Recent Stories

2024

February 8, 2024

Riverside Bocce Team Qualifies For Playoffs

The Riverside Unified Bocce Team has qualified for the North Division Playoffs. The team finished 3-1 on the regular season and will travel to Ellwood City on Tuesday, February 20 at 3:30PM for a playoff match-up against Beaver Falls. The Panthers, who are part of the Three Rivers Region of Unified Bocce and in the Beaver North Division, are led by three returning players, James Hogue, Kortnee Bond, and Kiersten Kanzleiter, and is under the direction of head coach Michael Walmsley. The bocce team is young, with the remaining players brand new to not only the team, but the sport…

February 8, 2024

POLITICS: Many In Office React To Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2024-25 budget proposal to the General Assembly and to the people of Pennsylvania on Tuesday – sharing his ‘get stuff done’ approach and vision to create more opportunity and continue delivering real solutions to the most pressing issues Pennsylvanians face according to his website. In a press release, he states by prioritizing economic opportunity and access to higher education, making historic investments in public education, supporting law enforcement and public safety, ensuring people receive the care they need, and funding critical initiatives to help Pennsylvanians from our cities to our farmlands – this budget will…

February 7, 2024

Community Baby Shower To Be Hosted By Divine Grace Parish

A FREE community baby shower will be hosted by Divine Grace Parish (Holy Redeemer) in April. The shower is taking place on Sunday, April 14th at St Ferdinand Church in Cranberry Township. Pregnant and new moms in need of items are encourages to attend this event scheduled to take place from 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. The event features welcome gifts, raffles, appetizers and dessert, informational speakers, great giveaways, and community resources.  Need babysitting? Please indicate on your RSVP form. Space is limited and RSVP is required.  RSVP online by February 18th at www.divinegracepgh.org/walking-with-moms St Ferdinand Church is located at 2535…

February 6, 2024

New Advocacy Group Formed to Preserve Ewing Park, Oppose Planned Softball Field

A new advocacy group has been formed to preserve Ewing Park. The Citizens for Ewing Park Preservation (CEPP) group was announced during Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors Committee Meeting Monday evening. Chairperson for the group, Karen Mancini, is a resident of Beatty Street, which faces the old Ewing Park School property where the district has proposed and plans to construct a girls softball field. She made a statement on behalf of the group during the meeting, “We are organized and represented by legal counsel and stand ready to oppose any attempt to convert the subject property to…

February 6, 2024

Bernstine to Host ‘Supporting Our Seniors’ February 10th

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is inviting senior citizens, their families and caregivers to a “Supporting Our Seniors” event on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company. The event is a one-stop shop to learn more about programs and help available for senior citizens in the 8th Legislative District. “Older adults are the fastest-growing market in the nation, and they deserve our total support,” said Bernstine. “Showing support for our senior citizens is essential. When these people feel valued, they benefit enormously. Their emotional well-being improves, and they can even have better health outcomes.”…

February 6, 2024

Playoff Bound Lady Wolverines Knock Off Beaver Falls 46-40

The playoff-bound Lady Wolverines knocked off Beaver Falls 46-40 Monday evening during its senior night game. Ellwood City pulled away in the second half after trailing at halftime. Kayla Jones scored a team-high 15 points, including 9-16 free throws. The junior connected on 7-10 free throws in the fourth quarter to help the Wolverines secure the crucial section victory. Fellow junior Delaney Sturgeon scored 13 points and connected on three 3-pointers in the victory. Senior Claire Noble finished with seven points. Ellwood City outscored the visiting Tigers 23-16 in the second half. The Wolverines (14-7 Overall, 6-3 Section 3A-1) have…

February 6, 2024

Ellwood City Family Center Offering Six-Week Indoor Soccer Session

The Ellwood City Family Center on the North Side of Ellwood City will be offering a six week, indoor soccer session for grade school kids interested in the game of soccer. “Our goal is to enhance soccer in the community,” says director and coach John DiBuono. “We plan to teach the game of soccer through the development of individual skills, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship.” The one-hour sessions will take place on Thursday nights beginning on Thursday, February 15th for grades 5 and 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The dates are February 15, 22, 29, and March 7, 14,…

February 5, 2024

Vicki Lynn Pekarchik, 63

Vicki Lynn Pekarchik 63, of Fombell passed away at her home on February 3, 2024, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband; Michael McKee of Fombell and her children; Michael Pekarchik and his wife Alesha of Fombell, Tiffanie McKee of Fombell and James Pekarchik, and her two grandchildren; Hunter Tritt and Austin McKee. Vicki was born January 29, 1961, in Ellwood City to the late Harry and Martha Fischer (McKeough). She was a 1980 graduate of Riverside High School. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, especially in the truck with her…

February 5, 2024

Rose L. Parisi, 69

Ms. Rose L. Parisi, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Rose was born on October 18th, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Armando and Lena (Vitullo) Parisi. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972. Rose worked at Leeds & Northrop/Heraus as a production supervisor, and later as a manager at Mundo’s Auto & Cycle Detail & Sales Inc.. Rose enjoyed baking, and most of all, spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her daughters, Amanda and…

February 5, 2024

David A. Raisley, 56

David A. Raisley, 56, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness. David was born in New Brighton on July 30th, 1967 to the late William J. Raisley Jr. and his beloved mother Janet L. (Rexroad) Raisley. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1986. Dave enjoyed watching football, old movies and radio shows, and WWE wrestling especially the Undertaker. He is survived by his sisters Karen (Derek) Blatchford of Ellwood City, Sherry (Wade) Barto of Knox, Pa, and Paula Raisley of Pittsburgh, his…