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September 1, 2023

Riverside Fall Sports Q&A 2023

This is part two of a two part series featuring area athletes in fall 2023 sports. For Part One featuring Ellwood City athletes, CLICK HERE The start of fall sports is upon us, so we took the opportunity catch up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries and to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. Riverside Athletes Alyssa Gibbons Sport? I play soccer Grade?  I am in 12th grade, Senior How many years have you have played? I have been playing for…

September 1, 2023

Sidetracks Board Game Club Opening Saturday

Bored? Looking for a date night idea? Want to try a new game that you aren’t quite prepared to commit to buying quite yet? Want to learn rules of the games? Tired of endless scrolling and staring at your phone? Head over to Sidetracks Board Game Club at 205 Fifth Street. Monopoly, Life, all the classics, all the new games … which is your favorite? Owner Doug Smith is certain he has a game for everyone at Sidetracks. In fact, last he checked he had about 350 games. “I’m actually not sure I am going to be able to fit…

September 1, 2023

POLICE: Weekly Police Blotter

CRIMINAL TRESPASSING: On August 26th at approximately 10:15 p.m., PA State Police were dispatched to Young Road, Slippery Rock Township, for a burglary in progress. According to the report, it was determined that after dropping someone off at the residence, Timothy Myers, 42, attempted to enter the residence through multiple doors and windows. Myers was confronted by the homeowner and advised that police were on the way, and he left prior to State Police arriving the report relates. Police are investigating, refer to incident #PA23-1114888. THEFT: On August 13th after the midnight hour, PA State Police investigated a reported thefat…

September 1, 2023

Vogel: PA Senate Passed Critical Budget Implementations – But Now It’s Time To Get It To the Finish Line

HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) provided the following statement regarding Senate passage of critical budget implementation bills (Senate Bill 757 and House Bill 1300): “These key pieces of legislation contain the necessary implementation language which allows Pennsylvania to delegate the remaining budgetary funds for many key priorities including a two-year tuition freeze for PASSHE schools, reauthorizing assessments and payments for hospitals and increases to EMS reimbursement rates. We have worked tirelessly over the last several weeks to negotiate and craft these bills to ensure it is beneficial to all Pennsylvanians. “Throughout the entirety of this year’s budget process,…

August 31, 2023

Ellwood Federal/ESB Bank Employee Reunion Planned For November

The Ellwood Federal/ESB Bank Employee Reunion has been planned! Mark your calendars and tell anyone you know that was or is a current employee. Look forward to seeing old friends again, refreshments, a catered buffet dinner and cash bar. The reunion event will take place Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Ellwood City Saxon Club from 2:00-6:00 p.m. with a catered buffet dinner at 4:00 p.m. Cost for the reunion event is $30.00 per person, past or present employees only. RSVP/Pay by October 20, 2023. Please submit payment to Cindy Scaramazza via Apply Pay (724-674-3864) or Venmo (cscaram2@gmail.com). If you…

August 31, 2023

Ellwood City Fall Sports Q&A 2023

This is part one of a two part series featuring area athletes in fall 2023 sports. The start of fall sports is upon us, so we took the opportunity catch up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries and to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. Ellwood City Athletes Colten Crizer Sport? Golf Grade? 12 How many years have you have played? I’ve been playing consistently for 3 years. What do you feel is your biggest strength? My biggest strength for me is…

August 30, 2023

Holy Name Society Hosts Picnic & New Member Drive

ELLPORT – At their annual family picnic on August 16th at the Robert E. Rogers Memorial Park’s main shelter in Ellport, the Holy Name Society members and guests, gathered to celebrate friendship, fellowship and to welcome new members to the Society. Ten new Holy Name Society members attended the picnic. Pictured below includes three of the new members: Nick Carusone, Sam Teolis and Larry Krummert. Not pictured are new members; Arduino Nocera, Christopher Ream, Mike Loccisanno, Ray Gallenz, Gary Rozanski, Nick Mancini and Bob Sudano Holy Name Society incoming president, Frank Aloi welcomed the ten new members in attendance at…

August 29, 2023

Lincoln High School Class of 1968 To Hold 55th Reunion

When the members of the Lincoln High School Class of 1968 received their diplomas, The Jackson 5’s, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Aretha Franklin were at the top of the music charts. Getting the Class of 1968 back together for its 55th reunion is going to be great fun; catching-up with friends, do some reminiscing and re-telling some fond stories of way back when, said one of the organizers of the event. Those who attended past class of ’68 reunions have unanimously agreed that it was more fun than they could have imagined. The Lincoln High School, class of…

August 28, 2023

Hack Wilson Marker Dedicated

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society hosted a lively ceremony to dedicate the new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission roadside marker on Woodside Avenue (State Route 65) honoring Ellwood City-born Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Lewis Robert “Hack” Wilson on Friday August 25, 2023 at the Lincoln High School Baseball Field in Ewing Park. The celebration began with the “Play Ball” call given by Master-of-Ceremonies Bob Morabito after the National Anthem was played by the Lincoln High School Blue Band directed by Mr. Lee Caldwell. Special guests attending the ceremony were recognized: Lawrence County Commissioners Brian Burick, Loretta Spielvogel,…

August 25, 2023

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of August 28th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. PLEASE NOTE 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. WE’RE OPEN 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. –…