The public is Strongly encouraged if they have business with any County Department, to contact that department by phone before proceeding to go there in person.

Beaver County to move to Yellow Phase

Commissioners of Beaver County in conjunction with other elected officials in Southwest Pennsylvania make a request of Governor Wolf to immediately move Southwestern Pennsylvania, into the yellow phase of the reopening plan for Pennsylvania.

March 2020 - For the safety of employees and citizens of Beaver County, the BOC and President Judge are restricting access to the Courthouse and other County offices starting 03/18/2020 through at least 03/31/2020.

March 2020 - Due to the concerns with the Corona Virus (COVID – 19) the Beaver County Ice Arena at Brady’s Run is closed until further notice. Also, all after-hours meetings at County facilities are also cancelled.

The Beaver County Office of Planning and Redevelopment with the support of the Beaver County Commissioners, is launching an update to the County's Comprehensive Plan.

April 2018 - Beaver County District Attorney’s Office is Collaborating with the Beaver County Legislative Delegation and CCBC to present a free public program on anti-fraud and best practices for Volunteer Organizations and Small Nonprofits.

March 2018 - The Beaver County Board of Commissioners are aware of FirstEnergy Corp.'s announcement that it plans to deactivate the Beaver Valley Power Station in 2021.

August 2017 - After several informational meetings with the Beaver County Partnership for Community & Economic Growth, the Beaver County Board of Commissioners have decided not to participate in its Board of Directors

May 2017 - Apparent suicide at Beaver County Jail during the evening of Friday, May 19th, 2017.

November 2016 - In 2014, the County sold Friendship Ridge pursuant to several agreements. Last year, a number of issues were raised concerning compliance with the terms and conditions thereof.

October 2016 - Prescription drug abuse is a huge problem and this is a great opportunity for folks around the county to help reduce the threat. Please clean out your medicine cabinet and make your home safe from drug theft and abuse by taking your old and unused prescription drugs to one of the designated collection sites on Saturday, October 22, 2016.

August 2016 - The Beaver County Commissioners are pleased to announce the 2016-2017 hunting schedule for selected areas of Bradys Run, Brush Creek and Old Economy Parks.

July 2016 - Beaver County’s recent participation in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Program was successful in collecting over 500 pounds of prescription drugs. We are providing permanent collection boxes throughout Beaver County. Through the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association Medication Collection Box Grant Program, we were able to provide nine (9) permanent collection boxes.

June 2016 - The Beaver County Board of Commissioners were notified this morning by phone that Shell has made a final investment decision to build a multi-billion dollar ethane cracker plant in Potter Township.

April 2016 - Beaver County is celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and National Association for the Education of Young Children's Week of the Young Child, with a Youth Community Day at the Beaver Valley Mall on April 28, 2106 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M.

February 2016 - The Beaver County Commissioners, with their Departments of Recreation & Tourism and Public Works, have determined that the 53th Annual Snow Shovel Riding Championship, previously scheduled for Saturday February 6th at Old Economy Park, must be postponed due to weather.

January 2016 - The Beaver County Commissioners, with their Departments of Recreation & Tourism and Public Works, have determined that the 53rd Annual Snow Shovel Riding Championship, previously scheduled for Saturday January 30th at Old Economy Park, must be postponed due to weather.

January 2016 - The Beaver County Commissioners, in conjunction with their Department of Recreation & Tourism and Public Works Department, have determined that the 53rd Annual Snow Shovel Riding Championship, previously scheduled for Saturday, January 9th at Old Economy Park, must be postponed due to weather.

December 2015 - The Beaver County Commissioners have announced the schedule and requirements for the 53rct Annual Snow Shovel Riding Championship, which will be conducted through the cooperative efforts of their Recreation & Tourism and Public Works Departments on Saturday, January 9 at Old Economy Park, just off Route 989 in Economy Borough.

December 2015 - Today marked the official beginning of the 2015 Christmas Gift Project organized by staff of the County's Children & Youth Services department and supported by community volunteers and donors from the corporate, education, religious, legal and small business communities of Beaver County. Donations will be received at the CYS offices in Beaver Falls beginning this afternoon when Santa's Helpers will be dispatched from FedEx for a "Special Holiday Delivery" of gifts for 100 youth.

December 2015 - In an unprecedented display of community cooperation, the County Board of Commissioners joined forces with the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, the Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development and the Beaver County Redevelopment Authority to form the Beaver County Economic Development Partnership. The new partnership organization will be identified as "376."

October 2015 - The Beaver County Commissioners, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, will hold an informal "open house" to update the community regarding the replacement of County Bridge# 24 (Brickyard Bridge in Fallston Borough and Bridgewater Borough of Beaver County).

October 2015 - In recognition of the official opening of the newly-constructed Four Seasons Pavilion at Bradys Run Park a ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 5 pm on October 22nd.

October 2015 - Flanked by Beaver County families, long-time supporters of Head Start and community partners of the landmark program for children, the Beaver County Commissioners issued a Proclamation designating Wednesday, October 141 h as "Head Start National 50th Anniversary Celebration Day" in Beaver County.

October 2015 - In recognition of the special significance of the Veteran's Memorial Bridge, have authorized the public notice of a proposed Ordinance prohibiting any unauthorized signs of any type on the Veteran's Memorial Bridge and its approaching ramps.

October 2015 - Commissioner Joe Spanik joined a panel of elected officials from across Pennsylvania to testify as an advocate for state legislative action on a comprehensive plan for funding and administrative solutions to Pennsylvania's infrastructure and transit needs.

October 2015 - The Beaver County Commissioners are pleased to announce this year's controlled goose hunting at the Lake at Bradys Run Park in October and November, 2015.

September 2015 - The Beaver County Commissioners are pleased to announce implementation of the Swift Reach emergency alert system to inform and protect local residents and their families.

August 2015 - The Beaver County Commissioners are pleased to announce the 2015-2016 hunting schedule for selected areas of Bradys Run, Brush Creek and Old Economy County Parks.

August 2015 - The Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge, (officially named the Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge) will undergo a safety inspection during the week of August 10, 2015.

July 2015 - The Beaver County Commissioners, in conjunction with the County's Department of Recreation and Tourism, are inviting local citizens to offer input and share their ideas for future improvements in recreation and the use of our County Parks and open space.

June 2015 - Joanne McDermitt, APPRISE Coordinator for the Beaver County Office on Aging, is the most recent recipient of the prestigious Secretary's Award for Excellence in recognition of her service to seniors of Beaver County.

May 2015 - The Beaver County Commissioners recently joined funding and development stakeholders to announce plans and the work schedule for construction of a state of the art community pavilion to replace an open air shelter at Bradys Run Park.

May 2015 - The Beaver County Board of Commissioners has announced the promotion of Linda L. Hall as Director of the Beaver County Office on Aging, effective immediately.

April 2015 - Damian Thomas, 37, committed suicide yesterday while incarcerated in the Beaver County Jail. He was discovered in his cell by a Corrections Officer.

March 2015 - Today the Beaver County Commissioners have announced arrangements and requirements for the opening day of Trout Season on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Bradys Run Park Lake and Brush Creek Park.

March 2015 - Today the Beaver County Commissioners acted to expand important child welfare protection for children, youth and families in Beaver County.