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Backyard gardens, ponds help to support wildlife

This well-built pond serves as a water source and habitat for wildlife.

The Backyard Wildlife Habitat program, sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, wants to make sure more than just humans enjoy gardening.

1/21/2020 Community Features 0 comments

Woman's book art on display

Her creations on display at Heinz center

The Goswell book, “What Hath War Wrought,” above, comes with its own handcrafted case. At left, the fold-out book entitled “Pittsburgh” was painted and printed by Goswell who was impressed by a poem of the same title. The poem was printed by hand using carved erasers to print each letter.
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Art lovers can check out a Middlesex Township woman's book creations now through Sept. 13 at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh.

1/18/2020 Community Features 0 comments

SRU student shares music with kids

Couple attends concert as Texas choir’s guests

Tim and Tyanne Saxman, of Butler, were invited to attend the Vocal Majority Christmas Concert last month in Texas as one of their 2019 “Be Our Guest” recipients.

1/17/2020 Community Features 0 comments

Battle Ready

Church ready to host annual women's conference Jan. 25

Linda Savannah of Butler, left, examines a piece of homemade jewelry with Toni Brooks of Sarver, center, while Linda's daughter, Rachelle Savannah Haberberger, works on another piece of jewelry in advance of the Jan. 25 Battle Ready Women's Conference, co-founded by Brooks. This is the third year Brooks has been organizing the event for area women. The jewelry will be sold at the conference.

BUFFALO TWP — For Toni Brooks of Buffalo Township, she's hoping the third time is even more of a charm. She is working on fine-tuning the Jan. 25 Battle Ready Women's Conference at the Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church.

1/16/2020 Community Features 0 comments

Sign language instruction offered to community at Zelie library

Olivia McAfee and her mother Katie practice signing along with the other members of the introduction to sign language workshop Monday at the Zelienople Area Public Library. The library put on the what is hoped might become a monthly class in conjunction with the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA.

ZELIENOPLE — As a nurse, “help,” “pain” and “doctor” are important words to Cranberry Township resident Jill Matter.

1/15/2020 Community Features 0 comments

Creative Outlet

Chinese painting offers learning opportunity

Dorothy Weisberg, manager of the Evans City Senior Center, discusses a painting during a Chinese brush painting class.

Chinese painting offers learning opportunity

1/14/2020 Community Features 0 comments

This could be key to improving sleep apnea

Cat got your tongue? Maybe not, but according to a new study, fat inside your tongue may be to blame for sleep apnea.

1/14/2020 Community Features 0 comments

NAMI will offer 2 new support groups

Jennifer McConnell and Joyce Saunders of the Community Resource Center.

NAMI Butler County is starting the new year with two new support groups for those living with a loved one's mental illness.

1/13/2020 Community Features 0 comments

Risk factors can compromise mental wellness, exacerbate issues

At the dawn of a new year, much is made about the popularity of resolutions focusing on improving physical fitness. While it's important to be physically fit, a new year also marks a great time to examine one's mental wellness.

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Shining the light on SAD disorder

The majority of people with SAD begin to experience symptoms in the fall and continue battling those symptoms throughout the winter.

Few people enjoy turning the clocks back in autumn as much as they enjoy turning them forward in spring.

1/13/2020 Community Features 0 comments

Historic undertaking

New director has plans for future of Butler landmark

The Senator Lowrie House, at 123 W. Diamond St., is one of three properties owned by the Butler County Historical Society. The other two are the Little Red Schoolhouse at 200 E. Jefferson St. and the Cooper Cabin, 199 Cooper Road, Cabot.

The Butler County Historical Society is starting the new decade with a new executive director.

1/11/2020 Community Features 0 comments

Getting into the Groove

Harmony drum circle fosters healing, creative rhythms in community

Annie Mathe, a retired dental hygienist, left, and Patricia Bauer, a retired music educator, serve as the drum circle facilitators for the Harmony group.

Harmony drum circle fosters healing, creative rhythms in community

1/10/2020 Community Features 0 comments

Group serves young adult needs

Ministry mixes friendship, faith in its activities

From left, Julia Singleton, Mia Haher and members of the Young Adult Ministry of the Butler Area Catholic Parishes serve dinner Tuesday at the weekly community dinner at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church.

Bill Patrick left a close-knit group when he graduated college.

1/9/2020 Community Features 0 comments

Scouts cookie sales to begin; new kind added

Girl Scout cookie packages will all feature packaging showing Scouts taking part in the many activities available to members. Lemon-Ups, at right, is a new lemon cookie featuring messages inspired by Girl Scout entreprenuers. The cookie replaces Savannah Smiles in the upcoming Girl Scout cooke sale lineup.

The doom of New Year's resolutions to eat healthier — the Girl Scout cookie sale — starts Friday.

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There's still time for vaccine before flu peaks

With the flu season expected to peak later this month amid a widespread outbreak, the state's health department is urging people to get vaccinated.

1/8/2020 Community Features 0 comments

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For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. -- Roman 1:20