
Munich, Marco, and the Matter of Material Sovereignty
Marco Rubio’s Munich speech argues that sovereignty, industry, and supply chains—not slogans—anchor Western security, with real implications for reindustrialization and places like Beaver County.
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.

Marco Rubio’s Munich speech argues that sovereignty, industry, and supply chains—not slogans—anchor Western security, with real implications for reindustrialization and places like Beaver County.

A personal reflection on Bill Mazeroski’s legendary 1960 World Series home run, a crowded Beaver Falls car dealership, and how baseball history brushed one local childhood.

A new 10-county coalition launches to ensure northwestern Pennsylvania has a unified voice in the AI, energy, and data center boom—before the next wave of investment passes it by.

Alexander Hamilton’s 1791 manufacturing vision shaped America’s industrial rise—and still echoes today in debates over tariffs, reshoring, and Beaver County’s economic future.

A lively Beaver County talk revisits Aaron Burr’s Ohio River conspiracy, showing how keelboats built in Bridgewater helped shape U.S. law, treason, and presidential power.

Pennsylvania’s history shaped its rise—and its challenges. From steel and coal to fragmented municipalities, this piece explores how Beaver County can learn from the past without repeating it.

A clear-eyed look at Think and Grow Rich: separating useful motivation from fabricated myths, exposing Napoleon Hill’s shaky legacy, and arguing for discipline over gurus.

A wry look at Valentine’s Day’s tangled origins—from Roman martyrs and pagan rituals to modern Beaver County traditions—exploring why love persists even in February.

Pharmaceutical ads now dominate American news, shaping diagnoses, prescriptions, and public perception—raising questions about medicine, media influence, and who really benefits.

A profile of Lew Vilotti and the quiet work driving Beaver County’s growth—removing obstacles, attracting investment, and building a community worth investing in.

Marco Rubio’s Munich speech argues that sovereignty, industry, and supply chains—not slogans—anchor Western security, with real implications for reindustrialization and places like Beaver County.

A personal reflection on Bill Mazeroski’s legendary 1960 World Series home run, a crowded Beaver Falls car dealership, and how baseball history brushed one local childhood.

A new 10-county coalition launches to ensure northwestern Pennsylvania has a unified voice in the AI, energy, and data center boom—before the next wave of investment passes it by.

Alexander Hamilton’s 1791 manufacturing vision shaped America’s industrial rise—and still echoes today in debates over tariffs, reshoring, and Beaver County’s economic future.

A lively Beaver County talk revisits Aaron Burr’s Ohio River conspiracy, showing how keelboats built in Bridgewater helped shape U.S. law, treason, and presidential power.

Pennsylvania’s history shaped its rise—and its challenges. From steel and coal to fragmented municipalities, this piece explores how Beaver County can learn from the past without repeating it.

A clear-eyed look at Think and Grow Rich: separating useful motivation from fabricated myths, exposing Napoleon Hill’s shaky legacy, and arguing for discipline over gurus.

A wry look at Valentine’s Day’s tangled origins—from Roman martyrs and pagan rituals to modern Beaver County traditions—exploring why love persists even in February.

Pharmaceutical ads now dominate American news, shaping diagnoses, prescriptions, and public perception—raising questions about medicine, media influence, and who really benefits.

A profile of Lew Vilotti and the quiet work driving Beaver County’s growth—removing obstacles, attracting investment, and building a community worth investing in.