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October 23, 2019

Letter To The Editor: Dici A Must For Re-Election

When Ellwood City Manager Bob Villella was terminated in January 2018, the council began accepting applications for the position. Numerous applicants did not meet the advertised requirements, while others withdrew during the interview process. From the time of Villella’s dismissal until former borough manager Joe Cioffi came back on an interim basis in August 2018, council President Judith Dici performed the duties without pay. During this time, Dici garnered $500,000, administered by HOMES, for the rehabilitation of homes of low- and moderate-income property owners and met with DCED representatives to better evaluate needs of municipal offices. Dici has become involved…

October 23, 2019

PA Water Announces Community Open House At New $50 Million Water Treatment Plant

NEW BEAVER, Pa.  – Pennsylvania American Water announced today that the company will be hosting a community open house at its recently completed $50 million water treatment plant on Saturday, Nov 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located in New Beaver Borough, the new treatment facility serves approximately 18,000 customers in southern Lawrence and Butler Counties and northeastern Beaver County. Guests will have the opportunity to learn where their drinking water comes from, see how the water is treated and tested, and talk with the company’s local management team and water quality professionals. The free open house will offer…

October 22, 2019

Skyler Fox Wins PIAA Class 2A Golf Championship

Riverside senior Skyler Fox has won the 2019 PIAA Class 2A Golf Championship held at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York, PA this week. Fox fired a 1-over round of 72 on the second day of the tournament, separating himself from the field in winning by three strokes. Fox, who shared the first-round lead with Elijah Ruppert of Brandywine Heights and Cam Colbert of Hickory, collected two second-round birdies Tuesday en route to a 144 two-round total (72-72).  A shotgun start placed Fox off the back-nine to begin play and, after a slow start, played one-under on the front nine…

October 22, 2019

Ellwood City to Keep Parking Meters … for Now

Council voted to table a motion to eliminate parking meters on Lawrence and Bell avenues and Fifth Street. Council was divided on the issue during the October 21 meeting with George Celli, Michelle Lamenza, and James Barry voting to table and Rob Brough, Lisa Guerrera, and Judith Dici voting to move forward with the motion. Councilwoman Marilyn Mancini was not in attendance, leaving Mayor Anthony Court to tie-break the vote. Council President Judith Dici, brought up the idea at an agenda-setting meeting October 15. She said Ellwood City is not making enough revenue from parking to keep them, and she…

October 22, 2019

Samuel Teolis Appreciation Breakfast: A Lifetime Of Service

Ellwood City, PA — Five local groups came together for a surprise ‘appreciation breakfast’ honoring Samuel Teolis on Saturday, October 12 at the Wolverine Restaurant. For over seven generations Sam Teolis’ devotion to faith, family and community has been legendary. He has touched many lives in the greater Ellwood City area and beyond; as the first Italian American mayor of Ellwood City, member of the American Legion, Veterans’ Honor Guard, a passionate veterans’ advocate, funeral director, and involvement in numerous initiatives in his faith community’ said Master of Ceremonies Bob Morabito. Pete Maietta, First Vice Commander Beaver and Lawrence County…

October 21, 2019

10th Annual 2019 Ellwood City Oktoberfest Recap

The 10th Annual 2019 Ellwood City Oktoberfest was held in beautiful Ewing Park on Saturday, October 5th. The event is a group effort of several organizations in Ellwood City to benefit the community and its members. At the event were over 100 craft beers and over a dozen homebrewers to sample, great food, live music by Wine and Spirits, a huge silent auction, games, prizes and a bake sale benefiting the Ellwood City Library. The event was sponsored by Ellwood City Wolves, Lions Club, Rotary and Pete’s Uptown Beer & Beverage. A portion of pre-sold tickets this year went to…

October 21, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of October 21

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include: MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 6:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “The Leavers” by Lisa Ko TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for…

October 19, 2019

PHOTOS: Panthers Air Attack Helps Defeat Valley On Senior Night

The Riverside Panthers used another air attack to defeat Valley Friday night, 24-14 on senior night. Ben Hughes threw for 230 yards and three touchdowns to lead Riverside (6-2) to the nonconference win against Valley (1-8). Nathan Sciarro caught eight passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns and added a 27-yard field goal. The victories places the Panthers in a win-and-get-in playoff scenario next week against New Brighton.  The winner of the Week 9 contest between the Panthers and Lions will clinch a WPIAL playoff berth with several other playoff implications on the line next week. The top four teams…

October 18, 2019

Hitched and Unhitched: Summer Love

Summer is the season of warmth and freedom. The days are longer and there’s a never-ending supply of sunlight and warmth. With increasing temperatures comes falling in love. When you start falling in love, your brain releases chemicals like vasopressin, adrenaline, dopamine, and oxytocin that light up your neural receptors and make you feel both pleasure and a euphoric sense of purpose. According to WeddingWire.com, August and September are two of the top five most popular months for a wedding. In the last three months, many couples have decided to make the ultimate decision and tie the knot, while one…

October 18, 2019

Surviving the Holidays: Coping With Grief During The Holidays

Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated? Two local events are planned to provide help, hope and navigate the upcoming holiday season. Calvin Presbyterian Church will host a “Surviving the Holidays” on Sunday, November 3rd from 1:30-3:30 p.m.  Registration will begin at 1:00 p.m. Led by Ginny Brest, the one-day seminar is a program of GriefShare intended to provide practical holiday coping strategies and hope for brighter days ahead. Our GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays seminar is…