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School water lawsuit refiled

Copper, lead initially went unreported

A lawsuit against Butler School District stemming from the Summit water scandal has been filed in county court.

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VFC honored for fire-prevention program, work

The Cranberry Township fire department received an award for fire prevention this week.

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Will other states follow Pa. on church abuse report?

HARRISBURG — Attorneys general around the U.S.

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Suspected drug dealer sought for missing trial

Claimed he was in rehab facility

A suspected drug dealer and felon is once again being sought by authorities, this time after he failed to appear for his trial in Butler County Court.

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Area man sought for drug sales

An Armstrong County man is wanted on charges he sold marijuana to a police informant last year.

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News

Plumber buried in trench collapse dies

PHILADELPHIA — Authorities say a plumber who became buried in a trench that collapsed at a residential work site has died.

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In Franklin’s songs, women got theme of empowerment message

In this March 3, 1975, file photo, singer Aretha Franklin poses with her Grammy Award for best female R & B vocal performance for “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing” at the presentation in New York.

NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin never saw herself as a feminist heroine. That, she quipped, was Gloria Steinem’s role.

Funeral set for Aug. 31 in Detroit

NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be held Aug. 31 in her hometown of Detroit.

Model band

Members of the band visited the Mars School Board meeting Tuesday to show off uniforms being considered for purchase. The new design is featured on the left.

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SR School Board names security coordinator

Slippery Rock School District didn't need to look far to meet new state-mandated security requirements.

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Community

Fabulous venues on chorale trip

VALENCIA — Bruce Cooper of Valencia was immersed in music, religion and art every day during his recent tour of Italy.

Today's Verse

Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

Chuckle of the Day

A friend in need laughs at all your jokes.

Military News

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Cummings retired after serving 28 years.

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Student Directory

Tyler J. Protivnak received a bachelor's degree in computer engineering summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh.

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College freshmen — think before packing

T-minus one month and counting. The countdown to your first day as a college freshman has officially begun. There are advice articles galore with lists of what to pack and what not to pack; it’s almost as overwhelming as the college admissions process.

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Your mother's age could be the key to longevity

SAN DIEGO — Women whose mothers lived to 90 years have a 25 percent greater chance to also live that long, compared with those whose mothers didn't, according to a new study led by University of California, San Diego researchers.

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Smokers better off quitting, even with weight gain

NEW YORK — If you quit smoking and gain weight, it may seem like you’re trading one set of health problems for another. But a new U.S. study finds you’re still better off in the long run.

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Sports

Prepping to be Panthers

PITTSBURGH — Their impact may not be felt at Heinz Field this season.

Big Ben back at practice

GREEN BAY, Wis.

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The Butler Eagle is planning expanded high school football coverage this season. More reporters, more photographers and more pages will be used to provide readers information and images from Friday night action.

SHOWCASING HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Butler Eagle kicking off expanded grid coverage

Week Zero — the opening of the high school football season — arrives on Friday.

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Butler graduate Nick Stazer (55), making a play against Norwin last season, and former Golden Tornado teammate Jake Kradel are freshman guards at the University of Pittsburgh. Kradel signed early with the Panthers while Stazer is an invited walk-on.

Prepping to be Panthers

PITTSBURGH — Their impact may not be felt at Heinz Field this season.

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Pirates hit into 7 DPs in 1-0 defeat

PITTSBURGH — The Chicago Cubs tied a major league record by turning seven double plays Friday night, including a game-ending effort by rookie third baseman David Bote on a grounder by David...

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Editorial

Cheers and Jeers ...

Cheer

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Another fee

When I first learned of the Butler County Commissioners’ intent to impose a $5 fee on most vehicle registrations I wondered where county officials garnered such legal authority.

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New name needed

North Catholic High School should expunge the name of Cardinal Wuerl immediately. Not tomorrow, today.

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School police

I am deeply disappointed in Butler’s school administrators, staff and parents for regarding their children as criminals.

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Channeling sorrow and anger

Oh my God, I am heartily sorry, for having offended thee

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Business

Bidirectional pipeline flow explained

Would not hurt Philly refineries

Buckeye Pipeline officials calculate a variety of scenarios for transporting petroleum products east and west using the pipeline and tanker trucks. They assure federal regulators that they can deliver gasoline from Midwestern refineries without disrupting the current westward flow of gasoline from refineries in the Philadelphia area.

The owners of a pipeline that supplies the region with gasline tells federal regulators that it can deliver product Midwestern refineries without disrupting the current flow from refineries in the...

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Business Briefs

Pa. jobless rate falls to 4.2 percent

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Tesla’s Musk reveals ‘excruciating’ year

Electric carmaker Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk admitted to The New York Times that stress is taking a heavy toll on him personally in what he calls an “excruciating” year.

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Stanley Black & Decker relaunches Craftsman line

Soon after Stanley Black & Decker bought the well-known Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings last year, it embarked on what it says is a ground-up remake of the tool line, hoping to revitalize a name...

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Trump asks SEC to consider ending quarterly reports

Biannual filings reduce burden

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is calling on federal regulators to consider scrapping the requirement for public companies to report quarterly results, after business executives told him...