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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…

April 15, 2021

Ellwood City Softball Earns Big Comeback With Walkoff Victory

The Ellwood City softball team displayed a tremendous amount of character and grit with a great walk off win over Avonworth Wednesday afternoon at Stiefel Park. The team overcame two different deficits by scoring seven runs over the final two innings to earn the 7-6 victory. Hard hitting left fielder Mollie Street ended things in the bottom of the seventh with a one out two strike sacrifice fly to score Aliya Garroway from third base and the celebration began. The visiting Antelopes got out to an early lead by way of second inning grand slam that put Avonworth ahead 5-0…

April 15, 2021

Real Estate Transfers For March 2021

Courtesy of the Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, below are real estate transfers for March 2021 for Ellwood City and the surrounding areas. ELLPORT BOROUGH: 406 Martin Avenue; Daniel & Joan Bartolomeo to Shari & Timothy Kist for $200,000.00 309 Martin Avenue; Josef Walter Heichel Est. to Brandi Holsinger for $86,000.00 107 Wright Avenue; Garrett & Joe Krummert to Dakota Kriess and Amber Hancheck for $167,000.00 ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: 1219 Crescent Avenue; Joselyn Ann Pieri to Flipping on Demand, LLC for $5,000.00 1219 Crescent Avenue; Flipping on Demand, LLC to Darryl & April Simmons for $44,000.00 129 Hazel Avenue; Danette…

April 14, 2021

THREE CHEERS: Wolverines Baseball/Softball Victorious, Riverside Pounds ‘Quips

In a rather successful afternoon for the local baseball and softball teams, Ellwood City baseball and softball teams both earned victories while the Riverside baseball team defeated Aliquippa handily. Wolverines Grab Lead In Fifth Inning For Victory Over Freedom Area Ellwood City bounced back from a four run deficit and stole the lead late, defeating Freedom 8-4 on the road Tuesday. Freedom scored four runs in the second inning, but Ellwood City still managed to pull out the victory. The big inning for Freedom came thanks to singles by Viscuso and Snavely and a double by Wolfe. In the second…