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19-year-old man sought as suspect in Oakland Twp. shooting death
March 20, 2019 - 06:03 pm
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March 20, 2019 - 04:22 pm
Man found guilty of defiant trespass at police station
March 19, 2019 - 11:30 pm
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Judicial candidate's filing challenged
Objections center on her residency
Objections filed by four Butler County residents on Tuesday challenge the candidacy of Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale on the basis of her residency.
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Judge limits suspect
Man must avoid Moniteau, events
A homeless man arrested near Moniteau High School has to stay away from the school in the event that he gets out of jail.
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Robin's Home zoning OK'd
Support, objections voiced for women veterans' housing
The Butler Zoning Hearing Board approved a special exception on Tuesday for Robin's Home to open as transitional housing for women veterans and their children.
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Fire companies receive state grant funds
Money benefits 5 departments
Five fire departments in Butler County are receiving state grant money for varying purposes.
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Newcomer wants to bolster Harmony
Rental canoes, bikes discussed
A new entrepreneur could be hitting the Harmony local business scene as soon as this summer.
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News
Hot water issues affect senior housing plan
New boiler system expected by Thursday
A housing development for senior citizens has been without hot water since March 15 and won't see its return until Thursday.
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Man found guilty of defiant trespass at police station
As it turns out, you can overstay your welcome at a police station.
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Police respond to alarm at empty Broad St. school
Police: 3 young trespassers nabbed at vacant elementary school in Butler
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Robin’s Home accepting volunteers, donations
People interested in volunteering to help put the finishing touches on Robin's Home or donating can do so.
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Butler Township named Banner Community
Butler Township has been named a Banner Community by the Allegheny League of Municipalities.
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Community
New Year blasts off with dinner
Mars New Year celebration for 2019 kick off on Thursday.
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Chuckle of the Day
It’s a good life, but it helps to have a bad memory.
Indoor, outdoor plans ramp up as spring blooms
March 20 is the first day of spring, and garden planning is in full swing. Seeds are purchased, gardening supplies are inventoried and tools are cleaned and sharpened.
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Academy’s ‘Shark Tank’
In Penn Christian Academy’s “Shark Tank: Think Your Invention Has What It Takes?” fifth-graders created and pitched their inventions to a panel of “sharks.” The projects related to their prior knowledge of models and inventions.
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Centennial coins available
The American Legion’s centennial coins went on sale Thursday.
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Dean's List
The following students have been named to the dean’s list at their respective colleges or universities:
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SRU students selected to present their research
Whether they are attempting to discover a more effective procedure to diagnose depression or coming up with better ways to predict how petroleum will react under varying conditions, Slippery Rock University students are diving deep into research.
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Sports
Penguins lose in shootout
RALEIGH, N.C. — Dougie Hamilton scored in the shootout, Petr Mrazek stopped Pittsburgh cold and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 3-2 on Tuesday night.
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Dramatic run to Hershey
LORETTO — There are runs that a team uses to win a tournament, a big section contest or even a district playoff game.
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Auburn’s Person pleas guilty
NEW YORK — Former Auburn University assistant coach and 13-year NBA veteran Chuck Person pleaded guilty Tuesday to a bribery conspiracy charge in the widespread college basketball bribery...
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Fairleigh Dickinson rally nets 1st tourney victory
DAYTON, Ohio — Eleven months ago, Fairleigh Dickinson coach Greg Herenda was seriously ill with life-threatening blood clots.
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Editorial
Our county leads the way for Pa. smoke-free prisons
As of July 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) will make all state prisons tobacco-free. Butler County has long been ahead of the curve on this issue.
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Just auction some college placements
We all know that “getting into the right college” is as traumatic for parents — or more so — as it is for their children.
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Scandal exposes academic truths
Federal prosecutors have charged more than 50 people with being involved in cheating and bribery to get their children admitted to some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and...
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The SPLC designates itself a violator of minority rights
The Southern Poverty Law Center has designated itself an organization hostile to women and people of color.
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It’s not the name
I have lived in the South Butler County School District for over 50 years and my husband has lived here for almost 73 years.
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Business
Ford will increase output of big SUVs
Ford said Tuesday it will shift 550 jobs to its Kentucky truck plant to boost production of its Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles to meet growing demand for its large SUVs.
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Shoe chain DSW posts 4Q loss
NEW YORK — Shoe chain DSW Inc. on Tuesday reported a surprise loss for its fiscal fourth quarter as it digested costs from acquisitions.
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White House foresees long economic boom
Other experts don’t agree
Contrary to the views of most economists, the Trump administration expects the U.S.
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All Star Teacher named by Pirates, companies
Mars Centennial School STEAM educator lauded
A surprise visit to the Mars Centennial School STEAM recognized a teacher for her efforts in and out of the classroom and awarded her a grant to continue her work engaging students with the latest...
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Business Briefs
Apprenticeship summit upcoming at Founders Hall
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Arts & Entertainment
People
NEW YORK — Wendy Williams said she’s living in a “sober house” because of addiction struggles.
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People
NEW YORK — The New York Public Library has opened an archive dedicated to pioneering alternative rock musician Lou Reed.
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Fox hires Donna Brazile as political contributor
NEW YORK — Former Democratic National Committee chief Donna Brazile, who was fired by CNN for tipping off the Hillary Clinton campaign about debate topics in 2016, has joined Fox News Channel...
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PEOPLE
The actress and comedian Lilly Singh joined Jimmy Fallon on Thursday's episode of “The Tonight Show” to announce that she will officially be joining the NBC late-night family with her new...