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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…

April 6, 2018

VIDEO: Police Looking For Suspects Throwing Beer Bottles At Cars

According to a publish report, state authorities say, in a reckless and dangerous spree, someone is throwing beer bottles into car windshields along Route 288 Wampum Road. According to a KDKA video report, it has happened three times in less than a week on the dark and winding stretch of Route 288. All three victims are teenagers and parents aren’t too thrilled. State police are investigating, but they don’t have many leads.  If you have information to help police solve the crime spree, please contact your local authorities.

April 6, 2018

Panthers, Wolverines Baseball Teams On Opposite Ends of Shutouts

The Riverside varsity baseball team came out on the victors end of a shutout on Thursday while the Wolverines took a shutout defeat on Thursday. The Panthers defeated Mohawk Area 8-0 on Thursday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Riverside notched four runs in the sixth inning. Ethan Ziegler, Danny Fox, and Brian MacMurdo all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. Fox took the win for Riverside Riverside Panthers Varsity. He lasted six and a third innings, allowing four hits and zero runs while striking out eight. Ottaviani threw two-thirds of an inning in…

April 4, 2018

VIDEO: Overnight Car Crash In North Sewickley Twp, 1 Injured

A motorist was taken to the hospital after crashing into a Beaver County home early Wednesday morning. According to a published report, the crash happened near the intersection of Mercer and Brighton roads in North Sewickley Township, across from Sumner’s Car Wash, around 2:50 a.m. The vehicle went off the road, through some bushes and struck the chimney, which scattered bricks and debris throughout the yard.   Car crashes into home, bricks fly everywhere. Take a look as cleanup begins @ home here south of Ellwood City across from Sumner’s Car Wash @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Chphfiisd9 — Meghan Schiller (@MeghanKDKA) April 4,…

April 2, 2018

Ellwood City Wolverines Can’t Catch Up To Armstrong

Ellwood City watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 14-4 loss to Armstrong on Saturday. Armstrong scored on a ground out by Caleb Harriger, a walk by Josh Hepler, an error, and a stolen base by Paul Cypher in a 5-run first inning. The Wolverines struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Armstrong, giving up 14 runs on 11 hits, with the defense surrendering four errors. Ellwood City scored four runs in the fifth inning. Sammy DeCaprio, Ryan Hampton, and Ryan Gibbons each had RBIs in the big inning….

April 2, 2018

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for the Week of April 2

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, April 3, at 10:00 a.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 at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome,…

March 29, 2018

Riverside Panthers Fall to Knoch After Sixth Inning Score

Riverside Panthers varsity baseball battled to tie their ball game late, but failed to hold the tie score int he sixth inning, surrendering two runs in a 4-2 defeat to Knoch on Wednesday at Pullman Park in Butler. The game was tied at two with Knoch batting in the bottom of the sixth when Gunnar Boehm’s wild pitch allowed one run to score for Knoch. Riverside lost despite out-hitting Knoch six to three. Andy Pipes was the winning pitcher for Knoch. He went one inning, allowing zero runs on zero hits and striking out one. Jack Bartek threw one inning…

March 29, 2018

PHOTOS: Pittsburgh Steelers Basketball Versus LHS Caring Team

Six members of the Pittsburgh Steelers basketball squad took the court Wednesday night at 8pm against the Lincoln Caring Team.  Steeler players included notable former players Charlie Batch and Louis Lipps along with 2017 3rd round pick Cam Sutton who put on a show for the capacity crowd. The Caring Team Stars roster includes faculty members Nick Franitti, Dena Noble, Craig Mills, Matt Gerello, Jolene Krupa, Gary Rozanski, Ashley Coulter, Ryan Wilfong, and Bruce Prisuta along with boys varsity players Anthony Roth, Andrew O’Brien, Nico Lucarelli and Broc Boariu. Prior to the Steelers game the Lincoln High School Alumni game…

March 27, 2018

Wolverine Baseball/Softball Teams Both Fall Behind Early, Defeated On Monday

The Ellwood City baseball squad watched their Monday afternoon game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 13-2 loss to Shenango. The Wolverines struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Shenango, giving up 13 runs. Shenango fired up the offense in the first inning, when Jake Merkel’s sac fly scored an early run for Shenango. Shenango scored eight runs in the seventh inning to stretch their lead. Shenango’s big inning was driven by a triple by Anyhony Ryan, a single by Fuller, a fielder’s choice by Mark Mangino, an error on a…

March 27, 2018

Lincoln Alumni Basketball Game Tips Before Steeler Event

Before the Pittsburgh Steelers take the court at Lincoln High School on Wednesday night, a co-ed basketball game with players from past boys and girls teams at Lincoln High School will tip off in an alumni contest at 7:00pm. Players include Gino Ceriani, Jenna Riccuiti, Brandon Luccarelli, Anthony Sainato, Michelle Nocera, Mike Trocci, Angela McCowin, Nicole Nocera, Jordan Recce, Allison Marshall, Travis Woodbridge, Asia Borders, Chris Weisz, Vanessa Venezie, and Matt Young. The Lincoln Caring Team Stars will then play against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8:00pm. The Caring Team Stars roster includes faculty members Nick Franitti, Dena Noble, Craig Mills,…