- Beaver County Then & Now: Bell Telephone Building We are fortunate to have a number of buildings that remain standing well over a century after they were built; several are on the National Register of Historic Places to ensure their protection and preservation for our own children and grandchildren to appreciate. This article premieres our “Then & Now” series, a walk through Beaver County history and its connection to the present.
- Maple Syrup Festival: A Beaver County Tradition This article is brought to you by our friends at Beaver County Auto. Visit them on Facebook by clicking here. The Maple Syrup Festival in Brady’s Run Park is a Beaver County tradition, so it’s no surprise that it was voted “Best Event in the Valley!” All-you-can-eat pancakes, the smell of sweet maple syrup catching on […]
- Celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Day Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, and the YBC staff wants to recognize some of the most influential educators in our lives, and give our readers the opportunity to do the same. Ever wish you could tell your 3rd grade teacher how much you appreciate how she encouraged you? Or how about your high school Spanish teacher that helped you build the foundation to become a bilingual adult?
- The UPS Store: So Much More Than Shipping! What’s your first thought when you think of UPS? Brown uniforms & boxes? Okay…now scratch that. Let me tell you what The UPS Store in Monaca really does. I’ll bet you’ll be just as surprised as I was! Yes, of course they ship (and we’ll get to that)…but first, let’s look at some of the awesome services (most of them are ready the same day!) that you probably don’t know about!
- A Letter From Santa to the Children of Beaver County Early on Christmas morning, Your Beaver County received this letter from Santa Claus himself letting all of the children of Beaver County know how much he enjoyed spending some time here last night!
- 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 […]
- Grounds & Hounds: Get your Coffee Fix and Help Local Pet Rescues This article is brought to you by our friends at Beaver County Auto and Rochester Manor+Villa Love dogs? Love coffee? Me too! You know what’s better than puppy kisses and a cup o’ joe in the morning? Knowing that the delicious beverage in your hand directly helped support homeless pets right here in Beaver County. (P.S. this is […]
- Butterfly Release at Sahli Nature Park This is brought to you by Rochester Manor+Villa. Visit them on Facebook by clicking here “If you want to send a message to Heaven, whisper it to a butterfly…” Dozens of Girl Scouts from Beaver and Lawrence counties joined together for the 3rd annual butterfly release at Sahli Nature Park. Purchased in memory of loved ones […]
- The Ultimate Beaver County Mother’s Day Celebration This article is brought to you by our friends at Beaver County Auto. Your mom is special. She’s the one that kissed your boo-boos, changed your diapers, and forgave you for all the *!@# you put her through in your teens. Though we should thank our mamas every day for being there for us, Mother’s Day […]
- People of Beaver County Matthias Doutt stokes the fire to make corn fritters for his family at the Maple Syrup Festival. Mathias is a member of the Western Appalachian Living History Society (WAHLS), a local organization focused on community awareness, education, and preservation of the lifestyle of early settlers in our area. Ten-year-old Klayton Wilkinson-Bossong learns the proper method […]
- People of Beaver County R.J. Wood is self-taught in the art of metalsmithing. He and Kol of “Forged in Kol” had anvil and embers on site at the Maple Syrup Festival to demonstrate the skill behind fabricating knives, hatchets, and more. Ella Parker BC born & raised, Ella spent her childhood playing in the woods, and her teens exploring […]
- People of Beaver County Students from “For Those About To Rock Academy” in Ambridge take the stage at the Maple Syrup Festival to entertain the crowds. The school was founded by the Granati brothers, who share their love of rock ‘n roll with Beaver County teens and adults who want to learn how to jam! Ella Parker BC born […]
- People of Beaver County at the Maple Syrup Festival Cliff Glenz is a longstanding member of the Beaver Valley Woodcarvers, and enjoys crafting gifts for his family and friends. Each year, members donate pieces of artwork to raffle off – the beautiful totem pole staff that Cliff is holding was a combined effort by several of the woodcarvers. The Beaver Valley Woodcarvers are looking […]
- People of Beaver County at the Maple Syrup Festival “Nick & Nate Totterdale, 14, of Beaver Falls pose with their caricatures by ToonBrian at the Maple Syrup Festival in Bradys Run on Sunday. These twins (yes, you read that right!) are active volunteers in their community, always ready to lend a hand.” Ella Parker BC born & raised, Ella spent her childhood playing in […]
- Nanos, Muggles, and SWAG: Geocaching in Beaver County What do hollow logs, guardrails, and street lamps have in common? They’re all places you’ll find geocaches. That’s right, muggles (if you don’t know what a muggle is, you must continue reading…you’re missing out), there’s a massive treasure hunt game happening around you. Beaver County has THOUSANDS of geocaches, and if you’re not looking for […]
