Field Day

4-H helps members sell their animals

For the last 71 years, the Butler Farm show is where Butler County 4-H members brought the farm and show animals they spent most of the previous year raising to be judged and hopefully sold.

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County has one more death due to COVID-19

19 new cases raise total to 637 confirmed

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Water main project OK'd in Slippery Rock

Slippery Rock Borough Council split in a decision to write a letter giving the Slippery Rock Municipal Authority permission to reroute traffic onto borough roads during a municipal authority project.

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FOUR TINY FELINES

Box containing kittens found in woods near mall

A box of four baby kittens was found in the woods beside the Clearview Mall Tuesday evening.

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Suspect accused of having 'weed' at jail

Man faces federal drug, gun charges

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PennDOT announces turnpike bridge closure

Freedom Road Turnpike Bridge in Cranberry Township will be closed Friday through Monday.

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Former state lawmaker Steighner dies of cancer

Butler Twp. resident served 11th District

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Pgh. judge faces ethics charges over racist comments

HARRISBURG — A Pittsburgh judge who allegedly referred to a Black juror as “Aunt Jemima” was accused of misconduct in office Wednesday by the state’s entity that investigates and prosecutes judicial wrongdoing.

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Town Crier

Supervisors approved a few items Monday night.

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COVID-19 Regional Update

The following numbers on the coronavirus pandemic were compiled from regular news releases from the state Department of Health.

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Gospel quartet will sing at First Baptist

The nationally known Soul’d Out southern gospel quartet will sing at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St.

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Fire chief: Obeying burn ban important for safety

Adams supervisors extend restrictions

Adams Area Fire Chief Tim Llewyllen had some personal words about people listening to the temporary burn ban.

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Police Reports

These items have been collected from various police departments.

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Alameda Park lists next week’s events

The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department announced weekly summer events at Alameda Park for the week of Aug. 16 to 21:

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U.S. budget deficit hits all-time high $2.81 trillion

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year, exceeding any on record, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.

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Moniteau OKs more safety measures

Parking fee cut; software approved

CHERRY TWP — Moniteau School Board approved more measures relating to COVID-19 mitigation at Monday's meeting, including cutting the student parking fee.

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County Dems like VP choice

Biden picks Kamala Harris

Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 presidential election.

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Pa. provides funding for COVID-19 rapid tests

State partners with OraSure

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Butler school board OKs new calendar, reopening plan

The Butler Area School Board approved an "Enhanced Green" school reopening plan and a new calendar setting Sept. 1 as the first day of classes for elementary students and the start of a soft opening for secondary students, who begin classes Sept. 8.

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Adams leaders work on building up park

Playground nearly finished; talks to acquire land advance

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Talk flares over burning ordinance revisions

Adams tables plan to update code

Adams supervisors tabled approval of a revised burning ordinance after hearing from several residents Monday night.

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Butler buying security door for city building

Butler City Council agreed Tuesday to buy a new door with security features for the front door of the city building at a cost of $5,240.

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SRU library adjusts hours, access

SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University is taking special safety measures at its Bailey Library this fall to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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Faith Fellowship has drive-in service

Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Fared Drive, will have a drive-in service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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Mayors appeal to Congress for federal aid

HARRISBURG — Mayors in Pennsylvania are challenging the state’s members of Congress to help them get direct budget aid from the federal government, warning that cities of all sizes face steep deficits and deep service cuts as a result of the coronavirus’ impact on the economy.

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