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June 3, 2016

Photos: Lincoln High School Class of 2016 Commencement

Lincoln High School awarded 117 diplomas to the Class of 2016 during graduation ceremonies yesterday in the high school auditorium. The class valedictorians, Nikol Damato and Paige Mason, gave speeches, along with student council president Carter MacMurdo and school board president Renee Pitrelli. MacMurdo, a high honor graduate, is attending the u.S. Naval Academy, which requires a rigorous application process including a nomination from a U.S. Congress member, U.S. Senator, the president or vice president. Along with the valedictorians and MacMurdo, five other students earned high honors: Joshua Catanzariti, Alena Costulas, Angelo Marsano, Patrick Pawlak and Cayla Sudano. Goldieann Bookamer…

June 3, 2016

Police: Ellwood Sexual Offender Fails to Register

Failure to Register as a Sexual Offender An Ellwood City man was charged with failing to register as a sexual offender. According to the criminal complaint, Michael Paul Henry, 35, has not checked in with the state police Megan’s Law Registration Unit since March 10, 2016 and is required to do so once a month. Investigating officers checked Henry’s residence at 224 Lawrence Ave. and saw Henry through a window, but  the offender did not answer the door. On May 26, Henry was charged with failure to comply with registration of a sexual offender by Magistrate Jerry Cartwright. Simple Assault…

June 3, 2016

27th Annual Wampum Area Community Spring Yard Sale

The 27th Annual Wampum Area Community Spring Yard Sale is tomorrow starting at 9 a.m. and lasting throughout the day. It is sponsored by the Wampum Area Business Association. Chewton 441 Eliza Street 212 Katherine Street 142 Reserve Sp. 356 Reserve Sq. Wampum 2820 Wampum Road 2844 Wampum Road 318 Main Street 324 Main Street Corner of Main and Clyde Street (Flea Market $5 Space, former church parking lot) 441 Beaver Street 447 Beaver Street 902 Clyde Street 2495 Old Route 18 Old Route 18 2590 Old Route 18 2746 Old Route 18 2762 Old Route 18 1103 Park Drive…

June 2, 2016

Lincoln High School Class of 2016

Lincoln High School will award 117 diplomas to the Class of 2016 at commencement today at 7 p.m. Eight students earned high honor recognition and two students honor recognition. Student: Joshua Catanzariti City: Ellwood City Parents: Michael and Nancy Catanzanti Career Plans: medical field College: Grove City College, biochemistry Activities: Drama Club, four years, president Peer Leadership, three years, secretary National Honor Society, three years Marching band, four years Concert band, four years Jazz band, four years Musical, four years History Club, four years Ellwood City Culture Club, four years French Club, three years Club Hope, two years Holy Redeemer…

June 2, 2016

WPIAL Softball Game Postponed

The Ellwood City-South Park WPIAL playoff softball game, originally scheduled for today at 11 a.m., has been postponed to tomorrow at 4:45 p.m. The game will still be held at the California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pa. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.

June 1, 2016

Riverside Wins WPIAL Title

Senior Braden Bentel hit the WPIAL-winning run in the bottom of the ninth as Riverside clinched the WPIAL title from Neshannock in a 1-0 game. Riverside and Neshannock stood toe-to-toe for an extended nine-inning game as pitchers Michael Boswell and Frank Fraschetti dueled. In the bottom of the ninth, senior Kolby Wolf got on base on a throwing error. Wolf advanced to second on a sacrificial bunt by sophomore Austin Dambach. In the game’s grand finale, Bentel stood up to the plate with two outs in the inning and hit a single that drove Wolf home. Riverside’s win was their…

June 1, 2016

Photos and Videos: Senior Walk

In the start of a new tradition, seniors visited the three elementary schools in their caps and gowns. The Senior Walk gave an opportunity for students to relive memories and reconnect with former teachers. All photos and videos submitted.    

June 1, 2016

Riverside High School Announces Class of 2016

Riverside High School has announced the Class of 2016 graduates. 105 students will receive diplomas at the commencement ceremony today at 6 p.m. The Top 5 students are Bailey Morgan, Emma French, Ashley Gallagher, Shanna Ridgley and Shalyn Vukich. Student: Bailey R. Morgan Parents: Steve and Stephanie Bailey City: Franklin Township, Ellwood City Future Plans: Westminster College Clubs/Organizations/Activities: National Honor Society, 11-12, vice-president TLC, four years Sports Enthusiast, 9-10 Super Team, 10-12 Science Club, senior year Physical Education Club, 11-12 Varsity Softball, four years, co-captain senior year Varsity Basketball, four years, co-captain 10-12 Varsity Cheerleading, 10-12 J.V. Cheerleading, freshmen year…

May 31, 2016

Photos: Memorial Day Parade

The Ellwood City Memorial Day Parade was held yesterday, honoring the men and women that died in military service for the United States of America. The parade started at 10 a.m. on the Veterans Memorial Bridge and concluded on Spring Avenue. For the first time this year, there was a picnic at Circle Playground following the parade.

May 31, 2016

Bell Memorial Church Crossing Guard Appreciation Brunch

The Ellwood City Area Crossing Guards were honored on Thursday, May 26 with an Appreciation Brunch by the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. This was an opportunity to honor and say “thank you” for keeping our children safe through out the school year. The event was coordinated by Mary Ann Gearhart with the help of Janie Linville and Diane Neyman. The Rev. Ray Medina, pastor of Bell Memorial, shared prayer.