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September 4, 2020

Riverside Fall Sport Senior Q&A

High school sports are back in full swing. Football, soccer, and tennis are among the popular sports for students at Riverside. Vaughn Hudspath, Riverside tennis coach, is pumped about the upcoming season. “I am excited to be entering my 12th year of coaching,” he said. “Yes, it will be the most challenging year, but I am beyond excited to be able to bring tennis to Riverside for the 18 special girls who are on the Varsity and J.V. Team.  We have 9 Varsity and 9 JV.” He said a main goal is to keep his athletes safe and strong and…

September 4, 2020

Going, Going, Gone! Home Run Derby Planned For Club Hope Foundation

There will be a wonderful day of HOPE at the ball fields next weekend.  Club Hope Foundation is holding a home run derby on Sunday, September 13, at Bradshaw Park in North Sewickley Township. “We are excited to report that we are up to 84 participants in this event!” said Club Hope founder Cara Atkinson. “Thank you all for your Facebook fundraising! Because of your fundraisers, we are off to a tremendous start!” “A huge thank you to our sponsors also, your generosity is greatly appreciated,” concluded Atkinson The event, open to the public, will begin with sign-ins on Sunday,…

September 3, 2020

POLICE: Motorcycle Accident On Wampum Road

According to a Pennsylvania State Police report, a one vehicle accident on Wampum Road led to a DUI arrest late Tuesday evening. The crash occurred on State Route 288 west of its intersection with Jockey Moore Road in Wayne Township at approximately 11:45 p.m. A 2001 Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by Michael Wyant, 52, of New Castle, was traveling east on SR-288 and failed to negotiate a straightaway, exiting the north berm of the roadway, striking two traffic signs and an embankment, coming to a final rest on the side of the motorcycle. Wyant was transported from the scene by Noga…

September 3, 2020

Riverside SD Official Back to School Informational Letter

Riverside Beaver County School District recently published its official Back to School Letter on the district website.  The letter offers important information for elementary, middle, and high school level students and parents. In its opening statement the letter reads: We hope that all students and their family members have been enjoying their summer break, staying safe and healthy, and preparing for another great school year at Riverside. Even though everyone is aware of the drastic changes our society has weathered the past few months and the impact these changes have had on education, all of the teachers and administrators have…

September 3, 2020

Lincoln High School Posts 2020-21 Logistics Plan and Bell Schedule

Information made available by Lincoln High School this week showcases the upcoming 2020-21 Operational Logistics Plan and Bell Schedule. 2020-2021 LHS Operational Logistics Plan reads as follows: ● Face Covering/Mask Requirement: According to the most recent Department of Health Regulation, all students are required to wear a face covering/mask throughout the entire school day. If you or your child has an issue with wearing a face covering/mask throughout the school day, then you should reconsider your return to school option and contact the high school office asap. Unless a student has a doctor’s note, all students will be required to…

September 3, 2020

Lady Wolverines Golf Team Collects Tri-Match Victory

Molly McCommons fired a team low round of 45 to lead the Lady Wolverines golf team to tri-match victory over Ambridge and Seton LaSalle at Del Mar Golf Course on Wednesday afternoon. The girls golf team post a team round of 200 besting Ambridge (238) and Seton LaSalle (270). Wolverine golfers Maddy McCommons (51), Emily Borroni (49) and Kyla Servick (55) also posted solid rounds in victory. Dinah Bailey from Ambridge carded a team low round of 45 for the Bridgers. The Ellwood City girls golf team is now 4-1 on the season and next face Ambridge at Fox Run…

September 3, 2020

PHOTO: VJ Day Celebrated

Victory Over Japan Day, also known as VJ Day, and its 75-year anniversary was celebrated this week. Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court & WW II Veterans from Ellwood City and American Legion Post #157, along with Lawrence County and Beaver County Honor Guards celebrated VJ Day at the American Legion Park. Mayor Anthony J. Court presented a Proclamation to American Legion Post, Commander Joe Fisher commending the victory. Mayor Court,  American Legion Post 157, WW II Veterans and the Honor Guards conducted a program commemorating VJ Day. Commander (Ret) Robert Morabito served as the Master of Ceremonies. Mayor Court conducted the Laying of Wreath and gave…

September 3, 2020

Ellwood Fall Sport Senior Q&A: Part 2

High school sports are back in full swing. Football and Cheerleading are among the popular sports for students at Lincoln. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part two of a two part series featuring Lincoln High School seniors in fall sports. Sammy Dicaprio How many years have you been in Football? I have been playing football since 8th Grade. What do you feel is your biggest strength in Football? I believe…

September 3, 2020

BC3 News: 7.4-pound Veteran Therapy Animal Focus Of Lawrence Crossing Course

(New Castle, PA) Victoria’s presence encourages elementary school pupils to read aloud in front of others. Her companionship elicits smiles and nuzzling from nursing home residents. And her disposition, enhanced by a year’s worth of certification training, is to ignore sudden noises, her ears being tugged and nearby animals. The 7.4-pound, nearly 1-foot-tall Maltese will accompany her handler to Butler County Community College’s additional location in New Castle this month for a noncredit course that introduces students to therapy animals. “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Therapy Animals” will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 8…

September 2, 2020

Golf Recap: EC Boys Defeat Rival Riverside, EC Girls Fall to Seneca Valley

The Ellwood City boys golfers defeated rival Riverside 203-249 on Tuesday at Del Mar Golf Course with Milo Sesti recording a 1-under par round of 35 for the victors. For the boys, Dan Ditri (41), Geoffrey Boker (42), Joey Hudson (43), and Daniel Rogers (43) joined Sesti on the scorecard.  Logan Greer finished with a team low round of 37 for Riverside in defeat. Ellwood City boys golf team now improves to 2-0 on the season. For the girls, the lady golfers lost a tough battle against Seneca Valley 203 – 181 on Tuesday at Connoquenessing Country Club. Maddy McCommons…