Diane Wakefield … a Lasting Legacy at the Library

Diane Wakefield … a Lasting Legacy at the Library

Mar 17, 2023

After a 46-year career, the only professional job she’s ever had, Beaver resident Diane Wakefield will retire this spring as librarian of the Beaver Area Memorial Library. She leaves a stellar legacy of the library as growing, relevant and influential in serving a...
In Memoriam: Robert Allen Rice

In Memoriam: Robert Allen Rice

Mar 17, 2023

Beaver resident Robert Allen Rice, an economic development expert, historic preservationist, political aficionado, news junkie and all-around renaissance gentleman, was taken away far too soon with his untimely passing on Jan. 15, 2023. Bob originally was from...
One Home’s History: 494 Bank Street

One Home’s History: 494 Bank Street

Dec 18, 2022

Written by VALENTINE J. BRKICH Years ago, I had the pleasure of gathering with several Beaverites at the home of Shirley Pow on Bank Street to chat about their personal histories of living here in our lovely little town. Two of these were Juergen and Ingrid Steinmetz,...
Looking Back at Beaver’s Bicentennial Streetscape Project

Looking Back at Beaver’s Bicentennial Streetscape Project

Nov 18, 2022

Submitted by 2002 Bicentennial Streetscape Committee members Chuck Copeland and Mark Peluso, in grateful memory of the energetic commitment given to this initiative by Bob Smith, Dick Shaw, Dave Williams, and Jim Foster. PROJECT OVERVIEW For nearly two decades, Beaver...
The Beaver County Special Unit

The Beaver County Special Unit

Nov 18, 2022

The Beaver County Special Unit was formed by a group of veterans from Monaca Legion and Baden Legion in 1975. We are a Non-Profit NOT affiliated with the Beaver County government. In the beginning, there were two units of approximately twenty-five personnel. Today, we...