I thought forget it; I ll just throw it away, McBride said.
As he pushed his bike back home toward Beaver Falls, a bystander said, Hey, there s a place I volunteer at, and they ll take your bike and fix it.
That s how McBride discovered Communicycle. It s the best-kept secret in Beaver County, McBride said.
McBride lugged his blue and orange beach cruiser to Communicycle s New Brighton hub, where volunteers fixed the bike for free. McBride helped out, and later was able to pick out two refurbished bikes for his sons, Airek and Viktor. They already had bikes, though they were pretty jacked up, he recalled.
The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations.
During the winter months, inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. Add that on top of an already unpredictable year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
To keep its blood supply strong, the Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets in February.
For Beaver County residents interested in donating blood, a donation opportunity will be available from 1 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Moun Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2720 Brodhead Road in Aliquippa.
Northern Beaver County and Lawrence County residents can visit Washington Alliance Church, 2119 W. Washington St. in New Castle. Donation collection will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11.