Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News. Published January 24, 2025 12:51 P.M.

(Ohioville, Pa) Crews spent hours Friday battling a fire that broke out at New Salem Church on Salem Church Road in Ohioville Friday morning.

The church was founded in 1797 and is one of the oldest in Beaver County. It is also registered with the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.

Numerous departments responded to assist at the scene.

A large portion of Salem Church Road was shut down as responders work to battle the blaze.

We have not yet received word on what may have caused the fire or if there were any injuries.