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April 30, 2021

Cambridge Retirement Living Announces Upcoming Events

Cambridge Retirement Living has announced two upcoming events within the community. On Wednesday May 5th, Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated at Cambridge Pointe from 11:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m. B’s Sip of Summer Food Truck will be on site to provide food and prizes will also be made available as well. Another upcoming event is the Spring Senior Expo schedule to take place on Friday May 21st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at Cambridge Falls, located at 599 Norwood Drive, Wampum, behind Sims Bowling Alley. There will be a food truck, giveaways, tours…

April 30, 2021

Free COVID-19 Vaccines Available At Worksite Medical

Worksite Medical in Ellwood City has announced free COVID-19 vaccines. At the moment, 1,200 Pfizer vaccines are available and they are currently first come first serve at the clinic. To be able to receive the vaccine, you must call the clinic and schedule an appointment or schedule one on the Worksite Medical website. You also will need to bring your drivers license or another form of ID and you will have to provide a phone number. The shot itself will take 10 minutes, afterwards you must sit for 15 minutes. According to Worksite Medical, the most important thing that needs…

April 29, 2021

Ellwood City/Riverside Varsity Baseball/Softball Round Up

ELLWOOD CITY SOFTBALL DEFEATS QUAKER VALLEY The Lincoln High School softball team improved their record to 9-2 on the season as they defeated Quaker Valley 18-2 Wednesday afternoon in Sewickley. The Wolverines posted 18 runs with only seven hits on the board. Aliya Garroway powered the offense with a 3-RBI afternoon (2-3, 1 3B) for the Wolverines.  Maria Ioanilli tripled and scored three times while Katelyn Wehman walked twice and also scored three times for Ellwood City. The Wolverines put the game away with a 8-run fourth inning to evoke the mercy rule.  Ioanilli knocked in two runs with a triple…

April 28, 2021

Ellwood City To Hold Annual National Day of Prayer

Ellwood City will be holding its Annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6th at the Ellwood City Community Plaza. The public event is scheduled to take place from 11:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event will be lead by church and civic leaders and will have live music at noon to open the event and pastor of Ellport Presbyterian Church Charlene Kennedy will welcome everyone to the event and will introduce Mayor Anthony Court to give his opening remarks and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. “This year we will include a time of remembrance for those who have…

April 27, 2021

Ellwood City Junior High Softball Rolls By Beaver Falls and Shenango

The Ellwood City Junior High softball team racked up two big wins this past week against Beaver Falls and Shenango. After defeating their cross town rival Riverside last week, the Wolverines continued on their winning ways to bring their season record to 6-1. Pitchers Schwarz and Bogacki each pitched quick games this week with the team only playing eight innings between two games. Bogacki pitched the first game of the week on Monday against Shenango but didn’t have to stay in there long. The Wolverines offense helped the game go by quickly with almost every player scoring runs and getting…

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April 27, 2021

Betty J. Frenson, 93

Mrs. Betty J. Freson, 93 of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Betty was born on June 11th, 1927 in Rochester to the late Frank G. and Bessie (Brewer) Smith. She had graduated from the Lincoln High School with the class of 1945 and then attended West Minister College for accounting. Betty worked for her father’s company, Ken Fox and Frank Smith Developers as a secretary. She was a devoted member of Bell Memorial Church and enjoyed reading and sewing. She is survived by her son Joel (Sherry) Freson…

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April 27, 2021

Donald G. Covert, 83

Mr. Donald G. Covert, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, April 26th, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Covert was born in Ellwood City on May 31, 1937 to the late Ira and Gladys (Flinner) Covert. Don had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. He worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls, YDC, and was the co-owner of Uptown Beer & Beverage and Flowers N Things flower shop. He is a life member of the Ellwood City MOOSE Lodge #93, the Ellwood City Elks Club, and a 50 year member of…

April 27, 2021

Ellwood City Borough Asking Residents For Selection On New Trash Program

The Borough of Ellwood City recently awarded its trash contract to Valley Waste and is now asking its residents to their choose desired options via several form options made available this week. From information made available by the Borough and from its new Facebook Page, the following options are available with the new contract and borough residents are asked to choose one from following: 96 Gallon Trash and Recycle Bin $17.69/month 35 Gallon Trash and Recycle Bin $14.94/month Bag program $25.00/ 10 bags The charges for options 1 and 2 will be added to the residential electric bill each month….

April 23, 2021

Falk Homers, Powers Riverside Over Rival Ellwood City

Aaron Falk powered the Riverside Panthers to a 6-2 victory over Ellwood City Friday afternoon. Falk drove in runs with a single in the first, a double in the second, and a home run in the fifth inning. The Panthers jumped out to an early when Evan Burry collected a run scoring double in the first inning. Riverside staked claim to a 3-0 lead after the first frame and never looked back. Falk led Riverside with three hits in three at bats. Madden Boehm, Burry, Falk, and Ashton Schlosser all collected extra base hits for the Panthers. Ron Harper was…

April 23, 2021

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

THEFT/CRIME BY DECEPTION: Ryan Hayes, 24, Sharon, is charged with Theft and Crime By Deception after an incident on March 25th in Wayne Township. According to a PA State Police report, a 43-year-old victim, of Ellwood City, reported a theft by Hayes whereas the victim sent Hayes $500.00 for a shed deposit and was going to give the rest of the money when picking up the shed. The victim related Hayes agreed and then stopped answering the victim once he received the deposit money. Hayes later refused to return the money to the victim or proceed with the sale. PUBLIC…