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January 19, 2019

Investigation Underway Into Americore Finances

According to multiple news reports and websites on Friday, a search warrant served by the Lawrence County District Attorney offices has opened up the investigation into the finances of Florida-based Americore and CEO Grant White. According to a published New Castle News report, the affidavit highlights interviews “management level personnel who have direct knowledge of the financial distress at ECMC.” It clearly showcases Americore Health and its problems making payroll starting in August. Among a notable find in what investigation are calling ‘theft of services’ is Americore has access to $6.5 million in cash following lines of credit taken out in October…

January 18, 2019

Ellwood City School Board January Meeting Brief

On Thursday, January 10, the Ellwood City Area School District Board of Directors held their monthly board meeting in the Board Room at Lincoln High School. Motions were passed, and many things we discussed that could impact the students as well as their families.  In addition to the approved motions, the discussion of making the board of security permanent was largely discussed after multiple visitors spoke on the matter. The board came to a conclusion that they would meet once again in April to review the committees final report of it’s work so the board can do a final vote. In…

January 18, 2019

A New Year? Sweet! Renowned Local Baker Publishes Dessert Cookbook

Baker Nancy Boldish Tusinac of Sharpsville, Pa., known for her Sharon, Pa., “cakeries” Clarencedale Cake and The Bake Shoppe, has published a new cookbook: “A Clarencedale Year: 52 Ways to Live the Sweet Life.” The book features recipes designed to celebrate each week of the year in sweet fashion. The cookbook offers readers a chance to get into the kitchen one day a week to make something that’s fun, tasty and simple. “They’re very easy,” Tusinac said of the recipes in her book. “They’re all basic. They’re user-friendly.” Among the 52 recipes in the cookbook are: Twisted Sister, Better Than…

January 17, 2019

Winter Storm Harper Approaching: Borough Parking Reminder

The Borough of Ellwood City has issued a press release this afternoon in anticipation of this weekend’s snowy winter weather in the forecast.  Winter Storm Harper is approaching Western Pennsylvania and is anticipating to dump 8″-12″ of snow in local areas. According to the release, and due to the upcoming inclement weather, the Borough would like to remind residents to park in their driveway whenever possible so that streets can be plowed and salted. The plows are 10′ wide. If the road is a narrow road and you have no driveway, please offset your parking so that the borough can…

January 17, 2019

Steel City Internal Medicine-UPMC Moves Into Franklin Plaza Shopping Center

Back in early December of 2018, a new UPMC Primary Care facility moved into the Giant Eagle Plaza in Ellwood City. This new facility is Steel City Internal Medicine-UPMC and this Ellwood location could be a game changer for those who rely on UPMC for all their health related needs. The building holds four physicians and one advanced practice provider: Eileen M. Boyle, MD, Donald G. Klinestiver, MD, Lawrence F. Rahall, DO, Ricardo B. Raymundo, MD, and Amanda L. Roeder, CRNP. The practice also provides local monthly appointments with Dennis Kevin Gabos, MD, interventional cardiologist, from the UPMC Heart and…

January 17, 2019

Wrestling Team Competes In South Side Duals Tournament

The Ellwood City wrestling team was one of 14 teams that competed in the South Side Beaver Duals Tournament this past Saturday. The team had some individual success but were hampered by no contest forfeits as a team leaving the team winless in the tournament. The Wolverines fell to Cambridge Springs (58-9), Blackhawk (36-24), Lakeview (23-21), Penn Cambria (60-21), and West Greene (34-22). Jake Alberts had a very strong showing, collecting victories in all five of his individual matches in the tournament. 120 – Jake Alberts dec. Ayden Miller, 7-6 (0-3) 126 – Jake Alberts pinned Olivia Moore, 0:34 (30-12) 120 – Jake Alberts dec….

January 16, 2019

PHOTOS: Panthers Stifle Wolverines, Earn Boys Rivalry Victory

The Riverside Panthers stifled the Ellwood City Wolverines offense on its way to a 57-33 rivalry victory at home Tuesday night. Ben Hughes, Kevin Kolesar, and Nathan Sciarro led the Panthers offense, while the Riverside defense held Ellwood City to a single field goal in the second quarter, 14 points in the first half, and an overall 23% shooting performance. Hughes (15 points, 6-12 FGs two 3-pointers) and Kolesar (13 points, 5-7 FGs) both reached double figures scoring while Sciarro (7 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds, 4 steals) had an all around game for the victorious Panthers.   Riverside (8-5 overall)…

January 16, 2019

Wolverine Senior Signs With Seton Hill

Congratulations are in order for Ellwood City senior Natalia Greco. Greco is the second Ellwood City Softball senior to commit to further not only her education, but her softball career at a higher level. On Tuesday, Greco signed to attend Seton Hill following her sister, Skyla Greco, who signed in 2018. Much like Ariana Garroway, there is a long and hard work filled varsity softball career following her all the way to Seton Hill college. Greco can also be found participating on the Lady Wolverine’s basketball team, as well as the varsity girls volleyball team at Ellwood. Natalia Greco held…

January 15, 2019

PHOTOS: Lady Wolverines Claim Rivalry Victory Over Panthers

The Lady Wolverines claimed a 42-31 rivalry victory over Riverside on their home court Monday night. Balanced scoring a third quarter spurt helped the Wolverines pull away in the tightly contested game. Ellwood City held Riverside to a single field goal in a 3rd quarter that stretched what was a five-point halftime lead out to an 11-point cushion. All six Wolverines who played collected field goals led by Senior Isabella Roth finished with a game high of 15 points (four 3-pointers) including twelve in the first half. Chloe Sturgeon connected on two triples and finished with 8 points off the bench…

January 15, 2019

New Year, New Love

When the weather gets cold, it’s assumed that so would everyone’s hearts. However, that is simply not the case. Most people think of winter, or chilly temperatures, as a depressing time. There’s no outdoors, or shining sun, or flowers. However, for other people, they think of warm fires, cozy blankets, hot drinks, and time spent inside with their significant other. They think of festive holiday seasons, and cheesy romance movies on TV. Judging by the numbers of couples who decided to commit themselves to the other, that the idea of the colder seasons is simply magical. Check out the Hitched…