Category: News

Rochester-Monaca Bridge on Route 18 undergoing inspection work this week, weather permitting

(File Photo of Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that this week, weather permitting, single-lane restrictions will occur on the Rochester-Monaca Bridge. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday through Friday this week, the bridge on Route 18 will undergo inspection work by Mackin Engineering and the Sofis Company crews. The Rochester-Monaca Bridge will also have lane restrictions on Route 51 underneath it on Wednesday, July 23rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

“School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” set to give a free backpack to local students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in two Beaver County locations and others as back-to-school season approaches

(File Photo of School Bus Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Over 1,200 locations for TCC and Wireless Zone, both from Verizon, are giving away one free backpack while supplies last to local students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Two locations these students can go to in Beaver County for this event are the Verizon stores at both the Chippewa Walmart and in Hopewell Township on Green Garden Road. The “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” will occur in all these locations on Sunday, July 27th at 1 p.m., sponsored by Round Room, a Verizon authorized retailer. 

Public automated external defibrillators installed to be available anytime in five local locations by the Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station 63

(Photo Courtesy of the Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station 63)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Brighton Township, PA) According to a Facebook post from the Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station 63, they have installed public automated external defibrillators in five local locations,

-Dawson/Baker Field: on the side of the concession stand under the awning
-Ellis Field: on the side of the concession stand under the awning
-Hardy Field: on the side of the restroom building, facing the baseball field
-Two Mile Run Lodge: on the rear, covered patio of the building
-Brighton Twp. Road Garage, 1250 Brighton Road (near the disc golf course, walking trail): on the side of the Road Dept Garage, facing the roadway to the disc golf course entrance

 These defibrillators are to be used twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and three-hundred-and-sixty-five days a year. They also control climate, have alarms, keep surveillance and alerts police and fire departments when they are opened. 911 is the safest way to call in case of an emergency to ensure a quicker response.

Allegheny County Jail officer suspended for posting racist viral video on social media

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This Oct. 17, 2023 file photo shows the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County jail could significantly increase its mental health staffing and provide more training about use of force and restraint after five inmates alleged that the Pennsylvania facility treats those with mental illness unfairly, under proposed settlement filed Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) A corrections officer from the Allegheny County Jail got suspended for a video in which he displays and announces comments that are racist. Last week, an intake officer, Brian Davis, posted a viral video on social media with him holding a baseball bat that said “the racist word that starts with n, beater” with barbed wire around it. On Sunday, Allegheny Council Member Bethany Hallam contacted the warden of the Allegheny County Jail about this incident. An investigation regarding the suspension of Davis is presently happening and there is no word yet as of today.

Investigation ongoing regarding incident in which Aliquippa man was arrested for possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia in Aliquippa

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a man from Aliquippa was arrested for possessing drugs in Aliquippa on July 7th, 2025. Twenty-one-year-old Javiheir Lowe was stopped by police on the 500 block of Monaca Road during a traffic stop. According to police, Lowe was found to be in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and the investigation of this incident is ongoing.

AAA East Central’s gas price report states that gas prices drop five cents 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 five cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.36 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s gas price report. The report states that at this time a year ago, the average price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania was around $3.76. The report also notes that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $3.47. 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:

$3.294      Altoona
$3.467      Beaver
$3.608      Bradford
$3.107      Brookville
$3.356      Butler
$3.338      Clarion
$3.304      DuBois
$3.290      Erie
$3.013      Greensburg
$3.402      Indiana
$3.142      Jeannette
$3.645      Kittanning
$3.163      Latrobe
$3.284      Meadville
$3.670      Mercer
$3.360      New Castle
$3.332      New Kensington
$3.427      Oil City
$3.415      Pittsburgh
$3.113      Sharon
$3.473      Uniontown
$3.659      Warren
$3.398      Washington

Eastbound shoulder restriction occurring on Route 68 on Midland Road this week, weather permitting

(File Photo of Road Construction Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that beginning on Tuesday, July 22nd, weather permitting, drilling operations on Route 68 on Midland Road will occur. Starting that day and going through Friday, July 25th, an eastbound shoulder restriction will happen on Route 68 between Smiths Ferry Road and Spring Lane Road. On that Ohioville Borough road, drilling operations will be conducted by crews from Armstrong Drilling.

