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March 27, 2019

Real Estate Transfers For February 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 February 2019: ELLWOOD CITY: 644 Todd Avenue: Karla J. Gorgas, Robert M., Bruce A., and Donna A. Zikeli, Kirk A. Zikeli EST, and Kevin W. Zikeli EST to Robert and Mary Fehl for $65,000. 122 Line Avenue: RVFM 13 Series and RVFM Thirteen Series LLC to Keystone Properties LLC and Thomas Mackey for $14,900. 636 Orchard Avenue: Jesse Boots to Ryan Scott and Valerie Lynn Navolio for $35,000. 224 Wampum…

March 26, 2019

EC Softball Victorious In Blowout, Baseball Team Falls Short

The Ellwood City girls softball team exploded for 10 hits en route to a 15-0, mercy rule-shortened victory over Blackhawk on Monday at Stiefel Park.  The Lady Wolverines plated four runs in the first and two in the second before a nine-run third inning put the game quickly out of reach. Anna Ferrucci and Angie Nardone collected multiple hits for Ellwood City while four Wolverines knocked in multiple runs.  Ferrucci, Nardone, Makinley Magil, and Kyla Servick all posted two RBIs as part of a balanced offensive attack.  Every Wolverine starter reached base at least once in the contest. Madi Krugh…

March 25, 2019

Ellwood City Library Activities For The Week Of March 25

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, MARCH 26 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 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…

March 22, 2019

Riverside Basketball Player Selected For Roundball Classic All-Stars

Riverside senior Brian Macmurdo was selected to play in Saturday, April 13’s 3A v. 4A Roundball Classic All-Stars game. The game will be played at 6:00 p.m. “It’s an honor to be selected to play alongside so many great players,” said Macmurdo. Macmurdo led the Panther’s basketball team to countless victories with 14 points per game, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. These stats are what got him selected to play with the top players in Western Pennsylvania. “This is a great and well-deserved honor for Brian,” said head coach John Rorick. “We are very proud of him and very thankful for…

March 21, 2019

Riverside School District March Meeting Brief

On Monday, March 18, the Riverside Board of School Directors sat down for their March voting meeting. The following motions were passed. For Finance/Tax Advisory/Food Service, the Treasurer’s Report, the Payment of Bills, the Cafeteria Report and Bills, the Activity Fund Report, the Budget Transfers, the Tax Reminders, the BVIU Budget for 2019-2020, the Bids for Waste Disposal, and the Sale of Property from Repository of Unsold Property were all approved/passed. In Student Commendations, the following students were highlighted for their accomplishments: the February top five Accelerated Reader point earners, the Riverside Middle School Student of the Month Recipients, the…

March 20, 2019

Joseph Kelosky, 33

Joseph Alan “Jojo” Kelosky, age 33, of Wampum, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Born May 25, 1985 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Todd Alan Kelosky and Georgean R. Wimer Kelosky. Jojo was a hard worker and was always seen smiling. He enjoyed collecting shoes, working out at the gym, and used headphones everywhere he went, listening to the music he loved. Above all, he was the best dad ever, and he treasured the time he spent with his son and daughter. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his father, Todd Kelosky of Fombell;…

March 20, 2019

POLICE REPORTS: Assaults, Stabbing, and Trespassing

Aliquippa Man Convicted Of Assault In A Stabbing Case An Aliquippa man that was accused of stabbing another man after a fight in Aliquippa, has been convicted of assault. A jury found Carl Zedak, 52, guilty of aggravated assault and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. However, he was found not guilty of attempted homicide and possession of an instrument of crime, according to court records. This verdict was announced on Thursday. He is scheduled to be sentenced on April 23, according to online court records. Zedak stabbed a man four times after the two got into an argument about…

March 20, 2019

Ellwood City Local Boxer Fights For A Win

Ellwood City local boxer, Rosalindo Morales, took the win at a much-anticipated boxing match back in early February of this year. Morales now has been boxing for 13 years, and just had one of the biggest boxing match-ups yet. He was 2-0 going against the 2-1 Cleveland native Jeremy Abram at Mountaineer Casino in a scheduled four-round bout. This match was two months in the process, the idea came up in late December. Morales, however, came out with a win. “I was not surprised by the outcome of the fight because I won,” explained Morales. “That’s what I expected to…

March 19, 2019

Two Ellwood Students Selected For The Roundball Classic All-Stars

Ellwood City Wolverines basketball stars Broc Boariu and Isabella Roth have been selected to participate in the annual Roundball Classic All-Star Basketball Games set for April 12th and April 13th at Geneva College “I have worked so hard these past years, and I’m so glad that I have been selected to play with some of the best players in the WPIAL,” said Isabella Roth. Isabella Roth leads the Lady Wolverines to a final 13-10 (6-8) season as well as a first-round game in the 3A WPIAL playoffs. Roth averaged 11.2 points per game and 3.6 rebounds per game this season….

March 19, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Little League Field

Attached is the original letter that I presented to the school board regarding the Lincoln High School Varsity and Junior High softball teams on Thursday evening. Dear School Board Members, My name is Bill Garroway.  I come to you today as a borough resident, property owner,  and taxpayer.  I attended Wayne School at the elementary level and am a proud member of the Lincoln High School Class of 1987.  I am also the leader of the summer youth fastpitch softball program, Junior High School Softball Head Coach, and Varsity Softball Assistant Coach. My question is can someone tell me why…