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May 29, 2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Carmen Beatrice Blvd Will Be One-Way On Monday Ahead Of PIAA Playoff Game

On Monday June 1, the Ellwood City Borough, Mayor Tony Court and Ellwood City School District have decided to temporarily turn Carmen Beatrice Blvd into one way traffic. Traffic will only be able to travel from the tennis courts towards Route 65 starting at 12:00 noon. Ellwood City hosts Philipsburg-Osceola at 4:00 p.m. at Sanders Field in the opening round of the PIAA Baseball Playoffs. Parking for the game will start at the fieldhouse and run towards the tennis courts in an attempt to alleviate damages from foul balls. Overflow parking if needed will be sent to the swimming pool…

May 29, 2026

Ellwood City Native Returns Home To Lead As Borough Manager

For Jeff Foley, stepping into the role of borough manager is more than a career move — it’s a homecoming rooted in pride and a sense of responsibility to the community that shaped him. “Returning to serve the community where I grew up is both an honor and a responsibility I take to heart,” Foley said. “Ellwood City has given me so much throughout my life, and I’m committed to giving that same dedication back.” A graduate of Ellwood City High School, Foley went on to receive a Bachelors of Arts in Accounting & Business Administration from Grove City College as well…

May 29, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

SIMPLE ASSAULT: Davie Crawley, 55, of New Castle is charged with Simple Assault and Harassment after an incident occurring on May 16th. According to a criminal complaint, and at approximately 8:48 p.m., police were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence on Massachusetts Drive and were advised that a 36-year-old female victim had traveled to her mothers house to retrieve an item when she heard Crawley yelling. The victim had stepped in to separate Crawley and her mother, which escalated into a verbal argument the complaint relates. The victim stated from there the argument had become a physical…

May 29, 2026

Mayor Court Accepts Donation To Festival From Local Realtor

Mayor Anthony J. Court accepted a check from Bud Mazzant, a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway, in support of the Ellwood City Festival. Mazzant said he was proud to contribute to his friend Mayor Court and the Ellwood City community. “It’s people like Buddy Mazzant who help make this festival possible,” Mayor Court said in a statement. The mayor extends “Best wishes for another successful Festival.” This is the second year that Mazzant has come forward to donate to the festival.

May 28, 2026

Borough Council Awards Waste Collection Bid to Aiken Refuse

During May’s regular meeting of Ellwood City Borough Council, officials awarded the bid for the collection of Refuse, Recycling, and Yard Waste to Aiken Refuse (Billing by Borough option). According to Borough Manager Jeff Foley, the move to Aiken will be a step in the right direction to save the residents money on waste collection and also provide more enhanced services. He also said that a good majority of Aiken’s employees live in Ellwood City, which is a nod to keeping business local. Previously the Borough contracted with Valley Waste Service for a two-year agreement in April of 2024. That…

May 27, 2026

2nd Annual Carter Huzinec Memorial Powerlifting Meet & Strongman Event Scheduled For June 6th

The 2nd Annual Carter Huzinec Memorial Powerlifting Meet & Strongman Event is scheduled to take place Saturday, June 6th. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the New Beaver Borough VFD, 898 Wampum New Galilee Road, in Wampum and is presented by Wampum Fitness and Carter4LifeCompany 501(c)(3). Competitors and spectators are welcome. Sign-up deadline is June 1st. Same Day Registration is assessed an additional $10 fee. Interested participants can register here: http://www.wampumfitness.com/meet.html. There will be numerous events that participants can register for (please see link and flyer in gallery). The event will feature food, a raffle, vendors, and swag…

May 23, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of May 25th

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, MAY 25 Closed for Memorial Day TUESDAY, MAY 26 10:30 a.m. – “Morning Storytime,” children can interact with stories and songs. 1:00 p.m….

May 20, 2026

Mayor Court Recognizes Rev. Robert Tod Custer With Proclamation

Mayor Anthony J. Court offered a special recognition to Rev. Robert Tod Custer during Monday night’s regular meeting of the Ellwood City Borough Council. Proclamation Honoring Rev. Robert Tod Custer Mayor Anthony J. Court Borough of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania WHEREAS, Robert Tod Custer was born on March 26, 1961, in Barberton, Ohio, to Harry “Sam” and Martha Custer, and was raised alongside his siblings—John, Mary, Alice, and Sam; WHEREAS, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Muskingum College in 1983 and began a career of compassionate service as a church youth director and later as a Case Worker…

May 20, 2026

2026 Little Miss Firecracker Pageant Announced

The line up for the annual Little Miss Firecracker Pageant has been announced. The patriotic pageant will kick off the Ellwood City Festival on Friday, July 3rd at 11:00 a.m. on the entertainment stage in Ewing Park. “We are very excited to have so many bright personalities in this large group of 16 girls this year! It will be quite the show,” says Pageant Chair Jenn Greco. The event with have returning emcee, Rochelle Spagnolo on stage interviewing the girls and will feature a guest appearance from the 2025 winner, Alexandria Smith. Smith will be performing the pledge of allegiance…

May 18, 2026

Riv-Ell Alumni Top 60 With BC3’s Class of 2026

A Wampum resident was the youngest graduate in Butler County Community College’s Class of 2026 and joined a record-tying 15 Riverside or Lincoln high school seniors who have earned a resume-building post-secondary credential from the college. Kennedy Eichler was 17 years and 9 months of age May 13, when BC3’s 58th commencement was held in the Field House on the college’s main campus in Butler Township. BC3’s Riv-Ell Entrepreneurship program Class of 2026 was its largest since its 15-graduate Class of 2024. The yearlong initiative began in the 2018-2019 academic year, was suspended for two years with regard to COVID-19…