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April 5, 2021

Cory Michael Kinder, 32

Cory Michael Kinder, 32, of Pershing Street, Ellwood City, passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, on Friday April 2, 2021. Born in New Castle on Aug. 25, 1988, he was the son of Michele Renee Kinder Caravella. Cory was a kind, special young man. Survivors, in addition to his mother of Ellwood City, include two sisters, Chelsea (Kyle) Lindey of Grove City and Cierra Caravella of Ellwood City; his grandparents, Mike and Peggy Kinder of Mercer; and two uncles, three nieces and two cousins. Visitations will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at…

April 5, 2021

Letter To The Editor: Register and Recorder

For twelve years the people of Lawrence County gave me the opportunity to serve as one of the County Commissioners. I am very grateful for that opportunity. During my terms I had the pleasure of meeting a lot of good people. A special group of people that I particularly enjoyed meeting and working with are staff of the departments and offices in the courthouse. Every one of them was committed to addressing the needs of the residents of Lawrence County. One of those offices is that of the Register and Recorder. That office, managed by Register and Recorder Jan Kalajainen…

April 5, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of April 5

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE, WE’RE 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,…

April 4, 2021

Riverside Wins Wild 15-13 Slugfest Over Ellwood City

In a rivalry game that saw two wild rallies and 30 combined hits, the Riverside Panthers responded last in its 15-13 road victory over Ellwood City on Saturday. After taking a 7-5 lead in the top half of the fourth inning, only to surrender eight runs in the bottom half, the Panthers rallies late with a seven run fifth inning to take its final lead in the contest. Aaron Falk led Riverside to victory by driving in five runs. Falk went 3-for-5 at the plate with two doubles. Falk drove in runs on a double in the fourth and a…

April 2, 2021

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Amber Marie Russo, 30, of New Castle, is charged with one count of criminal mischief after police responded to a residence in Hickory Township, Lawrence County. According to a state police report, New Castle police responded to the residence on March 26 at midnight and, upon further investigation, discovered Russo had shattered a glass pane upon a window at the residence belonging to her former paramour, a 27-year-old male from New Castle. The damage is reported at $250.00. Charges will be filed and pending through the office of District Judge Jerry Cartwright. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Adam Pounds, 30, and…

April 2, 2021

You Gotta Regatta: Moraine State Park Regatta Returns In August

PORTERSVILLE, PA – The Moraine State Park Regatta is scheduled for August 6-8, 2021. This year’s regatta will look different from past years, as event organizers decided to refresh the event with a renewed focus on eco-recreation and promoting Moraine State Park. At a time when people are staying close Moraine State Park Regatta 2021 to home, and enjoying the outdoors even more with their families, the regatta’s goal is to give people from all  over the region an opportunity to try different forms of outdoor recreational activities at the park. The event is FREE to attend. Event organizers are…

April 1, 2021

COACH TALK: Riverside Softball Looking For New Wave of Success

The Riverside Panthers softball team will be welcomed with an onslaught of younger, talented players this year according to head coach Gerilynn Cummings. The coach expects it to bring in a new wave of success. “We have a handful of players who want to play at the next level, so it’s a very exciting year for us,” said Cummings. “We expect to be a contender for the section and WPIAL title.” Fans can expect to see competitive ball and some powerful hitters (including some dingers) for the Panthers and the girls, according to Cummings, will be having a fun time…

March 31, 2021

BOMBS AWAY: Wolverines Blast 3 Homers In Slugfest Victory Over Mohawk

The wind was blowing out at Mohawk High School Tuesday afternoon as the Ellwood City girls softball team blasted three home runs in its 22-10 slugfest victory over Mohawk. Maria Ioanilli hit two home runs, part of her three-hit performance, and knocked in six runs to lead the Wolverine offense that responded to its early deficit with 14 runs in the last four inning. The host Warriors held leads after the first inning (3-2) and after the third inning (7-5) before Ellwood City called in the long ball. The Wolverines took the lead for good in the fourth inning as…

March 31, 2021

Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County Hanging Ribbons For Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is aiming to shed light on the problem in hopes of changing the narrative that affects 1 in 3 females and 1 in 4 males according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. The Crisis Shelter will be coming into Ellwood City to put teal bows up on the light posts, and will additionally place yard signs around town in public community spaces. The organization plans to come into town the last week of March to set up…

March 31, 2021

COACH TALK: Ellwood Tennis Looking To Build; Runners Look For Continued Success in Track & Field

Ellwood City Tennis will feature many new players this year and will be developing according to head coach John DiBuono. “We are rebuilding this year,” said DiBuono. “We have a good group of boys this season that are willing to learn the game of tennis. Our goal is to work hard and try to improve each day.” Seniors Max Kuffer, Devin Lust, and Tanner Tomak will look to lead the Wolverines. “Time will tell on how we develop.” Covid put a damper on play last year as the team had one week of practice and then the season was shut…