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March 30, 2023

Riverside High School’s Damn Yankees Hits it Out of the Park

The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical, Damn Yankees tonight through April 2 in the high school auditorium (information about the show and how to get tickets can be found at the end of this review). Today’s review is part three in a three-part series about Damn Yankees. Previous stories featured cast Q&As. Take me out to the ballgame … or to Riverside High School’s production of Damn Yankees where nostalgia and Americana hit a homerun. You can’t get more American than a musical that is centered around baseball, also known as America’s national pastime. Baseball is seeped…

February 17, 2023

VIDEO: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Provides Update On East Palestine Train Derailment

In the following video made available Friday morning on the Facebook.com Page of Ohio Governer Mike DeWine, the Governor holds a media briefing update on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. A Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals caught fire and derailed February 3rd, forcing evacuations near East Palestine in Columbiana County, a town of 4,700 residents that borders Pennsylvania. Among several law suits filed since the derailment includes a class action law suit that has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio by two Beaver County men requesting medical monitoring for those…

February 11, 2023

PHOTOS: Wolverines Down Riverside, Clinch Playoff Berth

Ellwood City avenged a January loss to rival Riverside Friday night, collecting a 56-41 victory and clinching a playoff berth. This time they had the services of junior big man Joseph Roth, but it was another Wolverine starter that propelled the visiting Wolverines to victory Will Nardone entered Friday’s contest averaging under five points per contest, but the sophomore erupted for 21 points including more made 3-pointers (five) than his season average in points. Nardone scored eight points in a pivotal third quarter that saw the visiting Wolverines stretch out what was a two point halftime advantage to a 43-27…

February 10, 2023

PHOTOS: Lady Wolverines Fall To Laurel On Senior Night

The Ellwood City girls basketball team fell 56-26 Thursday night to the section leading Laurel Spartans as part of their Senior night festivities. Liz Mihalko, Brooke Roth, and Aliya Garroway were the three Ellwood City girls basketball seniors recognized in advance of the game. Claire Noble led the Wolverines on the court Thursday with a team-high 11 points while seniors Roth (6 points) and Mihalko (2 points) each collected points in their final home game. Ellwood City wrapped up its 2022-23 regular season with a 8-14 (2-8 Section 1-3A) record.  Kendra Ruperto led four Lady Spartans in double figures with…

February 4, 2023

VIDEO: Light Pillars Form Over Frigid Skies

A noted weather enthusiast Aaron Smith who hails from South Carolina posted a photo and video of a curious weather phenomenon that appeared in the Ellwood City skies overnight Friday. In the video taken on Route 351 River Road facing west, numerous light pillars are visible in the distance. Made it to Ellwood City, PA. When you know it’s cold, light pillars! First time seeing them in person. pic.twitter.com/qpqDt7TN1W — Aaron Smith (@PeeDee_WxSC) February 4, 2023 Light pillars, or columns of light beaming to the sky, are a spectacle that awes onlookers. Conditions must be just right for these stunning…

January 6, 2023

PHOTOS: Lady Wolverines Down Rival Panthers

The Ellwood City girls basketball team raced out to an early advantage Thursday night en route to its 54-31 Riv-Ell victory over the visiting Riverside Panthers. The Wolverines used a 20 point first quarter to jump out to an early advantage they never relinquished on their home court. Kayla Jones scored a game-high 19 points for the Wolverines (5-4 overall) while Aliya Garroway (11 points) and Claire Noble (10 points) joined Jones in double figures.  Ellwood City held a 30-18 halftime advantage and 38-21 lead after three quarters. Gina Carr (7 points), Sam Rosenberger (7 points, 6 rebounds), and DeLana…

December 19, 2022

VIDEO: Overnight Fire At Ellwood City Bar

Video from multiple Pittsburgh news outlets showcase a fire that ravaged an Ellwood City bar overnight Monday. According to reports, a fire was reported at the Dog Gone Bar and Grill on First Street at around 12:15 a.m. No one was inside at the time and no injuries were reported. Crews were able to get the fire under control in about a half-hour. The state police fire marshal is expected to investigate the cause of the fire. sources: www.wtae.com, www.cbsnews.com

December 15, 2022

PHOTOS: McElwain Motors Hosts Toys For Tots Drop Off

McElwain Motors hosted a Toys For Tots drop off at its dealership this holiday season. The Lawrence County Toys for Tots Foundation picked up the donated toys at the dealership on Tuesday.  The dealership was able to fill three Chevy Silverados with toys and also filled a sligh with toys. The dealership would like to thank everyone who supported this year’s toy drive. It was a big success and we couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help says the dealership’s Facebook.com Page. “The generosity of our owners, employees, customers and members of the local community made this all possible,” says…

December 13, 2022

VIDEO: “The Pale Blue Eye” Trailer, Filmed In Lawrence County

Netflix has released the trailer for “The Pale Blue Eye,” a Christian Bale movie with scenes filmed in several Lawrence County and nearby locations. The storyline centers on a veteran detective investigating murders, assisted by a detail-oriented young cadet who later becomes legendary horror author, Edgar Allan Poe. Production moved around Western Pennsylvania during filming and includes Lawrence County’s McConnells Mill State Park and Westminster College. Late last year, the film’s production team transformed the Westminster quadrangle into a set depicting the West Point military academy in 1830. Several Westminster students and local residents served as extras. Other students and faculty from the School…

December 4, 2022

PHOTOS: ‘Let There Be Lights’ & Christmas Parade

A series of events hosted by the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the first weekend of December. Friday evening, Ellwood City held its “Let There Be Lights” downtown extravaganza that featured street vendors, live performances, and the lighting of the large holiday tree in the community plaza. On Saturday, Lawrence Avenue was greeted with floats, groups and trucks as part of the annual Christmas Parade. Saturday also kicked off the Ellwood City Christmas in the Park drive-thru light exhibit that remains open nightly thru December 23rd from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Ewing Park’s drive-thru light display…