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Two longtime supporters of community nonprofits named Cornerstone awardees

Lisa Nicholas Konesni and her late husband, David Konesni, were announced Wednesday, April 8, as this year’s Jean B. Purvis Community Cornerstone Award. Lisa Nicholas Kon...

April 09, 2026 Local News

Callery, Mars agree to share emergency management coordinators

Callery Borough council discussed Monday, April 6, the notion of collaborating with nearby Mars Borough to share emergency management coordinators. Chris Clutter will hol...

April 09, 2026

NWS: Conditions ripe for brush fires Thursday

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh reports an increased risk of brush fires for Western Pennsylvania on Thursday, April 9, according to a post to its Facebook pag...

April 09, 2026 Local News

Ridgway man dies Wednesday in Armstrong County crash

A Ridgway man died when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a tractor-trailer in Boggs Township, Armstrong County, Coroner Brian K. Myers said Wednesday, April...

April 09, 2026 Local News

Butler County’s girls wrestling 2026 all-stars: Seneca Valley’s Hannah Hornick AOTY, first team, more

Hannah Hornick's evolution as a wrestler began over three years ago when she joined Seneca Valley's girls team as a freshman. “I had no idea what I was doing, was lit...

April 09, 2026 Sports

Today in History: April 9, Robert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox

Today is Thursday, April 9, the 99th day of 2026. There are 266 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 9, 1865, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered his ...

April 09, 2026 Today in History

Mars marching band boosters ask for box truck

ADAMS TWP — After doing some research, Mars Area School District’s marching band boosters said they need to stick with a box truck for hauling equipment in the future. Th...

April 09, 2026 Local News

Butler County’s liability insurance won’t cover deputies working with ICE or county task forces

The Butler County commissioners will review the county’s liability insurance after learning its current coverage soon may not cover claims arising from situations where s...

April 09, 2026 Government

North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday in its second launch event in two days, South Korea’s military sai...

April 09, 2026 International News

3 local fire departments participate in campaign to recruit volunteer firefighters

The International Association of Fire Chiefs is launching its “A Hustle Worth Having” campaign, which is aimed at convincing younger generations to become volunteer firef...

April 09, 2026 Community

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