
The Worst Idea Beaver County Ever Came Up With
A Newfoundland’s humorous take on Beaver County Boom 250, fireworks, Happy Hoodies, and surviving a loud night by the Ohio River.
FROM RODGER’S DESK
From Rodger’s Desk is the regular column and open door of the Beaver County Almanac, written by Editor & Publisher Rodger Morrow.

A Newfoundland’s humorous take on Beaver County Boom 250, fireworks, Happy Hoodies, and surviving a loud night by the Ohio River.

A review of William Davis’s SUPER Body, exploring gut health, muscle preservation, mobility, and why strength may matter more than weight loss.

A reflection on work ethic, effort, and why Beaver County’s economic future depends on people showing up and doing the work.

A personal reflection on intelligence, solitude, overthinking, empathy, self-doubt, curiosity, and finding people who share your wavelength.

Rudyard Kipling’s 1889 visit to Beaver reveals a small Pennsylvania town rich with history, hospitality, beauty, grief, and lasting character.

A sharp look at Pennsylvania’s Defense and Innovation Summit, Beaver County’s hopes for real industrial growth, and the need for actual jobs.

A sharp look at the struggling real estate business, slow housing sales, rising costs, and what it means for Beaver County’s future.

A sharp look at how chambers of commerce struggle to stay relevant in the digital age as innovation, entrepreneurship, and online networks outpace traditional business institutions.

A tribute to Joe Negri, the beloved jazz guitarist and Mister Rogers’ Handyman Negri, whose talent, humility, and kindness left a lasting legacy.

A tribute to jazz legend Sonny Rollins, celebrating his extraordinary talent, humility, Pittsburgh connections, and enduring influence on American music.

A Newfoundland’s humorous take on Beaver County Boom 250, fireworks, Happy Hoodies, and surviving a loud night by the Ohio River.

A review of William Davis’s SUPER Body, exploring gut health, muscle preservation, mobility, and why strength may matter more than weight loss.

A reflection on work ethic, effort, and why Beaver County’s economic future depends on people showing up and doing the work.

A personal reflection on intelligence, solitude, overthinking, empathy, self-doubt, curiosity, and finding people who share your wavelength.

Rudyard Kipling’s 1889 visit to Beaver reveals a small Pennsylvania town rich with history, hospitality, beauty, grief, and lasting character.

A sharp look at Pennsylvania’s Defense and Innovation Summit, Beaver County’s hopes for real industrial growth, and the need for actual jobs.

A sharp look at the struggling real estate business, slow housing sales, rising costs, and what it means for Beaver County’s future.

A sharp look at how chambers of commerce struggle to stay relevant in the digital age as innovation, entrepreneurship, and online networks outpace traditional business institutions.

A tribute to Joe Negri, the beloved jazz guitarist and Mister Rogers’ Handyman Negri, whose talent, humility, and kindness left a lasting legacy.

A tribute to jazz legend Sonny Rollins, celebrating his extraordinary talent, humility, Pittsburgh connections, and enduring influence on American music.