turned her love of community into…

December 10, 2025

Area Churches Requesting Community Support for FREE Christmas Day Dinner

You don’t have to be alone or hungry on Christmas. First United Methodist Church and Wurtemburg United Methodist Church are starting to plan a FREE Christmas Day Dinner to be hosted by The Ellwood City Ministerium on Christmas Day. The event aims to provide our neighbors with an opportunity for fellowship and a hot, sit-down meal on Christmas Day; at no cost to participants. The dinner is schedule to be held December 25th from noon until 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 416 Crescent Avenue (across from Lincoln High School) We are grateful for the remarkable outpouring of support…

December 9, 2025

New Little Free Library Brings Big Community Spirit to Ellport

A new chapter is opening—literally—in Ellport, with the debut of the borough’s very own Little Free Library, a charming, book-filled box ready to spark curiosity, conversation, and community connection. The beautifully painted library, perched at Ellport Playground Park (Sheeler Field area), is hard to miss. Painted blue and white with the iconic Free Little Library tag with the words “Take a Book, Leave a Book” proudly displayed, it looks like something straight out of a storybook itself. To have a Little Free Library in Ellport was an idea that Dawna Poole, Ellport resident, felt strongly should be brought to life….

December 9, 2025

Borough Manager Completes The Certified Borough Officials Program

Ellwood City’s Borough Manager, Kevin Swogger, recently completed The Certified Borough Officials Program. I feel the training and courses I have completed help me to be a better leader/manager for the community and the Borough,” Swogger said. “The classes range from on-line to in classroom and cover a wide range of areas such as administrative, management, planning, zoning, and code enforcement to name a few. It also includes Annual Conferences and Newly Elected Municipal Officials (NEMO) Boot Camp.” The Certified Borough Officials (CBO) designation is a voluntary, educational achievement program for borough officials. It is designed to promote continuing education for…