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December 5, 2023

James Szymoniak, Jr., 64

James Szymoniak, Jr., 64, of Prospect, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born May 13, 1959 in Sewickley, Allegheny County; he was the son of Dianne Lee Prasek Szymoniak Opsatnik and the late James Szymoniak, Sr. Jim was a 1977 graduate of Ambridge Area High School. After graduation he joined the US Air Force, and then proudly served from 1979 to 1989. He retired in 2020 from PepsiCo, where he worked his own route driving, selling, and delivering to his customers. He was a faithful member of The Presbyterian Church of Prospect. He utilized his gift of humor as a…

December 5, 2023

First Year Coach Looks Forward To Leading Riverside Co-Ed Swimming

The Riverside boys swimming team enters the 2023-24 season as a five-time undefeated section champions, and this year will look to add another under the direction of new head coach Alaina Marshall. Marshall replaces Gwen Nulph who accepted a coach position earlier this year as Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach at Grove City College. The coach will have familiarity with a majority of the team from her years as assistant coach and with three top male competitors – Joseph Roth, Ryan Turner, and Michael Styn – all returning this season, Marshall expects the boys team to continue to remain a…

December 5, 2023

BC3’s College Within the High School Program Sets 3 Records

A 26-year-old Butler County Community College program that offers qualified high school sophomores through seniors the opportunity to earn reduced-cost, transferrable college credits has set records this fall in enrollment, in seats occupied and in credits pursued. BC3’s College Within the High School program this fall enrolls 523 students. The all-time high includes a record 57 students in an Early College Pioneers program on BC3’s main campus, a record 16 in a Riv-Ell Entrepreneurship program in Ellwood City and a sophomore who was 14 when his three-credit BC3 course in marketing began in August at Mars Area High School. “I…

December 4, 2023

Panthers Split Tip-Off Tournament, Turn Focus To Regular Season

The Riverside Panthers boys basketball regular season got under way this past week as the team traveled to participate in two, separate tip-off tournaments. The team settled with a split, defeating Wilmington on Friday before falling to Mercer on Saturday. On Friday, Drake Fox erupted for 20 points to lead the Panthers to its 49-26 victory. The junior connected on four 3-pointers. Riverside held a sizeable 27-11 halftime advantage on its way to the tournament victory. On Saturday, fellow junior Robbie Janis posted a team-high 15 points in a 52-35 defeat at the hands of Mercer. Fox buried two 3-pointers…

December 3, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 4th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. NOTE The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. OPEN Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m….

December 1, 2023

ALERT: Borough Adds New Stop Signs

Please be advised, there are several new stop signs placed throughout the Borough. According to information made available on the Borough website, there are three locations within the borough that have had the addition(s) of new stop signs.  A motion to adopt an ordinance establishing the stop intersections passed at the November Borough Council Meeting by a 4-3 vote. Councilman George Celli and Councilwomen Judith Dici and Jan Williams voted No. Residents and drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching the intersections noted below. Stop Street Intersecting Street Direction of Travel: Fourth Street and Franklin Avenue Northbound & Southbound…

November 30, 2023

Riverside Christmas Angel Drive Continues Thru December 8th

Tis the season to help those in our community that need it. The Riverside Christmas Angel Drive, hosted by Franklin Township, continues through Friday, December 8th. All donations stay within the Riverside School District. The drive is currently accepting donations such as: Personal Care and Hygiene Products Games Make-up Socks Blankets Toys Gift cards Drop off at one of two locations: Franklin Township 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123 Monday -Friday 8:30 A.M. – 3:30P.M. Frisco Fire Station 808 Old Zelienople Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117 Monday’s 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Questions can be emailed to franklintwpchristmasangel@gmail.com

November 29, 2023

3rd Annual Wolverine Madness Tonight!

Come out for the madness and support the Ellwood City Wolverines for their Winter Sports Preview TONIGHT, Wednesday, November 29th, at Lincoln High School. The ‘Meet The Wolverines Night’ will feature the introduction of 15+ teams – players and coaches – that will be participating in 2023-24 winter sports for Ellwood City. Additional performances by cheerleaders and the Lincoln High School Marching band with take place throughout the night. All ticket proceeds go to the Ellwood City JH & Varsity Wrestling Boosters, Ellwood City Girls Basketball Boosters, and Ellwood city boys basketball Boosters. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. in…

November 29, 2023

Ellwood City Wrestling Eyes Continued Growth, Playoffs

The Ellwood City Wrestling team under the direction of coach John Fleming is eyeing a playoff berth this season. Along with continued growth within the program, Fleming points out the Wolverines team will grow in numbers as well and have its biggest squad under his watch with a handful of football players joining the team for the 2023-24 campaign. Team expectations are also to make the team playoffs along with having at least one state qualifier this year. “We are looking towards growth of the program although it has been slow it has been improving year after year in the…

November 22, 2023

Ellwood City Area School District Seeking To Fill School Board Vacancy

According to a press release made available by the district this week, the Board of School Directors for the Ellwood City Area School District is seeking letters of interest and resumes to fill a vacancy for a two-year term on the School Board. The position became available upon the untimely passing of Mr. Gary Rozanski who had just recently been reelected. Mr. Rozanski served the district honorably for fourteen years holding positions of leadership several times. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest and resume to the district by noon on Friday, December 1, 2023. Letters can be emailed…