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April 19, 2016

Commissioner Dan Vogler Endorses Bernstine for PA House Race

Lawrence County Commissioner Chairman Dan Vogler today endorsed conservative Republican Aaron Bernstine for the GOP nomination for state House in the 10th District, citing his business experience and commitment to reform. “Aaron Bernstine’s success as a businessman shows two things: an understanding of how organizations work and the ability to solve complex problems,” Vogler said. “This means Aaron is the best candidate in terms of understanding the needs of counties that rely on the state for so many programs.” Bernstine, a businessman and farmer, has also pledged to turn down lavish perks enjoyed by other House members, including incumbent Democrat Jarret…

April 18, 2016

Ellwood City Softball Team Masters Three Conference Games

The Ellwood City softball team swung past three conference opponents in three days. The Lady Wolverines shut down Riverside 15-0 on Thursday, defeated Neshannock 11-8 on Friday and finished the weekend with a victory against Mohawk 7-1 on Saturday. On Thursday’s away game against rival Riverside, Ellwood’s Skyla Greco pitched a near perfect game, striking out 12 batters as her team defeated Riverside 15-0. The Lady Wolverines consistently scored each inning. The mercy rule went into affect after five innings. Greco didn’t just keep the Lady Panthers pinned on defense, but spearheaded Ellwood’s offense with five RBIs and three hits….

April 18, 2016

Ellwood City Track Teams Sweep Beaver Falls

The Ellwood City boys and girls track teams both defeated Beaver Falls in a home meet on Thursday, April 14. For the girls, Golide Bookamer swept the three distance events and the pole vault. Taylor Petrak won the 100 and 200 meter dashes, and Emily Brown won the shot put and javelin throws. For the boys, River Kelly won the javelin while taking second in the discuss and shot put. Billy Lott won the 3200 meter run, participated in a winning 4×800 meter relay team and took second in the 800 and 1600 meter runs. Girls Score EC: 92 BF:…

April 18, 2016

Beaver County Teaming Up with United Way to Help Fight Hunger

Beaver, PA- The Beaver County Commissioner’s announced today that the County partnering with the United Way’s Scouting for Food Campaign. Area residents and employees can bring non-perishable items to the courthouse or any county satellite office during the month of April. Boxes and signage will be located at the front and back entrances of the courthouse, in the Commissioners’ Office, and at the entrances of the county satellite offices. There are currently 12 food banks in Beaver County that are run by the Salvation Army that feed approximately 4,000 people a month. All food donated will help those in need….

April 18, 2016

Library Activities for Week of April 18, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, April 18, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Year of Wonders,” by Geraldine Brooks. More information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Tuesday, April 19, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — “Family Laptime,” an interactive story time for babies as young as 6 months old as well as for toddlers and preschoolers. Featured are stories, songs, finger plays and more. This will be the final session for the spring, but “Family Laptime” will…

April 18, 2016

Weekly Sports Schedule

Monday, April 18 10 a.m. Riverside and Ellwood tennis section doubles at Neshannock 4 p.m. Riverside baseball at Beaver Falls 4 p.m. Ellwood baseball at New Castle 4 p.m. Riverside softball v Beaver Falls home Tuesday, April 19 3:30 p.m. Riverside tennis v Beaver Falls home 3:30 p.m. Riverside track v Shenango home 3:30 p.m. Ellwood track at Union 4 p.m. Riverside softball at Mohawk 5 p.m. Ellwood softball v New Brighton home Wednesday, April 20 4 p.m. Ellwood baseball at Central Valley Thursday, April 21 3:30 p.m. Riverside tennis v Ambridge home 3:30 p.m. Ellwood tennis at Beaver Falls…

April 15, 2016

Truck Hitting Telephone Pole Causes Power Outage

Much of downtown Ellwood City lost power briefly when a truck knocked over a telephone pole on Division Avenue. Affected areas included Lawrence, Beaver and Crescent Avenues. The outage began around 10:30 a.m., and power was restored by 11. Ellwood City police, fire fighters and electric department personnel responded to the accident. Photos by Jonathan Cortez for Ellwoodcity.org.

April 15, 2016

Ellwood City School Board Meeting Brief for April

The following is a brief summary of the Ellwood City Area School Board meeting held on April 14: Recognition: The board recognized junior Taylor Petrak for finishing second in the 50-yard freestyle and third in the 100-yard freestyle at the swimming PIAA Championship at Bucknell University. Petrak has now earned five PIAA state medals, more than any athlete in Ellwood City history. Congratulations! Personnel Timothy Robinson was approved as a bus driver for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year and the 2016-17 school year. The board approved six student teachers for the 2016-17 school year. The board approved the…