Breaking News
Crash slowed traffic on North Main Street Extension; no injuries
June 23, 2017 - 01:35 pm
A rear-end crash slowed traffic for a short time on North Main Street Extension, Butler Township shortly before noon Friday.
Found items could be victim's
June 23, 2017 - 10:45 am
Remnants of a homicide victim's belongings may have been uncovered Thursday in a fire pit.
Donaldson drops lawsuit
June 22, 2017 - 11:32 pm
Butler Mayor Tom Donaldson announced at Thursday's city council meeting that he discontinued his lawsuit against the city.
Couple asks Middlesex officials to regulate shooting
June 22, 2017 - 02:44 pm
MIDDLESEX TWP — A Middlesex Township couple is asking the three-man board of supervisors to adopt an ordinance that would regulate shooting in the township.
Accused killer's court hearing delayed
June 22, 2017 - 11:46 am
A preliminary hearing for a Butler Township man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and burning her body has been delayed because his attorney needs more time to prepare his case.
On the Cover
And they're off
Runners race down Main Street at the start of the 42nd annual Butler Road Race on Saturday morning. The race is sponsored by Butler Health System.
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Butler seeking contract changes
City firefighter talks planned
City council plans to negotiate with International Association of Firefighters Local 114 to make changes to the union's current bargaining agreement with the city.
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THE KINDEST (HAIR) CUTS OF ALL
Stylists share time, tales with veterans
BUTLER TWP — Tara Mueller of Shear Heaven has given thousands of haircuts throughout her years as a stylist and salon owner.
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Town says goodbye to good jobs
Economic impact will be widespread
PETROLIA — A sleepy little town woke up after the Indspec Chemical Corp., a cornerstone of the borough of Petrolia, announced in March that it would be closing its chemical production plant.
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Donaldson drops lawsuit against city, councilmen
Butler Mayor Tom Donaldson announced at Thursday's city council meeting that he discontinued his lawsuit against the city, the four city council members, city firefighters Jim Kaufman and Donald...
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News
DOGGONE IT
Park for pets completion delayed; work continues
BUTLER TWP — Alameda Park may not go to the dogs until next year.
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Mayors may shape U.S. climate policy
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — With the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Paris climate accords, national policy on climate change will emerge from U.S.
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Casey heads to Pa. to hammer Senate health bill
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s Democratic Sen. Bob Casey returned to the state on Friday to hammer the Republican health care bill in the U.S.
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5 GOP senators say they oppose health bill
Could derail Senate version
WASHINGTON — Nevada Republican Dean Heller became the fifth GOP senator to declare his opposition to the party’s banner legislation to scuttle much of Barack Obama’s health care...
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Lawmakers push for DNA sampling
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers moved closer this week to mandating that DNA samples be collected from people who have been convicted of crimes, something supporters predict will help solve...
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Community
RACING HEART
Son to compete in France with family support
While most people would consider a trip to France a vacation, Van McCarren views it as a literal endurance test.
Read moreToday's Verse
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.
Chuckle of the Day
The reason there are so many June weddings is because it’s hard to think in the heat.
Vacation Bible Schools
The following churches have announced dates for vacation Bible schools:
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McCarrier, Carnahan
A July 22 wedding is being planned by Lauren McCarrier of Butler and Craig Carnahan of East Butler.
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Dean's List
The following students were named to the dean’s lists at their respective colleges and universities:
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Graduates
Beau Bacho of Butler received a bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering technology from Penn State Behrend.
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Bike giveaway set for market
Butler youths will have the opportunity to get a free bike at the Butler City Farmer’s Market.
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Sports
Jaso’s blast lifts Pirates
ST. LOUIS — Pittsburgh Pirates super-utilityman John Jaso usually has one chance to make an impression in a game. On Friday night, he made the most of a rare second chance.
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Geist wins shot put at USATF meet
Knoch High School graduate and University of Arizona recruit Jordan Geist won the shot put at the USATF 2017 Junior Outdoor Championships Friday in Sacramento, Calif.
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Oregon State 23-game streak ended by Lange, LSU, 3-1
OMAHA, Neb. — With a wave of his cap to the LSU fans, Alex Lange disappeared into the dugout after what very well could have been his last outing as a collegian.
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Forwards top NHL draft
CHICAGO — Cody Glass played in a youth hockey tournament in Las Vegas when he was 10. His Junior Steelers team finished a disappointing second.
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Editorial
Cheers & Jeers ...
Cheer
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For Democrats, ‘Not Trump’ is not enough
After losing the most expensive congressional race in history in Georgia Tuesday, and a notching a close-but-no-cigar finish in a lower profile contest in South Carolina, Democrats are getting a lot...
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What’s our Middle East strategy?
NEW YORK — While we have been focused on the results of special elections, the ups and downs of the Russia investigation, and President Trump’s latest tweets, under the radar, a broad and...
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Editorial criticized
This letter is to rebut the June 16 editorial, “How will future generations regard our urban planning?”. Apparently the author decided to write without making inquiry of our concerns.
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Vote no
The American Health Care Act, passed by the House of Representatives, would take health care away from 23 million Americans, including 777,000 Pennsylvanians. S.
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Business
Market shift
Amazon-Whole Foods deal may speed grocery changes
NEW YORK — Even before Amazon said it was buying Whole Foods, the grocery industry was scrambling to adapt to changing habits. Now the deal will likely quicken those efforts.
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Retailers want to work out body, wallet
Fitness engages consumers
NEW YORK — Stores like Saks and Urban Outfitters are looking to work out more than your wallet.
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Sears will close another 20 stores this year
NEW YORK — Sears is closing another 20 stores as the ailing retailer tries to turn around its business.
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Qatar Airways seeks stake in AA
Offer called ‘puzzling’
DALLAS — Qatar Airways wants to buy 10 percent of American Airlines, a move cloaked so heavily in international trade and politics that American’s CEO finds it puzzling.
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In Brief
TOKYO — Money-losing Japanese electronics and nuclear company Toshiba has until Aug. 10 to get auditors to sign off on its earnings statements, or else it faces the risk of getting delisted.
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Arts & Entertainment
Crosby, Phelps, Biles among finalists for ESPYs
LOS ANGELES — Multiple stars from last summer’s Rio Olympics highlight this year’s ESPY Awards nominees for best male and female athletes.
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‘Young and the Restless’ renewed for 3 more years
LOS ANGELES — The drama will keep churning on daytime TV’s “The Young and the Restless” through at least 2020.
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Coroner: Drugs were found in Fisher’s system
Cocaine’s impact not determined
LOS ANGELES — Carrie Fisher’s autopsy report shows the actress had cocaine in her system when she fell ill on a plane last year, but investigators could not determine what impact the...
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame plans to expand to Japan
NEW YORK — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame plans to expand — into the House of the Rising Sun.