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June 24, 2025

BC3 Announces President’s List, Dean’s List For The Spring 2025 Semester

Butler County Community College is proud to announce the names of students who have made the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester, as well as the names of those who have graduated recently. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.75 or higher are named to the President’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion of degree requirements. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (grade-point average) of 3.5 to 3.74 are named to the Dean’s List following completion of at least 12 semester hours or upon completion…

June 18, 2025

Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County Judge Denies Ellwood City Area School District’s Appeal Regarding Softball Field

The Ellwood City Area School District’s appeal of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Adjudication of the Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Ellwood City relating to a proposed softball field in Ewing Park was denied in the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County. Judge John Hodge decided that the district is precluded from constructing the proposed project at that location “as it failed to comply with the Ellwood City Borough Zoning Ordinance” affirming the January 17, 2025, decision of the Ellwood City governing body. Read the findings here. The Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of…

June 17, 2025

Two Local Students To Receive 2025 Viccari-McDonald’s of Ellwood City Scholarships

McDonald’s of Ellwood City and the Beaver County Foundation are pleased to announce that Tessa Folino from Lincoln High School and Lucas Moody from Riverside High School will both receive the 2025 Viccari-McDonald’s of Ellwood City Scholarship. The check presentations will take place at 4:30 pm TODAY, Tuesday, June 17 at McDonald’s of Ellwood City, 15 5th Street. Folini will receive $1,000 towards her college tuition in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership ability and community service. At Lincoln High School, Folini participated in Varsity Tennis, Student Council and National Honor Society while also maintaining a 4.76 grade point average….

June 13, 2025

Lincoln High School Honor & High Honor Rolls For 4th Quarter 2025

The Ellwood City Area School District has announced its Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for 2024-25 school year fourth quarter (4th nine weeks) at Lincoln High School. The district would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the students.  The graduating Class of 2025 received their diplomas on June 5th at the Sgt. Leslie H. Sabo Jr. Memorial Auditorium. View more news and information at www.ecasdk12.org. HIGH HONORS ROLL: 12th Grade Sophia Agnew Naomi Braden Bradley Custer Nevaeh Duray Tessa Folino Shaelyn Freed Sophie Gray Kailyn Hamilton Abigail Hazen Gaetano Hunter Jean Kreiling Caitlin Kreitzer Samuel Landis Trenton…

June 9, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Riverside High School Outdoor Commencement

Riverside High School held its 2025 commencement cermonies outdoors after weather postponed the originally scheduled date. The Class of 2025 were honored on Saturday, June 7th at Riverside Memorial Stadium. CLICK HERE to view he list of the Riverside Beaver County School District 2025 graduating seniors.

June 5, 2025

Riverside Class of 2025 Commencement Is Friday

Riverside commencement will be held on Friday, June 6th at 6:00 p.m. at the Riverside Memorial Football Stadium. Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, the ceremony may be held in the Riverside High School Auditorium.  To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, each graduating senior will receive tickets for guests for the high school auditorium. The district plans to host commencement at the Riverside Memorial Stadium and this potential weather-related venue change will be a decision was made Friday morning.  [READ MORE] As in prior years, the district is encouraging families to invite as many guests to represent…

June 5, 2025

Rotary Club of Ellwood City Announces Annual Scholarship Recipients

The Rotary Club of Ellwood City held its scholarship dinner on May 15th. Seniors from Ellwood City and Riverside and their families celebrated with the Rotarians. This year, the Club awarded 6 educational scholarship- totaling $6000.00 In the past, the scholarships were directed at 4-year and 2- year academics. Recognizing a change in student career choices, the Rotary Scholarship Committee added an additional Scholarship to support those who are going into the Trades. In addition, the current scholarships have been renamed and criteria updated to reflect changes in academic standards and testing. Funds for these scholarships are made possible through…

June 4, 2025

Lincoln High School Class of 2025 Graduation Set For Thursday

The Lincoln High School graduating Class of 2025 will receive their diplomas June 5th, 7:00 p.m. at the Sgt. Leslie H. Sabo Jr. Memorial Auditorium. Lincoln High School is graduating 95 students with three seniors receiving high honors. [VIEW FULL CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATES LIST] High Honor graduates receive plaques at the assembly and Honor graduates will receive certificates. High Honor Graduates (pictured below, in alphabetical order): Tessa Grace Folino Kailyn Cherol Hamilton Abigail Katie Hazen Honor Graduates (in alphabetical order) Sophia Grace Agnew Ava Kathryn Robbins Ciara Marie Paniagua Sara Elizabeth Schwarz Tessa Grace Folino, daughter of Jill and John Folino,…

June 4, 2025

17 Ellwood City Area Students Achieve CCBC 2025 President’s List or Dean’s List

Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is proud to release 17 names of full-time and part-time Ellwood City area students who achieved either President’s List or Dean’s List honors for the spring 2025 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must have completed at least 12 hours of credit-bearing courses in which performance grades are awarded and have received a 3.75 grade-point average or above for the semester. Dean’s List honorees must have completed at least 12 hours of credit-bearing courses in which performance grades are awarded and have received a 3.25 to 3.74 grade-point average for the…

June 3, 2025

Ellwood City Wolves Club Hosts Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner Honoring Eight Scholarship Recipients

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 hosted their annual Scholarship Awards dinner on Wednesday May 28, at 6PM, at the Connequenessing Country Club. The club awards eight scholarships to eight students from the Ellwood City and Riverside School districts. Invocation was offered by Reverend Todd Custer of Christ Presbyterian Church. Club members, students and their families, enjoyed a buffet of carved roast beef, champagne chicken, penne in vodka sauce, mashed redskin potatoes and summer vegetable medley. Ben Huth, Riverside Guidance Counselor, offered remarks on the Riverside awardees while John DiBuono, Wolves Club Scholarship Chairman, presented the Scholarships to the…