THE BRIDGE IS A SPACE FOR PEOPLE IN BEAVER COUNTY TO FEEL HOPEFUL AND SEEN AND NOT ALONE; WHERE WE BECOME ACTIVE TOGETHER AND WORK TO DISMANTLE THE HARMFUL THINGS WE’VE HISTORICALLY SAID ABOUT OURSELVES.

By Garret Roberts, Beaver County Times

A fire destroyed barns containing milking equipment and bottle production at Brunton Dairy, but no injuries were reported at the popular family farm in Independence Township. Read more.

As of Monday morning, roughly $141,000 was raised via GoFundMe to benefit the dairy farm. The goal is to raise $250,000. To donate, visit the page here.

By Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Some of the most common food allergies — including nuts and dairy — are found in plenty of candies.

Among U.S. children, the prevalence of food allergies is reported to be between 5-8%, depending on the source and methodology of a particular study. And incidences of child food allergies have been on the rise in recent decades; some argue this is due to avoidance of common allergens early in a child’s life.

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By Michael Guise, CBS Pittsburgh

Last week, Lawn Love released its report​ on the best and worst cities in the United States for vampires.

Lawn Care said it compared the 500 biggest cities in the United States on five categories: food and drink, lair safety, deterrents, community, and entertainment. The report looked for blood centers, vampire-friendly dwellings like homes with basements, and warm bodies. The work was done to encourage blood donation during the current national shortage.

Among the key metrics in Law Love's report, Pittsburgh ranked No. 1 for "historical annual average percentage of sunshine (least)."

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Check out some of the faces of your neighbors who are running for local office on Nov. 7. Click each image to read a Q+A with the candidates by the Beaver County Times.

Incumbent Jack Manning, a Republican, top left; incumbent Dan Camp, a Republican, top right; Julian Taylor, a Democrat, bottom left; and incumbent Tony Amadio, a Democrat, bottom right.

Incumbent David Lozier, a Republican, left, and Nate Bible, a Democrat.

Leonard Seanez, a Democrat, left, and incumbent Sandie Egley, a Republican.

Tina Price-Genes, a Democrat, left, and incumbent Maria Longo, a Republican.

Incumbent Michael Rossi, a Democrat, left, and Jodi Janicki Jones, a Republican.

Note: Not all candidate stories have been posted by the Beaver County Times yet. Subscribe to The Times to stay up-to-date on the latest election info.

To register to attend the Educational Town Hall Series, visit here.

To join the Eyes of Shell Zoom meeting, visit here.

The Windmill’s Haunted Mini Golf: Sept. 16 through Halloween — a spooky miniature golf course at 2142 Brodhead Road, Hopewell Twp.

Freddy’s Haunts: Sept. 26 through Halloween — a haunted trail at 192 McCune Road, Independence Twp.

Beastly Haunted Trail: Sept. 29 through Halloween — a haunted attraction at 3394 Brodhead Road, Center Township. More here.

Local Pumpkin Patches:

• Hozak Farms, 488 Anderson-Hozak Road in Hanover Twp.
• Janoski’s Farm and Greenhouse, 1714 Route 30 in Findlay Twp.
• Yeck’s Pumpkins and Hayrides, 568 Baker Road in New Sewickley Twp.

Trick-or-Treat Schedule:

• Oct 31 from 5-7 p.m.: Ellwood City.
• Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.: New Brighton.
• Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.: Aliquippa, Ambridge, Baden, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Big Beaver, Bridgewater, Center Township, Chippewa Township, Conway, Economy, Franklin Township, Harmony Township, Hopewell Township, Independence Township, Monaca, New Sewickley Township, Patterson Heights, Patterson Township, Potter Township, Raccoon Township, Rochester, Rochester Township, Shippingport and Vanport Township.
• Oct. 31 Trunk-or-treat from 6-8 p.m. in the North Sewickley Township building parking lot.

Yoga for Artists: Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 and 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Baby Bello, 220 9th Ave. in Beaver Falls. Yoga presented by Sangha Center Yoga based in Beaver.

Fall Fantasy Vendor Event: Nov. 4 from 12–5 p.m. at the New Brighton Croatian Club, 820 Third Ave. An indoor event with vendors, crafters, food, baked goods, 50/50, raffle auction and door prize, chili cook off and stuffed stocking raffle.

Winter Coat Drive: Nov. 12 from 12–4 p.m. at the Little Free Library of Aliquippa (at the corner of Franklin and Main).

Donation deadline is Nov. 4!

Nature Journaling: Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (The first session already took place on Sept. 30.) $10 suggested donation. Relax and record your experiences as you spend time in creation and the many places of beauty and peace on the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden grounds at 495 St. Joseph Way in Baden.

"The Current: A Beaver County Speaker Series": Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. at Penn State Beaver's Student Union Building. Learn from local experts about how trees can positively impact our community. Register here.

Beaver County Rehabilitation Center: BCRC offers mental health services for all Beaver County residents. The program, called Aurora, is a resource for anyone with a mental health diagnosis who needs additional assistance in developing hope. Watch the Facebook Reel here. More info about Aurora available here.

Beaver County Crisis Help-Line: 1-800-400-6180 and 724-371-8060, or text 988.

The Shell Plant Agreement: Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services put together an article with helpful info about Shell’s fine and consent order agreement. Read here.

Soup Kitchens: For a list of free meals available to the community, view the link here.

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An early 1920s view of Beaver Valley Brewery in Rochester, now where Beaver Valley Bowl is housed. According to the Little Beaver Historical Society on Facebook, the main business district of Rochester was along the river on Water Street, but after numerous floods, businesses moved to higher ground.

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