“Learning the secret of flight from a bird was a good deal like learning the secret of magic from a magician.” – Orville Wright When the Wright Brothers first successfully flew a plane 850 feet in Kitty Hawk, NC after years of research in 1902, the public’s reaction was underwhelming. Although it was a historic […]
The Chippewa Police Department continues to proudly serve and protect the community. The department recently promoted three officers to the rank of Corporal. These promotions will afford more supervision and oversight within the police department. Officers Eli Nye, Jacob Delmonico, and Royce Deyber were promoted with an effective date of September 2022. To further enhance […]
Isn’t it amazing how time seems to go by so quickly? It wasn’t all that long ago that I was writing about all the activities the Fire Department had planned for the summer and now I am already looking back at those times and looking forward to what the fall season has to bring us. […]
Submitted by Pam Varga, Sahli Park Manager Like aerial acrobats, hummingbirds dart through our summer gardens—their iridescent colors flashing like jewels. There are 388 species of hummingbirds found in North, Central, and South America, but only one is found in Pennsylvania—the Ruby Throated Hummingbird. Named for the male’s bright red bib, called a gorget, adult […]
Submitted by Tamela Peterson, EAA Chapter 68 Member Every community has organizations that foster pride and commitment attributed to an exceptional group of staunch enthusiasts. One such organization is in the heart of Chippewa at the Beaver County Airport, the Experimental Aircraft Association, EAA Chapter 68. It is a remarkable group of aircraft builders and […]
Submitted by David M. Przybysz, Assistant Chief and John Syka, President Hey Folks! We did it! By the time this article goes to print, we – hopefully – will have made it through the winter weather and be anxiously awaiting the spring rains to bring green grass and pretty flowers back to our community. We […]
Halloween activities for teens and adults often involve haunted houses or spooky hayrides, but you may be looking for something a little less scary for younger kids. When children think of Halloween, most envision large bags of candy and elaborate costumes depicting their favorite movie characters or superheroes. If traditional Trick-or Treating is not appealing […]
No matter how well we believe we are managing our money, personal finance can always be improved upon. Some people believe it to be unnecessary, but if you find yourself never having any spare income to stash away, despite believing—or knowing—that you are certainly bringing in enough money to enable that, it might be time […]
Credit cards can be a useful tool in managing personal finance, but you have to be careful to keep control of them and make sure they don’t take control of you. One way to do this is to be intentional about applying for new credit cards. Make sure you have a plan to keep the […]
As a parent, you care about the well-being of your children and you want only the best for them, both now and in the future. You know your job is to prepare your son or daughter for the next stage in life, and that includes knowing how to save, invest, and handle money. If you […]
It’s almost autumn again, which means pumpkin season is almost here and it’s time to break out those delicious pumpkin recipes. And what goes better with pumpkin than cream cheese, nuts, and spices. These ingredients wonderfully compliment the earthy taste of pumpkin and make a pumpkin recipe special. This recipe is for pumpkin cream cheese […]
After spending the better half of a weekend binge watching your favorite home renovation show, the urge strikes to make some upgrades to your own home. From replacing worn-out kitchen cabinets to installing a trendy chandelier, the experts on television make all home improvement projects look quick and easy. Unfortunately, this is not always the […]
Home improvements can make a huge difference to the value of your home. But all home improvements don’t make an equal return on your investment. Some will cost very little and can increase your property’s value significantly. Others could cost a fortune and will do almost nothing for its selling price. First impressions count. That’s […]
Ahhh… Spring! As we look forward to the warmer temperatures and all the fresh new things that come with, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on last year’s Fire Department activities. Our annual carnival and parade was blessed with great weather and ended up being our most successful event ever! Folks like you […]