MEADVILLE, Crawford County — The state Fish and Boat Commission canceled Thursday's scheduled fish stocking of Connoquenessing Creek in Butler.

This decision was made after learning of a report Wednesday from the Department of Environmental Protection that found high levels of arsenic in the soil, according to a game commission news release.

DEP recommends avoiding areas of exposed soils, including the stream banks, in the area of Father Marinaro Park, down to Negel's Car Wash near the Monroe Street Bridge.

DEP does not believe fish can or will absorb the contaminate in a form harmful to humans. Fish and Boat Commission biologists also indicated arsenic accumulation in previously stocked trout is not a major concern since they have only been in these waters for a short time, the news release stated. The commission is working with DEP to evaluate future stocking plans.

There are no fish consumption advisories for arsenic anywhere in Pennsylvania.

The Butler County Safety Council and the city of Butler will hold a Walk for Wellness at 9 a.m. Saturday at Butler Memorial Park.Participants will walk two miles on Memorial Drive. Registration will be at the Optimist Shelter. The first 50 participants who take paper products for the Butler County Food Pantry will get a pedometer. A safety expo will begin at 11 a.m.Letter carriers will hold annual food driveOn Saturday, the National Association of Letter Carriers, with help from the U.S. Postal Service, will hold its 17th annual food drive.In partnership with the United Way of Butler County and the Butler County Community Action, letter carriers will collect nonperishable foods at people's mailboxes.The food will then be distributed to county food banks.Donations also may be dropped off at the back door of the Post Office on Main Street in Butler until 4 p.m. Saturday.

EAST BUTLER — More than 100 exhibitors are expected at a steam engine show which starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at 140 Towerview Drive.Engines built as far back as 1870 will be on display. Complimentary food and beverages will be available.The show will run to 5 p.m.For information, call Don Ruth at 724-283-7804.