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April 2, 2021

You Gotta Regatta: Moraine State Park Regatta Returns In August

PORTERSVILLE, PA – The Moraine State Park Regatta is scheduled for August 6-8, 2021. This year’s regatta will look different from past years, as event organizers decided to refresh the event with a renewed focus on eco-recreation and promoting Moraine State Park. At a time when people are staying close Moraine State Park Regatta 2021 to home, and enjoying the outdoors even more with their families, the regatta’s goal is to give people from all  over the region an opportunity to try different forms of outdoor recreational activities at the park. The event is FREE to attend. Event organizers are…

April 1, 2021

COACH TALK: Riverside Softball Looking For New Wave of Success

The Riverside Panthers softball team will be welcomed with an onslaught of younger, talented players this year according to head coach Gerilynn Cummings. The coach expects it to bring in a new wave of success. “We have a handful of players who want to play at the next level, so it’s a very exciting year for us,” said Cummings. “We expect to be a contender for the section and WPIAL title.” Fans can expect to see competitive ball and some powerful hitters (including some dingers) for the Panthers and the girls, according to Cummings, will be having a fun time…

April 1, 2021

LHS Class of ’57 Announces Second Scholarship Opportunity

A second scholarship, worth $2,000, will be offered this year, in addition to the $5,000 scholarship and $500 essay award given by the 1957 Lincoln High School graduating class. The $2,000 award is designated for a 2021 Lincoln High School graduate who will continue his or her education for two years or less at a trade school, community college, nursing or cosmetology program or similar school. The $5,000 scholarship, started in 2009, goes to a student enrolling at a four-year college. The $500 award is given to the student submitting the best essay with the application, as determined by the…

March 31, 2021

BOMBS AWAY: Wolverines Blast 3 Homers In Slugfest Victory Over Mohawk

The wind was blowing out at Mohawk High School Tuesday afternoon as the Ellwood City girls softball team blasted three home runs in its 22-10 slugfest victory over Mohawk. Maria Ioanilli hit two home runs, part of her three-hit performance, and knocked in six runs to lead the Wolverine offense that responded to its early deficit with 14 runs in the last four inning. The host Warriors held leads after the first inning (3-2) and after the third inning (7-5) before Ellwood City called in the long ball. The Wolverines took the lead for good in the fourth inning as…

March 31, 2021

Ellwood City Man Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash In West Deer Township

An Ellwood City man died in a two-vehicle crash in West Deer on Monday morning. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man on Tuesday as Mark Tedrow, 35. The crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. in the 300 block of Deer Creek Valley Road. According to West Deer police Chief Jon Lape, Tedrow was driving a box truck south on Deer Creek Valley Road when just south of Tarentum-Culmerville Road he veered off the road for about 50 feet. His truck crossed back over the road, hitting a northbound car before hitting the guiderail and riding down the…

March 31, 2021

Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County Hanging Ribbons For Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is aiming to shed light on the problem in hopes of changing the narrative that affects 1 in 3 females and 1 in 4 males according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. The Crisis Shelter will be coming into Ellwood City to put teal bows up on the light posts, and will additionally place yard signs around town in public community spaces. The organization plans to come into town the last week of March to set up…

March 31, 2021

COACH TALK: Ellwood Tennis Looking To Build; Runners Look For Continued Success in Track & Field

Ellwood City Tennis will feature many new players this year and will be developing according to head coach John DiBuono. “We are rebuilding this year,” said DiBuono. “We have a good group of boys this season that are willing to learn the game of tennis. Our goal is to work hard and try to improve each day.” Seniors Max Kuffer, Devin Lust, and Tanner Tomak will look to lead the Wolverines. “Time will tell on how we develop.” Covid put a damper on play last year as the team had one week of practice and then the season was shut…

March 30, 2021

Area School Districts Slated To Receive Nearly $40 Million To Keep Students Learning During Pandemic

Ellwood City and Riverside School Districts are among the area school districts expected to receive approximately $37.2 million in federal funding to ensure programs, services and safety measures are in place as more students return to the classroom announced by Governor Tom Wolf this week. Locally, State Representative Chris Sainato, D-Lawrence, said the funding will help schools address a broad range of needs, from educational and building supplies to special programs that will counter learning loss and progress gaps resulting from the pandemic. “The pandemic created a slew of challenges for school districts, including how to keep kids engaged during…

March 30, 2021

COACH TALK: Ellwood City Baseball & Softball Look Forward To Seasons

Ellwood City baseball and softball programs took to the fields this month as a start to their respective spring seasons with each having new outlooks on the long anticipated season. For the boys, first-year head coach Chris Weisz takes reigns of a Ellwood City baseball team and will try to bring a new philosophy to the program – and will do so at an expedited rate. “I think one of the biggest obstacle as a first year head coach is trying to install your philosophy into the kids and the program,” said Weisz. “It is very hard to do that…

March 29, 2021

The Tee Box Indoor Golf and Sports Lounge to Open April 5

The much anticipated opening of The Tee Box Indoor Golf and Sports Lounge, 630 Beaver Avenue, will happen on April 5 when the public will be able to rent out the simulators. We took a few minutes to sit down with the owner of The Tee Box, Ryan Venezie for a Q&A session to get the scoop on what people can expect when they visit the new facility: Opening date?  April 5th will be soft opening, grand opening is TBD depending on the liquor license. Will you have food and drinks? If so what type of food/drinks? Any special beers or…