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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…

April 23, 2021

Portersville Christian School Announces Spring Musical

Portersville Christian School has announced its spring musical. The school will be performing the classic musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown later this month. Show dates are Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st 7:00 p.m. Due to pandemic restrictions, seating is limited only to families, but the school is offering a virtual showing both evenings. The show is under the direction of Mr. Ryan Wise. Cast members include: Aleks Delattre – Charlie Brown Noelle Ledford – Lucy Lauren Gordley – Sally Emma VanGent – Snoopy Joel Steele – Linus Logan Steele – Schroeder Molly Castina – chorus Robbie…

April 23, 2021

Mayor Court Announces 2021 Beautification Award Program

Get ready, let’s bring our community back to life! It’s that wonderful time of the year again and Mayor Anthony J. Court is starting his “Beautification Award Program”. This is the 11th year for the program and, according to the Mayor’s office, each year there are more and more nominations. This year, six lucky winners will be chosen from May 1st through June 15th. You will be able to submit nominations by emailing the Mayor at tcourt230@zoominternet.net or drop nominations off at the Mayor’s office in the Ellwood City Municipal Building. Presentations will begin on June 1st and go through…

April 23, 2021

Riverside Lions Thanks Community For Hygiene Helpers Project Success

It’s the last haul until the fall. The Riverside Lions would like to thank the Franklin Township Giant Eagle and Dollar General stores for helping supply hygiene products for those in need. Chip Campbell, Lions Clubs International District Governor of the Riverside Lions, is expressing his gratitude for the help the community has put into the project. “We would also like to thank the customers who donated to this project and hope you’ll remember us in the fall” said Campbell A third collection made from the stores this spring and items were distributed to Riverside High School and Holy Redeemer…

April 22, 2021

Riverside Rolls by Union 15-3; Ellwood City Blasts Beaver Falls 11-1

Both Riverside and Ellwood City varsity softball teams had great wins on Tuesday afternoon. The Panthers won big on the road at Union Area High School while the Wolverines had a victory against Beaver Falls on their home field at Stiefel Park. Rosenberger Delivers Four Hits to Riverside Panthers Varsity Victory Over Union Area  Sam Rosenberger delivered at the plate on Tuesday with her four hits to help the Panthers get a big 15-3 win over Union Area High School. Rosenberger doubled in the third, singled in the fourth, singled in the sixth, and singled in the seventh. She led…