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April 14, 2018

PHOTOS: Boehm’s Grand Slam Blasts Seals The Deal For Riverside

Gunnar Boehm’s five-RBI outburst sealed the deal in Riverside’s 11-1 mercy rule victory over Ellwood City on Friday afternoon at Dan Oliastro Field. Boehm showed timely hitting on Friday, driving in five runs on only two hits including the grand slam in the pivotal, 7-run 4th inning to lead Riverside. Boehm also doubled in a run in the sixth. Panthers Ty Thellman, Ethan Ziegler, and Boehm all contributed in the big 4th inning with RBIs. Danny Fox earned the victory on the pitcher’s mound for Riverside. He went six innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out eight and…

April 13, 2018

Three Ellwood Students To Perform in “Fiddler on the Roof”

PORTERSVILLE, PA — Several area students will carry on the musical tradition of “Fiddler on the Roof” at 7 p.m. April 26-28 at Portersville Christian School. Performers from Ellwood City are Danny Schlachter, Kaylin Kingston and Faith Patterson. New Castle area participants include Aubrey Hollerman, Josh Rupert, Aidan Ramsey, Ben Hurta and Christian Cater. Leah Hoffer of Beaver Falls also appears in the show while Julia Mangiapane of Fombell serves on the stage crew. Set in Russia in the early 20th century, “Fiddler on the Roof” tells the story of how Tevye, a Jewish milkman, his wife, their five daughters and neighbors endure through life, holding…

April 13, 2018

PHOTO: Mayor Court Speaks At Christian Mothers Dinner

On Monday, April 9, 2018 Mayor Court was invited to speak at a dinner for the Ellwood City Christian Mothers for their 70 years of dedicated service to the Holy Redeemer Church. In the photo are the Christian Mothers group, a wonderful group of women who dedicate their time and services, not only to the church but also the Ellwood City community.  

April 12, 2018

Sports Roundup: Avonworth Sweeps LHS/RHS, EC Softball Falls to Steel Valley

The undefeated Avonworth Antelopes scored in extra innings to bounce Ellwood City baseball team on Wednesday while the Avonworth softball team put up a scoring barrage in dismissing the Riverside softball team.  Despite two homeruns, the Ellwood City softball team fell to Steel Valley after a 3-run seventh inning proved a third and final lead change. Ellwood City Wolverines Drops Game to Avonworth After Late Score The Ellwood City Wolverines baseball team stayed in it until the end, but undefeated Avonworth pulled away late in a 7-5 victory on Wednesday. The game was tied at five with Avonworth batting in…

April 12, 2018

Show and ‘TELLwood’ Expo Scheduled

Dayspring Harvest Ministries will be holding a Show & ‘TELLwood’ Expo on Saturday, April 28 2018 beginning at noon. The expo is for those attending to show your creations, tell your story, share your talent, and experience Ellwood Pride. Schedule of events include 12:00 to 1:00pm Welcome, purpose of event. Creative participants stories. 1:00pm to 2:00pm The Children’s Hour book review, drawing class for children and a puppet show. 2:00pm to 2:30pm Introduction to Sign Language. 2:30pm to 3:00pm Learn about upcoming creative workshops. The event is open to the public with a fee of $7.00 per person at the…

April 12, 2018

Girl Scout Troop 28845 Recognized With Community Badges

On Wednesday, April 4th, Mayor Court had the pleasure to offer words of congratulations and was able to spend the evening with Girl Scout Troop 28845 as they received their Community Badges. Mayor Court stated that it was a pleasure to be a part of this wonderful and enjoyable group of Girl Scouts and their sponsors. According to their website, Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership—from taking a night-time hike under the stars to accepting a mission on the International Space Station; from lobbying the city council…

April 11, 2018

Bats Blister For Panthers Softball, Busby Shines On Mound For Wolverines

Bats Blistered as Riverside Panthers Defeats Beaver Falls, 14-9 Both pitching staffs had their hands full on Tuesday in a high-scoring affair where the Riverside Lady Panthers bested Beaver Falls, 14-9. The Panthers (1-1 overall) opened up scoring with a six-run first inning and crept out to a 9-2 lead before the Tigers were able to respond. Beaver Falls scored four runs in the third inning. The offensive onslaught by Beaver Falls was led by Tillman, Lamp, Ohorodnyk, and Corradi, who each had RBIs in the inning.  Riverside was able to respond with five runs in the next inning which…

April 11, 2018

Council- Volleyball Lights Raise Question of Park Hours

At Monday’s Ellwood City Borough council agenda meeting, council member George Celli questioned a motion to purchase an LED lightning package for the volleyball court in Ewing Park at a cost of $9,068.98. Celli felt it was unwise to install lights for one court without considering the costs of installing lights for other amenities, such as the tennis court and skateboard park. In addition, he felt lights would nullify the “dawn to dusk” hours of the park. Council member Jim Barry felt all the courts should have lights, on the grounds that money was available from the Marcelus Shale Fund…

April 11, 2018

Councilman Suggests Resolution to Protest House Bill 1405

At Monday’s Ellwood City Borough Council agenda meeting, council member George Celli proposed a resolution to oppose PA House Bills 1405 and 2030. Both bills would set new regulations on the borough’s electric department, including restricting council’s ability to shift electric fund revenue to the general fund. If council passed Celli’s resolution, it would indicate council’s opposition to the legislation but have no legal impact. Council added the resolution to the agenda but no other members spoke for or against it. The bills are sponsored by State Rep. Aaron Berstein, (R-10), and both include language that would limit the borough’s…

April 10, 2018

Fox Powers Panthers In Blowout, EC Junior High Softball Collects First Victory

The Riverside Panthers easily dispatched New Brighton 11-1 on Monday afternoon at Dan Oliastro Field. Riverside (3-1 overall) got on the board in the first inning with some power as Austin Dambach smashed a 2-run home run to stake the Panthers to an early lead. After adding on in the second and fourth innings, the Panthers exploded for four runs in the sixth inning. Dambach, Danny Fox, and Nick Ottaviani powered the big inning with RBIs. Ottaviani was the winning pitcher for Riverside. He lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out three.  Fox…