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Top 5 High School Basketball Teams in Beaver County History
This is another article we published a little while back. High basketball season kicked off last weekend around the WPIAL and PIAA. Since we published this article, I don’t think much has changed. As a way to kick off the season, I’ve compiled my list of the top five high school basketball teams in Beaver County […]
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5 Winter Activities in Beaver County
This article is brought to you by our friends at Rochester Manor+Villa and Beaver County Auto The sun sets at five o’clock, and the air has a frigid kiss, but that’s no reason to stay home this winter! There are tons of wonderful events and attractions to visit in Beaver County. Whether you’re the type to embrace the […]
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Beaver County Christmas Tree Farms
This article is presented by Beaver County Auto and Rochester Manor+Villa What better way to start off the holidays than to hop on a wagon with the kiddos and choose your own live Christmas tree? Beaver County has several family-owned Christmas tree farms that have been around for decades to help locals make memories and choose the […]
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Small Business Saturday Specials and Events
This article is brought to you by our friends at Rochester Manor+Villa and Beaver County Auto There are tons of great small businesses to support this weekend for Small Business Saturday in Beaver County. I’ve scoured the internet to find you the best deals and events so you can get to the shopping! Local Events Beaver Valley Mall […]
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James and the Giant Peach at Lincoln Park!
If you’re looking for local family-friendly entertainment this weekend, check out the Lincoln Park Performing Art Center’s presentation of James and the Giant Peach Jr. with six performances between Friday, November 10th, and Sunday, November 19th. This production is 60 minutes long without an intermission. You may remember Roald Dahl’s original story from 1961 or […]
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November’s Beaver Moon
This article is presented by Beaver County Auto and Rochester Manor+Villa History of the Beaver Moon The next full moon will rise this Friday, November 3rd, 2017 and crest on November 4th at 1:23 AM. Native Algonquian tribes living in New England gave the Beaver Moon its name, which was later adopted by European settlers. Native Americans named […]
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Beaver County Trick or Treat Times
Here is a list of all the trick or treat times in and around Beaver County. Please remember to be safe and use caution when walking around neighborhoods! Aliquippa: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 Ambridge: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 Baden: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 Beaver: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. […]
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5 Halloween Symbols and Their Origins
This article is brought to you by Beaver County Auto and Rochester Manor+Villa You’ve probably seen witches and black cats associated with Halloween roughly thirty times today. Jack-O-Lanterns, bats, ghosts, and skeletons are all symbols famously related to Halloween, but did you ever wonder where these associations originated? Here are five Halloween symbols and their histories. 1. […]
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Sulmona: My Favorite City in Italy
One of the greatest experiences of my life was traveling to Italy in 2006 where I visited Rome, Florence, and my relatives in Sulmona, which is in the province of Abruzzo. Anyone who has ever visited Italy can attest it is the experience of a lifetime. The sights and sounds, along with the food and the history, make Italy truly amazing. Plutarch said, “Il bel paese che gli Apennini dividono e le Alpi e il mare circondano,” or “the beautiful country that the Apennines divide and the Alps and sea surround.” That couldn’t be more true.
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5 Odd Attractions You Didn’t Know Were Near You
This article is brought to you by our sponsors Rochester Manor+Villa & Beaver County Auto It finally feels like autumn now, and there’s something about the chill in the air that draws people to odd and spooky places. Just a short drive from Beaver County, there are five odd attractions you’ve probably never heard of. 1. Living Dead […]
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What the Health, Beaver County!? The Acupuncture Edition…
Here we are again, another edition of What the Health, Beaver County. In my never-ending quest for the perfect balance of health and, well, straight up bacon eating, I have found something new. New to me, I mean. This technique has been around for thousands of years. I’m talkin about acupuncture, and it’s found right […]
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Quay Park Project
Recently a new initiative was brought to my attention – the Quay Park Project. The Beaver Planning Commission did not notify the public of this information (at least that I am aware of), however a lot of money has already been spent on the planning – a lot of tax payers money. The overall gist […]
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You’ve Got to be Kitten Me!
ALIQUIPPA, PA – With 263 animals in its care, of which 213 are cats or kittens, the Beaver County Humane Society (BCHS) is at full capacity. In response, BCHS is announcing special discounts on cat and kitten adoption fees, starting on Saturday, July 22, 2017, in an effort to find homes for the many cats and […]
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Game of Thrones Season 7 Preview
This article is brought to you by our friends at Beaver County Auto. “When the snows falls, and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives.” – Sansa Stark The epic seventh season of Game of Thrones is only a few days away. Has there been a show, at least in recent […]
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Beaver County’s “Old Glory”
This article is brought to you by our friends at Rochester Manor+Villa It’s nearly impossible to claim to be from Beaver County – or to even drive through the county – and not ever witness the giant flag that flies high above the confluence of the Beaver and Ohio rivers. The Beaver County Flag Plaza was […]