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High school sports scores from Monday/PIHL season opens
The PIHL season opened Monday and defending Penguins Cup champion Seneca Valley defeated South Fayette 4-1. Cooper Hoehn netted two goals and two assists to lead the Raiders, who are two-time defending Class 3A champions. –Mars defeated Franklin Regional 2-0. –North Catholic-7…
Justin Henry Austin
Justin Henry Austin, 25, of Butler, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Born June 13, 2001, in Jacksonville, Fla., he was the beloved son of Robert Michael “Bobby” Austin and Heather Nichole McCrorey Herring. Justin was a mechanic who loved to work on cars…

CLYMER MAN ARRESTED ON THEFT CHARGES
A Clymer man was arrested by state troopers in Westmoreland County for charges of theft in an incident last Friday. State police were sent out at 5:15...

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…

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…
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…