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July 28, 2026

National Blood Crisis NOW: Immediate Need For Blood Donations

For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood as the Red Cross is now limiting distributions of these blood products to hospitals. The supply of type O positive blood has now dropped below a one-day supply. Help end this crisis and stabilize…

July 28, 2026

SCAM ALERT: Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Warms About Sophisticated Phone Scam

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a sophisticated phone scam involving fake arrest warrants and fraudulent court documents. In a social media post, the office said scammers are posing as law enforcement officers or court officials and falsely claiming you have an active warrant. They pressure victims to stay on the phone while they withdraw cash and direct them to deposit money through a Bitcoin ATM, Coinstar machine, or purchase gift cards. The Sherriff Office advises to remember: We will NEVER demand payment over the phone to avoid arrest or clear a warrant. We will NEVER…

July 27, 2026

Mayor Court Presents Final Beautification Award of 2026

Mayor Anthony J. Court presented the final Beautification Award of this year’s program to Wendy and Charles Potter of 358 Mt. Vernon Drive. “Congratulations to the Potters for their outstanding efforts in maintaining a beautiful property that features attractive landscaping and exceptional curb appeal, creating a welcoming addition to the neighborhood,” said Court in a statement. In recognition of their dedication and community pride, Wendy and Charles were presented with a Beautification Award yard sign to proudly display at their home, as well as a gift certificate from a local restaurant. This presentation concludes the 2026 Beautification Program. Congratulations to…

July 27, 2026

Ellwood City Library Featuring MudMaker Series On August 5th

Experience the Art of Clay Making. The Ellwood City Public Library is offering a MudMaker Series on Wednesday, August 5th. PennOhio Clay Guild’s series will feature clay artists, help registered guests learn about creating with clay, and provide the opportunity to make your own clay work of art. Clay making involves transforming raw clay into a workable, malleable medium, forming it by hand or tool, and hardening it through high-temperature firing to produce durable ceramic pieces. This event is open to all ages and is scheduled to take place beginning at 4:30 p.m. on August 5th at the library.

July 25, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 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 now taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take text books, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities…

July 23, 2026

ECASD Board of Directors Reject Suggested Amendment to LCCTC Supplemental Articles of Agreement by Neighboring District

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to reject a request from a neighboring district to make an amendment to the 1966 Supplemental Articles of Agreement of the Lawrence County Career and Technology Center. Director Jean Biehls was the lone “yes” vote. Ultimately the request for amendment, suggested by Sherry Patton, Mohawk School District’s Board President and LCCTC Joint Operating Committee Representative, would force Ellwood City School District to give up a seat on the LCCTC Executive Committee. The current articles give New Castle four representatives, Ellwood City two representatives, and the other six districts have one…

July 22, 2026

Ellwood City Borough Council Hears Community Concerns

Ellwood City Borough Council held its regular meeting on Monday. Borough Resident Peri Malcolm, who has attended council meetings numerous times to report incidents of speeding cars at the intersection of 4th and Crescent Avenues, announced that she has officially resigned her position as crossing guard. According to Malcolm, her resignation of the position was due to what she believed was “disrespect the crossing guards get from the borough and school board.” She used her public comment time to bring up another situation in her neighborhood that she feels could be dangerous. Malcolm said the bend at 9th Street and Border…

July 22, 2026

Neighborhood North: Museum of Play To “Flip The Switch” On New Interactive Solar System

On Wednesday, July 29th, Beaver Falls Mayor Kenya Johns will join Neighborhood North Museum of Play (NNMOP) to flip the switch on their new interactive solar demonstration system, which was facilitated through the Rural Innovation through Solar Empowerment (RISE) partnership between nonprofits RiverWise and the PA Solar Center to inspire Beaver-County entities to explore solar energy. RISE was a two-year project awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energizing Rural Communities Prize. The project was funded by the Environmental Mitigation Community Fund and the system was designed and installed by AYA Instruments, a Pittsburgh-based company. Neighborhood North’s solar installation is…

July 21, 2026

VOTE! Local 3-year-old Vying for Hasbro “Toddler of the Year”

Katie Kinney is a spunky, self-proclaimed silly goose who makes everyone laugh with her faces/reactions. Now the 3-year-old is vying for Hasbro’s “Toddler of the Year” award. The winner will bring their main character energy to a national ad campaign, take home $25,000, and lead the 2026 Hollywood Christmas Parade viewed by millions of families across the country. She has made it through all the preliminary rounds and is in the finalist rounds according to her mother, Rachel Kinney. “She is sweet and confident.” According to her Hasbro profile page, the family would use the grand prize winnings to get…

July 21, 2026

$20M Main Street Matters Program Open Through August 31st

Pennsylvania’s $20 million Main Street Matters program is open for applications. The Main Street Matters (MSM) program is designed to support our downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods with tools to create healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities. Funding is available to support revitalization efforts in planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and the increase of safety and security. Communities may wish to consider designation through the MSM program as a Main Street or Elm Street. Designation is an opportunity for targeted investment and development including the identification of specific needs for investment and/or development and the design and implementation of a strategy…