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PennDOT: "No one is going home until the roads are safe"
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Rain, snow mixture to cause dangerous driving conditions
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Snow finally arrives in Butler County, bitter cold on the way
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On the Cover
BC3 leads rankings for low tuition, wage ratio
For the second consecutive year, Butler County Community College has been recognized as offering the most affordable tuition and having the highest salary-to-cost ratio among more than 40 regional...
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Ill victim to record testimony
She's at risk of leukemia
A key witness in a December shooting feared to be at risk of dying in the near future has prompted a Butler judge to allow the district attorney's office to record the witness' testimony.
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Jackson OKs development, despite concerns
Township supervisors voted Thursday night to approve the first phase of a new residential development project to construct 87 family homes on Youngblood Road.
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Residents can comment on power line plans
As the impact of regional growth begins to impact energy infrastructure, FirstEnergy has proposed a new transmission line to stretch about four-miles through Adams and Cranberry Townships, connecting...
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Woman to stay on house arrest
A judge on Thursday denied a Butler woman's request that she be taken off house arrest as part of her bond in an ongoing case.
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News
Trump tells crowds at March for Life he’s with them
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday sought to assure opponents of abortion that he stands with them and would veto any legislation that “weakens the protection of human life.
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Municipalities prepare for winter blast
Residents asked to help efforts
Communities in southwest Butler County are preparing for snow.
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Armored truck fire jams Jackson Twp. commuters
An armored bank truck caught on fire while driving on Lindsay Road at about 4 p.m. Thursday.
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County woman faces welfare fraud charges
A Butler County woman is accused of illegally obtaining nearly $5,500 in public assistance benefits in 2016 and 2017.
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Middlesex warns of rash of car break-ins
Police are encouraging residents to remain vigilant and to remember to lock their cars after a series of vehicle break-ins swept the township Thursday night.
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Community
Rich-Mar Rotary Club honors local law enforcement
The Rich-Mar Rotary Club honored law enforcement at a recent meeting.
Read moreToday's Verse
In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
Chuckle of the Day
Never hold a grudge for too long. After all, you can always pick it up again.
Road to Zambia
Portersville woman takes part in 3-month mission trip
Ansley Shaffer, 20, of Portersville has been getting a lot of stamps in her passport lately.
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Total lunar eclipse meets supermoon Sunday night
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Here comes a total lunar eclipse and supermoon, all wrapped into one.
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Stiehler, Ickes
An Oct. 19 wedding is being planned by Madyson Stiehler of Karns City and Jared Ickes of Claysburg.
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SCOUTS ON BOARD
Cub Scouts from Pack 310 and their families toured Allegheny Mineral’s Slippery Rock quarry and plant. The day started at a local church with a brief history of the facility, provided by Kurt Staab, pack leader and Allegheny Mineral employee.
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Dean's List
The following students have been named to the dean’s lists at their respective colleges and universities:
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Sports
Mickelson takes lead to weekend
LA QUINTA, Calif. — Phil Mickelson birdied four of his last five holes Friday in the Desert Classic to take a two-stroke lead into the weekend in his first event of the year.
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Angels sign pitcher Allen
ANAHEIM, Calif. — After seven seasons with the Cleveland Indians, Cody Allen is looking to rebound with a new team.
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Defending champ Osaka advances in Aussie Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Naomi Osaka smashed her racket into the court after losing the first set. She tumbled to the court when she tripped in the second.
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Record 135 forego college eligibility for NFL
NEW YORK — A record number of college football players will bypass their remaining years of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.
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Editorial
Casey correctly rules out presidential bid for 2020
A word of appreciation goes to Sen. Bob Casey, who announced Friday that he won’t seek the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 election.
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Laugh or weep?
The news makes you either cry or laugh at the stupid things they say — “they” being Congress in Washington. I can hardly believe some of the things that are said.
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That’s not birth control
Regarding the Associated Press report “Pennsylvania sued over limits on abortion coverage” (Jan.
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A special friend
On Dec. 27, a K-9 officer performed his duty. Unfortunately that would be the K-9 officer Gunner’s last call to duty. He died that week.
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How do we teach community bond?
This has been a tough week in the Butler Area School District and our community.
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Business
CareerLink will hold job fair Wednesday
Those looking for a new job or a career change are invited to attend an event on Wednesday at PA CareerLink Butler County.
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Future growth fuels sewer costs
Saxonburg rate for new connection high
The Saxonburg Area Sewer Authority charges the most for new sewer connections of any authority in Butler County.
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Feds move to take over Sears pension plans
A federal agency is preparing to take responsibility for Sears’ pension plans, which cover more than 90,000 people.
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President to talk about shutdown Saturday
Move follows week of tension
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’ll make a “major announcement” on the government shutdown and the southern border on Saturday afternoon as the standstill over his...
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Tesla to cut 7 percent of workforce
Its goal is to make a more affordable car
Tesla will cut 7 percent of its workforce as it tries to lower prices and break out of the niche-car market to produce an electric vehicle that more people can afford.
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Arts & Entertainment
People
LOS ANGELES — Wendy Williams is taking an extended break from her TV talk show to deal with health issues related to her immune system disorder, her family said Friday.
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People
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian supermodel-turned-environmental activist Gisele Bündchen is responding to criticism from a Cabinet minister.
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Fans buy ‘Little House’ star’s memorabilia
GENOA TOWNSHIP, Mich.