SAXONBURG — Batter up. Production is up, too.
RLCbats, a wooden bat company owned and operated by Aaron Rekich, has been in its new facility since November.
But Rekich h...
EMLENTON, Venango County — What started as a team of horses and an ambition to stave off Depression-era hardships has grown into a thriving fourth-generation family busi...
Some last much longer than others
If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy preseason seed germination test can ...
BC3 runs adult literacy program
BUTLER TWP — When Dianne Blakely of Center Township retired from teaching in 2008, she knew educating would remain in her life.
Blakely, 6...
Some Butler County residents may not turn to nature for recreation, but many others find ways to use the fresh air to their advantage.
Jonnie “Sandy” Ferrainola, 60, of ...
Many join group after retirement
For the senior citizens who make up much of the membership of the Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, retirement isn't the end of their w...
Little things can mean a lot to patients
For Vivian Futscher, volunteering is a major part of her life.
“If I had a job with six figures, it wouldn’t mean as much to me a...
Everything old is new again at least as far as the meals served at wedding receptions.
Caterers are reporting their clients are returning to old-fashioned offerings even...
In 2016, brides and bridegrooms may say “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer” but the vows may not mean what they did 50 years ago.
In addition to their marri...
Long-distance planning a challenge
The Caribbean, Mexico and U.S. beach resorts are possibilities for destination weddings. But for couples living hundreds of miles from ...
