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August 23, 2016

Meet the Team: Lincoln High School’s Football and Cheerleading

We interviewed a couple of the senior football players and one of the senior cheerleaders about their upcoming sports season.     Football: Mitch Fraser #56 Parents: Anthony and Jeri Fraser Years played: 7 Q. What’s your favorite football memory? A. A game we called the “Mud Bowl” because the field was so muddy from the rain. It was cold but it was a lot of fun. Q. What are you most looking forward to in your upcoming season? A. Winning, and the playoffs. Q. What have you and your team been doing to prepare for the first game? A….

August 22, 2016

Breaking News: North Sewickley Fire- Man Airlifted to Pittsburgh Hospital

Emergency responders were called to the scene of a blazing fire Monday morning. The fire happened at a Pete Brown’s Garage, located at 284 Glendale Road in North Sewickley. The owner had to be airlifted to a Pittsburgh hospital due to his injuries. According to fire officials, the fire was ongoing and a challenge to control due to oil and tires located in the garage. The cause of the fire is speculated to be electric related, due to workers claiming they heard “popping” around an electrical box earlier in the morning. Responding departments were North Sewickley, Franklin, Ellwood, Daugherty, and…

August 19, 2016

Ellwood City Public Library Activities for the Week of Aug 22

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following:   Tuesday, August 23, at 11:30 a.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 9th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information.   Wednesday, August 24, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. These weekly sessions are returning to Wednesday…

August 19, 2016

Ellwood City’s 2016 Cheerleaders

Ellwood City Junior Varsity Cheerleaders. Left to right; Angela Volpe, Marissa Custozzo, Abby Pitrelli, Hannah Morini, Serena Asalone, Morgan Falsnik   Ellwood City Varsity Cheerleaders. First Row; Seniors- Giana Rangel, Erica Walley (captain), Valerie Shaffer (captain), Alyssa Myers (captain), Abby Short Second Row; Juniors- Ashleigh Ionta, Madi Pedaline, Ashley Murin, Taylor Hackett, Michaela Magnifico, Reagan Mittler, Neisa Carsele, Kaitlyn Horgan, Dia Neupauer Third Row; Sophmores- Bella Rangel, Zoe Rinker, Carly DeLoia, Anna Ferrucci, Mackenzie Reisinger, Maura Agostinelli   Ellwood City 7th and 8th Grade Cheerleaders. First Row; Sophia Linville, Alyssa Jeffcoat,Jaidyn LeViere, Asiah Barnhart, Emma Wise Second Row; Reilly Million,…

August 18, 2016

Ellwood City Man Threatens Relatives with Knife for a Second Time

According to the criminal complaint filed on 8/16/16, Adam Pounds, 24, of Ellwood City fled from police, on foot, after an altercation Tuesday the ninth involving him threatening his brother with a knife. Officers were advised by dispatch that Pounds had fled prior to their arrival. When the officers arrived on scene they searched the area for Pounds, later finding him on a trail at the rear of the Moose Club. Officers advised Pounds, who was about 25 yards away, to get on the ground so they could detain him. Pounds decided to continue fleeing which lead officers to deploy…

August 17, 2016

Police Report: Adderal Stolen in Burglary

According to the police report, on Monday night officers were called to the residence of 520 Second Street in Ellwood. The victim stated that she came home and heard foot steps and noises in her house. She said there was a trail of “wet” footprints, which she cleaned up before police arrived, and the screen on the upstairs window was popped out. It appeared that the burglars may have entered the house by climbing onto a steel crate located around the back of the house giving them the ability to reach the roof, thus allowing them to force their way…

August 16, 2016

8/15/16 Council Brief: Motions and Concerns

Last night council had their monthly agenda voted upon. Before the motions were read, a few visitors had some concerns they addressed to council. Paul Dici brought to the councils attention that the Freedom Health Care company lot, in Ellwood, is not being properly kept up. He said there are “weeds four feet high”. Bob Villella responded to Dici’s concern saying that he had been in contact with the owner of the property already and it was supposed to be cleaned up last weekend, however if it wasn’t then he would get in contact with the owner again. Villella also…

August 16, 2016

Riverside Sports Schedule for 8/16/16 to 8/26/16

Monday, August 15 First Day of Fall Sports (School) Tuesday, August 16 No events scheduled Wednesday, August 17 No events scheduled Thursday, August 18 10:00 AM Boys Varsity Golf Cornell High School Home Friday, August 19 No events scheduled Saturday, August 20 10:00 AM Boys Varsity Football Summit Academy Home Sunday, August 21 No events scheduled Monday, August 22 In Service Day- Teachers (School) 3:00 PM Boys Varsity Golf Quigley Catholic High School Home 3:30 PM Girls Varsity Tennis Hopewell High School Away 3:30 PM Girls Junior Varsity Tennis Postponed- Hopewell High School Away 4:00 PM Coed Varsity Cross Country…

August 15, 2016

Autograph Night: Pittsburgh Pirates

Beaver County Auto will be holding an autograph night on Thursday August 18th from 5-7 p.m. benefiting The Josh and Brittney Harrison For Hope Foundation at its Nissan location in Chippewa Township. Pittsburgh Baseball stars Jordy Mercer, Tony Watson, and David Freese will be available to sign autographs and take pictures. There will also be a silent auction and raffles throughout the night for other great memorabilia. All proceeds go to charity and tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 or at the door while supplies last.  Any questions feel free to call 724-847-4800 or visit beavercountyauto.com.