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May 5, 2021

Part One: 2021 Primary Election Candidate Q&A

This is the first in a three-part series featuring a Q&A with the candidates for Ellwood City Borough Council and Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors. Today’s Q&A features Ellwood City Borough Council candidates Jan Williams, Brad Ovial, and Jim Barry (Michele Lamenza did not participate). Tomorrow’s Q&A will feature school director candidates. Primary Elections are just around the corner. Residents will be able to place their votes on May 18. To find your polling location, click here. To learn more about the voting process and how to cast your vote, click here. Take a moment to get to…

May 5, 2021

Riverside Lions Club Participates in Work Weekend

District Governor Chips Campbell and Lion Mike Milnes of the Riverside Lions recently participated in a District 14 N Work Weekend at the Beacon Lodge Camp in Mt. Union, PA. The work weekend helps the camp get ready for the incoming campers. This has been maintained by the Lions of Pennsylvania and is designed specially to host the blind and visually impaired in the state. The complex offers three different areas for housing including a Children’s Village, Adult Village and the dorm buildings. It also has a miniature golf course, shooting range, a rock climbing wall and many more fun…

May 4, 2021

Two Lincoln High School Students Sign Letters of Intent

In the past week, two Lincoln High School seniors have signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college. Ryan Gibbons signed his letter on April 29th. He will be attending Westminster University where he will major in Engineering and will continue his baseball career. He was joined by his parents Bob and Kim Gibbons. Makinley Magill signed her letter of intent on May 3rd. She will be attending Muskingum University where she continue her softball career. She has not decided on a major just yet. Magill was joined by her parents Kim and Thomas Magill, her…

May 4, 2021

Youth Soccer Association Treasurer Admits Stealing $100,000 for Personal Expenses

PITTSBURGH, PA – A Beaver County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of wire fraud, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Jenessa Tolejko, 35, of Beaver, PA 15009 pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Tolejko, while serving as Treasurer of the Brighton Township – Beaver Soccer Association, a volunteer-run youth soccer association, improperly used $100,000 of the soccer association’s money for personal expenditures, including a cruise, other travel, goods from Amazon and LuLaRoe, and her household…

May 3, 2021

Mayor Court To Speak At V-E Day Ceremony

Mayor Anthony Court will be the guest speaker at a Wreath-laying Ceremony in honor of the 76th Anniversary of the Allied Victory in Europe (V-E Day) to be held at the World War Two monument in front of the Ellwood City Municipal Building on Saturday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. After Mayor Court’s address, the wreath laying will be done by the Ellwood City American Legion J. Wilbur Randolph Post 157 followed by a Rifle Salute and the playing of Taps by the Beaver-Lawrence County Veterans Honor Guard. The Public is invited to attend the ceremony. Last year, Mayor Court…

May 3, 2021

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of May 3

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions. PLEASE NOTE, WE’RE OPEN The Library will be open by appointment only. Call the library to set-up an appointment to browse for books or use a computer. Anything printed must be paid…

April 30, 2021

POLICE: Criminal Complaints

INDECENT EXPOSURE: Michael Hill, 18, of Wampum, is charged with indecent exposure on February 14th in Wayne Township. According to a criminal complaint, officers responded to a call in Wampum from a juvenuile saying that the man she and her friend were hanging out wih exposed himself. The juvenile who made the call related she left the scene due to the inappropriate and unwanted behavior of Hill. Hill later told offcers that he was just hanging out with his girlfriend and did admit to exposing himself. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Stephen Mitcham, 42, of New Castle, is charged with Criminal Mischief after…

April 30, 2021

Cambridge Retirement Living Announces Upcoming Events

Cambridge Retirement Living has announced two upcoming events within the community. On Wednesday May 5th, Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated at Cambridge Pointe from 11:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m. B’s Sip of Summer Food Truck will be on site to provide food and prizes will also be made available as well. Another upcoming event is the Spring Senior Expo schedule to take place on Friday May 21st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at Cambridge Falls, located at 599 Norwood Drive, Wampum, behind Sims Bowling Alley. There will be a food truck, giveaways, tours…

April 30, 2021

Free COVID-19 Vaccines Available At Worksite Medical

Worksite Medical in Ellwood City has announced free COVID-19 vaccines. At the moment, 1,200 Pfizer vaccines are available and they are currently first come first serve at the clinic. To be able to receive the vaccine, you must call the clinic and schedule an appointment or schedule one on the Worksite Medical website. You also will need to bring your drivers license or another form of ID and you will have to provide a phone number. The shot itself will take 10 minutes, afterwards you must sit for 15 minutes. According to Worksite Medical, the most important thing that needs…

April 29, 2021

Riverside School District ‘Happy Days’ Cast Q&A

Starting this weekend, The Riverside Beaver County School District will present its 2021 musical comedy – “HAPPY DAYS – The Musical” We caught up with two of the leads for a Q&A session and also a special message to the Riverside actors from original cast member Donnie Most who played Ralph on the TV series (video at the end of the story): Haylee Anderson Part in Musical? Pinky Tuscadero Current Grade? 12th Previous leads/musicals you’ve been in? I’ve been in seussical, drowsy chaperone, shrek, state fair, and last year I was the supporting lead, Hedy, in How to Succeed in…