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By Joanne McDermitt, APPRISE Coordinator, Beaver County Office on Aging Question: What is open enrollment?  Answer: This is the time of year that Medicare recipients can change their Advantage medical and Part D prescription drug plans. Medicare recipients can change from Original Medicare to an Advantage Plan or switch from one Advantage Plan to another. … Read more

It all began in 1960 with a long snap behind the line of scrimmage. That year, Joe Willie Namath, a senior at Beaver Falls High School, ultimately punted his Tigers to a WPIAL state championship. Years later, he would “guarantee” a Super Bowl III victory for the New York Jets, accomplish a stellar 13-year NFL … Read more

Featuring “STREETCORNER” direct from Detroit. Performing Oldies and Motown live. Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Above: Marine JROTC cadets fold the American flag. The Elks keep their promise that as long as there are veterans, they will never be forgotten. The B.P.O.E. #283 in Rochester honored our veterans from Rochester Manor & Villa during their recent annual Flag Day ceremony. Local veterans were invited to dinner prior to the ceremony. … Read more

In this age of information overload, social media, and radical changes in how news is perceived and delivered, it’s not easy for traditional media outlets to stand out and reflect a positive impact on their intended audience. That’s only one of the many reasons why the longtime success of two local radio stations—WBVP 1230 and … Read more

SENIOR DAY AT THE BEAVER VALLEY MALL Presents Health & Wellness Fair Wednesday  May 8, 2019 10 am to 12 noon Health and Welllness professionals:  Physical Therapist  Apprise Health Insurance counselors  Chiropractor  Fitness Demos  *Subject to change  District Attorney David Lozier will have the Drug Take Back Box available to collect old and unused medications.  … Read more

• For eligible Beaver County residents ages 60 and older • Eligibility is based on income.  Income limits will be forthcoming. • Receive four $5 vouchers for a total of $20 per eligible individual. One set of vouchers is permitted per person per season. • Vouchers are distributed on a first come, first serve basis … Read more

By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News Mostly everyone knows the legend of Old Saint Nicholas but are you familiar with his companion, Belsnickel? In German folklore, Belsnickel is Santa’s grumpy, disheveled alter ego. Dressed in tattered clothes, he is adorned with bells and dragging chains, and carries wood sticks. Yes, this “bad Santa” … Read more