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CNX Foundation develops energy industry paid internship program
The CNX Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pittsburgh-based natural gas company CNX Resources Corp., has created a new paid internship program designed to spur student interest in the power industry and bolster the energy workforce pipeline. In cooperation with its Mentorship Academy initiative, the CNX Foundation developed the Short Service Employee (SSE) program to expose […] The post CNX Foundation develops energy industry paid internship program appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
$1 million Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off sold in Butler County
BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A $1 million Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket was won in Butler County. The Kwik Fill, located at 631 West New Castle Street in Zelienople, sold the winning ticket and will receive a $5,000 bonus. The winning ticket, Instant $1,000,000 Jackpot, is a $20 scratch-off ticket with a top prize of […]
Over 8K Pounds Of Electronics Recycled Last Quarter
Many Butler Township residents continue to take advantage of the recycling of electronics and hazardous household waste. Butler Township Manager Tom Knights recently provided Township Commissioners with an update about collection by Waste Management in the second quarter of 2024. According to the current figures, over 8,000 pounds of hazardous...
Police Saw Crooks Before Shooting
Our news partners at WPXI report that police saw shooter Thomas Crooks before the attempted assassination happened. According to their reporting, multiple law enforcement sources say that Crooks was spotted by police at least a half hour before the shooting. He was seen by at least one officer with a range finder; police then called that into the command center.
America teeters on the brink of the heinous
ELIZABETHTOWN – In the small town of Butler, Pennsylvania, a heinous act Saturday almost took the life of former President Donald J. Trump. We live in a small town and it could have happened here. Although it didn’t – our town has been pulled into the political battle....
Long Lines Frustrate Concert Goers at 8 Great Tuesdays
After the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, amping up security is a priority at many events. Organizers of the 8 Great Tuesdays Concert Series are leaning on the side of caution after the shooting in Butler, Pa. on Saturday. The added security checks created long lines and frustrated...
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
Butler Twp. First Responders Honored For Life Saving CPR
Several local emergency responders have been recognized for extraordinary efforts to save a life earlier this year. Butler Township Police Officer Jeffrey Lewis was among those receiving the “American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero” award at Butler Township Commissioners meeting Monday night. A call came into the Butler County...
FACT CHECK: Viral Threads Image Falsely Claims Barron Trump Attended His Father’s Rally In Butler, PA
A screenshot of a tweet shared on Threads claims Barron Trump attended the July 13 campaign rally where his father, 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump, was shot. View on Threads. Verdict: False. The tweet shows Barron Trump at his father’s July 9 campaign rally in Doral, Florida....
DRPA votes to reduce toll increase on 4 bridges between Pa., NJ
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey by 50 cents. The DRPA voted unanimously to increase the tolls from $5 to $6, not $6.50 as originally planned.The agency previously approved its first toll increase in 13 years scheduled for Aug. 1. The increase was tied to the Consumer Price Index slated for the same day. The resolution passed Wednesday also pushed back the increase by one month — tolls will now go up on Sept. 1.Delaware River Port Authority chairman James Schultz said last week the CPI would bump the toll up $1.50. Instead, the DRPA voted on a resolution to reduce the scheduled increase by 50 cents."It's essentially a reduction from what the consumer price index is calling for," Schultz said last week.The DRPA operates the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman bridges.The toll increase does not impact PATCO fares, the DRPA said in a news release.Frequent travelers can sign up for an $18 commuter discount on the DRPA website.
Pennsylvania’s ‘hidden’ UberEats fees among U.S.’s priciest
According to Babson College, hidden fees (also called “junk fees”) are “last-minute charges you receive when purchasing something typically online.”. Delivery apps are one of the main perpetuators behind implementing such fees. And Pennsylvanians are shelling out some of the most money in this regard, particularly on Uber Eats.
Pennsylvania Game Commission to expand hunting lands
Pennsylvania hunters will soon see a growth in state game lands. On Friday, July 12, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved adding a little over 5,200 acres to state game lands. Commissioners bought 13 properties. Included in the purchase are 1,747 acres in St. Marys in Elk County. The...
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