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November 20, 2024

Riverside Christmas Angel Drive Looking For Gift Card Donations This Holiday Season

The Riverside Christmas Angel Program is trying something new this year! The drive is looking for gift card donations in any denomination to help support the many local Riverside families in need. They can be gift cards for groceries, clothing, stores, restaurants, and anything in between. Drop off location: Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123 Gift cards can be placed in the lock box located outside or you can mail to the address above. Any questions, please email: franklintwpchristmasangel@gmail.com RELATED: Santa Claus is visiting Franklin Township on Sunday, December 22nd!

April 6, 2023

PART 2: Spring Sports Q&A – Softball, Track

This is part two of a two part series featuring area athletes in Spring 2023 sports. The start of spring sports is upon us, so we took the opportunity to catch up with the athletes of the Riverside Panthers 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. Yesterday’s article featured baseball. Aliya Ottaviani Grade? 12th at Riverside How many years have you have played? 12 years What do you feel is your biggest strength? My hitting What is your favorite part of…

April 5, 2023

PART 1: Spring Sports Q&A – Baseball

This is part one of a two part series featuring area athletes in Spring 2023 sports. The start of spring 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. Tomorrow’s article will feature softball and track. Last week the Riverside Panthers defeated Ellwood City in both games of a mini home-and-home series. Chase Wilson Grade? I am a senior at Ellwood How many years have you have…

October 5, 2022

2022 Riverside Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to the 2022 Riverside Homecoming Court! The court was announced at the end of last week and the queen will be crowned Friday night at halftime of the Riverside football game. The Homecoming game will be played against Western Beaver at home, with the game starting at 7:00 p.m. The Panthers will look to rebound from their 44-14 loss last week at Beaver Falls that snapped Riverside’s 3-game winning streak.  The team carries a 3-2 season record into the contest. Following the game on Friday, the semi-formal Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday October 8th for Riverside students….

April 28, 2022

They’re Back! Premier Of Bigfoot the Movie: The Sequel On May 4th

They’re back and this time they mean business! Join your favorite beer drinking rednecks as they head out to a ski lodge to go after another dangerous creature…the Yeti! The movie premiere of Bigfoot the Movie: The Sequel will be Wednesday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m. at Century Square Cinemas in West Mifflin, PA. Be one of the first to see the movie premiere with cast and crew. Tickets are available for only $10.99 Please Note: MUST show PayPal receipt for entry. This film has not yet been rated. Some content may not be suitable for children under 13. Has…

September 8, 2021

Riverside Fall Sports Q&A

This is part two of a two part series featuring area seniors in fall 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. Devan Barnes-Football Grade: 12 How many years have you been playing? 11 years How has the team prepared for its upcoming season, how has COVID impacted training/practices? It really hasn’t impacted us hard except for in the…

July 7, 2021

Riverside Youth Football To Host Parents Night Out

A Parents Night Out will be held on July 31st at Mike’s Main Street to help benefit The Riverside Youth Football Organization. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. The cost of admission to the event is $2.00. There will be a live DJ, $2.00 jello shots, 50/50 raffles, a Last Man Standing Game, and $3.00 green Riverside shot. The raffles will go off at 9:00 p.m. and you must be there in order to win. For donation information, please contact Rochelle at 724-622-7550.

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…

April 8, 2021

PART 2: Spring Sports Q&A – Riverside

This is part two of a two part series featuring area seniors in spring sports. [READ PART 1] The start of spring 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. Aaron Falk Grade: 12 How many years have you been in Baseball? I have been playing baseball for 13 years. What do you feel is your biggest strength in Baseball? My biggest strength is…

January 20, 2021

PART 2: Riverside Winter Sports Q&A

High school sports are back in full swing as winter sports have picked up since the holiday break. Basketball is among the popular sports for students at Riverside. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part two of a two part series featuring area seniors in winter sports, for a look at PART 1 of our series, click here. Samantha Finch How many years have you been in Basketball? I have…