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November 9, 2022

PART ONE: Lincoln High School’s Production of Godspell is a Godsend

Note: This review is part one of a three part series featuring Lincoln High School’s production of Godspell the musical. Parts two and three will feature Q&As with the cast members. The Ellwood City Area School District will present the musical Godspell this weekend. Anyone who questions the investment into arts and music in the schools really needs to take a seat in the audience and watch every single cast member come alive with creativity. There aren’t really any over the top crazy costumes in this one, but the colorful fashions, iconic props, and magical music make this production a…

October 29, 2022

PHOTOS: Panthers Shutout Wolverines

Four Panthers scored to propel Riverside to a 28-0 road victory over the Wolverines Friday night during the Ellwood City Senior Night. After a scoreless first frame, backers Robert Janis and Noah George collected touchdown runs in the second quarter to help the visiting Panthers to an early 14-0 lead. In the third quarter Riverside quarterback Samuel Hughes found Ayden Garcia on a 10-yard touchdown pass and Hughes capped off the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 10 yard touchdown scamper. Hughes finished the game with 228 yards passing (14-25, 1 TD) finding rhythm with received Brady Newman who…

October 26, 2022

VIDEO: Worker Dies After Falling From Tree

A man died Tuesday in an accident while cutting down a tree on the 400 block of Division Avenue. According to reports, a tree branch fell loose and hit the ladder underneath him causing the man to dangle from a rope around 30 feet in the air. Ellwood City Fire Chief Rick Myers said he didn’t hit the ground but suffered cardiac arrest. He was hanging upside down for about 20 minutes until rescues could lower him to the ground. The man’s identity hasn’t been released. 

October 22, 2022

PHOTOS: Panthers Claim Playoff Spot During Senior Night Victory Over New Brighton

Riverside made easy work of the visiting Lions Friday night and claimed a playoff berth with their 52-7 blow out victory over New Brighton. The Panthers raced out to early leads of 20-0 after one quarter and a 40-0 advantage at halftime in the Midwestern Athletic Conference action. Riverside (4-4 overall) will close out its regular season on the road Friday (10/28) across town against its rivals at Helling Stadium in the Ellwood City Senior Night game. RELATED: Elijah Palmer-McCaine had another impressive showing, running for 222 yards and two touchdowns for Ellwood City (2-7 overall), but the Wolverines could…

October 20, 2022

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ellwood City 1967 Diamond Jubilee Video

In a video remastered and made available by the Ellwood City Area Historical Society, Ellwood City celebrates its Diamond Jubilee in 1967. See yourself, a relative or someone you love?  Comment below! The nearly one hour full video below showcases a parade through downtown Ellwood City among other featured businesses.  The Ellwood History YouTube.com channel has the video broke into three segments for further viewing.  The videos have thousands of views since its first posting earlier this month. 

October 15, 2022

PHOTOS: Wolverines Defeated By Tigers, Brooke Roth Crowned Homecoming Queen

Sophomore Elijah Palmer-McCaine rushed for another 115 yards and two touchdowns for the host Wolverines, but it was not enough to overcome a Tigers aerial attack as Ellwood City was defeated 42-13 Friday night at Helling Stadium in a WPIAL Class 2A Midwestern Conference game. Senior Brooke Roth was crowned Ellwood City Homecoming Queen at halftime of the contest. [View Full Homecoming Court] Brooke is the daughter of Kristan and Jeffrey Roth. She is a member of the Varsity Girls’ Basketball team and belongs to the Ellwood City Culture Club, Spanish Club, and Senior High Student Council. An honor student,…

October 10, 2022

ELLWOOD Visits Lawrence County High Schools as Part of Manufacturing Week

Last week, representatives from ELLWOOD visited with students throughout Lawrence County to celebrate Manufacturing Week, a lead-up to National Manufacturing Day celebrated Friday, October 7, 2022. ELLWOOD joined with the Lawrence County School to Work to coordinate the effort of reaching each high school in the county over the four-day period. Manufacturing Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in October and is the manufacturing industry’s biggest opportunity to educate students, inspire the next generation of creators and promote the many career opportunities available in manufacturing. ELLWOOD expanded the idea to an entire week, starting Tuesday, October 4…

October 8, 2022

PHOTOS: Riverside Homecoming Game, Panthers Fall To Western Beaver

The Riverside Panthers were defeated Friday night 49-21 by Western Beaver at Riverside Memorial Stadium. Running back Tyson Florence had a big game for Western Beaver, scoring six touchdowns in the victory over Riverside. The home game was the Riverside Homecoming with Elizabeth Frazier crowned the Riverside 2022 Homecoming Queen at halftime. The Golden Beavers improved to 6-1 on the regular season with the Riverside Panthers fell to an even 3-3 on their regular season campaign.

August 26, 2022

PHOTOS: Riverside Panther Night 2022

Riverside School District held its annual Panther Night Thursday evening at Riverside Memorial Stadium. The program included the introduction of the Panthers fall sports programs and the Riverside marching band. Across town, Ellwood City held its annual Pie Festival at Lincoln High School. The LHS marching band performed selections from their 2022 pre-game and halftime shows and all Ellwood City fall sports teams were recognized. Students are back to school and fall sports are here! photos courtesy: McClymonds Photography

August 3, 2022

PHOTOS: Franklin Township Annual National Night Out

Franklin Township Police & Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual National Night Out Tuesday evening at the Franklin Plaza in Ellwood City. The event featured kids activities, fire safety, prize giveaways, and food vendors. National Night Out began in 1984 in an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. National Night Outs are held on the first Tuesday of August. For more information on National Night Out please visit www.natw.org photos courtesy:  McClymonds Photography