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October 8, 2018

PHOTOS: Ninth Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest

Unseasonably warm weather welcomed the hundreds of festival-goers at the ninth annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest held in Ewing Park on Saturday afternoon. The Ellwood City Wolves Club, Rotary Club of Ellwood City, Ellwood City Lions Club and Pete’s Uptown Beer and Beverage were major players in the annual event that featured over 100 kraft beers, plenty of food, and musical and other entertainment. In addition, the festival continues to see an increase in home brewers in attendance, with this year offering over a dozen different home brewers on the festival grounds showcasing their specialty brews.

October 8, 2018

Library Activities For The Week Of October 8

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 8: 6:30 p.m. – “Classics Book Group” The group will discuss the book, “The House is Paris” by Elizabeth Bowen TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9: 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 month 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 10: 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,”…

October 7, 2018

PHOTOS: Panthers Fall To Mohawk In Homecoming Game

Congratulations to Sarina Steigerwald the 2018 Riverside Homecoming Queen who was crowned by the Crown Bearer Natalie Bologna at half time. In football action, the Riverside Panthers fell to Mohawk 34-18 Friday night in a Midwestern Conference showdown.  Both teams entered the homecoming contest vying for playoff positions. Warriors running back Braydon Cameron scored three times on the ground and defensively with an interception return of 80 yards to lead Mohawk (6-1, 5-1) to victory. Cameron led all of Lawrence County in rushing coming into the contest with 803 yards on 125 carries and added to his totals in the…

October 7, 2018

Wolverines Use Offensive Attack To Down The Wildcats

The Ellwood City Wolverines offense was on display Friday night as the running back duo of Rick Pitrelli and Donavin Chambers combined for five offensive touchdowns on the night while racking up almost 300 offensive yards as well in the Wolverines big defeat of the Wildcats 42-14. Scoring in the first quarter for the Wolverines has been at premium all season long, but on Friday night the Wolverines scored twice before the end of the first quarter, as a pass from QB Ryan Gibbons out into the flat was caught by Rick Pitrelli for the first touchdown on the night…

October 5, 2018

Letter to the Editor: Ellwood Medical Center – Americore

How much do you know, or care, about what is happening at the Ellwood City Medical Center now operated by Americore, which was once our beloved community hospital? There’s been some news about Americore’s financial difficulties elsewhere, and according to Americore, they’ve been settled.  However, according to court documents obtained by The Lee Daily Register from the Supreme Court Clerk of New York the headline story reads “All Americore Hospitals Tied Up In Supreme Court Legal Battle.”  Specifically mentioned in the list: “Ellwood City Hospital, Ellwood City Medical Center LLC, Ellwood Medical LLC, Ellwood Medical Center Operations LLC.” Perhaps this…

October 5, 2018

Riverside Annual Haunted Hayride & Maze Scheduled

The Riverside annual Haunted Hayride, sponsored by Riverside Outdoor Athletic Renovation (ROAR) starts with a preview night on Thursday October 11th from 7:30-9:30p.m. The Haunted Hayride is one of several fundraisers conducted by ROAR throughout the year. Nearly 200 volunteers come together to create a fun event for the community, and over 1100 people enjoyed the experience. This year, Roar has had the assistance of a Riverside alumni, John Guerrini. He has been the mastermind behind many of the scenes of this year’s hayride. He created props and eerie creatures. His work can be found on his Facebook page called…

October 4, 2018

Wet Weather Not Deterring Public Works Building Construction

Recent bouts of wet weather and some setbacks have not deterred the on going construction of the new Ellwood City Public Works building according to Dan Franus, the architect behind the new building. The decades-old Public Works building on Sixth Street, behind CVS Pharmacy, had been deemed too dangerous for workers and was scheduled for demolition in 2016.  In hopes of building a new Publics Works building in its place, the Ellwood City Council took out a $9 million bond, it had been issued in November of 2016 to begin the new build. The bond was used to cover not only…

October 3, 2018

Beaver County Chemical Recycling Event Planned

On Saturday, October 13, Bradys Run Park Recycling Center will have common household chemical recycling. Recycling will go on from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. There will be a cash only fee of $3.00 per gallon, a few exceptions apply. The list of acceptable items include: aerosol cans, batteries, camp fuel/small propane bottles, chemistry sets, compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), gasoline, kerosene, mercury, paint products, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, and brake fluid. Pesticides or herbicides like rodent killers, insecticides, weed killers, moth balls, and fertilizers will be accepted along with latex, oil, and alkyd based arts/craft…

October 3, 2018

Ellwood City Community Enrichment To Host Concert

Ellwood City Community Enrichment is hosting a free concert in the Lincoln High School Auditorium on Saturday, October 6. The United States Air Force American Clarinet Quartet will perform at 7:00pm.  Please visit here to learn more about this event.  The American Clarinet Quartet is a component of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band, stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA. As professional Airman-musicians, the members of the American Clarinet Quartet are dedicated to using the power of music to honor our veterans, inspire patriotism, communicate the Air Force story, and recruit those who are interested in serving…

October 3, 2018

Historical Society Fall Meeting A Success – Rain And All

Everyone was welcomed to the first Fall meeting of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society.  Approximately 70 people attended the dinner which, because of the weather, was moved from Ewing Park to Calvin Presbyterian Church.  Following the invocation by Charles Brown everyone enjoyed a “picnic” dinner prepared by Nico’s Restaurant. Following dinner, a short business meeting was held.  Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as written. Treasurer’s report was given by Charlie Brown.  Motion to accept was made by Mary May and seconded by Andy Kindle. It was announced a new slate of officers must be presented…