Monthly Archives: September 2011
Ms. Wheelchair America recognized at meeting
In 1972, an Ohio physician, Dr. Philip Wood, established Ms. Wheelchair America, a specialized forum to recognize the accomplishments of women who require a wheelchair for mobility. More than 30 states participate in the event, and a state and national winner is crowned each year. And, it just so happens that a local resident was crowned at both the state and national level of the pageant. Josie Badger, a Wampum resident and a 2003 … Continue reading
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Ellwood City celebrates annual Homecoming
On Friday, the Ellwood City Wolverines hope to celebrate their fourth win of the season as they take on Mohawk at Helling Stadium at 7:30 p.m. during Ellwood’s 55th annual Homecoming game and festivities. The homecoming king will be crowned during a pregame pep rally while the queen will be crowned during the game. These senior girls were elected by their peers to the 2011 Queen’s Court, (front row, top): Amelia Cortez, Sarah Reese, Milana … Continue reading
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Buben & Vetica advance to WPIAL finals, 1st time in 16 years
Zach Buben and Jared Vetica both advanced to the WPIAL Championship after Zach finished 5th out of 51 Division II golfers with a great round of 76, and Jared Vetica earned the 12th and final spot with a playoff victory over 3 others golfers. The boy’s will compete next at Treesdale Golf Course, on October 5th, 2011. There advancement to the WPIAL marks the 1st time an Ellwood golfer has advanced to the finals since … Continue reading
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Heavy rain floods area, closes bridge
A heavy storm rumbled through the Ellwood City area Monday evening dumping 1 to 2 1/2 inches of rain in some areas resulting in flooded basements, fallen trees, power outages, and forced the Koppel-North Sewickley Bridge to close. Borough manager Dom Viccari confirmed the Ewing Park area was left without power amongst the fallen trees scattered throughout the area. Heavy rains backed up drains and flooded areas of downtown with Fifth Street closing as a result of … Continue reading
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Ellwood police will be sporting new vests
Ellwood City borough police officers will now wear bulletproof vests under their uniforms whenever they are on duty. Council approved the purchase of 11 bulletproof vests from North Eastern Uniform at a total cost of $7,843 ($713 per vest) and also approved the “bulletproof vest wearing policy.” Police Chief Mark Romutis said that the officers will be required to wear the vests whenever they are on duty, apart from specific circumstances when vests cannot be … Continue reading
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Turnovers hurt Ellwood in loss to Beaver
Although the four turnovers Ellwood City had in matchup against Beaver on Saturday may not have been the reason for the loss, it sure didn’t help. The Wolverines threw one interception that was returned for a touchdown and had three other fumbles en route to a 24-7 loss. With the late September loss, Ellwood City is now 3-1 while Beaver remains undefeated. Beaver and Aliquippa are both 4-0 and EC and Beaver Falls are tied … Continue reading
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Local teen dies in car crash
An Ellwood City teenager suffered fatal injuries after a severe automobile accident Saturday morning in Wayne Township. Police said that Zachary Samlut, 19, of Hillside Ave., Ellwood City, was alone in his car when they found him Saturday morning just after 8:30 a.m. Police have not said what caused the crash. Investigators say his car hit a guard rail and mailbox along Wampum Road (State Route 288) in Wayne Township. They said his car overturned … Continue reading
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Opportunities squandered: Panthers fall to Laurel
A team being better than its record is a widely used sports cliché. When the (1-2) Riverside Panthers faced the (0-3) Laurel Spartans Friday night at Memorial Stadium, the cliché came true before the Panthers’ eyes. The Spartans were coming off three straight losses to Aliquippa, Jeanette, and Beaver Falls in what is the toughest start to a season any team has had to face. Riverside wanted to get back on the winning track as … Continue reading
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Opportunities squandered: Panthers fall to Laurel
Riverside could not bounce back to .500 Friday night as the Panthers fell to the Laurel Spartans 19-8 in section play. The Spartans were coming off three straight losses to Aliquippa, Jeanette, and Beaver Falls in what is the toughest start to a season any team has had to face. The victory was Laurel’s first of the season while Riverside fell to 1-3.
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Seven arrested overnight on drug charges
The Lawrence County Special Investigations Unit (SIU) apprehended seven individuals Thursday night and Friday morning on drug-related charges, said Ellwood City police chief Mark Romutis. All of the individuals were picked up in and around Ellwood City, and each of them will be facing charges of either possession of narcotics and/or possession of narcotics with the intent to deliver. One of the suspects was arrested after fleeing police at approximately 1:40 a.m. Friday morning from … Continue reading
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