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Police cite careless driving for bus crash
October 23, 2018 - 12:29 pm
Stadium renamed in memory of woman
October 23, 2018 - 10:26 am
Felon "fires" lawyer, found guilty of firearms possesion
October 23, 2018 - 10:21 am
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2 girls now facing charges in threats
Second arrest made Monday in Mars incident
Two 16-year-old girls have been arrested in connection with threats made in the Mars School District last week.
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Butler felon convicted of gun possession
Weapons found in house search
A jury found a former felony convict guilty on Monday to possessing firearms, which he is prohibited from doing.
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Stadium renamed in memory of woman
Kelly Automotive Park in Butler will be known as Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park beginning Jan. 1.
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County solicitor leaving for job with nonprofit
Commissioners to fill post by Nov.
The county solicitor has accepted a position with a Warrendale company and will leave the county at the end of November.
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Vehicle damage leads to arrest for damaging garage
Damaged Jeep provides police with key clue in hit-and-run of garage
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News
Norwegian WWII hero dies at 99
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway on Monday mourned World War II saboteur Joachim Roenneberg, 99, who headed a five-man team that blew up a plant producing heavy water, depriving Nazi Germany of a...
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Trump takes upbeat tone at campaign rally
Visits Texas to stump for Cruz
HOUSTON — President Donald Trump projected midterm optimism in Texas on Monday, saying the “blue wave is being dissipated a little.”
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Even superheroes have to wait
This year’s Monster Mile Family Walk featured a superhero theme and hosted scores of families costumed just for the occasion as well as two miniature horses from the Butler Lions Club.
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Car into woods
JACKSON TWP — No one was injured shortly after 4 p.m. Monday, when one vehicle veered off the road near mile marker 83 on Interstate 79 southbound.
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Public can help homeless vets
The Stand Down event will provide goods and services to the county's homeless veterans.
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Community
Rubber ducks don't just sit at library
Slippery Rock Community Library may have a new building, but the mascot remains the same.
Read moreToday's Verse
Carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Chuckle of the Day
We all get our just desserts in the end: either angel food cake or devil’s food cake.
Chicago man makes 500th blood donation
CHICAGO — Richard Packman first donated blood after a family at his church organized a blood drive because their child had been diagnosed with cancer.
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Bat Survival
For many of Pennsylvania's bats, White-Nose Syndrome is a fatal alarm clock.
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Five Generations
The family of great-great-grandmother Helen Gajewski, center, recently enjoyed a five-generation gathering. Standing are grandfather Brian Thoma and great-grandmother Bernice Thoma, and front are father Bradley Thoma holding baby Brycen Thoma. All are of Saxonburg.
10/20/2018 5 Generations 0 comments
Keep, Mohan
A June 29, 2019, wedding is being planned by Hannah Keep and Jacob Mohan, both of Butler.
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Sports
Dodgers taking aim at Green Monster
BOSTON — Hooting and hollering, Chris Taylor and a couple of Dodgers took aim at the Green Monster. With their arms, not bats.
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Butler reaches season finale
BUTLER TWP — Butler wants to create some positive memories.
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Karns City soccer teams flex muscles again
KARNS CITY — One school ... one sport ... and a whole lot of dominance.
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Falcons hang on for 23-20 win
ATLANTA — Matt Ryan threw a 47—yard touchdown pass to Marvin Hall, Tevin Coleman broke loose on a 30—yard scoring run and the Atlanta Falcons added another chapter to New...
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Editorial
Trending state DUI data justify stricter penalties
In one important respect, Pennsylvania just became a safer state.
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Khashoggi case is a betrayal of Trump
If, as appears increasingly likely, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, then he has joined Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un among the ranks of...
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Trump compares MBS, Kavanaugh
We might understandably be surprised to find Mohammed bin Salman and Brett Kavanaugh in the same paragraph.
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Other Voices
A basic question confronts voters each Election Day: What kind of country do you want for yourself and your children?
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Haley says she’s not running for president. But should she?
Nikki Haley says she’s not running for president in 2020. We believe her — for now at least — and we think that’s smart on her part.
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Business
Adams supervisors air gripes with developer
Adams Township Supervisors excoriated the developers of Cypress Fields at their Monday meeting after the company requested a reduction of the bond following the completion of the required stormwater...
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Trump wants another tax cut
He says it’s for middle-income
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he wants to push a new middle-income tax cut through Congress after the midterm elections, though he’s not offering specifics on the plan.
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U.S. home sales fall in September to slowest pace in 3 years
WASHINGTON — U.S. home sales fell for the sixth straight month in September, a sign that housing has increasingly become a weak spot for the economy.
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Leaves to be desired
Fall foliage attracts tourists to the area
While sweater weather was elusive until last week, fall foliage season struck western Pennsylvania a few weeks ago. The foliage boosts tourism.
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Market swings hard to predict
You’ve probably heard that we are currently in the longest bull market ever in history.
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Arts & Entertainment
People
RALEIGH, N.C. — “Frasier” actor Kelsey Grammer is seeking to give a boost to a crime victims' amendment on North Carolina ballots by appearing in a television commercial.
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Skaggs, Gimble, West make Hall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bluegrass and country star Ricky Skaggs, singer Dottie West and fiddler Johnny Gimble are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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People
LOS ANGELES — Actor Bruce Dern has been released from the hospital after a fall during his daily jog in Los Angeles.
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‘Halloween’ scares up $77.5M in ticket sales
LOS ANGELES — Forty years after he first appeared in theaters, Michael Myers is still drawing huge audiences for a good scare.