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October 12, 2019

PHOTOS: Hughes Hurls 6 TDs; Panthers Defeat Rival Wolverines In High Scoring Homecoming Game

Riverside quarterback Ben Hughes made sure his last ‘RivEll’ game would be a memorable one. The senior tossed a career-high six touchdown passes to lead the Panthers to a 49-28 victory over Ellwood City Friday night as part of Riverside homecoming festivities. The Panthers raced out to an early lead, and capped by Hughes’ third touchdown strike of the half – a 36-yard strike to Nathan Sciarro – led the Wolverines 28-0 at the half. The teams exchanged scores in the second half in what amounted to an offensive showcase as both teams combined for over 750 total yards of…

October 11, 2019

School Board Recommends Policy Revision to Support Outside Agency Lunch Debt Collection

Ellwood City Area School Board voted during its October 10 meeting to recommend a revision to the Food Services Policy 808. The move was prompted by a continued rise in school lunch debt. The new policy would give the district the allowance to use an outside agency to collect unpaid debt. The board could vote to adopt this policy during its November 14 meeting. Richard Zarone, district business manager spoke at the October 7 board committee meeting. He said the debt has reached $3,600 already for the year. He said there would be no cost to hire an agency as…

October 11, 2019

EC School Directors Table Conflict of Interest Policy

During the October 10 voting meeting the Ellwood City Area School Directors voted to table the policy and refer it to the policy committee. The proposed policy was introduced during the Board’s Monday Night agenda meeting, at which time District Solicitor John DeCaro, said the change could force board members to choose between maintaining their board position or maintaining their participation in leadership roles in other organizations such as boosters, clubs, and PTO. It was met with strong opposition from Board Directors Barabara Wilson, Kathleen McCommons, and Renee Pitrelli, who viewed the proposal as a target aimed at certain board…

October 11, 2019

Bernstine Responds to News Article on Burley Parole

ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has issued the following statement in response to a recent article published by the New Castle News: “Clearly there are inconsistencies in the way the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole communicates with district attorney offices when reviewing the cases of violent inmates. I am thankful to Lawrence County District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa for his partnership on addressing these failures by the Parole Board that have harmed communities across Pennsylvania. I was hopeful Board Chairman Theodore Johnson would take responsibility for these failures instead of fighting to maintain the Harrisburg status quo. I…

October 11, 2019

Real Estate Transfers For September 2019

Courtesy of the Register & Recorder section of the Lawrence County Government Center in New Castle, the following are real estate transfers from the Ellwood City and surrounding areas for September 2019: ELLPORT: 112 Martin Ave., Ellwood City, PA; Stanley Piecuch to Derek Wilson for $134,000.00 106 Golf Ave., PA; First National Bank of PA to Desanzo Properties LLC for $40,000.00 Duncan Ave., PA; Ted E & Linda L Kelosky to Joseph & Denise Sobona for $120,000.00 ELLWOOD CITY: 404 Jefferson Ave., Ellwood City, PA; Dean A & Valerie L Custozzo to M D J K LLC for $150,000.00 1004…

October 11, 2019

LHS Students Compete At Slippery Rock University World Language Competition

SLIPPERY ROCK PA  – This past week, 11 students from French and Spanish classes attended Slippery Rock University’s annual World Language Competition. Students competed against students from a dozen area schools. The tests covered several aspects of language learning including vocabulary, grammar, cultural and geography. Adriana Gonzalez was awarded 3rd place in the Spanish 3 group. In addition to the competition, the students also participated in activities organized by the University’s Spanish, French, and Japanese clubs Pictured Below (Left To Right): Chase Wilson, Ashton Wilson, Madison Myers, Mark VanHorn, Daniele McCowin Bottom: Alyssa Simpson, Maddie McCommons, Adriana Gonzalez. Elysia Morris,…

October 10, 2019

Ellwood Animal Hospital Announces Raffle Winner

We have a winner! Jody Early, a Chippewa resident, won a prize basket recently donated by the Ellwood Animal Hospital. The prize basket was raffled off at the Ellwood City Fall Fest which was held on Saturday, September 28th. Jody is pictured with Dr. Amanda Brown, DVM who presented him the prize basket consisting of pet care items and a free veterinary service certificate for his pet at our Chippewa Animal Hospital location. A special thank you to everyone who attended the event and stopped by our booth. Can’t wait to see everyone at next year’s event and congratulations to…

October 10, 2019

POLICE REPORTS: Criminal Complaints

The following are police criminal complaints filed at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lawrence County office of Honorable Jerry G. Cartwright. According to a complaint, on Thursday, October 3 at approximately 7:00am, PA State Police responded to a one-vehicle crash on State Route 168 near the intersection of Patterson Road that led to the DUI arrest of Kevin Walker, 49, of New Galilee. A silver Jeep Laredo was over an embankment and the operator had left the scene on foot. The fire department on scene related to a male in his 40’s, with short hair and a Steelers t-shirt had walked…

October 9, 2019

Riverside Boys Golf Team Advances To WPIAL Team Finals

The Riverside Boys Golf Team advanced to the 2019 WPIAL Class-AA Team Finals after posting a team score of 430 on Tuesday at Beaver Valley Golf Club. Skyler Fox fired a round of 72 (32-40) to lead the Panthers while fellow senior Justin Hand finished with a round of 75 for the Panthers. Ethan Ilarski (95), Logan Greer (88), and Liam Grinner (100) also contributed to the team’s total. Sewickley Academy (386) and Neshannock (429) joined Riverside in advancing from the semifinal bracket.  The AA Championship will now consist of those three teams plus North Catholic, Quaker Valley and Derry….

October 9, 2019

School Lunch Debt Continues Rise Into Thousands Prompting Consideration Of Collection Agency

Because the school lunch debt is continuing to rise, the Ellwood City Area School Board will vote on Thursday whether to hire an outside agency to collect that debt. Richard Zarone, district business manager, said the debt has reached $3,600 already for the year. He said there would be no cost to hire an agency as it would paid by the fees incurred by the debtor. He said the four-tier process would include two warning letters, one certified warning letter, and then the matter would be turned over to the collection agency. This proposed solution follows a good gesture in…