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October 24, 2016

Photos: Riverside VS Ellwood Ends in Dramatic Fashion, Panthers Prevail Over Wolverines

Recap article courtesy of Bradley Windhorst/The Wolverines Official Website. Football is a four quarter sport and has been such for many years.  The Wolverines and Panthers found out last night during the 31st rendition of the “Riv-Ell Cup” rivalry match-up between the Riverside Panthers 5-2 (5-1)  and the Ellwood City Wolverines 0-7 (0-6) that sometimes four quarters is not enough to determine the victor. The 31st match-up between Riverside and Ellwood City came down to two crucial drives, but these drive did not actually occur during regulation time – the game between the Panthers and Wolverines had to be determined…

October 24, 2016

Last Week of Halloween Events for October 2016

Local Trick or Treat Ellport: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Ellwood City: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Franklin Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Homewood: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Koppel: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Marion Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. North Sewickley Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Perry Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Wayne Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. West Mayfield: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.   Ellwood’s Halloween Parade: Lawrence Avenue When: Saturday, October 29 at 3:30.  The parade will start at the…

October 21, 2016

Tax Office Hours

The Tax Office located in the municipal building will be open Monday October 31 from 9a.m.-3p.m., this is the last day for installments. In November, the tax office will be open only on Wednesdays from 9a.m.-1p.m. On December 2, the tax office will be back to regular hours; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9a.m. to 3p.m.

October 21, 2016

Registration Open For Annual Gobbler’s Gallop On Thanksgiving

The 21st annual Gobbler’s Gallop will take place on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, at Riverside High School’s Memorial Stadium. The 10K run starts at 9 a.m. followed by a 5K run at 10:15 a.m. Participants in the 5K walk can walk the course anytime between 9 and 11 a.m. November 18th is the last day to pre-register at the lower price – $15 for the 10K, 5K or walk or $18 for both the 5K and the 10K runs. All those pre-registered will receive a T-shirt. Registration after Nov. 18 will be $18 for the 5K or 10K runs or…

October 21, 2016

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of October 24, 2016

Activities at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, October 25, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Family Laptime, an interactive program designed for babies as young as 6 months old and preschoolers up to 5 years old. The program, which runs through November 22, features stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration is requested, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, October 25, at 3:00 p.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 7th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and…

October 21, 2016

“Fools! A Comic Fable”

Portersville Christian School presents Neil Simon’s “Fools! A Comic Fable” directed by Ryan Wise. The synopsis of the play: Sometime in the 19th century, in the small Ukrainian village of Kulyenchikov, we meet Leon Tolchinsky- a freshly minted young school teacher who has come to Kulyenchikov to teach the daughter of the local doctor. What Tolchinsky does not know is that this village has been under a curse for the past 200 years, and as a result, every person in Kulyenchikov is stupid. When he learns of the curse, Tolchinsky makes up his mind to get out of there as…

October 20, 2016

Police Issues Discussed at the Council Meeting

Several police-force related questions and comments were brought up at this weeks council meeting. Foremost, Judy Dici, one of the council members, asked when the Borough plans to hire a part time officer to help remedy the overtime hours some of the officers are currently getting; according to what was discussed at the meeting, the Borough is still reviewing applications and remain active in the process of hiring a part time officer. An exact date and time an officer should be hired by was not stated. There has been a rumor going around that one of the Ellwood City Police…

October 20, 2016

Drug Disposal Event

The Drug Disposal Event is this week, remember to turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal Saturday, October 22, from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at the Ellwood City Municipal Building. This event is sponsored by the Ellwood City Police Department. For more information visit www.dea.gov.

October 20, 2016

Riverside Qualified for Soccer Playoffs

The Riverside Girls and Boys Soccer Teams qualified for the WPIAL Playoffs.  Furthermore, this is the first time in school history the girls soccer team has advanced to the playoffs. The girls will open the playoffs this Monday, October 24, 2016 against Seton LaSalle at Moon High School at 6PM. The bus will leave at 3:45PM The boys team begins the playoffs on Saturday, October 22, 2016 against Obama Academy at Cupples Stadium at 2PM. The bus will leave at 11:30AM. Also, Skyler Fox qualified for the PIAA Individual Golf FINALS in Hershey.

October 20, 2016

Orthodox Study Group at St. Elias Church to Start October 22

St. Elias Orthodox Church will be holding a weekly Orthodox Spirituality Study Group every Saturday at 5 pm, starting October 22. Discussions will be based on the book The Mountain of Silence: A Search for Orthodox Spirituality by Kyriacos Markides. In this book, the author presents conversations, reflections, and personal dialogue, plus history and travel information that explore the Orthodox spiritual tradition. Copies of the book will be available at the first session. An informal pot-luck soup supper will be served during the sessions, followed by Vespers at 7 pm in the church. All are welcome! Please contact parish priest…