Tag: Beaver

Versatex to invest $40 million, create 80 new jobs in Beaver County

ALIQUIPPA — Beaver County-based building materials supplier Versatex will invest $40 million to double production capacity and build a new 96,500-square-foot facility in the Aliquippa Industrial Park. The move is expected to create at least 80 new jobs in the region, building on the company’s current 180-person workforce in Aliquippa and 400-person workforce in Scranton. […]

1 person injured after vehicle crashes into creek in Beaver County

One person was injured after a crash in Beaver County. Beaver County dispatchers say the crash happened on Blockhouse Run Road in New Brighton. Investigators say a vehicle crashed into a creek. One person was flown to a hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time. This is a developing story. Check back for updates […]

Beaver Island celebrates top grads from Class of 2024

BEAVER ISLAND — The Beaver Island Class of 2024 is ready to cross the stage this Saturday. Prior to the graduation, Beaver Island Community School is honoring its top graduates. Aedan Cole Graduating top of his class is Valedictorian Aedan Cole, the child of Rose and Brian Cole. Earning Summa Cum Laude honors, Cole participated […]

2 teens injured after vehicle crashes into tree in Beaver County

Two teens were injured when a vehicle crashed into a tree in Beaver County. Beaver County dispatchers say emergency crews were called to Bocktown Road in Raccoon Township at around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday. Raccoon Township Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle after hitting a patch of gravel and crashed into a […]

2 people flown to hospital from motorcycle crash in Beaver County

Two people were injured in a motorcycle crash in Beaver County. The crash happened in the 500 block of Route 68 just after 9:30 p.m. Two people were flown to local hospitals from the crash. There is currently no word on their conditions. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel […]

Beaver Island Parkway Bridge reopened on Grand Island

May 24—The Beaver Island Parkway Bridge over the thruway’s I-190 in Grand Island reopened to traffic on Friday, ahead of the busy Memorial Day travel weekend. The bridge was replaced as part of an $8.3 million project which included increased vertical clearance, wider travel lanes and new riding surface. “The replacement of the Beaver Island […]