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Maryland investigates archdiocese

Probe looks at child sex abuse

BALTIMORE — Maryland's attorney general is delving into records of the Baltimore archdiocese as part of an investigation into child sex abuse, the latest U.S.

Cosby prosecutor asks for 5 to 10 years in prison

Defense wants no prison time

Bill Cosby leaves after a sentencing hearing at the Montgomery County Courthouse on Monday in Norristown. A judge is expect to rule Tuesday.

NORRISTOWN — Declaring Bill Cosby doesn't deserve a free pass because of his advanced age, prosecutors on Monday asked a judge to sentence the comedian to five to 10 years in prison for...

'New' congressman makes tour

Glenn Thompson points to job health

Glenn Thompson, R-5th, met with a handful of area residents at a meet and greet in Petrolia Monday evening. Thompson toured several stops along Butler County's eastern half, which is included in the state's new 15th congressional district.

PETROLIA — During a Monday tour of Butler County, the U.S.

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Student accused of making threats on BC3’s campus

Butler County Community College police on Monday apprehended a student who allegedly made threats against himself and others on social media from the main campus in Butler Township.

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I-79 overpass repairs expected to start soon

JACKSON TWP — PennDOT has accepted bids for repairs to the Interstate 79 overpass over Route 68 in Jackson Township, and work is expected to begin soon.

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3 paralyzed people learn to walk again with spinal implant

Success involves intense rehab

In this photo from May, provided by the University of Louisville, Professor Susan Harkema watches as Kelly Thomas of Lecanto, Fla., practices walking with the help of a walker. “Recovery can happen if you have the right circumstances,” says Harkema.

WASHINGTON — Three people whose legs were paralyzed for years can stand and take steps again thanks to an electrical implant that zaps the injured spinal cord — along with months of...

Ambitious Booker introduces himself to Iowa voters

White House bid possible

DES MOINES, Iowa — Cory Booker is not being subtle.

Thousands more may need to flee in Carolinas

Rivers rising to record levels

BLADENBORO, N.C.

California backs stronger mileage bar

FRESNO, Calif.

Community

Tempting and tasteful

Hungry visitors to the 2018 Taste of Cranberry & Beyond sample crab cakes from Ember and Vine restaurant displayed at Doubletree by Hilton Cranberry Monday evening.

Today's Verse

We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Chuckle of the Day

It’s good to make new friends, then you don’t have to use the ones you already have quite so often.

Allegheny-Clarion Valley Homecoming Royalty 2018

Emilee Klingler, daughter of Jeremy and Susyn Klinger, of Emlenton was crowned the 2018 A-C Valley homecoming queen, and John Healy, son of Mirasal and Richard Brunsgaard of Parker, was crowned king.

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Moniteau Homecoming Royalty 2018

Isaac Blum and Presli Hollefreund were named king and queen of Moniteau High School’s homecoming festivities Friday.

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Merriam-Webster released the sixth edition of “The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary” on Monday, four years after the last update. The Springfield, Mass.-based dictionary company sought counsel from the North American Scrabble Players Association when updating the book.

Score! Scrabble adds ‘OK,’ ‘ew’ to official play

NEW YORK — Scrabble players, time to rethink your game because 300 new words are coming your way, including some long-awaited gems: OK and ew, to name a few.

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This provided by Sherry Moeller shows an upper level seating area in a home designed by Pamela Harvey in McLean, Va. A bar cart placed near a comfortable window seat provides a place for a reading lamp and a spot to rest a mug or glass, creating a cozy reading nook with plenty of natural light.

Think ahead for a cozy reading space

We decorate our homes to enjoy them. For book lovers, adding a cozy and well-lit space dedicated to reading can be the perfect finishing touch.

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Heartbeat is a vigorous Surfinia full of love with a bounty of pink hearts.

2018 remembered as 'Summer of Love' in the garden

No doubt, 2018 will go down as the 'Summer of Love' in the garden. Oh, it's not like the Summer of '42 or the Greek romance Summer Lovers, but it's the year petunias started giving us that 'loving feeling.'

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Sports

SV girls hold on, edge Butler, 3-2

JACKSON TWP — Seneca Valley was able to place heavy fire on Butler's net early on in Monday's Section 4 girls soccer meeting at NexTier Stadium.

Whew!

TAMPA, Fla. — Ben Roethlisberger threw for 353 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 30-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

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SV golf coach Mayes reaches 300-win plateau

JACKSON TWP — Not able to land a head coaching job in football, Steve Mayes changed his course.

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Whalen wary of Montour

JEFFERSON TWP — Points have been rare and victories non-existent for Montour's football team so far this season.

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A’s clinch 1st playoff berth since 2014 campaign

SEATTLE — The Oakland Athletics clinched their first playoff berth in four years Monday night, earning at least an American League wild card when the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the New York Yankees.

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Editorial

Delayed selection sidesteps any judicial entanglements

Good judgment and restraint should not be underestimated as Judge Marilyn Horan is promoted to the federal bench and the process begins for selecting her successor in the Butler County Court of...

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How is this racist?

Regarding “USA theme at Mars game sparks discord” (Sept. 18, Page 1). This was one of the most ridiculous articles that I have ever read.

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End gerrymandering

The 2011 Pennsylvania electoral map contains some of the most unfair districts in the country. Pennsylvania is probably the third-worst state for gerrymandering.

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#MeToo movement won’t go away

Almost a year ago, a cautionary headline appeared atop a Tribune editorial: “Beware the long reach of #MeToo.

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Will Ohio go red or blue in 2018?

Missouri was recently a purple state, but it’s turning Republican red. Pennsylvania went for President Donald Trump in 2016 but it’s still a purplish shade of Democratic blue.

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Business

Surgeons, BMH honored for robotics work

Butler Memorial Hospital physicians Tony Maalouf, Martin Lee and Andrew Szabo have achieved accreditation as Center of Excellence/Master Surgeons in robotic surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

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Fed expected to hike rates again

But trade war may curb future moves

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is set this week to raise interest rates for a third time this year to prevent the economy from growing too fast.

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Hedge fund pushes action to save Sears

The hedge fund run by Sears CEO Edward Lampert issued its strongest warning to date that the retailer must “immediately” take steps to right itself, calling on the company to restructure...