Massive fire breaks out at Midland Borough restaurant

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Midland Borough, PA) According to dispatchers, a massive fire broke out along Midland Avenue in Midland Borough around 3 a.m. this morning. Dispatchers also confirm that firefighters rescued three people in a Midland Avenue restaurant on the 800 block of Midland Avenue who were initially trapped inside. The fire also caused a part of the roof of that establishment with apartments above it to collapse. The cause of the fire was a citronella candle that was lit on the back porch of the building. There were no reported injuries.

The City of New Brighton hosting a free open house and community picnic at the New Brighton Kids Community Garden

(File Photo of the Rivertowns of Beaver County/ New Brighton Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) The City of New Brighton is hosting a community picnic and open house that are free from 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. on Thursday, August 14th at the New Brighton Kids Community Garden. You can bring your family for family friendly events there. Backpacks full of school supplies will be given to the first fifty kids that show up to this event. There will also be a learning session from Communicycle about bikes as well as food, crafts and educational garden tours.

Thirteen Sundays set for the 2025-2026 hunting season in 2025 as Sunday hunting will be fully regulated in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Game Commission

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Game Commission set Sundays to hunt for the 2025-2026 hunting season. Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1431 on July 9th, 2025 to give Pennsylvanians more Sundays to hunt. According to a Pennsylvania Game Commission release on Monday, the thirteen Sundays going from September 14th to December 7th, 2025 are now available for Pennsylvanians to hunt. Sunday hunting will now be fully regulated in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the law will be in effect on September 7th, 2025. 

Accidental drowning is revealed as the cause of death for the nine-year-old girl that died after an incident at the wave pool at the Boardwalk at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hershey, PA) The cause of death for the nine-year-old girl that died on Thursday after an incident that occurred at the wave pool at the Boardwalk at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania has been revealed. According to WGAL, the girl died from an accidental drowning at that wave pool. The pool closed on Friday out of respect for the family of the girl. She was pronounced dead at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center on Thursday. The wave pool at the Boardwalk at Hersheypark reopened to visitors on Sunday.

AAA East Central’s gas price report states steady gas prices are ready before heading to the gas pump in Western Pennsylvania this week

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are steady in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.35 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The report states that at this time last year, the average price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania was around $3.74. The report also notes that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $3.46. According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas:

$3.292      Altoona
$3.459      Beaver
$3.598      Bradford
$3.101      Brookville
$3.340      Butler
$3.239      Clarion
$3.311      DuBois
$3.259      Erie
$3.033      Greensburg
$3.403      Indiana
$3.104      Jeannette
$3.539      Kittanning
$3.149      Latrobe
$3.282      Meadville
$3.660      Mercer
$3.333      New Castle
$3.292      New Kensington
$3.445      Oil City
$3.387      Pittsburgh

$3.372      Sharon
$3.468      Uniontown
$3.653      Warren
$3.364      Washington

Single-lane and shoulder restriction on southbound Route 65 on Ohio River Boulevard in Pittsburgh will occur, weather permitting

(File Photo: Caption for Photo: PennDOT, PSP, PTC, Construction Industry Highlight National Work Zone Awareness Week)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that on Tuesday, July 29th, weather permitting, a lane and shoulder restriction on southbound Route 65 on the Ohio River Boulevard in Pittsburgh will occur. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day, the ramp that carries southbound Route 65 to northbound Route 28/northbound I-279 will have these single-lane and shoulder restrictions. Inspection activities will be performed by crews from Michael Baker International. Safety in work zones is the responsibility of everyone, so be cautious traveling on southbound Route 65 on the Ohio River Boulevard in Pittsburgh if this work is happening.   

Gas line work will occur on northbound Route 65 in Leetsdale Borough will occur for two days, weather permitting

(File Photo of Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegehny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that on Tuesday, July 29th and Wednesday, July 30th, weather permitting, gas line work will occur on northbound Route 65 in Leetsdale Borough. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days, a single-lane restriction will be on northbound Route 65 between Ferry Street and Taylor Way. Camera work and gas line location work will be conducted by crews from Team Fishel. Safety in work zones is the responsibility of everyone, so be cautious traveling on northbound Route 65 in Leetsdale Borough if this work is happening. 

