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May 12, 2021

SPORTS ROUND-UP: EC Softball Shuts Down BF, Junior High Finishes Season 7-2; EC Baseball Wins Over Mohawk

Two Ellwood City teams collected victories Tuesday afternoon with the Ellwood City Softball team defeating Beaver Falls 10-0 and the Wolverine Baseball team defeating Mohawk 7-1. The Ellwood City Junior High Softball team fell to Laurel, but finished their regular season play with a 7-2 record. Ellwood City Lady Wolverines Shut Down Beaver Falls The Wolverines traveled to Beaver Falls on Tuesday and returned with a 10-0 victory. The Mercy Rule ended the contest after 5 innings. Ellwood City started quickly as they plated three runs in the first. Kyla Servick and Aliya Garroway walked and moved to second and…

May 12, 2021

Panthers Track & Field Team Looking For WPIAL 4-Peat

The Riverside boys track & field team have chance to win a fourth straight team track championship on Wednesday at the WPIAL Track Championships at Peters Township. The Class-AA championships begin at 3:00 p.m. [VIEW BRACKET] This year’s championship has four very good teams according to head coach Chuck Kotuby. “I feel Shenango, and Greensburg Central Catholic will be the teams to beat,” said Kotuby. “Both teams are well balanced and have some exceptional athletes in every event.” Kotuby says the team’s strength is the distance team, being coached by former Riverside and Pitt distance runner Clint Kotuby. “We have…

May 12, 2021

Riverside Announces Youth Football Signups

The Riverside Youth Football has announced signups fore 2021 season. Signups have already began but there is still plenty of time to sign your child up to play. The Sign Up Location is at Franklin Community Park in Ellwood City. Sign Up Days are as follows: Thursday—May 13th 6-8pm Saturday— May 29th 10-12 noon Thursday— June 10th 6-8pm Saturday— June 26th 10-12 noon Last Day to Sign Up: July 12th the first week of practice/conditioning The youth football team works closely with high school coaches to give the kids the knowledge they need to know when they get to high…

May 11, 2021

Riverside High School 2021 Prom

Riverside High School held their 2021 prom this past Friday May 7th. The promenade took place at Riverside High School where students walked through both the gymnasium and auditorium for friends and family to see. The dance was held at Rustic Meadows Farms in Darlington, Pennsylvania. The prom court was selected earlier in the week and the king and queen were crowned at the end of promenade. The prom queen was Taryn Schmdit and the prom king was Ethan Geist. Congratulations to both individuals! Pictured below: Front Row: Iris Schweiger, Taryn Schmidt, Emma Beachem, Samantha Finch, Haylee Anderson; Back Row: Hayden…

May 11, 2021

Beaver County Announces Infrastructure Connectivity Project Survey

The Beaver County Office of Planning and Redevelopment is taking steps to ensure that all residents and businesses in Beaver County can connect to high speed, affordable internet. Working together with countywide and regional agencies, Beaver County is seeking to bridge the Digital Divide to ensure both urban and rural communities are properly connected. The primary effort for 2021 is to identify gap areas in Beaver County for future infrastructure expansion and ensuring digital inclusion for all citizens, providing the access and effective use of technology necessary to participate in modern society. Broadband access, adoption, and digital equity studies are…

May 11, 2021

V-E Day Celebrated; Ceremony Held On Saturday

Victory in Europe (V-E) Day is celebrated annually on May 8th to recognize the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany’s unconditional surrender. Ellwood City celebrated its “V-E Day” this past Saturday, which was the 76th anniversary of the end of war, at the World War Two monument in front of the Municipal Building. Ellwood City’s Mayor Anthony J. Court was the guest speaker and he spoke about the sacrifices that were made, the dreams put on hold, and the courage displayed by Veterans that help secure our freedom for our country. “It was an honor…

May 10, 2021

UPMC Jameson Holding Vaccination Event For Ellwood City Community At Lincoln High School

UPMC Jameson is holding a special vaccination event for the Ellwood City community on Saturday, May 15, at Lincoln High School. The Lincoln High School clinic for Ellwood City and surrounding area community members, operated by UPMC Jameson, is scheduled to take place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. Registrations requested at Vaccine.UPMC.com, but walk-ins are welcome. When choosing the location on Vaccine.UPMC.com select “Ellwood City Com Project.” In addition to the Lincoln High School vaccine clinic location, there are several other scheduled clinics for the Butler-Beaver-Lawrence-Mercer region. Lawrence County YMCA’s Y-Zone clinic operated by UPMC…

May 10, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of May 10th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458.  The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions.  PLEASE NOTE, WE’RE OPEN  The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set-up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid…

May 7, 2021

SPORTS ROUND-UP: Ellwood Defeats South Park, Riverside Beats Mohawk; RHS Baseball Downs Laurel

Both area softball teams were victorious in action on Thursday with Ellwood City blasting South Park early on its way to a 12-3 victory while the Riverside Panthers clinched the program’s first winning season since 2014 by defeating Mohawk 9-8 at home on Thursday.  The Riverside baseball team overcame an early deficit to also win Thursday, defeating Laurel 10-9 at home. Wolverines Blast South Park Early, Win 12-3 What a difference one game makes. On Saturday, the Wolverines were on the wrong end of a 16-4 loss. On Thursday evening at South Park, Ellwood City scored 10 runs in the…

May 7, 2021

Part Three: 2021 Primary Election Candidate Q&A

This is the third in a three-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council and Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. Today’s Q&A features Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors candidates Barbara Wilson and Claire Fauzey. Yesterday’s Q&A featured candidates Kathleen McCommons, Renee Pitrelli, and Kathy Tillia. (Candidates Norman Boots, JoEllen Eichler, and Kathy Pansera did not participate).  Primary Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes on May 18. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting process and how…