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April 16, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for the Week of April 16

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, April 16, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “This House is Mine,” by Dorte Hansen. New members are always welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, April 17, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Family Laptime, a weekly program designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The spring session, which will be held every Tuesday through April 24, features stories, songs, games and more. Registration is requested, so call the library for…

April 14, 2018

PHOTOS: Boehm’s Grand Slam Blasts Seals The Deal For Riverside

Gunnar Boehm’s five-RBI outburst sealed the deal in Riverside’s 11-1 mercy rule victory over Ellwood City on Friday afternoon at Dan Oliastro Field. Boehm showed timely hitting on Friday, driving in five runs on only two hits including the grand slam in the pivotal, 7-run 4th inning to lead Riverside. Boehm also doubled in a run in the sixth. Panthers Ty Thellman, Ethan Ziegler, and Boehm all contributed in the big 4th inning with RBIs. Danny Fox earned the victory on the pitcher’s mound for Riverside. He went six innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out eight and…

April 13, 2018

Three Ellwood Students To Perform in “Fiddler on the Roof”

PORTERSVILLE, PA — Several area students will carry on the musical tradition of “Fiddler on the Roof” at 7 p.m. April 26-28 at Portersville Christian School. Performers from Ellwood City are Danny Schlachter, Kaylin Kingston and Faith Patterson. New Castle area participants include Aubrey Hollerman, Josh Rupert, Aidan Ramsey, Ben Hurta and Christian Cater. Leah Hoffer of Beaver Falls also appears in the show while Julia Mangiapane of Fombell serves on the stage crew. Set in Russia in the early 20th century, “Fiddler on the Roof” tells the story of how Tevye, a Jewish milkman, his wife, their five daughters and neighbors endure through life, holding…

April 12, 2018

Sports Roundup: Avonworth Sweeps LHS/RHS, EC Softball Falls to Steel Valley

The undefeated Avonworth Antelopes scored in extra innings to bounce Ellwood City baseball team on Wednesday while the Avonworth softball team put up a scoring barrage in dismissing the Riverside softball team.  Despite two homeruns, the Ellwood City softball team fell to Steel Valley after a 3-run seventh inning proved a third and final lead change. Ellwood City Wolverines Drops Game to Avonworth After Late Score The Ellwood City Wolverines baseball team stayed in it until the end, but undefeated Avonworth pulled away late in a 7-5 victory on Wednesday. The game was tied at five with Avonworth batting in…

April 12, 2018

Girl Scout Troop 28845 Recognized With Community Badges

On Wednesday, April 4th, Mayor Court had the pleasure to offer words of congratulations and was able to spend the evening with Girl Scout Troop 28845 as they received their Community Badges. Mayor Court stated that it was a pleasure to be a part of this wonderful and enjoyable group of Girl Scouts and their sponsors. According to their website, Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership—from taking a night-time hike under the stars to accepting a mission on the International Space Station; from lobbying the city council…

April 11, 2018

Bats Blister For Panthers Softball, Busby Shines On Mound For Wolverines

Bats Blistered as Riverside Panthers Defeats Beaver Falls, 14-9 Both pitching staffs had their hands full on Tuesday in a high-scoring affair where the Riverside Lady Panthers bested Beaver Falls, 14-9. The Panthers (1-1 overall) opened up scoring with a six-run first inning and crept out to a 9-2 lead before the Tigers were able to respond. Beaver Falls scored four runs in the third inning. The offensive onslaught by Beaver Falls was led by Tillman, Lamp, Ohorodnyk, and Corradi, who each had RBIs in the inning.  Riverside was able to respond with five runs in the next inning which…

April 10, 2018

Fox Powers Panthers In Blowout, EC Junior High Softball Collects First Victory

The Riverside Panthers easily dispatched New Brighton 11-1 on Monday afternoon at Dan Oliastro Field. Riverside (3-1 overall) got on the board in the first inning with some power as Austin Dambach smashed a 2-run home run to stake the Panthers to an early lead. After adding on in the second and fourth innings, the Panthers exploded for four runs in the sixth inning. Dambach, Danny Fox, and Nick Ottaviani powered the big inning with RBIs. Ottaviani was the winning pitcher for Riverside. He lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out three.  Fox…

April 9, 2018

Seven Local Graduates Recognized at CCBC “Night Of Excellence” Celebration

Hopewell Twp., PA  – On Tuesday, April 3, Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) brought together faculty and staff, trustees, donors, and families to recognize and celebrate 110 students, including seven Riverside and Ellwood City graduates, who have achieved success in the classroom, on campus, and in the community during the past year. Cortney Harden, Scott Sanders, Kassidy Boots, Emma French, Madison Lutz, and Elizabeth Scherer from Riverside High School along with Ellwood City graduate Christian Covert were among those recognized. CCBC’s second annual Night of Excellence – A Celebration of Student Success took place at The Fez in Hopewell…

April 9, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for Week of April 9

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Jamaica Inn,” by Daphne Du Maurier. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, April 10, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Family Laptime, a weekly program designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The spring session, which will be held every Tuesday through April 24, features stories, songs, games and more. Registration is requested, so call the library for more information….

April 7, 2018

Mittler’s Walkoff Picture Perfect Ending In Wolverines’s Victory Over Avonworth

A walk-off single propelled Wolverines to a decisive, dramatic victory over Avonworth, 20-19 on Friday afternoon. Wolverines trailed 19-18 in the bottom of the seventh inning after rallying from a double digit deficit when Reagan Mittler singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs. There was plenty of action on the basepaths as Wolverines collected 13 hits and Avonworth had 11 in a wild game that featured four combined home runs, 24 walks by both teams, and ten combined errors in the contest. Avonworth got things moving in the first inning, when Sarah Helffrich doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring…