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May 28, 2025

PERFECTION: Hare Tosses Perfect Game, Panthers Claim WPIAL Championship

The Riverside Panthers are WPIAL Champions once again behind historic pitching perfection. Senior Zach Hare tossed a perfect game Thursday evening to lead the Riverside Panthers to a 1-0 victory over Quaker Valley to claim its WPIAL Class 3A Championship. The 15-strikeout, no hit, no walk performance capped a legendary postseason run by the Slippery Rock University commit. Hare’s 2025 WPIAL playoffs stat sheet – four appearances, three wins, 24.1 innings pitched, ZERO hits, 42 strikeouts, and only five walks. His gem Thursday is reported to be the first perfect game in modern WPIAL Championship Game history. I’ve only been…

May 28, 2025

Lady Panthers Rally To Knock Off Bentworth, Advance to PIAA Playoffs

Addison Drake hit a go-ahead two-run single in the bottom of the fifth to lead #11 Riverside to a 4-3 victory over Bentworth Tuesday in the Class 2A 3rd place game. With the victory the Lady Panthers (10-9 Overall) will enter the PIAA state playoffs on Monday, June 2 against District 10 Champion Seneca High School at site and time TBD. Bentworth got on the board in the second inning after Hailey Tatar drew a walk, scoring one run and added to its lead when Sydney Gonglik homered to center field, scoring two runs in the top of the third for…

May 28, 2025

Golden Gloves of America Showcases Rising Talent: Ellwood City Youth Shine with Five Champions

The prestigious Golden Gloves of America boxing tournament made its mark once again, this time electrifying the crowd at the Steamfitters Hall in Harmony, Pennsylvania. The event brought together some of the most promising young amateur boxers from across the state, delivering a night full of skill, heart, and raw talent. Among the standout performances, Ellwood City Police Boxing Club athletes emerged as a powerhouse, producing five Golden Gloves champions and showcasing the town’s deep well of boxing potential. One of the Ellwood City Police Boxing Club Coaches Jack Main said he is thrilled with the results. “This is a…

May 27, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Memorial Day Parade

Monday was a day to honor those who gave their lives in service to the country. Ellwood City hosted its annual Memorial Day Parade under sunkissed skies Monday morning. Many crowded the streets to enjoy the parade. A tribute to fallen heroes followed the parade at Legion Park along with a community picnic at Circle Playground Heritage Park.  

May 27, 2025

A Family Affair: Local Outdoor Event Center Offers All-in-One Celebration Services; Open House Event May 31

In a world where weddings, reunions, and milestone celebrations often come wrapped in the stress of logistics, one family-run outdoor event center is rewriting the script. Located at 1410 Glenwood Ave, Ellwood City, Homesite’s Hidden Events is the brainchild of Dianna and Kevin Moser, who put countless hours and work into transforming a portion of their backyard into an amazing event space. The mid-sized venue is becoming a beloved local gem — not only for its picturesque grounds and all-inclusive services but for the heartwarming family values at the core of every event. The family includes six siblings Travis Moser,…

May 27, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Makes Donation To Mayors Office

Buddy Mazzant, a local resident and representative of Berkshire Hathaway Realtors’ Cranberry Office, generously donates $500.00 to his close friend, Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court. The contribution will go towards the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Food Festival. Expressing his heartfelt appreciation, Mayor Court remarked, “This is yet another fine example of individuals stepping up for a worthy cause. I am truly grateful, and, along with the Ellwood City community, extend our sincere thanks.” PICTURED (left to right): George Celli, representing the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts and Food Committee, Mayor Anthony J. Court, and Buddy Mazzant

May 24, 2025

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of May 26th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, MAY 26 Closed for Memorial Day. TUESDAY, MAY 27 10:30 a.m. – “Baby Laptime,” for children to interact with stories and songs. 1:00…

May 23, 2025

Riverside Ousts South Park In 12 Innings, Advances To WPIAL Championship

In a monumental pitching dual, the Riverside Panthers outlasted South Park in extra innings Friday evening to advance to the WPIAL Class 3A Championship Game for a third consecutive year. The Panthers earned a 1-0 walk-off victory compliments of a Jackson Barber single in the bottom of the 12th inning. In the 12th inning, Hunter Garvin and Zach Hare walked before a ground ball by Drake Fox forced an error and loaded the bases with no outs. South Park was able to settle down and get two outs before Barber singled to right field for the game winning RBI. For…

May 23, 2025

Ellwood City Rite Aid Building Set For Auction Next Month

The Ellwood City Rite Aid will be set for an online auction beginning next month. The pharmacy is among dozens of stores that is set to close or have been closed already as part of a corporate bankruptcy filing. The online auction will take place June 23 to June 25 for the 5th Street facility. The starting bid is $850,000. According to its LoopNet.com online listing, Colliers is pleased to present for sale the 100 percent fee simple interest in Rite Aid (the “Property” or the “Asset”) located at 115 5th St, Ellwood City, PA. Built in 2005, the 13,824…

May 23, 2025

Annual Memorial Day Parade Set For Monday

Monday will be a day to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Ellwood City will host its annual Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony, and Community Picnic beginning at 10:00 a.m. Here’s what’s happening: Parade – 10:00 AM The parade begins at 10 AM, crossing the Veterans Memorial Bridge, where we’ll pause at the center for a tribute to those lost at sea. From there, the procession moves up 5th Street, turning right onto Crescent Ave, right on 8th Street, right on Lawrence Ave, left on 5th Street at the light, and right on Spring Ave, concluding…