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October 5, 2026

2026 Riverside Homecoming Court Announced

The Riverside High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The court was announced this week by the district and the queen will be crowned at halftime of the Riverside home football game on Friday. Coming off a bye-week last Friday, the Panthers host Freedom Area at 7:00 p.m. at Riverside Memorial Stadium. The homecoming dance will be Saturday, October 10th from 7:30-10 at the High School. The court (Pictured left to right) consists of Gabrielle Clinger, Emma Stockman, Abigail George, Kaelynn Bollman, Addison Drake & Adriana Viscuso. Isabella Hall was crowned 2025 Riverside Homecoming Queen last year.

October 2, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 5th

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, OCTOBER 5 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 10:30 a.m. –“Music, Movement and More,” a program for children to dance, sing and play instruments. 6:00 p.m….

October 2, 2026

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHEIF: Joseph Pounds, 33, of Ellwood City is charged with criminal mischief after a disturbance at the Keystone Bar on August 25th at approximately 11:16p.m. Police were informed that Pounds and a few members of his family had arrived at the bar earlier that day, but were denied service due to their previous behavior. They left and arrived later that night and began to vandalize the property and throwing alcohol on patrons. CCTV footage of Pounds and several other individuals preforming the vandalism was observed and they will be charged according to a criminal complaint. CRASH REPORT: On September…

October 1, 2026

Borough of Ellwood City Announces 2026 Food Drive

The Borough of Ellwood City has announced its 2026 Borough-wide food drive to benefit the Divine Grace Food Pantry. The food drive will run from October 5th to November 9th, 2026. If you are interested in hosting a box in your business, please email rschnell@ellwoodcityborough.com. If you would like to donate items for the food pantry, there will be a box for donations at the Utility Billing Window in the Municipal Building. Below is a list of the most requested items per the food bank. Thank you for supporting our friends and neighbors through the Holiday Season!

October 1, 2026

Divine Grace Parish Set To Begin Free Community Lunch Weekly On Wednesday

Divine Grace Parish is offering a FREE Community Lunch every Wednesday beginning October 7th. All are welcome to fellowship and lunch at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Center lunchroom. Lunch will be served from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays – no charge. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 415 4th Street Ellwood City, PA 16117 www.divinegracepgh.org Holy Redeemer Office: Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Ph. 724-776-2888

September 30, 2026

16th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest Is Saturday

The 16th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, October 3rd in Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine). This is a joint fundraiser for The Ellwood City Wolves Club, Den II and The Rotary Club of Ellwood City. Combined, the clubs have over 180 years of community service to the Ellwood City and surrounding area. The 16th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest highlights craft brewers, sampling of a variety of craft beers, raffles, auctions and games. The Wrangler Band will be on hand to provide music in the park. Food sampling includes: pretzels,…

September 29, 2026

Trefoil Lodge Painted, Stiefel Park Field Renovated

Ellwood City has two beautiful parks, Ewing Park and Stiefel Park, and the Borough plans to keep these parks at their best. The borough recently landscaped and painted Trefoil Lodge at Ewing Park and renovated the Lil Angels field located at Stiefel Park. “These parks have not been given the attention they deserve. Not many communities have a swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court, and multiple playing fields available for their pleasure and use. We plan to keep our parks at their best and have plans to continue these improvements,” said Borough Manager Jeff Foley in a statement. The borough…

September 28, 2026

PHOTOS: 2026 Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Cruise

The annual Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Cruise kicked off the fall season Saturday in downtown Ellwood City. The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosts one of the community’s largest and most anticipated events of the year and car enthusiasts bring their classic, custom, antique, muscle, and specialty vehicles to show. Over 60 vendors, four live bands, two DJs, children’s crafts and activities, delicious food, shopping, and entertainment adorned Lawrence Avenue. Event sponsors included: McElwain Chevrolet, Ellwood City Forge Group, NALCO, the May Emma Hoyt Foundation, and T&M Hardware.

September 25, 2026

Three Ellwood City Theater Veterans to Bring the Musical 1776 to Life on the New Castle Playhouse Stage

When history takes the stage, it helps to have a couple of seasoned storytellers in the room. Enter two Ellwood City theater veterans bringing years of experience, plenty of personality, and their own theatrical spark to the musical 1776, which opens tonight at The New Castle Playhouse. These hometown performers know their way around a stage—and they’re ready to trade modern-day life for powdered wigs, political intrigue, and a little revolutionary-era drama. Stage veterans Tom Bickert and Larry Kelly will thrill audiences in their historical roles At the helm is another familiar local face: a director whose résumé boasts a…

September 25, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 27th

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. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take textbooks, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities taking place…