
Harry Traver: The Genius Who Turned Steel Into Screams
A witty look at Harry Guy Traver, the Beaver Falls engineer who built some of the world’s most thrilling roller coasters—and lived a life as daring as his designs.
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 witty look at Harry Guy Traver, the Beaver Falls engineer who built some of the world’s most thrilling roller coasters—and lived a life as daring as his designs.

A simple, humorous guide to quantum computing, explaining qubits, superposition, and entanglement using relatable Beaver County analogies.

Pittsburgh Airport’s move to driverless shuttles signals a shift toward automation—raising questions about cost, convenience, and what’s lost when human know-how is replaced by algorithms.

An exploration of rising theological tensions within American conservatism, examining debates over religion, identity, and ideology—and what they mean for unity and political culture.

A lighthearted guide to Beaver County’s Lenten fish fry tradition, exploring the faith, culture, and community behind the region’s beloved Friday fish sandwiches.

A look at Fr. Robert Sirico’s The Economics of the Parables, exploring how biblical stories about merchants, workers, and risk reveal timeless lessons about markets, morality, and human action.

A humorous look at modern coffee obsession—from $4,000 grinders and brewing rituals to diner coffee in Beaver County that simply does the job: waking people up.

A look at the rising peptide craze in Silicon Valley, where DIY biochemistry promises health and performance gains—contrasted with Beaver County’s traditional formula of work, sleep, and discipline.

Tenaris invests $13.3M in a Beaver Falls scrapyard to supply its Koppel electric arc furnace, highlighting how recycled steel is fueling the region’s modern manufacturing revival.

An exploration of AI-driven dynamic pricing and how algorithms now adjust prices for flights, groceries, and retail—reshaping how consumers pay in the modern digital economy.

A witty look at Harry Guy Traver, the Beaver Falls engineer who built some of the world’s most thrilling roller coasters—and lived a life as daring as his designs.

A simple, humorous guide to quantum computing, explaining qubits, superposition, and entanglement using relatable Beaver County analogies.

Pittsburgh Airport’s move to driverless shuttles signals a shift toward automation—raising questions about cost, convenience, and what’s lost when human know-how is replaced by algorithms.

An exploration of rising theological tensions within American conservatism, examining debates over religion, identity, and ideology—and what they mean for unity and political culture.

A lighthearted guide to Beaver County’s Lenten fish fry tradition, exploring the faith, culture, and community behind the region’s beloved Friday fish sandwiches.

A look at Fr. Robert Sirico’s The Economics of the Parables, exploring how biblical stories about merchants, workers, and risk reveal timeless lessons about markets, morality, and human action.

A humorous look at modern coffee obsession—from $4,000 grinders and brewing rituals to diner coffee in Beaver County that simply does the job: waking people up.

A look at the rising peptide craze in Silicon Valley, where DIY biochemistry promises health and performance gains—contrasted with Beaver County’s traditional formula of work, sleep, and discipline.

Tenaris invests $13.3M in a Beaver Falls scrapyard to supply its Koppel electric arc furnace, highlighting how recycled steel is fueling the region’s modern manufacturing revival.

An exploration of AI-driven dynamic pricing and how algorithms now adjust prices for flights, groceries, and retail—reshaping how consumers pay in the modern digital economy.