Local News

October 16, 2025

Ellwood City Moose Lodge Hosting Bully-Free Workshop

Equip your child with the confidence, courage, and tools they need to stand strong against bullies — both in person and online. The Ellwood City Moose Lodge is hosting a FREE Anti-Bullying Workshop for kids and teenagers ages 5–17 on Thursday, October 23rd beginning at 6:30 p.m. The lodge is proud to partner with 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 & 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐊𝟗 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐀𝐊𝐈 to present the 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏, where Kids and parents can learn 4 steps how to STOP BULLYING & build confidence. Learn how to stand up to bullies safely and confidently…

October 15, 2025

ECASD Planning For Normal School Day Following Planned Borough Power Outage On Sunday

In a statement released by the Ellwood City Area School District, the schools will plan for a normal day of school on Monday, October 20th – the day following the planned borough power outage. The following statement was made available on the district’s website: We have been working to prepare our facilities, food services, and technology systems for the Ellwood Borough power outage on October 19. Our goal is to ensure everything is ready so we can resume normal operations on Monday, October 20. We will have staff on campus this weekend to check all systems and ensure that our…

October 15, 2025

Richard Hogue Replenishment Blood Drive Scheduled For November 8th

The annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive has been announced and scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Hogue was only 28 when his life was taken on November 16, 2013. At the time of his death, he resided in Enon Valley, worked for Nick Mars Construction as a carpenter, and was a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club. A blood drive is held every year near the anniversary of Richard’s death so that a priceless gift can be given to other families in his honor according to his mother Debra Murdock. This drive is held every…

October 14, 2025

North Sewickley Presbyterian Church Hosting 7th Annual Trunk or Treat

It is that time of the season for the Seventh Annual Community Trunk or Treat! Join us for a night of fun for your family trunk or treating on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Look for decorated cars, funny costumes and lots of children starting at any of these three churches, Concord Church parking lot, 285 Concord Church Road off route 588, Beaver Falls; Calvin Presbyterian Church parking lot, 615 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City; and First United Methodist Church parking lot, 416 Crescent Ave, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. From there you can visit Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, 207 Spring…

October 12, 2025

Municipal Woman’s Club Hosts Dueling Pianos Fundraiser for Gazebo Project

The Municipal Woman’s Club is hosting an evening of music and fun at their Dueling Pianos Fundraiser to support the maintenance and upkeep of the Ellwood City Gazebo. The event will feature the high-energy entertainment of Piano Fiasco and takes place on Saturday, November 15th, from 7 to 9 PM at the North Sewickley Township Fire Hall located at 887 Mercer Rd., Route 65, in Beaver Falls, PA. Doors will open at 6 PM. Tickets are $30 and include the show and light refreshments. Guests are welcome to BYOB, there will be non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. There will also…

October 11, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 13th

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 13 Closed for Columbus Day! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 10:30 a.m. – “Baby Laptime” interactive play with song and stories. 1:00 p.m. –…

October 10, 2025

ECASD Board of Directors Appoint Financial Professionals to Evaluate Funding for Renovation Project

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted unanimously on Monday night to approve a resolution to appoint professionals to assist in the evaluation of financing for a proposed district renovation project including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical improvements to North Side Primary School and Hartman Intermediate School. The resolution appoints the firm of PNC Capital Markets, LLC (the “Investment Banker”) as managing underwriter and the firm of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP (the “Bond Counsel”) as bond counsel to advise and assist the School District regarding the consideration, authorization, issuance and sale of the Bonds, in one or more…

October 10, 2025

Drug Raid At Ellwood City Residence Results In Four Arrests

According to a criminal complaint, a task force raid at a house in Ellwood City results in the arrest of four local individuals and the seizuire of suspected methamphetamine and other suspected narcotics. Daniel Martin, 46; Donald McClain, 53; Ryleigh Lucas, 31; and Matthew Caldwell, 33, all of Ellwood City are each charged with counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and/or Delivery of a Controlled Substance after the Lawrence County HIDTA Task Force executed a search warrant at a house at McClain’s address in the 400 block of Third Street, Ellwood City. According to the complaint, the task force…

October 10, 2025

Ellwood City Mayor Completes Security and Privacy: General Role Training

Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court recently completed the Security and Privacy: General Role training and has reported receiving a score of 100%. Court said the training was approximately four hours and included his test. “It is an important tool for security and privacy to allow access to areas that contain sensitive law enforcement material” Court said. “I recommend all mayors to join Criminal Justic Information Service (CJIS) and to go through this training to gain a better understanding of what officers go through to protect private rights, criminal history information and other sensitive documents that aren’t allowed to be reviewed…

October 10, 2025

Bernstine Applauds Launch of RowAmerica Pittsburgh at Lake Arthur

BUTLER – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the upcoming launch of RowAmerica Pittsburgh, a state-of-the-art rowing facility scheduled to open in spring 2026 at Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park. This project is made possible through the support of entrepreneur and philanthropist Howard Winklevoss, whose passion for youth development and rowing excellence is bringing new opportunities and investment to the region. To mark the announcement, a press conference will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m., at the Bear Run Boat Ramp on Bear Run Road in Portersville, the future site of RowAmerica Pittsburgh. “I am proud…

« 1 … 20 21 22 23 24 … 551 »