District lines ruled invalid by state Supreme Court
Friday, January 27 2012 10:24am
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court came to a conclusion on Wednesday that a map which redraws new state House and Senate districts is not valid. With a vote of 4-3, the court issued a ruling to send the plan back to the Legislative Reapportionment Commission. This means that a new plan could take years to finalize. Those who voted to send the plan back said that there was no ample reason to split some counties, and … Continue reading
Panthers remain atop the standings with section win
Friday, January 27 2012 09:15am
After losing two of three games just a week ago, the Riverside girls basketball team got back on track quickly as they were victors of their last two section match-ups, including an impressive win Thursday night against New Brighton, 62-34. Riverside hosted the Lions on Thursday, and although the Panthers trailed early in the game, they immediately responded with a run of their own leading to a 17-9 first quarter lead. At that point, the … Continue reading
Students participate at Math 24 competition
Friday, January 27 2012 08:22am
On Thursday, Jan. 11, approximately 20 Riverside elementary and middle school students participated in the Beaver County MATH 24 competition at Lincoln Park in Midland, Pa. MATH 24 is a logics game that requires students to use four given numbers and four basic mathematical operations to arrive at a solution of 24. Students participated in two preliminary rounds before the top 16 students were decided. The top 16 students where then seeded by their preliminary … Continue reading
Riverside defeated by high-scoring Pittsburgh team
Thursday, January 26 2012 09:14am
Vincentian Academy may be a WPIAL single A team, but they surely don’t play like one against higher opponents. In fact, Vincentian has played three AA teams in Ellwood City, Laurel, and most recently Riverside, beating them all with offensive talent. Just last night, Vincentian amped up their offensive-driven game plan again when they hosted the Riverside boys basketball team, defeating them by the score of 76-68. It seems Vincentian is somewhat accustomed to their … Continue reading
Christian school hosting prospective students
Thursday, January 26 2012 07:57am
An open house for prospective students and their families will be held at Portersville Christian School on Thursday, February 2. Families may make arrangements to attend the open house at either 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. The school is currently receiving early applications and registrations prior to the release of tuition information in March. In addition to Kindergarten, there are openings on most grade levels for the fall semester of 2012. Those families who have … Continue reading
Lions Club announces student of month for January
Wednesday, January 25 2012 01:22pm
Lincoln High School student Sarah Reese, daughter of Tammy Kuriger, was named the January Lions Club Student of the Month. Currently, Sarah is the president of the senior class, treasurer of National Honors Society, secretary of Peer Leadership, MORP Co-Chairperson of Senior High Student Council, and Co-Editor of the Ellwoodian. She is also a member of EC3, International Club, Club Hope, Newspaper Staff, Enrichment, Choral Capers, and ECTV News Crew. Sarah was selected to represent Ellwood … Continue reading
Man struck by truck, still in critical condition
Wednesday, January 25 2012 08:58am
An elderly man remains in critical condition Wednesday after being hit by a borough truck on Monday afternoon along Sixth Street in Ellwood City. According to reports, Edward Blough, 83, of Ellwood City, was flown by helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian after he was struck by a borough public works pickup truck at approximately 3 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth and Wayne Avenue. The reports say that the borough worker was turning onto Wayne Ave. … Continue reading
Vehicle break-ins continue to plague residents
Wednesday, January 25 2012 08:22am
The Mayor’s Advisory Committee wanted to express to residents the importance of locking their vehicles as a number of break-ins have been reported over the last several months. And, just last week, it happened once again. On Thursday, a resident of Ellwood City contacted police after her Dodge Challenger was entered while parked along Spring Avenue and numerous items were taken including a large amount of cash, according to the report. The victim contacted Ellwood … Continue reading
Ellwood City boys look to get back on track
Tuesday, January 24 2012 09:24am
In their last section match-up, the Ellwood City boys basketball team traveled to take on Neshannock, but fell heavily to the Lancers, 85-54. With the defeat, the Wolverines drop to 6-8 overall on the season and 2-5 in Section 2-AA. But, Ellwood City hopes to improve that section record as they take Shenango tonight at 7:30 p.m. Shenango is sitting at .500 with a 4-4 record in the section, so the Wolverines hope to inch … Continue reading
Committee talks dangerous dogs, abandoned cars, etc.
