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7 Absolutely Awesome Ways to Spend Your Labor Day This Year
The first Monday every September is dedicated to celebrating Labor Day in the US. We celebrate the challenges that workers overcame years ago before the labor movement was around. When I was younger, it used to mean the return to school. Now I look forward to a day to picnic with the fam and wrap up the […]
Anastastia Beaverhausen
September 6, 2015
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Monaca Stop, Drop & Run 5K: An Open Challenge from Your Friends at YBC
Back before I got old and lazy, I used to love to participate in all of the local 5k races throughout Beaver County. It seems like you can catch a 5k just about every Saturday morning in downtown Beaver, and I used to love trading a quick 3 miles (wearing a headband like Lebron) for yet another […]
Andrew Selby
September 3, 2015
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Beaver County BookFest: Behind the Scenes with Valentine Brkich
Since its founding in Bridgewater in 2008, BookFest has grown to be one of the largest literary festivals in the region. This year’s event will be taking place on September 12 in Beaver’s central squares. Recently I had a chance to sit down with Valentine Brkich, local writer and member of the Beaver County BookFest […]
Andrew Selby
August 27, 2015
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The 41st Annual Beaver County River Regatta is This Weekend
One of the key signs that summer is coming to an end in Beaver County is the annual river regatta. This year is actually the 41st year of the regatta and it is shaping up to be the best one yet. What is it that makes this year’s regatta so special? That’s easy. The entertainment […]
Andrew Selby
August 20, 2015
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A Weekend to Remember – The Trojans, The Indians, & The Warriors
The marriage between Center and Monaca that created Central Valley seems like yesterday. However, it’s already been five years since the first graduating class earned their diplomas, and more than six years since the merger took place in lower grade levels. Like a marriage, the merger formed a big family. And now, it’s time for […]
Marc Grandinetti
August 13, 2015
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Day-Trippin: Shaker Woods
Deep in the woods of Columbiana OH, a quick hopskip scenic drive from Beaver County, for three weekends in August lives the Shaker Woods festival. This is a craft show that surpasses all other craft shows! It is massive! There are handmade goods, food, entertainment, kid’s classes – you name it, it’s happening. That’s probably […]
Anastastia Beaverhausen
August 8, 2015
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Celebrating 90 Years: San Rocco Festa
For the past 89 years, one of the longest standing cultural traditions has taken place in the city of Aliquippa. This year, that number goes to 90. The San Rocco Festa is once again scheduled to take place August 7, 8 and 9th, albeit with a slightly different venue. The Festa is moving from Aliquippa’s […]
Marc Grandinetti
August 5, 2015
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Beaver County’s Party of the Year: The BCCI Sportsman’s Bash
There are quite a few marquee events throughout our county every year. From the Maple Syrup Festival to 4th of July celebrations, to the San Rocco Festa, Beaver Countians have a few big events to look forward to. But the party of the year is without a doubt the BCCI Sportsman’s Bash, also known as […]
Marc Grandinetti
July 26, 2015
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The Bobcat Players Take On “Moonlight and Magnolias”
Who doesn’t love a good play? They’re entertaining, support local actors, and best of all, they’re really fun! Where else can you see actors and actresses giving it their all right there in front of you without a movie screen to get in the way. A well-performed play is a thing of beauty and while […]
Brian Meyer
July 23, 2015
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Beaver Community Day is This Saturday!
For as long as I can remember, which is a couple of solid decades, the town of Beaver has hosted a fair. You know the fair! It’s in every town around! The kiddie rides (and kids on board) screaming, the Tilt-A-Whirl whirling, and the smell of gyros wafting deliciously through the air. Ahhhh, carnival week […]
Anastastia Beaverhausen
July 8, 2015
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Red Meat, White Shorts, and Blue Skies: How to Throw the Perfect 4th of July BBQ!
Summer holidays are special. No, you don’t get presents like you do at Christmas, or even baskets like Easter. But instead of putting on eight layers of clothes just to walk to a car that’s been running and heating up for ten minutes, you get to spend these ones outside. And they are awesome. White […]
Allie Dixon
July 2, 2015
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Let’s Party: 7 Unique Holidays to Celebrate This Month!
Every month, the Mister and I look to enjoy ourselves and we will use any excuse to do so. Some months are lacking in the major holidays so we have to get creative. Even if it sounds like a completely fabricated holiday, who cares! The point is.. let’s all have a good time. While July […]
Anastastia Beaverhausen
July 1, 2015
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From Burnout to Bliss!: A Seminar for Local Nurses Looking to Develop Their Careers
This article is sponsored by our friends at NNBA, who are hosting “From Burnout to Bliss!” at Robert Morris University on Wednesday, July 15. You can find out all about the event and register to attend on their website. Recently, I had the opportunity to talk to Michelle DeLizio Podlesni, the president of the National […]
Anastastia Beaverhausen
June 27, 2015
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Beaver County BOOM: A New Local Tradition
This article was writtent o cover Beaver County BOOM! in 2015. For more information on this year’s event, check out Marc’s article on the 2016 edition! This isn’t just any event; it’s our biggest show of the year. It’s for our hometown, so I personally take it very seriously. We are going to give the […]
Allie Dixon
June 25, 2015
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Top Ten Legendary Beaver County Dads
“My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” -Clarence Budington Kelland One of the biggest things that a father can do for his children is to lead by example, and serve as a positive role model for them to adapt and grow into in their own […]
Allie Dixon
June 21, 2015
