Census ends collection of data, starts processing

The Census Bureau stopped collecting data Oct. 15 and is now processing it.

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Marion Township secures $4.1 million for sewage overhaul

Marian Township supervisors have secured about $4.1 million in state funding for an overhaul of their wastewater system throughout the village of Boyers.

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Butler County not set to get rapid test cards

COVID cases continue to rise

Butler County added 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 over two days, but was not in the second wave of counties to receive rapid antigen card disbursements.

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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 and the Butler Health System.

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Middlesex eyes robust tax revenues in 2021

MIDDLESEX TWP — Fears voiced earlier this year by a number of local municipalities regarding the financial impact of the pandemic seem to be waning. At least, in Middlesex Township.

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Trump novelties taken from roadside stand

The weekend theft of more than $3,000 in President Donald Trump merchandise from this pop-up tent, attached to a utility trailer at Route 8 and Brownsdale Road in Penn Township, is under investigation. Township police say they have clues but no suspects.

Pro-Trump merch stolen from roadside stand

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Police say repeat shoplifter stole more than $3K in merchandise

Police: repeat shoplifter stole $3K+ in store merchandise

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Police Reports

Oct. 5 — Guy R. Palermo III, 38, of Adams Township was charged with drugged driving and having pills without a prescription and a THC extract box stemming from a call last month for a possible intoxicated driver on Route 228.

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Metcalfe draws criticism over office extension

Rep. says space holds storage

An office of state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-12th, apparently used for legislative business and storage, has become a target of critics and political opponents who claim the monthly lease payment is a sign of impropriety.

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U.S. officials blame Iran, Russia for election interference

BOSTON — Iran is responsible for emails meant to intimidate American voters and sow unrest in multiple states, U.S. officials said Wednesday night in calling out both Tehran and Russia for activities meant to interfere in the upcoming presidential election.

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OxyContin maker to plead guilty to 3 criminal charges

WASHINGTON — Drugmaker Purdue Pharma, the company behind the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to federal criminal charges as part of a settlement of more than $8 billion, the Justice Department announced...

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Francis becomes first pope to endorse same-sex civil unions

Pope Francis, right, delivers his message during his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday.

ROME — Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday, sparking cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching on the issue.

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Bishop Zubik comments on remarks about civil unions

Catholic Dioces of Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik said Pope Francis' recent comments on civil unions does not signal a departure from Catholic Church view of marriage or homosexuality.

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Longtime Harmony firefighter named Volunteer of Year

Longtime Harmony firefighter Rodney Kniess accepts the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award from Zelienople Mayor Tom Oliverio on Oct. 13.

Zelienople Borough on Monday presented its 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award to longtime Harmony Fire District fireman Rodney Kniess.

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BC3 touts lowest community college student loan default rate

Butler County Community College has the lowest student loan default rate among Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges, school official said Wednesday.

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Firefighter compensation bill OK’d by state senate

A bill that would qualify volunteer firefighters and ambulance and rescue personnel for workers' compensation for injuries suffered in the line of duty was approved by the state Senate Wednesday and was sent to the governor's office.

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VA postpones health fair

The Butler VA Health Care System has postponned the Whole Health Fair is was planning for Oct. 27 until sometime in the spring.

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Ex-fraternity leader gets prison term in sex assault case

PHILADELPHIA — The former president of a Temple University fraternity has been sentenced to 3�-to-seven years in state prison for the attempted sexual assault of a female student in his bedroom during a frat house party.

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Rt. 422 crash

3 people taken to hospital after collision

Two vehicles collided Tuesday afternoon on Route 422 in Clearfield Township. Both drivers and the passenger in one of the cars were transported from the scene to a nearby hospital, according to state police.

CLEARFIELD TWP — A two-vehicle accident sent all involved to the hospital Tuesday night on Route 422.

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County adjusts to employee with COVID

Precautions taken, officials say

A Butler County employee recently tested positive for COVID-19, but county officials have declined to specify in which department the person works.

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Knoch senior was riding at ATV park

Teen died at hospital after being thrown from vehicle

Update on the details of the fatal accident involving Knoch senior Robert Kotchey.

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City Council agrees to buy new ladder truck

Butler City Council agreed Tuesday to buy a new ladder truck for the fire department, but tabled voting on financing the purchase after questions arose.

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House fails to override Wolf’s restaurant veto

Dems note infections, deaths rising in state

HARRISBURG — The state House narrowly failed Tuesday to override last week’s veto by Pennsylvania’s governor of a bill that would have let restaurants reopen at full capacity in some circumstances.