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February 18, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 18

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, FEBRUARY 18 The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of President’s Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, February 19. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” they will be discussing the book “Walk Me Home” by Catherine Ryan Hyde. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to…

February 14, 2019

Lady Wolverines Earn Playoff Berth, Set To Battle Carlynton Cougars

The Ellwood City girls basketball team has earned a playoff berth in the 2019 WPIAL Class 3-A Playoffs that begin next week. The Wolverines, winners of four consecutive games, will square off against the 4-seed Carlynton Cougars next Wednesday at 6:30pm at North Hills High School. For the Wolverines (6-8 Section 1 3A, 13-9 Overall), last week’s victory over Mohawk earned the team a playoff berth under first-year head coach Marc Heil. Seniors Natalia Greco and Isabella Roth lead a hungry group of players looking to have its hard work pay off. “Our team worked really hard this year and…

February 14, 2019

Real Estate Transfers For January 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 January 2019: Ellwood City 1020 Woodside Avenue: Janet A. and James R. Norge Jr. to Michael A. Klink for $99,316. 21 Pittsburgh Circle: James D. Marks to Kelsey N. Kerr for $130,000. 410 Bridge Street: Mary Alice and Kathy Tillia to Clementine, Nathan, and Dominick Amadio and Lucy Mitchell for $50,000. 202 Orchard Avenue: Donald J. and Pamela J. Costa to Clinton E. Williams for $109,000. 140 Wampum Avenue: Gary…

February 13, 2019

VIDEO: Students Coming Together To Show Strength In Unity

Normally when the Panthers and the Wolverines are in one gym you can cut the tension with a knife, however not last week. On Friday, both schools came together in honor of the late Kaitlyn “Kait” Francis who had passed away January 28. Francis was an Ellwood City senior who lost her battle with cancer after being diagnosed back in elementary school. Students and athletes alike came together to show strength in by wearing the black shirts that read “She Was Not Meant to Break” on the front, with a gold ribbon, which stands for childhood cancer awareness, and “Kait” on the…

February 12, 2019

LHS Class of 1957 Offering Scholarship Opportunity To Seniors

Lincoln High School seniors who plan to continue their education can apply for a $5,000 scholarship and $500 essay award that will be given by the LHS Class of 1957. Applications are available at the school guidance office where they must be submitted by April 1, 2019. Names of winners will be revealed at the annual awards assembly in May. This will be the 11th year for the scholarship which was proposed at the ’57 class’ 60th anniversary reunion in July 2007 by its vice president, James Ammeen. In less than two years, class members donated $105,000 to start the…

February 12, 2019

Riverside Varsity Swim is Making a “Splash” in Their Section

Riverside Varsity Swim team is making a ‘splash’ this season as the undefeated Panthers boys’ team will be looking to claim a section championship this week. Both the boys and girls varsity swim teams won in their Senior Night meet against Beaver Fall that had been held last Thursday. Prior to the meet the team honored their swimming seniors Tristn Schuester, the foreign exchange student, Jonas Tamme from Germany, Rachel LaRocca, Mckenna Hoyman, Wyatt Ray, and Donnie Paracca. Following their victory against Beaver Falls on Thursday, the boys’ team placed 3rd overall on Saturday at Moon High School for the…

February 11, 2019

Skating Into The Top 3, Hess Ice Rink Looks To Cash In

A local ice rink, Hess Ice Rink in New Castle, has been selected as one of the three finalists for a “Renovate the Rink” contest co-hosted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Voting opened Friday, February 1st and runs through Friday, February 22nd. This contest was introduced in October of 2018 as a new contest. This contest is hosted by Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Commercial Construction (PittComm). The winner will receive up to $100,000 in goods and services to renovate their rink. There were over 400 entries were received, and 16 rinks were nominated before the finalists were selected. Mark Bucci, the Parks…

February 11, 2019

Library Activities for the Week of February 11, 2019

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: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in 7th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 3:00 p.m. – “Just for Girls Book…

February 9, 2019

PHOTOS: Riverside 3rd Quarter Surge Leads To Rivalry Victory

Riverside used a third quarter surge to pull away to its 59-47 rivalry victory over Ellwood City on Friday.  The victory capped a season sweep for the Panthers in the two- game Riv-Ell series. After a quick six point surge to start the third frame, Ellwood City responded to cut what had become a seven point lead down to a single possession. But after a Broc Boariu’s free throw cut the lead to 28-25 midway thru the quarter, Riverside clamped down defensively and held the Wolverines scoreless for the remainder of the third quarter.  The Panthers went on a 15-0…

February 8, 2019

PHOTOS: Ioanilli’s Late Steal Sparks Wolverines Rivalry Victory

Maria Ioanilli’s late steal and 3-point play sparked the Lady Wolverines to a 38-36 rivalry victory over Riverside on the road Thursday night. With her team trailing with less than 90 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, the sophomore forward collected a steal and went coast-to-coast for a layup under duress, earning a 3-point play with the earned free throw to boost Ellwood City  (13-9 Overall, 6-8 Section 3A-1) back in front of what was a back and forth game for much of the second half. After freshman Kyla Servick guard added two free throws, Riverside’s Lauren Bettencourt knocked down her third 3-pointer…