In the swing of things

Susan Hayward, a nanny, pushes 15-month-old Zach Miller and his brother, Luke, 3, Monday in Adams Township Community Park. Cold morning temperatures gave way to comfortable weather and a mostly sunny sky in the afternoon.

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Butler seeks to boost high school safety

Changes would flip library, offices

School officials are considering flipping Butler Senior High School's principals' office area and its library in a bid to improve security at the cost of shrinking the library.

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Pa. prepares for winter weather, snowy roads

Tools announced to assist motorists

Officials from three state agencies gathered Monday to announce the plan to tackle this winter season and announce tools the public can use to help deal with the weather.

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Adams residents argue for private land

They're worried about nuisance ordinance

Adams Township heard from two residents who questioned their right to private property.

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Proposed cigar bar stymied in Seven Fields

Council denies club's request

The plans for a cigar bar at the old Table 86 site? They may be up in smoke.

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2 injured in single-vehicle wreck

Two people were transported following a single-vehicle accident Monday morning in Buffalo Township.

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Singer, sporting goods charity donate to SRHS

SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock High School has received a donation from Carrie Underwood and Dick's Sporting Goods.

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Lancaster lauded for informative upgraded website

LANCASTER TWP — In 2015, township manager Benjamin Kramer pushed for a new website to replace the township's then-outdated home page.

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Trump orders new sanctions against Turkey after invasion

U.S. forces set to leave Syria

WASHINGTON — Targeting Turkey’s economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions Monday aimed at restraining the Turks’ assault against Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria — an assault Turkey began after Trump announced he was moving U.S. troops out of the way.

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Student teachers receiving support

Moraine staffers create program

PROSPECT — Two Moraine Elementary teachers are offering student teachers more support.

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WH: Trump condemns graphic parody video

It was shown at conference

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump “strongly condemns” a graphic parody video that depicts a likeness of him shooting and stabbing opponents and members of the news media, the White House said Monday. But his press secretary said he hadn’t yet watched the two-minute clip.

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Ex-National Security Council official testifying to Congress

Others slated later this week in inquiry

WASHINGTON — Fiona Hill, a former top National Security Council expert on Russia, testified to Congress behind closed doors Monday, the latest former Trump administration official to be subpoenaed as part of the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

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POLICE REPORTS

These items have been collected from various police departments.

7:19 a.m. Oct. 11 — A Boyers man crashed his vehicle after a deer entered the lane in which he was driving in Cherry Township, police said. The crash occurred on West Sunbury Road north of Surface Mine Road.

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LOCAL BRIEFS

State Rep. Marci Mustello, R-11th, will host a town hall Saturday in Saxonburg.

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PEOPLE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country superstar Dolly Parton is still working “9 to 5,” and doing what she loves as she celebrated her 50th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member.

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BC3 honors 2 Distinguished Alumni at annual dinner

Both of the Butler County Community College alumni honored Saturday night had their careers begin in college field houses.

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GET PREPARED

2 flood-disaster workshops slated

Two flood-disaster workshops in the coming weeks are designed to help residents be better prepared for flooding.

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Police: Man admitted to school field damage

A West Sunbury man is accused of vandalizing a high-school football field in Cherry Township in July causing more than $4,000 in damage.

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Inmate bites off guard's fingertip

CAMP HILL — An inmate at a state prison injured two guards in an attack — one guard's fingertip was bitten off.

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Calif. fire crews make progress against wildfire

LOS ANGELES — Cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels are helping firefighters advance against a California wildfire that scorched San Fernando Valley hills and forced thousands to evacuate from their homes.

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Hunter Biden to leave board

Trump actions prompt move

NEW YORK — Facing intense scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, Hunter Biden said Sunday he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm at the end of the month as part of a pledge not to work on behalf of any foreign-owned...

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COUNTRY FALL FESTIVAL

Zelie event has sun, fun

Sunny skies and comfortable autumn temperatures greeted those who attended the 35th annual Country Fall Festival in Zelienople and Harmony.

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Butler DAR volunteers at Robin's Home

'Women helping women is powerful'

'Women helping women is powerful'

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Skilled Trades Camporee

Hunter Mycka, 15, of Troop 400 of Mars, learns how to cut pipe while working toward his merit badge in plumbing as instructor John Relihan, owner of Dr. Waterheater in Hooker, looks on during the Boy Scouts Skilled Trades Camporee at ARMCO Park Saturday.

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POLICE REPORTS

11:44 a.m. Oct. 10 — Police were contacted about a lost PA registration plate XLS8735 that was missing from a trailer that belonged to the owner on Muddy Creek Drive in Brady Township.

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