Homicide charges detailed

Police say pair lied about Miller

Court documents made available Friday morning detail the circumstances leading to charges against two additional people in the shooting death of Maximillian W. Halterman on Tuesday night.

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Mueller probe ends; no new indictments

No details released as yet

Attorney General William Barr arrives at home in McLean, Va., Friday evening. Special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with associates of President Donald Trump. The Justice Department says Barr has the final report.

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller on Friday turned over his long-awaited final report on the contentious Russia investigation, ending a probe that has cast a shadow over Donald Trump’s presidency with no new charges but launching a fresh wave of political battles over the...

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Blaze almost destroys more than just house

Fire destroyed Donna Martin's home on West Park Road in Worth Township early Friday morning. Damage is estimated at $200,000. According to authorities, the home was insured.

Some good news salvage out of devastating house fired

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FUN AND FUNDRAISING

Dance benefits Miracle League

Junior Liz Guenther and senior Stephen Vandrak lead the Seneca Valley student body in dances during this year's Raiderthon on Friday at the high school. Students, faculty and community members took part to raise funds for charity.

JACKSON TWP — Students danced, ate, laughed and played games at Seneca Valley's fifth annual Raiderthon event — all to raise money for charity.

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County opts out of state mental health legislation

The county will opt out of new legislation that allows for a new way for mental health patients to be committed.

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Parties narrow candidates list to replace Ellis

More Republicans seek nomination

Interviews scheduled for Saturday aim to manage the significant local Republican interest in running to replace Brian Ellis, who resigned from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Monday.

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Solar co-op looking for local members

Solar United Neighbors will hold an informational meeting on the formation of a Butler-Beaver solar co-op.

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Court Hearings

EVANS CITY — District Judge Wayne Seibel recently heard these cases.

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Saxonburg fire co. begins fund drive

The Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company has started its annual fund drive.

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Accident with low power lines causes fire

A utility line attached to the Pizza Hut on Route 8 in Butler Township was snagged by a delivery truck just before midnight Thursday. The restaurant was closed Friday after an overnight electrical fire.

A tractor trailer making a delivery to Pizza Hut on Route 8 in Butler Township hit power lines Thursday night, causing power outages in the area and a fire in the restaurant.

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White cop cleared in fatal shooting of black teenager

PITTSBURGH — A jury acquitted a white former police officer Friday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager as he was fleeing a high-stakes traffic stop outside Pittsburgh, a confrontation that was captured on video and led to weeks of unrest.

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NASA's Green provides 'gravity assist'

Scientist inspired by time in Mars

Students show off their robot creations Thursday during the Mars New Year Blast-Off Dinner.

NASA scientist Jim Green has been impacted heavily by his time spent in Mars.

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Scientist's presentation out-of-this-world

Students hear space facts

James Green, chief scientist for NASA's planetary science division, spoke to students Friday about the progress scientists have made over the decades.

The moon is moving away from the Earth, and astronauts can get sick easier when they get home. These were just a few things area students learned during a visit by NASA chief scientist James Green at the RLA Learning and Conference Center Friday morning in Cranberry Township.

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BC3 planning construction, improvements

Projects will cost $18 million

Butler County Community College is planning major construction projects for its main campus in Butler Township.

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19-year-old arrested in homicide case

Man nabbed in Franklin

State Trooper Dan Kesten speaks to media Thursday about an investigation into the killing of Maximillian W. Halterman of Oakland Township.

At about 1 p.m. Thursday, police arrested the 19-year-old man who is believed to have shot his 23-year-old neighbor in Oakland Township on Tuesday night.

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MARIJUANA LISTENING TOUR

Fetterman hears views at SRU

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman greets Butler County residents Thursday at Slippery Rock University after hearing their views on the topic of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Fetterman is visiting all 67 counties in Pennsylvania as part of his listening tour. The event was held at the McKay Education Building auditorium. About 150 people attended.
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SLIPPERY ROCK — The people spoke and The Man listened with attentive patience.

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Middle schooler stopped with loaded handgun

Metal detector sets off search

A student at Butler Middle School accidentally brought a loaded handgun into the school Thursday, according to police and the school's superintendent.

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Middlesex rejects Grey Hawk plan

Tentative OK had been given

Middlesex Township resident David Fowler argues before supervisors Wednesday that the Grey Hawk housing development plan doesn't follow the township code, citing sections of the township's comprehensive plan about preserving rural areas.

Middlesex Township supervisors voted to deny tentative approval to the proposed Grey Hawk Housing Development at a Wednesday night meeting, potentially opening the township up to legal action from the developer.

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Middle school girls inspired by hands-on STEM activities

38 students take part in program

Butler Intermediate High School eighth-grader Jessica Mohney, seventh-grader Maddy Harbison, eighth-grader Bailee Kauffman, seventh-grader Katie White and eighth-grader Lily Hillard watch their teacher set pennies inside their handcrafted boat made of aluminum foil, graph paper and straws Thursday during “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.”

CRANBERRY TWP — Butler Intermediate High School eighth-grader Lily Hillard gripped and grinned in excitement Thursday as her teacher put pennies one-by-one inside her team's boat made of aluminum foil and straws.

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Republicans select Pittman to run for 41st

He served as Don White's chief of staff

Republican Party officials from Butler and three neighboring counties selected Joe Pittman to run in the May 21 special election to replace his former boss, retired state Sen. Don White.