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June 4, 2026

Riverside Class Of 2026 Commencement Is Friday

Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Commencement for the Riverside Beaver County High School Class of 2026 will be held Friday, June 5th, at 6:00 p.m. at the high school football stadium (Memorial Field). Seating on the day of graduation is first come, first served, and no tickets are required. Gates will open at 5:15 p.m. Handicapped seating and parking will be available on the home side bleachers. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. For those unable to attend the ceremony in person, it will be streamed live on the District YouTube Channel. Riverside Top 5 students in…

June 3, 2026

Lincoln High School Class of 2026 Commencement Is Thursday

The Lincoln High School graduating Class of 2026 will receive their diplomas Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Sgt. Leslie H. Sabo Jr. Memorial Auditorium. The Class of 2026 is graduating 106 students. [VIEW FULL GRADUATION LIST] Lincoln High School has three valedictorians: Kiley Leviere Mia Meredith Rori Minerd High Honor Graduates Include (pictured below, in alphabetical order): Devyn Scott Adkins Olivia Summer Beebe Lucas James Bleakney Aubrey Jo Hewitt Kiley Jean LeViere Amber Lynn McQuistion Mia Elizabeth Meredith Rori Lynn Minerd Quinn Sabol Smith Honor Graduates: Alexis Taylor Beck Luke Joseph Carusone Gabrielle Emily Cioffi Drake Brennen…

June 3, 2026

Club Hope Foundation To Present Charity Karaoke Night June 13th

Club Hope Foundation will present at Charity Karaoke Night ‘Sing For A Cause’ on Saturday, June 13th. The event is set to take place at Homesite’s Hidden Events, 1410 Glenwood Ave, Ellwood City, with food provided by J&A Eats and karaoke provided by Rayner Shine Entertainment. Tickets are a $20.00 donation. This is a first time event for Club Hope as well as the host. “With this being the first time, I just think it’s going to be an amazing event as all Club Hope events tend to be with our amazing supporters,” says Cara Atkinson. Those attending can look…

June 1, 2026

Ellwood City Historical Society Presents “From Flappers to the Front: Jazz, Jalopies, and Hard Times”

Step back into the sights, sounds, and spirit of America between the World Wars as the Ellwood City Area Historical Society proudly presents its exciting summer historical celebration: From Flappers to the Front: Jazz, Jalopies, and Hard Times Sunday, June 14, 2026, 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Historic Ellwood City, Pennsylvania This lively community event will transport visitors back to the unforgettable years between the Roaring Twenties and the beginning of World War II — a time of jazz music, rumble-seat automobiles, Prohibition, economic hardship, and remarkable American resilience. The event will feature a variety of attractions designed to entertain…

May 30, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of June 1st

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, JUNE 1 11:00 a.m. – “Dementia Care Questions and Answers,” come and sit with someone from LIFE to see how to keep your…

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…