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May 24, 2018

Perry Township Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting: March and April

The Perry Township Board of Supervisors monthly meeting overview for March and April. The board held their regular meetings for the months of March and April on the second Thursday of each months. March: The Perry Township Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, at the Perry Township Municipal Building.  Supervisors in attendance were: James Radich, Tim Boots and John Zias.  Secretary/Treasurer Janice Marshall, Solicitor Greg Fox and two visitors were present. Those in attendance were reminded that the Mountville Road Bridge is set to close from March 6 through November 2, 2018….

May 24, 2018

Riverside Varsity Claws Back, But Falls Just Short Against Brownsville

Riverside Panthers Varsity’s effort to come back from down four runs in the first inning came up just short, as they fell 6-5 to Brownsville on Tuesday. Riverside scored five runs in the failed comeback on a error in the first, a error in the first, and a single by Drew Speicher in the fifth. Riverside was right in it until Brownsville singled in the seventh inning. Brownsville got things moving in the first inning. Brody Bagwell singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. Riverside knotted the game up at five in the bottom of the fifth inning, when Speicher singled on a 1-2 count, scoring two…

May 23, 2018

Ellwood City Borough Council May Meeting Brief

The following is a brief summary of the Ellwood City borough council meeting held on Monday, May 21: Ordinances A motion was passed amending the parks ordinance to make shelter reservations effective beginning April 1 through Sept. 30. This increases the reservation window by a month on either end. Finance A motion was passed approving a $250 donation to the Memorial Day Parade Committee to be paid from the General Fund. The motion passed 5-1 with Lisa Guerrero dissenting. Rob Brough was absent and council vice president Jim Barry wasn’t physically present but attended via voice chat. Public Works/Utilities: A…

May 23, 2018

Hitched and Unhitched, The Season of Love

Spring is a season full of birds singing, bees buzzing and people falling madly in love. The butterflies in your stomach and pounding heart are part of a euphoric high that anyone can get from love at first sight. Scientists have shown that your brain in love actually looks different than normal brain activity. While there isn’t any scientific backing to the theory that spring is mating season for humans there’s a reason the phrase “spring fever.” According to relationship experts, spring is still for humans what it is for animals: a time to get out there and meet potential mates. There are five couples who…

May 23, 2018

PHOTOS: Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society Train Day Festival

Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society is held their semi-annual Train Day Festival at West Pittsburgh Train Station Saturday, May 19. The event kicked off with a touch a truck event and there were other attractions like classic cars, a model railroad, tours of the restored caboose and the historic train station. There was local bakery serving mouth watering sweet rolls, and a local restaurant set up serving hot sandwiches, a southern BBQ master grilling and a Greek and Middle Eastern truck served though dinner. Emergency vehicles and construction vehicles were displayed for people to take photos with, and there are two…

May 22, 2018

POLICE: Unsolicited Electric Department Calls Reported As A Scam

According to a new release made available by the Ellwood City Police Department on Tuesday afternoon, there have been suspicious phone calls made in attempts to collect money on resident electrical service. The Ellwood City Police Department and the Ellwood City Electric Department have received complaints from local residents who have been receiving telephone calls from someone posing as a representative of Ellwood City Electric Department. The caller then threatens to terminate the residents’ electrical service due to delinquency on their electric bill.  The caller then demands payment over the phone. Ellwood City Police Department advises residents to never give…

May 22, 2018

Ellwood City Relay For Life

Be A Superhero Relay For Life -Saturday, June 2, 2018, 1:00 – 10:00 P.M. Public is welcome to join us in downtown Ellwood City at 1:00 p.m. for our opening ceremony, survivor (who are our superheros) and team laps.  Teams will start fundraising; walkers can circle the sidewalk from 5th to 6th streets on Lawrence Avenue follow the track shoe footprints, the kids zone will open along with many food and craft vendors.  Chalk The Town sidewalk art contest will be from 2 pm until 6:30 pm between the municipal building and Grandpaws, registration starts at 1 pm.  Entertainment includes;…

May 22, 2018

Riverside Varsity Will Advance to Next Round of WPIAL Playoffs

With a hard fought 3 to 1 victory, Riverside Baseball Team will advanced to the next round of the WPIAL Playoffs. Both teams were strong on the pitcher’s mound Monday, but Riverside Panthers Varsity defeated Steel Valley 3-1. Riverside  pitchers allowed just three hits to Steel Valley. Riverside got things started in the second inning. Ethan Ziegler’s sac fly scored one run for Riverside Riverside Panthers Varsity. Gunnar Boehm was the winning pitcher for Riverside. He lasted four and two-thirds innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out eight. Nick Ottavianiand Ty Thellman entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in…

May 22, 2018

Ellwood City Lions Club “Follow My Leader Essay Contest”

The Ellwood City Lions Club is pleased to announce the winners of its 5th annual “Follow My Leader Essay Contest.” The contest gave all fifth graders at Hartman Elementary School a chance to read the book Follow My Leader by James B. Garfield. In the book, 11-year-old Jimmy Carter is forced to learn a whole new way of life after he is accidentally blinded by a firecracker. Jimmy is paired with, and trained to use, a guide dog named Leader. The book shows how the boy’s accident and resulting blindness impacts the lives of Jimmy, his family and his friends….

May 21, 2018

ECBAF Night on Lawrence Avenue

Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation [ECABF] is Ellwood City’s Home for all youth baseball from T-Ball, Farm, Minor, Little, Pony, Colt & American Legion Plan to spend Wednesday, May 23 on Lawrence Ave. supporting the ECABF! Sweet Caroline’s, The Sweet Shop, & National Grind Coffee & Tea Shop will be donating all tips to ECABF. Bring your whole family for a sweet treat, games, face painting, & a chance to win Pittsburgh Pirates tickets! “ECABF would like to say Thank You to all the Players, Parents, Donors and Sponsors who have helped make youth baseball in Ellwood City such a successful for the past…