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September 18, 2020

GOLF ROUND-UP: EC Boys Victorious, Girls Narrowly Defeated

The Ellwood City boys golf team continued its strong play with another victory this week, defeating Mohawk 223-241 at Delmar Golf Course.  The girls golf team fell victim to Elizabeth Forward on Tuesday and, in an even closer match, were defeated by Central Valley in a playoff on Thursday. For the boys, Milo Sesti (42) and Joey Hudston (42) led the charge for the Wolverines while Zac Polojac (43), Ryan Hampton (47), and Angelo Agostinelli (49) rounded out the scoring for the victors.  Jack Barth fired a low round of 39 in defeat for Mohawk.  The boys golf team next…

September 18, 2020

Beaver Valley Interchange on PA Turnpike to Be Closed Weekdays

According to a news release made available this week, a three-week closure is needed for resurfacing project at the Beaver Valley Interchange on PA Turnpike.  The release reads as follows: The Pennsylvania Turnpike is alerting motorists of a three-week closure of the Beaver Valley Interchange, Exit #13, in Beaver County.  Motorists will not be able to enter or exit the Turnpike at the Beaver Valley Interchange weekdays starting Sept. 21 through Oct. 9. Crews will be reconstructing the shoulders and resurfacing the ramps that lead to and from the interchange. The work will stop Friday evenings allowing traffic through the…

September 18, 2020

POLICE REPORTS: Criminal Complaints

The following are police criminal complaints filed at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lawrence County office of Honorable Jerry G. Cartwright. Fight On Loop Street: On Sepember 8 at approximately 8:42 p.m. officers were dispatched to a reported fight at Loop Street involving a knife. Upon arrival officers made contact with all parties involved and spoke with a white male with a bleeding laceration above his eye who appeared intoxicated. After police asked for the man’s information, he lied several times about his identity before he finally gave his correct name. 22-year-old Hunter Dittmer, of Butler, was arrested and charged with…

September 18, 2020

ECASD Special Board Meeting Scheduled For Monday

According to a notice provided by the school district, The Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Special Board meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020 starting at 2:00 p.m. The meeting is scheduled for the purpose of amending the Health and Safety Plan and whatever else may come before the Board. The meeting will be conducted virtually to maintain recommended social distancing precautions. You can access the link to the meeting on the school district website – www.ellwood.k12.pa.us The school board has previously passed the Health and Safety Plan in August [READ MORE] while the phased reopening…

September 17, 2020

Ellwood City Girls Volleyball Team Collects Two Victories

The Ellwood City Girls Volleyball team collected two victories this week with a victory over Laurel on Monday and a second, resounding victory over New Brighton on Tuesday. On Monday, the girls team survived a second set scare from the Spartans, but were able to dispatch Laurel in straight sets, 25-14, 27-25, and 25-20. On Tuesday, the girls team easily dispatched New Brighton in straight sets, 25-17, 25-15, and 25-8 at Lincoln High School.  Junior varsity also collected straight set victories over the Lions, 25-10 and 25-11. The girls volleyball team (2-0 overall) next travels to Freedom Thursday evening for…

September 15, 2020

SPORTS: EC Tennis, Golf & Volleyball Teams All Victorious

In a strong effort by all local high school clubs, the Ellwood City girls tennis, boys golf, and girls volleyball teams were all victorious on Monday in their respective matches. For the girls tennis squad, Molly and Maddy McCommons collected straight set victories in singles play to lead the victors over Neshannock at Ewing Park Tennis Courts. Nichole Bartolomeo rallied back from dropping her first set to gain her singles victory (6-7, 7-6, 6-0).  Alex Johnston & Rylea Heitzenrater collected a double victory (6-3, 6-4).  After the 4-1 match victory, the girls tennis team record is now 2-1 overall and…

September 15, 2020

“Angeline Riccardo Day” Declared In Ellwood City

Mayor Anthony J. Court has declared Tuesday, September 15, 2020 as “Angeline Riccardo Day” in Ellwood City. Mayor Court presented a proclamation in observance of Mrs. Riccardo’s 100th birthday. Mrs. Riccardo was married for 57 years to Armond Riccardo, has 3 children, James, Ron and Allan and was blessed with 8 grandchildren. “Mrs. Riccardo is an outstanding citizen that won the respect of her family, friends, neighbors and acquaintances,” said Mayor Court in a statement. In photo, left to right, Mrs. Angeline Riccardo, Mayor Anthony Court, and Mrs. Riccardo’s sister, Mary Scialdone.

September 14, 2020

Ellwood City Cub Scout Pack 806 Registration Nights Planned

Are your kids spending too much time on their electronics?  Feeling confined to your house due to the current COVID-19 restrictions? Do you and your family find yourselves looking for adventure? All boys Kindergarten through 5th Grade are invited to join Ellwood City’s Cub Scout Pack 806! Sign-up nights will be Monday, September 14 and Wednesday, September 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ewing Park Shelter #5, behind Kids Created Kingdom. Pack leaders will be present to help get you registered and discuss planned activities for the upcoming year! There are plans for hiking, biking, fihsing, archery, camping,…

September 14, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 14

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE: The Library will continue doing curbside pickup. Please call us with the book(s), authors, genre or recommended material you would like to check out and our staff will see that it is in alphabetical order in the lobby for you. Limitations for patrons are 10 books and three, either books on CD or DVD’s, per person. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the lobby and wait until there are less than three people in the…

September 11, 2020

ECASD Board of Directors Push for Spectator Attendance at Games

There’s no doubt the Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors support student participation in Fall sports, but they also made it clear that they want spectators in the stands, on the sidelines, and cheering on the athletes. At Thursday’s meeting, Director Erica Gray insisted the board find a way to make that happen. Although Superintendent Wes Shipley agrees with the board, he said the board’s and the district’s options are limited and opening the “gates” to events could open a flood gate of liability for the district. Current state mandates regarding Coronavirus limit spectators at outside events to 250…