Beaver County Chamber Monday Memo: 07/21/25

Free Business Accelerator Program Available to Beaver County Business Owners

We’re excited to share a newly announced program from Chamber member Shell Polymers, in partnership with Paramount Pursuits, that empowers entrepreneurs with the mindset, skills, confidence, and connections needed to grow their businesses and strengthen their communities through meaningful employment.

Shell LiveWire Pennsylvania is a free business accelerator designed to help you sustain and scale your business. Each cohort will include up to 15 participants and offers:

  • Fully funded participation through Shell LiveWire
  • A 12-month, high-touch program
  • Expert coaching
  • Business education
  • Digital skills training
  • Networking events
  • Peer learning
  • A graduate celebration
Learn More & Apply
Still Using Our Old Address?

The Chamber moved last year, and we’re still seeing some remittances sent to our former location. Kindly update your records with our current address:

1000 3rd Street, Suite 2A, Beaver, PA 15009
Help Us Keep You in the Loop — and Connected!

If it’s been a while since you’ve visited your Chamber member profile, now is a great time to log in and make sure your company’s information and contacts are up to date.

We often hear how helpful it is when members add key staff—typically managers and above, though it can be anyone you choose—to their profiles. This ensures they also receive important Chamber communications, event updates, and educational opportunities happening throughout Beaver County.

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Legislative Cruise Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us on last week’s sold-out Legislative Cruise! While the rain came down at times, we were grateful to be aboard a newly renovated riverboat with plenty of indoor space, scenic river views — and even a well-timed rainbow.

The networking was fantastic, and we’re especially thankful to the legislators and local officials who joined us and shared insights into the exciting growth happening across our region. They also expressed their continued commitment to working together for a stronger, more connected Beaver County.

A heartfelt thank-you to our members, guests, and sponsors who made the evening a great success!

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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 our brief survey—just six quick questions to help us improve the timing, format, and content of this free networking opportunity.

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!

115 Wagner Road, Unit 108

Township Marketplace Shopping Plaza

Thursday, August 21

12:30 PM Ribbon Cutting

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

The application period for our next Leadership Beaver County cohort is open!

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’re honored to play a role in shaping it.
Save the Date: Speed Networking at Penn State Beaver

Join us for a Speed Networking B-Club event at Penn State Beaver on Friday, September 5.

Come practice your business commercial, bring plenty of business cards, and enjoy breakfast and coffee.

Stay tuned for registration details!
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 here.
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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

Any opinion and other statement contained in Member News below in no way reflects the views and beliefs of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or Board of Directors.

Beaver Area Heritage Foundation & Museum to Welcome a New Addition—A Retired Caboose

The Beaver Area Heritage Foundation is excited to announce a major addition to its museum campus: a retired railroad caboose generously donated by CSX Transportation. Once restored, the caboose will become a permanent rail history exhibit—marking an exciting new chapter for the site and expanding its storytelling in a meaningful way.

Read more about the project and how to get involved, here.
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Man in critical condition after crashing his scooter in Pittsburgh without wearing his helmet

(File Photo of a Police Siren Light)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) An unidentified man got taken to the hospital by medics and is now in critical condition after he crashed his scooter in Pittsburgh on Sunday morning. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, around 5:45 a.m., police, EMS, and fire units were called to a crash on Bates Street and 2nd Avenue. At the scene, police found the male driver of the scooter, who did not stop at a red light on Bates Street and also hit a side of an SUV when going down on 2nd Avenue on his scooter. At the time of this crash, this man was not wearing a helmet.

Investigation continues regarding motorcycle crash caused by man not wearing his helmet on his motorcycle in the South Side of Pittsburgh

(File Photo: Caption for Photo: police car lights at night in city with selective focus and bokeh background blur) Credit for Photo: Courtesy of Getty Images/iStockphoto/z1b)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) An unidentified man got taken to the hospital in critical condition after he caused a motorcycle crash in the South Side of Pittsburgh early Sunday morning. The crash occurred at Arlington Avenue and East Carson Street just after 3 a.m. that day. According to investigators, the man lost control of his motorcycle due to air loss in the front tire and then hit a curb. Even though he did not have a helmet on at the time of the crash, his condition was last listed as stable. The investigation for this crash is ongoing.