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October 25, 2016

Gibbons announces $225,000 grant for Camp Allegheny improvements

HARRISBURG, Oct. 24 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, announced the Salvation Army will be able to make $1.4 million in improvements to Camp Allegheny, Wayne Township, Lawrence County, thanks to a $225,000 Commonwealth Financing Authority award that Gibbons secured this week. “The camp plays host for adventures of all ages, children to senior citizens. The camp is a vital part of our community and I know this state investment in camp activities will provide fun-filled opportunities, spiritual growth and lifetime memories,” Gibbons said. Gibbons said the Salvation Army is planning improvements to the 110-acre campground which offers recreational programs…

October 25, 2016

Corona D’Italia Lodge’s October Meeting

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 officers and members celebrated Columbus Day with their annual dinner on Wednesday, October 5 at 5p.m. at the Wolverine Restaurant. Reservations were conducted by Treasurer, Louise Vitullo aided by her member daughters, Patty Kuhn and Maura Greco. Door prize tickets were distributed to all arrivals. Sentinel, Lois DiFrischia, directed seating to the tables and Orator, Valerie Valentino, presented each person with her designed Halloween Trick or Treat bag of gift items. Mistress of Ceremony, Mary Quinanilla, voiced the welcome and remarked on Columbus and his journey that was being celebrated. Recognizing, President Clemmy Sirimarco, her photographing…

October 24, 2016

Photos: Riverside VS Ellwood Ends in Dramatic Fashion, Panthers Prevail Over Wolverines

Recap article courtesy of Bradley Windhorst/The Wolverines Official Website. Football is a four quarter sport and has been such for many years.  The Wolverines and Panthers found out last night during the 31st rendition of the “Riv-Ell Cup” rivalry match-up between the Riverside Panthers 5-2 (5-1)  and the Ellwood City Wolverines 0-7 (0-6) that sometimes four quarters is not enough to determine the victor. The 31st match-up between Riverside and Ellwood City came down to two crucial drives, but these drive did not actually occur during regulation time – the game between the Panthers and Wolverines had to be determined…

October 21, 2016

Tax Office Hours

The Tax Office located in the municipal building will be open Monday October 31 from 9a.m.-3p.m., this is the last day for installments. In November, the tax office will be open only on Wednesdays from 9a.m.-1p.m. On December 2, the tax office will be back to regular hours; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9a.m. to 3p.m.

October 21, 2016

“Fools! A Comic Fable”

Portersville Christian School presents Neil Simon’s “Fools! A Comic Fable” directed by Ryan Wise. The synopsis of the play: Sometime in the 19th century, in the small Ukrainian village of Kulyenchikov, we meet Leon Tolchinsky- a freshly minted young school teacher who has come to Kulyenchikov to teach the daughter of the local doctor. What Tolchinsky does not know is that this village has been under a curse for the past 200 years, and as a result, every person in Kulyenchikov is stupid. When he learns of the curse, Tolchinsky makes up his mind to get out of there as…

October 20, 2016

Drug Disposal Event

The Drug Disposal Event is this week, remember to turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal Saturday, October 22, from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at the Ellwood City Municipal Building. This event is sponsored by the Ellwood City Police Department. For more information visit www.dea.gov.

October 20, 2016

Riverside Qualified for Soccer Playoffs

The Riverside Girls and Boys Soccer Teams qualified for the WPIAL Playoffs.  Furthermore, this is the first time in school history the girls soccer team has advanced to the playoffs. The girls will open the playoffs this Monday, October 24, 2016 against Seton LaSalle at Moon High School at 6PM. The bus will leave at 3:45PM The boys team begins the playoffs on Saturday, October 22, 2016 against Obama Academy at Cupples Stadium at 2PM. The bus will leave at 11:30AM. Also, Skyler Fox qualified for the PIAA Individual Golf FINALS in Hershey.

October 20, 2016

Orthodox Study Group at St. Elias Church to Start October 22

St. Elias Orthodox Church will be holding a weekly Orthodox Spirituality Study Group every Saturday at 5 pm, starting October 22. Discussions will be based on the book The Mountain of Silence: A Search for Orthodox Spirituality by Kyriacos Markides. In this book, the author presents conversations, reflections, and personal dialogue, plus history and travel information that explore the Orthodox spiritual tradition. Copies of the book will be available at the first session. An informal pot-luck soup supper will be served during the sessions, followed by Vespers at 7 pm in the church. All are welcome! Please contact parish priest…

October 19, 2016

Relay for Life Upcoming October Event

Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield, Ohio. Sunday, October 23, 2016. Departing hospital 9:00 A.M. Departing Hard Rock Rocksino 4:00 P.M.                                                                                    Fifty-six seats are available for this latest Casino trip; contact Rhonda Pintur at 724-752-6758 or 412-974-2303 for your reservation.  The cost is $35.00 per person which includes $25.00 slot player voucher received on arrival to casino.  You will need a valid photo ID (state or federal) to receive the incentive package.  Please be in the Ellwood City hospital parking lot before the 9:00 am departing time.  During the ride there will be games and prizes so why not take…

October 19, 2016

Lincoln Class of 1954 September Meeting

Pudue LaCava hosted the Lincoln Class of 1954, “Nite at the Movies” committee at her Mt. Vernon Drive home at 4p.m., Thursday, September 22. The full committee includes Paul Abraham, James Spielvogel, James Gillespie, John and Patty Tino, Ann Amadio, Rose and Dom Massaro, Jan Keenan, Arlene “Pinky” Maielli, Ilene Gardner, Clemmy Sirimarch and Pudue LaCava. The session began with lunch provided by the committee members and served by Gardner and the arm-casted LaCava, who was involved in an automobile accident and all expressed a speedy recovery for her. The business session began with Abraham and Spielvogel reporting on securing…