Submitted by Eric S. Hermick, Chief of Police COPS CORNER: The mission of the Chippewa Police Department is to protect and serve our community and those traveling or visiting our area. Part of protecting and serving involves crime prevention and reduction of crashes and injuries and/or deaths related to crashes through proactive policing. I could […]
Submitted by LINDA RAWDING, Tax Collector The 2024 Blackhawk School District Tax Bills will be mailed at the beginning of July. Checks for payment of school taxes should be made payable to Blackhawk S.D. Tax Collector. There is an installment plan printed on the school bills that is based on the face amount. If you […]
While many consider autumn the most beautiful time of year, it is also the time when gardeners have to start moving their operation indoors. While growing garden vegetables indoors is not always a great idea, it is entirely possible to enjoy your gardening in the winter time with a windowsill herb garden. Starting an herb […]
What does Chippewa Township have that no one else in the world has? It happens to be a 68-year-old airworthy airplane affectionately known as Thunder Pig. The airplane is owned and operated, and proudly housed in the hangar at Air Heritage Aviation Museum at the Beaver County Airport. The Thunder Pig is the only Vietnam […]
Submitted by DAVID M. PRYZBYSZ, Assistant Chief It is hard to believe that yet another summer has already come and gone! Those warm, humid, and often thunderstorm filled days have quickly been replaced by the cooler, more grey days of Autumn. Soon the beautiful bright leaves will fall from the trees and fill our yards […]
Blackhawk’s own Mr. Ryan D. Hardesty was awarded the Pennsylvania 2023 Teacher of the Year Award. Mr. Hardesty teachers seventh and eighth grade social studies at Highland Middle School. Mr. Hardesty represented Blackhawk at the national teacher leadership conference in Louisville, KY this summer presented by the National Network of State Teachers of the Year. […]
We had a great summer season this year and we loved providing some great experiences for our kids and adults. We are already planning for a wonderful summer season next year, too! • We offered 28 days of summer camp and had 284 kids participate throughout the summer…. Submitted by PAM VARGA, Sahli Park Manager […]
This season is filled with many reasons to eat, drink, and be merry. Gather your friends and family around the table to try these recipes or indulge in their deliciousness by yourself. Remember, as Oscar Wilde once said, “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” CHRISTMAS TREE SPINACH DIP BREADSTICKS Source: itsalwaysautumn.com Ingredients12 oz frozen chopped spinach,thawed […]
Refresh Your Dwelling with All the Key Styles With the change of the seasons and the new year, various home decor aesthetics will be coming and going. Out with the old and in with the new! Your home is your sanctuary, so make sure it fits your tastes and the latest fashions by incorporating the […]
While many consider autumn the most beautiful time of year, it is also the time when gardeners have to start moving their operation indoors. While growing garden vegetables indoors is not always a great idea, it is entirely possible to enjoy your gardening in the…
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All year long you’ve heard messages that remind you to “work safely…don’t take shortcuts…prevent accidents… ” To do this, of course, you have to keep your mind on your work. But this time of the year, your mind may be everywhere else but on your work. You may be thinking… Traffic is so bad I’m […]
Submitted by Diane Babnew Manning, Resident Teaching Communication at McKinley Schoolhouse began each day with the ringing of the bell. The children knew that the toll of the bell meant it was time to get in line, enter the school, and get to work. Communication development for young children included gaining the skills to understand […]
National Play Outside Day, observed on the first Saturday of each month, is a celebration that encourages families and communities to embrace the great outdoors, regardless of the season. While many may associate outdoor play with the warm days of summer, it’s just as… 5 Easy Ways to Brighten Your Mood Wintertime can be tough […]