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State Rep. Tedd Nesbit accused of DUI
State Rep. Tedd Nesbit, R-8th, has apologized after being stopped by state police early Saturday morning and accused of driving under the influence.
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Victim tells of sexual assaults
Girl claims he forced her to drink alcohol
A Butler man is accused of having sexual relations with an 11-year-old girl, according to a police investigation.
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Holiday display honors victims at synagogue
A Zelienple business has erected a display in honor of those killed in the Tree of Life shooting.
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Slippery Rock budget holds no tax increase
President says most goals met
With some tweaks, Slippery Rock Borough Council passed a budget balanced at $1,069,390 without a tax increase.
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Spending rises in Harmony budget
The borough's 2019 proposed budget is $48,000 more than the current budget.
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News
Butler Twp. P.D. has police academy
The Butler Township Police Department will hold a Citizens Police Academy starting Jan. 15.
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Seven Fields OKs new billing system for water
It will allow online payment
With the borough's water billing software scheduled to be phased out by next summer, borough council on Monday voted to implement a new system.
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SRU to hold commencement ceremony for winter graduates
This will be the inaugural commencement for new SRU President William Behre, who will open the ceremony with welcome remarks. Behre also will deliver the commencement address.
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State
Prosecutors outline death penalty in synagogue killings
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Route 356 crash
Emergency responders work at the site of an overturned vehicle at the intersection of Route 356 and Sarver Road. According to the Butler County Communications Center, the accident occurred at 4 p.m.
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Community
Sharing Expertise
Therapy helps those with anxiety disorder connect with others
Amy Swigart, a mental health therapist and behavioral specialist consultant, took her expertise international recently when she made a presentation before the International Society for the Prevention...
Read moreToday's Verse
The Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
Chuckle of the Day
There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel, but they didn’t use to send you the electric bill for it.
Monday, Swartzlander
Katlyn Marie Monday of Butler and Justin Lee Swartzlander of Leechburg were united in marriage Sept. 1, 2018, at the Butler Country Club. The Rev. Gary Lyon officiated. A reception followed at Butler Country Club.
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DOWN THE RIVER
Historic 1920s Delta Queen riverboat can cruise again
ST. LOUIS — After a decade in dock, the historic 1920s-era Delta Queen riverboat will cruise again.
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Tips for preventing a home disaster
There’s no way to prevent every possible disaster from striking while you’re away from home, but you can increase your peace of mind significantly with these five safeguards:
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For the birds
The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is giving an early holiday present to bird watchers in Butler County.
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Student Directory
SLIPPERY ROCK — Eighteen cadets from Slippery Rock University’s Army ROTC program were selected for the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program.
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Sports
Bucs trade RHP Nova to ChiSox
LAS VEGAS — Right-hander Ivan Nova has been acquired by the Chicago White Sox from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league pitcher Yordi Rosario and $500,000 in international signing bonus pool...
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McCutchen joins Phils for 3 years
LAS VEGAS — All-Star outfielder Andrew McCutchen and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $50 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated...
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Steelers dealing with issues
PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger’s ribs are bruised but not broken.
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Champ Red Sox not cutting payroll
LAS VEGAS — The champion Boston Red Sox aren’t looking to cut the biggest payroll in the big leagues.
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Editorial
You don’t beat addiction by rejecting, ostracizing addict
BC3's Hope Night assists in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
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WWII vets honored
Last month the American Legion sponsored a program in regard to World War II. It was held at Karns City High School in the large gymnasium. The students sat on the floor and were overwhelmed.
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Let there be light
Thank you to all the electric workers, tree clean-up crews and everybody involved in getting our electric powert back on. All your work and time was appreciated. What a wonderful group of people.
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Stand up to Trump
McCain’s funeral. Bush’s funeral. True patriots who stood up for country over party.
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Abie respected rules
Regarding the Nov. 2 editorial, “How would VA namesake regard stand-off at border?”
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Business
Armstrong Comfort buys plumbing firm
Armstrong Comfort Solutions grows in Butler County.
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Transit authority awards CNG contract
The Butler Transit Authority on Tuesday awarded a contract for providing compressed natural gas for its fleet of buses contingent upon the contractor submitting paperwork that was left out of its...
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Christmas tree farmers’ campaign: Buy real, not artificial
TUALATIN, Ore.
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Airport buys buffer property
Purchase meant to control borders
The deed for a home on the east side of the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport arrived Monday, according to the airport's manager.
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GM fights to retain electric car credit
WASHINGTON — General Motors is fighting to retain a valuable tax credit for electric vehicles as the nation’s largest automaker contends with the political fallout triggered by its plans...
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Arts & Entertainment
People
NEW YORK — Aaron Sorkin is a huge fan of courtroom dramas but when he returned to Broadway with a legal thriller this winter, he had to shake off a real courtroom drama.
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Kathie Lee Gifford sends Kotb to tears with ‘Today’ exit
Kathie Lee Gifford’s announcement that she’s leaving NBC’s “Today” show reduced her on-air BFF Hoda Kotb to a sea of tears on Tuesday, and their life preserver was the...
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New Golden Globes honor named after Carol Burnett
NEW YORK — The Golden Globe Awards will introduce a new TV special achievement trophy at next month’s telecast and name it after its first recipient — comedic icon Carol Burnett.
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People
LOS ANGELES — “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland says she had a second kidney transplant last year, replacing a kidney from her father with another from her brother.