In This Issue of BeaverLife
Upgrade Your Space for $ 250 or Less
These days, many people are spending more time at home than ever before. Staring a little too long at your home’s setup or decor may have you wishing for a refresh. Luckily, there are plenty of projects that you can do without breaking the bank. We’ve compiled some...
The Must-Have Trends & Decor for Your Home
Refresh Your Dwelling with All the Key Styles With the change of the seasons and the new year, various home decor aesthetics will be coming and going. Out with the old and in with the new! Your home is your sanctuary, so make sure it fits your tastes and the latest...
Your Spring Home Checklist
Now that the harsh winter weather is over, it’s time to prep your home for the year to come. Make sure your home is ready inside and out with this checklist. Test and replace batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors Dust fans and light bulbs and...
All-Purpose Cleaner Recipes
We’ve all been there — that moment when there’s a mess that needs to be taken care of, but your bottle of all-purpose cleaner is on its last few drops. If you find yourself in a pinch or you’re looking to add natural products into your routine cleaning, you can make...
On This Date in History…
March 23, 1839 - The initials “O.K.” are first published in the Boston Morning Post March 16, 1850 - “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne is published April 13, 1870 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens in New York City May 20, 1873 - Levi Strauss and Jacob...
Around Town
A Bagful of Blessings: How One Bag Turned Into a Mission
Sometimes a seemingly small moment can completely alter the trajectory of your life. A conversation with a stranger, joining a gym, or even receiving a gift from a friend can inspire someone to take a leap in an exciting direction. There are a plethora of these...
Keeping it Positive
Written by the Sixth Grade Growth Mindset Club at Dutch Ridge Elementary School We are the Growth Mindset Club, and it is our mission that we spread positivity into our community. We also try to influence people to have a habit of knowing that they can do it, and...
Marching to Your Own Beat: An Interview with Beaver JROTC Army Instructor Sergeant Major Weaver
Written by Sophia Malcom, 6th Grader at Dutch Ridge Elementary School Sergeant Major Weaver, a local veteran and educator, virtually met with me to share his thoughts on how to use growth mindset in our everyday lives. His insight and perspective gave me a lot to...
Beaver’s Community Garden
Fresh produce. Healthy exercise. Educational opportunities. A strong community. These are just some of the benefits Beaver’s Community Garden has to offer. Tucked along the Ohio River down by the water treatment plant sits a plot of land dedicated to the Community...
A Snapshot of Virtual Teaching & Learning at BASD
Even though the school year has looked a little different this year, the teachers at Beaver Area School District are persevering and thriving. A few have shared their experiences about what teaching virtually looks like. “PE class looks a bit different online, but the...
Community Info
From the Volunteer Fire Department: 2020 Fire Report
Written by John Grosskopf, Fire Chief, Beaver Volunteer Fire Department The Beaver Volunteer Fire Department provides vital services to the community. With the collective efforts of our firefighters and administrative staff, neighboring Fire Departments, and the...
From the Code Enforcement Office
Written by Rick Sprecker, Code Enforcement Officer for Beaver Borough Warmer weather is when people spend more time on outside recreational activities, performing needed property maintenance and new construction. Please consider these tips during your warm weather...
A Local Man Falls Victim to a Romance Scheme
Top photo, left-right: United States Postal Inspection Service Agent Tammy Mayle, Beaver Police Chief Daniel Madgar, United States Postal Inspection Service Agent Martin Blow, Beaver Police Detective James DeGori, West AirComm Federal Credit SVP/Chief Operations...
Rental Registration Policy
REMINDER: On July 10, 2018, Beaver Borough Council approved a Rental Registration and Inspection Program in the Borough effective January 1, 2019. The Rental Registration and Inspection Program applies to all non-owner occupied dwelling units that are rented to...
Unemployment Compensation Benefit Scam
From the Beaver Police Department The Beaver Police Department will be providing information on the current trending scams over the next several issues of Beaver Life Magazine. It is important to be aware of these scams as many of them are born out of the Coronavirus...
Beaver History
The History and Heritage of Saints Peter and Paul SchoolOctober 7, 2020
Beaver’s CornerstoneOctober 7, 2020
A Tale of Two BrothersOctober 7, 2020
Remembering Bob StoutSeptember 30, 2020
Cook-Anderson Fire, July 4, 1920September 30, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Walking SafetyAugust 3, 2020
Don’t Invite Us to DinnerApril 2, 2020
Holiday Safety TipsNovember 27, 2019
Growing Herbs Indoors in the Winter TimeNovember 13, 2018
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