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September 28, 2019

PHOTOS: Wolverines Defeated In Homecoming Game; Panthers Run Wild In Victory

The Wolverines were wiped out 19-0 by visiting Western Beaver on Friday night as part of the Ellwood City homecoming festivities. Saylee Grinnen was crowned 2019 Homecoming Queen at halftime. [View Full Homecoming Court] Thaddeus Gray ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns for Western Beaver, who rushed for over 250 yards as a team on the ground in victory. For Ellwood City, in a third consecutive shut out, the offense did not yield much spark as it was held to 65 yards of total offense and five first downs in the contest. Tyler Powell finished with 45 yards rushing…

September 27, 2019

Skyler Fox & Justin Hand Both Qualifty For PIAA Golf Finals

A special congratulations go out to Riverside student-athletes Skyler Fox and Justin Hand for both qualifying for the PIAA Western Regional golf finals. In a bid to become the first four-time WPIAL boys golf champion, Skyler Fox finished in second place on Thursday, after firing a round of 71, one off of the lead. Sewickley Academy senior J.F. Aber, playing on his home course, held off Fox with an even-par score of 70 to capture his first WPIAL Class AA golf title at Allegheny Country Club. “He played really solid,” Fox said in a published statement with the Post-Gazette. “I…

September 25, 2019

REMINDER: Annual Fall Festival & Car Cruise On Saturday

A reminder to local and area residents looking to kick off the fall season, the annual Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Cruise is this Saturday in downtown Ellwood City The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the event that takes place from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Lawrence Avenue.  There will be food, vendors, family activities, a car cruise, and local entertainment. Come enjoy music, crafts & vendors, food, classic cars, and the kid zone in downtown Ellwood City! There is no fee to enter your car in the show – just show up beginning…

September 24, 2019

POLICE REPORTS: Several Traffic Stops Lead To Various Violations; Reckless Driving; Assault

According to a criminal complaint, on September 16 at approximately 9:00 am, in a routine patrol, Ellwood City policeman observed old Jason Santellan, 40, of Ellwood City, walking east on Crescent Avenue near Cherry Way. After confirming an active bench warrant for Mr. Santellan, police made contact with Santellan. Police asked Santellan if he had anything on him at which time Santellan provided police with a black box that he stated contained a ‘dab.’ Police took Santellan into custody on the warrant. A search later found one needle in Santellan’s back pocket. The suspect was arrested and charged with use/possession…

September 23, 2019

Real Estate Transfers For August 2019

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City and surrounding areas for August 2019: ELLWOOD CITY: 717 June Lee, Anne T Smith to Kevin M Boariu for $75,000.00 310 Johnston Dr, Martha J Miles, Albert Wilson III & Michael J Wilson to Matthew Alois Mascharka & Julia Duncan for $129,000.00 802 California Ave, Matthew Brewer to Luke A Schaas for $90,000.00 723 Plymouth Lane, Daniel R & Edna L Betz to Eric Bordt for $133,900.00 217 Crescent Ave, Tricia L Sapienza &…

September 23, 2019

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week of September 23

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 6:00 p.m. – “Informative Program,” on options for pain management will be held in the program room. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 6:00 p.m. – “Movie Night for Adults,” featuring new-to-DVD films and refreshments. These monthly events are free and open…

September 20, 2019

PHOTOS: Lincoln High School Announces 2019 Homecoming Court

Lincoln High School will celebrate its 63rd annual Homecoming on Friday, September 27th, as the Wolverines face the Western Beaver Golden Beavers in varsity football action. A new Homecoming King will be crowned at a pep rally in school on Thursday, September 26th, and the Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime of the football game on Friday. PICTURED ABOVE: The Lincoln High School 2019 Homecoming Queen’s Court: FRONT ROW: Avory Elchison, Meghan Aulabaugh, Taylor Covert, Hannah Morini. BACK ROW: ShyLee Schwartz, Angela Volpe, Avery Dudeck, and Saylee Grinnen (not pictured: Samantha Campos Ritton) PICTURED ABOVE: Lincoln High School 2019…

September 19, 2019

Skyler Fox Claims MAC Boys Golf Championship

It has been a special two days for the Riverside Golf team. First, on Tuesday both Justin Hand and Skyler Fox individually qualified for the WPIAL Individual Finals. And more recently, on Wednesday at the Midwestern Athletic Conference (MAC) boys golf championship, Fox took home the Championship after carding a 4-under round of 68 at the aptly named Fox Run Golf Course in Beaver Falls. Fox’s Riverside teammate Justin Hand, the defending champion, finished tied for 4th Place with a round of 73. Riverside finished in 4th place in the team scoring. It was the first MAC Championship for Fox…

September 16, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For The Week Of September 16

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell” by Robert Dugoni. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 5:00 p.m. – “Food For Thought II Book Group,” the group will be discussing the book “Shadow and Bone” by Leigh Bardugo. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It…

September 14, 2019

PHOTOS: Big Plays Doom Wolverines In Defeat; Riverside Panthers Victorious

Big plays doomed the Ellwood City, as a 94-yard first quarter touchdown run, kick-started what became on offensive onslaught by Neshannock as the visiting Lancers routed the Wolverines 44-0 Friday night. The Lancers used five scoring plays of over 30 yards, including two scoring runs of 55+ yards, to race away to victory. The Wolverines offense was held to under 100 yards of total offense.  The game was called with 4:08 left when a series of lightning strikes occurred in the distance. Ellwood City (0-4 overall) will next travel to play Freedom to continue its section play. As part of…