Tuesday, January 24 2012 08:25am
The Mayor’s Advisory Committee met on Thursday, Jan. 19, in the Ellwood City Council Chambers, and many concerns were discussed, both old and new. Dangerous dogs running loose posed problems for adults, as well as for children leaving their school buses. The owners will be warned and then cited, according to the committee. The abandoned car problem is still being addressed, said the committee, with two more people being cited, bringing the total to 22 … Continue reading
Friday, January 27 2012 10:24am
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court came to a conclusion on Wednesday that a map which redraws new state House and Senate districts is not valid. With a vote of 4-3, the court issued a ruling to send the plan back to the Legislative Reapportionment Commission. This means that a new plan could take years to finalize. Those who voted to send the plan back said that there was no ample reason to split some counties, and … Continue reading
Panthers remain atop the standings with section win
Friday, January 27 2012 09:15am
After losing two of three games just a week ago, the Riverside girls basketball team got back on track quickly as they were victors of their last two section match-ups, including an impressive win Thursday night against New Brighton, 62-34. Riverside hosted the Lions on Thursday, and although the Panthers trailed early in the game, they immediately responded with a run of their own leading to a 17-9 first quarter lead. At that point, the … Continue reading Students participate at Math 24 competition
Friday, January 27 2012 08:22am
On Thursday, Jan. 11, approximately 20 Riverside elementary and middle school students participated in the Beaver County MATH 24 competition at Lincoln Park in Midland, Pa. MATH 24 is a logics game that requires students to use four given numbers and four basic mathematical operations to arrive at a solution of 24. Students participated in two preliminary rounds before the top 16 students were decided. The top 16 students where then seeded by their preliminary … Continue reading
Riverside defeated by high-scoring Pittsburgh team
Thursday, January 26 2012 09:14am
Vincentian Academy may be a WPIAL single A team, but they surely don’t play like one against higher opponents. In fact, Vincentian has played three AA teams in Ellwood City, Laurel, and most recently Riverside, beating them all with offensive talent. Just last night, Vincentian amped up their offensive-driven game plan again when they hosted the Riverside boys basketball team, defeating them by the score of 76-68. It seems Vincentian is somewhat accustomed to their … Continue reading
Christian school hosting prospective students
Thursday, January 26 2012 07:57am
An open house for prospective students and their families will be held at Portersville Christian School on Thursday, February 2. Families may make arrangements to attend the open house at either 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. The school is currently receiving early applications and registrations prior to the release of tuition information in March. In addition to Kindergarten, there are openings on most grade levels for the fall semester of 2012. Those families who have … Continue reading
Lions Club announces student of month for January
Wednesday, January 25 2012 01:22pm
Lincoln High School student Sarah Reese, daughter of Tammy Kuriger, was named the January Lions Club Student of the Month. Currently, Sarah is the president of the senior class, treasurer of National Honors Society, secretary of Peer Leadership, MORP Co-Chairperson of Senior High Student Council, and Co-Editor of the Ellwoodian. She is also a member of EC3, International Club, Club Hope, Newspaper Staff, Enrichment, Choral Capers, and ECTV News Crew. Sarah was selected to represent Ellwood … Continue reading
Man struck by truck, still in critical condition
Wednesday, January 25 2012 08:58am
An elderly man remains in critical condition Wednesday after being hit by a borough truck on Monday afternoon along Sixth Street in Ellwood City. According to reports, Edward Blough, 83, of Ellwood City, was flown by helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian after he was struck by a borough public works pickup truck at approximately 3 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth and Wayne Avenue. The reports say that the borough worker was turning onto Wayne Ave. … Continue reading
Vehicle break-ins continue to plague residents
Wednesday, January 25 2012 08:22am
The Mayor’s Advisory Committee wanted to express to residents the importance of locking their vehicles as a number of break-ins have been reported over the last several months. And, just last week, it happened once again. On Thursday, a resident of Ellwood City contacted police after her Dodge Challenger was entered while parked along Spring Avenue and numerous items were taken including a large amount of cash, according to the report. The victim contacted Ellwood … Continue reading
Ellwood City boys look to get back on track
Tuesday, January 24 2012 09:24am
In their last section match-up, the Ellwood City boys basketball team traveled to take on Neshannock, but fell heavily to the Lancers, 85-54. With the defeat, the Wolverines drop to 6-8 overall on the season and 2-5 in Section 2-AA. But, Ellwood City hopes to improve that section record as they take Shenango tonight at 7:30 p.m. Shenango is sitting at .500 with a 4-4 record in the section, so the Wolverines hope to inch … Continue reading
Committee talks dangerous dogs, abandoned cars, etc.
Tuesday, January 24 2012 08:25am
The Mayor’s Advisory Committee met on Thursday, Jan. 19, in the Ellwood City Council Chambers, and many concerns were discussed, both old and new. Dangerous dogs running loose posed problems for adults, as well as for children leaving their school buses. The owners will be warned and then cited, according to the committee. The abandoned car problem is still being addressed, said the committee, with two more people being cited, bringing the total to 22 … Continue reading