Thomas “Tom” W. Hogue (1940-2025)

Thomas “Tom” W. Hogue, 84, of Beaver, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on July 27th, 2025.
He was born in Beaver on October 7th, 1940, the son of the late Harry and Opal Wallace Hogue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Hogue, his daughter, Katie Hogue, his sisters, Linda Mason and Harrietta “Cissy” Hogue, his nephews, Steve Mason and James Robert Allison and his niece, Jennifer Hogue. He is survived by his son, Ross C. Hogue, his daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth (Jeff Melhorn) Hogue, and although he did not have any human grandchildren, he leaves behind his grand pets, Ernestine and Rocco the dogs, and Rex and Elliot the cats; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas was a member of Champion Life Church of Darlington. He was also a Union Steward for Teamsters, Local 261.
Friends will be received on Thursday, July 31st from 5 p.m. until the time of a service at 7 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in cahrge of his arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Martin Alexander “Alex” Haught (2001-2025)

Martin Alexander “Alex” Haught, 23, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Mannington, West Virginia, passed away on July 25th, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on September 6th, 2001, a son of Bobbie Zorko (Charles Cook) of Beaver Falls and Jessy Haught (Tina Anderson) of Mannington, West Virginia.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother and best friend, Roderick Aaron Haught of Beaver Falls, his maternal grandparents, Bob & Cheri Zorko of Metz, West Virginia, his uncle, Bob (DeLena) Haught of Fairmont, West Virginia, his uncle, Lee (Tonya) Haught of Mannington, West Virginia and his aunt, Billie Jo Zorko of Beaver Falls as well as several other aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Martin Haught and Wilma Haught.

Martin was a 2020 graduate of North Marion High School in Farmington, West Virginia and was recently employed by Sims Bowling Lanes in Beaver Falls. He was an avid gamer who greatly enjoyed the outdoors. He shared his family’s love for animals, especially his cat, Clem. Martin had a special interest in mothing, which earned him the beloved nickname “Mothman” among his family. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and joy with all who were fortunate enough to know and love him.

There will be no funeral services at this time as cremation has been chosen as the final method of disposition. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date in his hometown of Mannington, West Virginia.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to provide care and guidance to Martin’s family during this time.

Beaver County Chamber Monday Memo: 07/28/25

Now Open to All 10 SWPA Counties: Pursuit Flex Loan for Startups

Pursuit’s Southwestern Pennsylvania Flex Loan program—originally limited to five counties—is now available to startups in all ten SWPA counties, including Beaver.

Eligible businesses (startups or those operating less than two years) can apply for up to $100,000 at a fixed 9.9% interest rate over six years, with interest-only payments at 7.4% for the first year.

Know a startup that might benefit?

Contact Steve Meredith at smeredith@pursuitlending.com or 412-491-9697 to learn more.

Join us for B-Club at Valley Vintage Motorworks!

Friday, August 1

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Valley Vintage Motorworks

Conference Room

927 Pennsylvania Ave.

Monaca, PA 15061

We need your feedback!

Whether you’re a regular attendee or just hearing about B-Club for the first time, we’d love your input.

Please take a moment to complete a brief six-question survey to help us improve the timing, format, and content of this free networking opportunity.

NOTE: We are looking for locations and speakers for our B-Club. Interested in learning more? Contact the Chamber Office at 724.775.3944.

USX Federal Credit Union Grand Opening in Monaca

Join us in celebrating the grand opening of Chamber member USX Federal Credit Union’s newest location in Monaca!

Thursday, August 21

12:30 PM Ribbon Cutting

115 Wagner Road, Unit 108

Township Marketplace Shopping Plaza

Monaca, PA 15061

A food truck is tentatively scheduled from 11:00 AM to 2:00 or 3:00 PM

There are just FOUR days left to apply for Leadership Beaver County Cohort VIII!

Applications are due by July 31, 2025.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/LeadershipBeaverCounty

The Beaver County Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer Leadership Beaver County, a premier program dedicated to developing the next generation of community leaders. Through this initiative, the Chamber invests in the future of the region by equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to lead with impact. We believe strong leadership is key to a thriving community—and we are honored to play a role in shaping it.

Mark your calendars for our 2025 Business of the Year Awards and Annual Meeting

This fall, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s award winners and share updates on Chamber initiatives.

Learn more or explore sponsorship opportunities on our event page.

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We have launched new ways to partner in 2025!

 

The BCCC is excited to share our Yearlong Partnership initiative. These unique yearlong partnership opportunities are an investment in the Chamber’s ability to lead and advocate for impactful change. Please consider a Yearlong Partnership as a Bridges ($5,000), Rivers ($10,000), or Legacy ($15,000+) level.

 

Interested in learning more?

Contact Lance Grable, Chamber President, here.

 

As always, you can sponsor any of our events throughout the year. Check out our 2025 Event Sponsorship Guide here.

Submit your member news to info@bcchamber.com

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