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April 21, 2021

Ellwood City Junior High Softball Team Improves Record to 4-1 After Win Against Riverside

The Ellwood City Junior High Softball Team improved their season record to 4-1 after a victory against their cross town rival Riverside on Monday night. In the month of April, the team has only suffered a 9-5 loss to Mohawk and is currently on a four game win streak. In their last game against Riverside, the Wolverines took care of business 10-1 with pitchers Emma Bogacki and Amber McQuiston leading the way. Bogacki and Mcquiston have been splitting their time on mound between each other and seem to be creating problems for batters. On Monday, McQuistion had four hits in…

April 20, 2021

VARSITY SOFTBALL: Riverside Powers Past Mohawk; Ellwood City Improves to 7-1

Both Riverside and Ellwood City varsity softball teams had strong performances in their respective victories Monday afternoon.  The Panthers won on the road while the Wolverines collected a home victory. Four RBI Day For Mia Williams Spells Out Victory For Riverside Over Mohawk Mia Williams was clutch at the plate with ducks on the pond, driving in four on two hits to lead Riverside past Mohawk 16-6 on Monday. Williams drove in runs on a walk in the second, a single in the second, and a single in the fourth. Riverside got things started in the first inning when Aliya…

April 20, 2021

Mayor Court Awards Lendick Proclamation For 100th Birthday

Madeline (Molly) Lendick celebrated her 100th birthday with a proclamation given to her by Mayor Anthony Court. Court made a short statement in honor of of Lendick. “I want to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude for her dedication to her lovely family and our community. I hereby proclaim Sunday, April 25th, 2021 as “Madeline(Molly) Lendick’s Day” in Ellwood City! It was certainly my pleasure honoring this beautiful, sweet woman. I know I speak for our entire community in extending birthday wishes to this most awesome person! May God always bless you, Molly Lendick!” said Court in his statement. The…

April 20, 2021

Several Local Students Earned April Pride And Promise Award

The LCCTC April Pride and Promise Award was given to the following SkillsUSA students who received medals in the State Competition this year. Gold Medals were awarded to the following students: Parker Frelin, Corrin Cloustin, Madison Deli, Katie Bober, Daniella Wetzel, Lucy Allen, Tyler Duncan, Lita Frishkorn, Maylene Ritter and Alexis Koelliker A Silver Medal was awarded to Mackenzie Helle Bronze Medals were given to the following students: Zoey Galat, Nevada Grannis and Tommilynn Genareo Other recipients of awards include: Tara Confer, Anthony Ostrowski, Duane Green, Cassidy Twentier and Harley Edinger Teacher SkillsUSA sponsors are: Christina Weisenstein, Lyn McVicker-Shaffer and…

April 19, 2021

Belzyck and Kralic Shine for Riverside in Beaver County Championships

The Beaver County Championships were held this past Saturday at Riverside High School and teams from all over Beaver County came to compete at one of the first big invitational of the 2021 season. Seniors Colby Belzyck and Graham Kralic from Riverside High School each took first place in more than one event to propel the Panthers to another championship. The Panthers won the invitational in 2019, but last years meet was cancelled due to COVID-19. Belzyck took first in the 800 meter run, 1,600 meter run, and was a part of the winning 1,600 meter relay team. Kralic took…

April 19, 2021

Two Area Clean-Up Days Announced

Both Brush Creek Park and River Road have scheduled Clean-Up Days in the month of April. Brush Creek has scheduled their Clean-Up Day for Thursday, April 22nd from Noon until Dusk. Volunteers are needed for this event to help out the community.  Take pride in your community and help clean up by picking up garbage, sticks, and brush. Bring a team, ask friends and co-workers. To volunteer for this event, please contact Shannon Schlosser at 724-758-9702 or by email twpsecretary@zoominternet.net. Additionally, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced a date for a Clean-Up Day on River Road. This event will take place…

April 19, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of April 19

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. NOTE 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 for with exact change or check. We will not be making copies at this time. Newspapers and magazines will not be available. Limitations for patrons are 10 items with a limit of three, for either books on CD or DVD’s per person. Masks are to be worn, covering mouth…

April 16, 2021

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

ASSAULT: A 27-year-old female from New Castle is charged with Simple Assault and Harrassment after an incident on April 10 in Wayne Township, Lawrence County. According to the PA State Police report, Caitlin Gardner engaged in a verbal altercation with her 56-year-old mother that led to Gardner pushing her mother as she left her residence on Ellwood Road. The resulting fall caused minor injuries to the victim. BURGLARY: A burglary was reported on Van Gorder Mill Road in Perry Township between time the times of April at midnight and April 10 at noon. According to a PA State Police report,…

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April 16, 2021

James L. Hoover, 93

James L. Hoover, 93, of Austintown, Ohio, passed away at the Austin Wood Care Facility on April 14, 2021. James was born in Ellwood City on April 13, 1928, son to the late Leo and Lillian Kistner Hoover. After graduating from high school, James enlisted in the United States Navy and was discharged with honors. He married his first wife, Margaret King, in 1952, and after her passing, he married Shirleen Porter on May 29, 1971, who also preceded James in death. Following his military services, James worked at the Lordstown Assembly Plant, eventually working his way up to line…

April 16, 2021

Lawrence County Announces $500M In Grant Funding For Paving Projects

Lawrence County is announcing $523,291.51 in grant funding for municipal paving projects through the Lawrence County Transportation Improvement Program, assisting with $1,590,708.04 in total paving project cost for 21 projects in 14 municipalities. “We’re glad to be able to assist our municipalities with this much needed infrastructure funding. While Lawrence County ultimately does not own any roads, infrastructure is a top priority for the Board of Commissioners and we will continue to fight for more funding to pave more roads and repair more bridges,” said Morgan Boyd, Chairman, Lawrence County Board of Commissioners. According to its social media post, the…