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Irish bishops say priests with children may remain

VATICAN CITY — Irish bishops, who have taken the lead in addressing the plight of children of Catholic priests, are signaling another envelope-pushing response to a problem that the Catholic Church has long sought to hide.

4/19/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Saint Andrews to honor quintet's 7 decades of service

Saint Andrews will honor five of its members who each have more than 70 years as members of the church. “Our architecture makes our church one of the prettiest in Butler,” said one of the honorees, Bud Weckerly, who added the church's distinctive arches add to the building's beauty.

Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., Sunday will honor five of its members who each have more than 70 years of membership in the church.

4/19/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Butler native promoted to U.S. Army colonel

Katie Neigh, 12, changes the pin on Col. Jeff Neigh's beret during her father's promotion ceremony. His parents, Joe and Judy Neigh of Butler, attended the Washington, D.C., ceremony with their daughter-in-law Jessica, their granddaughter Katie, their older son Steve and Joe Neigh's sister Eileen. Neigh's parents, wife and daughter participated by changing the pins on his uniform.

With the Lincoln Memorial in the background, Butler native Col. Jeff Neigh stepped up in rank in a promotion ceremony last week in Washington, D.C. He is now the deputy pharmacy consultant to the U.S. Army surgeon general.

4/18/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Jennings Center slates programs

BRADY TWP — Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, has the following programs slated:

4/17/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Lending a Hand

Church medical closet has items for those in need

The Rev. John Kirk, left, and Valencia Presbyterian Church member Ken Schulteis move a wheelchair into the medical lending closet. Demand for the equipment provided by the closet has grown since it opened in 2009.

VALENCIA — Former Valencia Presbyterian Church member Gerry Hill called last week to see how his baby was doing.

4/16/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Study says limit alcohol to 1 drink a day

NEW YORK — Here’s some sobering news: A large international study says adults should average no more than one alcoholic drink per day, and that means drinking guidelines in many countries may be far too loose.

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Working for women

As times have changed for the women of Butler County so too has the role the YWCA has played in their lives

The YWCA's Alison Niederlander looks at resident Elouise Woodward's paintings at the facility in Butler.

The Butler YWCA continues to thrive after a major shift in focus in the 1980s.

4/14/2018 Community Features 0 comments

A frank discussion

Harmony veteran describes his experiences during Vietnam War

Ron Cepek, of Harmony, talks about his three voluntary military tours in Vietnam to a crowd Tuesday at the Cranberry Public Library as part of the History Roundtable Series.

CRANBERRY TWP — During his three tours in Vietnam, Ron Cepek's perception of war changed considerably. But he doesn't regret his time serving his country.

4/13/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Fly now, pay later: Are travel loans a good deal?

Dreaming of a spring getaway with white-sand beaches and a cool drink in your hand?

4/13/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Covenant Presbyterian Church gets new pastor

The Rev. John C.R. Silbert took over as pastor at the 205-year-old Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., in February. Silbert replaces the Rev. James Swanson, who retired after 14 years as pastor of Covenant.

One of Butler's oldest churches recently got a new pastor.

4/12/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Love of singing unites couple

Wedding held at Concordia

Carol Oliver and Robert Kaltenhauser share a moment in the lobby at Concordia Haven 3 as they prepare to get married. The ceremony in front of 100 friends and relatives was on April 7.

JEFFERSON TWP — Carol Oliver and Robert Kaltenhauser didn't have far to go to get married last weekend.

4/11/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Social Security has helpful facts on disability benefits

When the unexpected happens and you can no longer work due to a serious medical condition, Social Security is there with a lifeline to help you and your family.

4/10/2018 Community Features 0 comments

SR presents 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

Cast members of the Slippery Rock High School musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” are from left, Elliot McIlwain, Hannah Confer, Emma Magliocca, Kenneth Foran (in chair), Madison Hayes, Shayna Lindey, Connor Bluedorn, Jacob Cranmer, Connor Scott and Autumn Painter. “The Drowsy Chaperone” will be staged at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the high school auditorium.

SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock High School will present the musical “The Drowsy Chaperone” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the high school auditorium, 201 Kiester Road.

4/9/2018 Community Features 0 comments

'The Wiz' takes stage on weekend at Cardinal Wuerl

Appearing in the Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School musical “The Wiz” are, from left, Jake Ball, Tim Roos, Grace Phillips, DJ Ubinger, Alex Hoehn, Adrianna Amelio and Ana Weigand. The curtain goes up on “The Wiz” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the high school auditorium.

CRANBERRY TWP — Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School will present the musical “The Wiz” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the high school auditorium, 1617 Route 228.

4/9/2018 Community Features 0 comments

The company your eggs keep for breakfast important

I love living in an agricultural community. Grading an assignment for a nutrition class I teach to nursing students, I got this answer to instructions for students to take their body measurements and assess their health risks:

4/9/2018 Community Features 0 comments

In service of youth

YMCA, Butler County have gone hand in hand throughout the decades

Above left is an aerial shot of the Butler Family YMCA on April 11, 1968.
Top right, Structural steel beams give shape to the new Butler Family YMCA as viewed from North Washington Street. on Jan. 4, 1967.
Above is a YMCA Family Swim event on Nov. 8, 1968.
At left is the Butler Family YMCA as it looks today.

The Butler YMCA traces its roots to the early 1870s, with its first building opening in 1896. While much about the organization has changed, its goal has stood for more than a century.

4/7/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Area students compete with original research

PITTSBURGH — Many area residents were among more than 1,000 students from 100 schools in 21 Western Pennsylvania counties and Garrett County, Md., who presented their original scientific research at the 79th Covestro Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Heinz Field in March.

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YMCA’s reach expands throughout county

Ground was broken for the 80,0000-square-foot, $13.5-million facility in 2005, and in November 2006, the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA officially opened in Cranberry Township.

CRANBERRY TWP — Butler County’s great growth in the past 30 years has been echoed by the Butler YMCA

4/7/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Alcohol awareness winners listed

Posters created by several Butler County students were selected as winners of a state Liquor Control Board contest.

4/7/2018 Community Features 0 comments

BC3 student artwork showcased

Three views of a sculpture created by Butler County Community College student Misty Roolf that will be featured in the upcoming student art showcase.

Butler County Community College will hold a showcase of student artwork this month at the Mary Hulton Phillips Gallery.

4/7/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Couple who met in supermarket marry at store

LOWER BURRELL — Attention all shoppers: Wedding in aisle 13.

4/7/2018 Community Features 0 comments

Flowers provide color after Easter

Daffodils, hyacinths and tulips are the most successful for replanting, according to Butler County Master Gardener Mary Reefer of Franklin Township.

Despite Sunday's chill, some of spring's brightest and most fragrant flowers put on a good show indoors for Easter. It won't be long until they are flowering in local gardens, too.

4/6/2018 Community Features 0 comments

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If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.