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May 11, 2023

Lady Panthers Defeat Hopewell Thanks To Sixth Inning Boost

The Riverside Lady Panthers scored eight runs in the sixth inning on its way to a 12-1 victory over Hopewell on Wednesday. Prior to the game four Panther seniors – Madison Fryer, Sam Rosenberger, Braley Zappia, and Aliya Ottaviani – were recognized as part of the Senior Night festivities. After tallying the game’s first run in the opening frame, Riverside erupted for eight runs to put the Vikings out of reach. The big inning was powered by singles by Fryer and Rosenberger, a triple by Ottaviani, by Sterner, a fielder’s choice by Williams, and an error on a ball put…

May 11, 2023

Eleven Young Ladies To Vie For The Title of Little Miss Firecracker 2023

The highly anticipated patriotic pageant is set to kick off the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival and “light up’ the main stage in Ewing Park. The 2023 Little Miss Firecracker pageant will begin at 11:15 a.m., Friday, June 30th, at the Folino Stage. New Pageant Chair Jenn Greco explains, “We have an enthusiastic group of girls who are eager to rock the stage and showcase their personalities. It’s exciting to be bringing back one of our hometown traditions. Thanks to our festival committee for their support, our judges (Rochelle Spagnolo, Nicole Clow and Richard Griffith) and our…

May 10, 2023

Daniel Joseph Swartz, 54

Daniel Joseph Swartz, 54, of Butler, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness, with his family by his side. Born Feb. 5, 1969, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Daniel J. and Theresa M. Klir Swartz. He was employed as vice president of marketing at WesBanco Bank Inc., at the Ellwood City location. He was a member of the ABA (American Bankers Association). Dan was currently serving on the board of directors for the Butler County Chamber of Commerce. He served from 2007 to 2018. Within those years, he served six years…

May 10, 2023

PA TURNPIKE: Total Reconstruction Project Underway Near Ellwood City Exit

For many Ellwoodians who use the convenience of the nearby PA Turnpike for travel, there is an extensive project underway that may have drawn some driver’s attention. According to Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officials, construction is underway on a $270M total reconstruction and widening of two miles of the Turnpike’s east-west mainline (Interstate 76) between Milepost 12 and Milepost 14 in Beaver County that will include new interchange at the Exit 13 Beaver Valley (Beaver Falls/Ellwood City) exit. Upon completion in late 2027, the existing four-lane roadway and bridge will be upgraded to include six 12′ travel lanes, three eastbound and…

May 10, 2023

Panthers Sweep Mohawk, Earn Undefeated Section Championship

Riverside used a stellar performance by sophomore Christian Lucarelli Tuesday to wrap up a two game sweep of Mohawk and to collect its undefeated section championship. The Panthers (17-0 Overall, 12-0 Section 1-3A) pounced on the Warriors early Tuesday, putting up six runs in the first inning behind RBIs by Hunter Garvin, Mitch Garvin, Sam Barber, and Sean Hayes. Riverside added two runs in the fifth and sixth innings to wrap up the 10-0 victory. Lucarelli, a Duke University commit, tossed a one-hitter, striking out 13 batters in his six inning performance. Lucarelli now has double-digit strikeouts in his last…

May 10, 2023

PHOTOS: Wolverines Fall To Shenango On Senior Night

Six Ellwood City Wolverine seniors were recognized in advance of the Wolverines final home game of its season Tuesday afternoon. Ellwood City was defeated by Shenango 14-1. Isaiah Lutz led the offense with two hits, including a double. Senior Blake Foreman collected the only other hit offensively as Ellwood City was stymied and held to three hits on the afternoon. Joseph Roth took the loss on the mound. Roth started and allowed six earned runs across three innings. Ellwood City (4-13 Overall, 1-9 Section 1-3A) takes to the road to wrap up its regular season, heading to Beaver Falls for…

May 10, 2023

Ellwood City Historical Society Announces 2023 Scholarship Winners

Three local students were awarded scholarships at the Ellwood City Historical Society on Monday. Sam Kline and Hayden Slade were each recipients of the $1,500.00 Robert & Janice Barensfeld Scholarships and Gabrielle Davis was the recipient of the $10,000.00 Marlene Painter Scholarship.  Davis and Slade are graduating seniors at Lincoln High School and Kline is a graduating senior at Riverside School District. The monthly meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society was called to order by Bob Morabito, President, reminding those present of the mission of the Society. Morabito then asked WWII Veteran Guy Prestia to lead the group…

May 9, 2023

2023 General Primary Elections Are Next Tuesday!

The General Primary Election is Tuesday May 16, 2023. Polls will be open on Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mail ballots must be received by your county board of elections by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Last day to request an absentee or mail-in ballot: May, 9, 2023. Area polling locations are as follows: ELLPORT BORO: Ellport Community Building, 313 Burns Ave., Ellwood City ELLWOOD CITY BOROUGH: [Election Q&A Series] FIRST WARD: 1st Dist Community Action; 926 Crescent Ave. SECOND WARD: 1st Dist First Methodist Church; 416 Crescent Ave. & Fifth Street THIRD WARD: 1st Dist Christ Presbyterian…

May 8, 2023

PHOTOS: Tri-County Track & Field Championships

On Saturday, April 29th, athletes from the Riverside and Ellwood City boys and girls track and field teams competed in the 2023 Tri-County Track and Field Championships held at Shenango High School. The Ellwood City boys team placed second and the Riverside girls team placed fourth in their respective team standings.  The Riverside boys placed fifth while the Ellwood City girls placed sixth. Shenango High School teams swept both boys and girls, finishing first in each.  A total of seven local schools competed. VIEW FULL RESULTS photos courtesy: Something For Your Wall

May 8, 2023

ON DECK: Riverside Faces Mohawk For 2-Game Series After Gavin’s Walk-Off Beats Lancers On Friday

Riverside enters its final week of regular season play off a thrilling walk-off victory on Friday courtesy of a Mitch Garvin walk off double. Riverside (15-0 Overall, 10-0 Section 1-3A)  look to wrap up its undefeated regular season with a home-and-home two game series against Mohawk beginning Monday. The Panthers will travel to Mohawk Monday afternoon for a pivotal 4:30 p.m. section contest against the Warriors.  Mohawk only has two losses in section play, including a walk-off loss to Shenango last week, but can play spoiler to the Panthers playoff aspirations.  Both Riverside and Mohawk have clinched playoff berths from…