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SEBCO Pool Project Progressing
The updates to the SEBCO pool are progressing. Jefferson Township officials say the renovations should be done by next month. They are also planning on repainting the Kiddie Pool soon. Officials are continuing to work on fundraising for the renovations and the pool’s operational…

Butler Area Skatepark Association
The public is invited to an event later today that will help local pets. The Butler Area Skatepark Association is hosting A Mobile Pet-Pantry from noon to 2 p.m. at Father Marinaro Park. With assistance from the Butler County Humane Sociaety, the goal of this event is to provide…

INDIANA GOLFERS TEE OFF TODAY IN WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
At the WPIAL Boys 3A Individual Golf Tournament today at Hannastown in Greensburg, Indiana has two golfers competing. Ryan Bell is in a foursome with ...

Butler Veteran Affairs Receives Recognition
Butler VA Health Care System has received national recognition for Best Patient Experience Overall. The Department of Veterans Affairs recently singled out Butler VA as exemplifying exceptional Patient Experience and Employee Experience scores in patient satisfaction and trust.…
Measles Cases Surpasses 900 Cases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting that measles cases in Pennsylvania has surpassed 900. The DOH reports on Monday that 39 new measles cases have been confirmed since Friday. In total, 903 people have been infected, 176 people have been hospitalized, 39 counties…
“March For Mars” Fundraiser Set
Local students will be participating in a fundraiser this week to help pay for educational programs. The Mars Area Elementary PTO’s annual “March for Mars” walk-a-thon will be held at the Mars Area Centennial School on Wednesday, the Mars Area Elementary School on Thursday, and…
Fall Foliage Reports To Be Released Soon
As the calendar gets ready to flip to October, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is planning to begin fall foliage reports. With the leaves getting ready to turn colors, the state will help leaf peepers know the latest about where peak foliage is…
Plans To Be Shown For Kittanning Dunbar Dip Project
PennDOT is hosting an event tonight that will show the plans for a major road project near Kittanning. The public can see the plans for the Dunbar Dip project tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the Kittanning Firehall. The project will realign Route 422 and several intersections from…
Pittsburgh Ranked High For Coffee Lovers
Today is National Coffee Day and Pittsburgh is receiving high marks for the morning staple. WalletHub recently named Pittsburgh as the ninth best city for coffee lovers. The study looked at a variety of indicators, including the number of coffee shops, the average price, and the…
No Injuries After Car Goes Over Hillside
No one was injured after a car went over a hillside in Forward Township. The accident happened yesterday afternoon around 4:20 p.m. on Evans City Road at the intersection with Ash Avenue. Details aren’t clear, but dispatchers say a vehicle went over a hillside. The driver was…
Butler Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor
A Butler man has been charged with sexual assault and incest nearly three decades after the assaults allegedly happened in Penn Township. Police charged 38-year-old Michael Sparks after being accused of sexually assaulting a minor from 1997 to 2005. The victim and Sparks lived in…
Susan K. Traggiai
Susan K. Traggiai, 60, of Portersville passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She was born in Natrona Heights on April 10, 1966, to Sandra (Sell) Traggiai and the late Ronald Traggiai. Susan graduated from Knoch High School in 1985. She enjoyed knitting and playing online…