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Police seeking help to solve Connoquenessing Twp. robbery
November 14, 2019 - 11:28 am
Vo-tech exec plans to retire in June
November 14, 2019 - 11:04 am
Cranberry Township woman found guilty of homicide by vehicle sentenced to state prison
November 13, 2019 - 04:07 pm
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Rape victim in county court as attacker sentenced to prison
A minor who was raped last year faced her attacker in county court Wednesday during the offender's sentencing.
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Royall sent to state prison
She was found guilty in death of boyfriend
Prosecutors made one last offensive move on Wednesday during the sentencing of a Cranberry Township woman whom jurors found guilty of involuntarily killing her boyfriend.
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Cranberry roads deteriorated quickly
CRANBERRY TWP — Most roads that were closed or otherwise at an impasse after Tuesday's squalls were collector roads — which connect major arteries and local roads — maintained by...
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Third robbery suspect turns himself in
Altercation took place at SR Twp. apartment
3rd suspect in alleged SR robbery turns himself in
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App coming for local government
Integration with website planned
Butler County's government services are moving toward mobile.
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News
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The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is accepting grant applications for programs and services benefiting veterans.
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Center takes issue with gas line work
CENTER TWP — Township officials said a gas company milled their road without asking, and they're worried that a winter fix is now impossible.
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Father held for court for tampering with gun
Father held for court on charges he took gun police suspect his son used in shooting
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Fighting human trafficking a parental, community effort
JACKSON TWP — About 100 people attended a public forum Wednesday night at Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, where human trafficking fighter Opal Singleton offered a presentation.
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Patriotic performance
Third-graders at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School perform a variety of patriotic songs for their parents, family and veterans Tuesday.
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Community
Women's Ministry makes holiday cards for elderly
CRANBERRY TWP — With each maple-colored leaf and orange pumpkin sticker, Sue Woods created holiday magic.
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I [Paul] thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you [Timothy] in my prayers. -- 2 Timothy 1:3
Chuckle of the Day
Politicians are fond of saying that people vote with their wallets. Of course, they’re referring to those long gone days when people actually had wallets.
Longtime Lutherlyn director dies
Longtime executive director of Lutherlyn in Prospect, the Rev. Randal Gullickson, died Sunday at his home.
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Soldier killed in Vietnam impossible to forget
Edward "Kow" Kiezkowski continues to be fondly remembered 50 years after his death in Vietnam.
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Sports
Deficit proves deadly to NC
SLIPPERY ROCK — North Catholic's girls soccer team did not react well when faced with its first deficit of the postseason.
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Morton officially joins Purdue
BUTLER TWP — In front of numerous family and friends last May, Butler basketball standout Ethan Morton verbally committed to Purdue University.
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Browns, Steelers rivalry still hot
CLEVELAND — Separated by roughly 130 miles and six Super Bowl titles, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns have a hostile, historic rivalry resuscitated from being heavily one-sided to...
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Planets On The Move
Six Mars High School student athletes signed letters of intent Wednesday. They incluude, from left, Madison Myers in track and field at Findlay, Carsyn Hetzler in track and field at Mount St.
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Editorial
Human trafficking growing; stay close to your children
There is a little talked about big business banking even bigger bucks across the United States and globally.
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Has America gone soft on competition?
It’s no secret that we live in an era of “superstar” firms — the Facebooks, Apples and Microsofts of the world.
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Supreme Court holds future of ‘dreamers’ in its hand
No matter how the U.S.
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Hope and optimism of united Europe has faded
Thirty years ago, the wall dividing Berlin and Europe came tumbling down, inaugurating a period of dizzying change and unprecedented opportunity.
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Punish animal abuser to highest degree
I am a longtime animal lover and after reading your articles, I felt I needed to applaud you for your reporting on the horrid animal abuse.
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Business
Leaders listen to zone idea
Opportunity area attracts fund managers
A pair of investment fund managers came to Butler on Wednesday to pitch to a room of about 30 government and business leaders regarding Butler County's one-and-only opportunity zone.
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Penn United has open house
Apprentice program, jobs highlighted
In the first hour and a half of Penn United Technologies' open house Wednesday, 72 people came to learn about apprenticeships and jobs at the fast growing company.
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Fed’s Powell sees steady growth, pause in rate cuts
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Fed is likely to keep its benchmark short-term interest rate unchanged in the coming months, unless the economy shows...
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First shop to open at Middlesex Crossing
American Natural a new convenience store concept
An American Natural convenience store will hold it's grand opening tomorrow at Middlesex Crossing, where it is the first business to open.
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Career opportunities to be highlighted
Penn United holds open house event
Penn United Technologies will share information on employment and apprenticeship opportunities at an Open House on Wednesday.
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Arts & Entertainment
PEOPLE
NEW YORK — Michael Stipe is promoting a 25th anniversary package of the R.E.M.
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PEOPLE
LOS ANGELES — ABC's “Fresh Off the Boat,” the first network TV comedy in two decades to focus on an Asian American family, is coming to an end after six seasons.
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Disney streaming starts with hit brands
Content to rise as other deals expire
NEW YORK — As Disney debuts its Disney Plus streaming service with an arsenal of marquee franchises including Marvel and Star Wars, the $7-a-month commercial-free service is poised to set the...
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War epic ‘Midway’ bests ‘Doctor Sleep’
LOS ANGELES — Despite a fresh injection of four big movies into the marketplace including a Stephen King adaptation, a World War II epic, a glossy, holiday-themed romantic comedy and a family...