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Local News
A $20,000 grant is meant to help the Slippery Rock Area School District support students interested in special education as a career. Slippery Rock Area High School was ...
July 09, 2026 Local News
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. While blood donors are always needed, those with type O blood are especially in need now. Vitalant, a nonpro...
July 09, 2026 Local News
The following are first place winners from the Big Butler Fair, which runs through Saturday. Nigerian Dwarf Doe Kid 0-4 Months, Katie Ludwik, Emlenton Doe 12-24 Months N...
July 09, 2026 Agriculture
The following are first place winners from the Big Butler Fair, which runs through Saturday. Handcrafts – Mixed Materials Angels, Yogi Samuels, Butler Artificial Fl...
July 09, 2026 Agriculture
The following are first place winners from the Big Butler Fair, which runs through Saturday. Goat Champions Supreme Champion Dairy Goat, Ruth Flock, Slippery Rock Best Ju...
July 09, 2026 Agriculture
A 22-year-old Bentleyville man hid under the bed of a 15-year-old girl in Jefferson Township to avoid being caught performing sexual acts when her mother returned from wo...
July 09, 2026 Local News
Here’s a look at legislation introduced by Butler County’s delegation to the state General Assembly over the last three months: Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47th Vogel, along wit...
July 09, 2026 Local News
HARMONY — At Tuesday’s meeting, borough council voted unanimously to approve final change orders and invoices for the stormwater construction project. The project involve...
July 09, 2026 Local News
Butler County Commissioners are planning to borrow a little more than $9 million to loan to three municipalities to help pay for five infrastructure projects through the ...
July 09, 2026 Local News
NEW YORK — Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war...
July 08, 2026 Business
Other News
NEW YORK — The streets around a midtown Manhattan high-rise where buckled columns forced evacuations gradually returned to life Wednesday, as roads reopened, residents an...
July 08, 2026 National News
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering a...
July 08, 2026 National News
ANKARA, Turkey — U.S. President Donald Trump said at a NATO summit Wednesday in Turkey that the U.S. will give Ukraine a license to make Patriot air defense systems to co...
July 08, 2026 International News
NEW YORK — The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal ju...
July 08, 2026 National News
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state's most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks o...
July 08, 2026 National News
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones and missiles killed four people across Ukraine on Wednesday in attacks before dawn and at midday, as Moscow kept up its pressure on the cap...
July 08, 2026 International News
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar sounded missile alert sirens early Thursday morning warning of an Iranian attack after the United States launched ...
July 08, 2026 International News
Sports
KARNS CITY — Abigail Galan tried her hand at a number of different sports growing up. She tried basketball, softball and baseball in elementary school. Track and volleyba...
July 09, 2026 Sports
Rain and oppressive summer heat have been wreaking havoc on local speedways, but recently Mother Nature met her match at Lernerville Speedway's premier three-day Firecrac...
July 09, 2026 Sports
PITTSBURGH — Joey Bart hit a two-run home run with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the National League East-leading Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 win over his former tea...
July 08, 2026 Professional
Weeks after making the PIAA Class 6A championship, Butler baseball’s three biggest names are all-state honorees. The Golden Tornado’s ace pitchers Kyle Casteel and Nolan ...
July 08, 2026 Sports
ADAMS TWP — Lindsay Kivlan did not compete in athletics at Mars Area High School. But she is quite an athlete. A gymnast since age 2, the 2025 Mars graduate — now a fresh...
July 08, 2026 Sports
Editorial
July 08, 2026 Cartoons
Mars can remain a unique place even if it becomes a township instead of a borough. Mars Borough Council voted Monday, July 7, to put the merging of the borough with Adams...
July 08, 2026 Our Opinion
Ask almost any adult about their first summer job and they’ll remember it instantly. Usually with a smile on their face. Maybe you scooped ice cream or bused tables. Perh...
July 08, 2026 Other Voices
Community
Celebrate the Lake an opportunity to showcase site, conservancy member says
July 08, 2026 Community
The Rust Project will be the featured artist at the Butler County Parks and Recreation outdoor concert series this Thursday evening, July 9. The free summer music series ...
July 08, 2026 Community
The South Butler Community Library will have a few events to cap off this week. There will be a diamond painting event at 1 and 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9, which is a free c...
July 08, 2026 Community
Announcements
A special thank you to Pastor Tim and Cindy Boden and Church for all you’ve done for our family, the great feast you prepared. Thank you, Chris Hile Funeral Home. You wer...
July 09, 2026 Other Tributes
Arts & Entertainment
NEW YORK — Travis Kelce reflected on his unforgettable proposal to Taylor Swift in his first podcast episode since the two tied the knot at Madison Square Garden over the...
July 09, 2026 People
NEW YORK — Singer Lauren Bennett, famous for her contribution to the 2011 LMFAO song “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. Bennett’s death was announced by her former G.R.L. ban...
July 08, 2026 Arts & Entertainment
The Cranberry Women’s Club will host the Farkleberry Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. While the event is several months away, appl...
July 08, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
Allison Park Church is hosting a community day Saturday, July 11, at its home location, 10 Austin Ave., Butler. The event is free to attend and features carnival games, i...
July 08, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
The All Saints Parish Twilight 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk returns for its fifth year Friday, July 24. The race begins at 7 p.m. at the St. Conrad campus, at 125 Buttercup...
July 08, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
The musician-led band of Butler will have its second of three summer performances Thursday evening, July 9. The event will feature songs “in celebration of our country.” ...
July 08, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
Butler’s cultural history and growth will be celebrated Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, at the first ever Steeples & Stacks Heritage Weekend. Local performers, artis...
July 08, 2026 America 250
I don’t think I have ever experienced such a rainy summer. It’s forcing people to stay inside and retreat into beach reads for a little sunshine. But stormy weather has y...
July 08, 2026 Weekend Entertainment
Other
July 09, 2026 Daily Photo Gallery
I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. — Ps...
July 09, 2026 Verse of the Day
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