(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

With the recent news of neighboring Allegheny County shutting down alcohol consumption in public bars and restaurants, some are wondering if the same reverting is set to happen in Beaver County. But, as the County Commissioners stated during their weekly work session on Wednesday, that move is not theirs to make.

“We have no power,” said Commissioner Chairman Dan Camp, “but we’ve also had no conversation [with Harrisburg officials].” The County became the last in Western Pennsylvania to enter the Yellow Zone back on May 15, and there’s no word from Harrisburg on planning to re-enter that zone (with Beaver now in the “Green” phase).

So why, then, did Allegheny County get their restrictions?

“The only reason that Allegheny County got to do it is because they have their own Health Department…and it was them who made that decision,” spoke Commissioner Tony Amadio.

“But that [decision] would have to come from Harrisburg for Beaver County.”

The Beaver County Commissioners will hold their next work session on Wednesday, July 8 at 10:00 AM.