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Butler Twp. New District Magistrate Office Opens
The Butler Township District Magistrate officially has a new office. County officials say that Judge Kevin O’Donnell and his staff are now at their new location on Fairground Hill Road in the former Friedman’s headquarters. The first cases were heard at the new court room on Tuesday. The...
Zelienople to investigate tree cutting by developers
Planned tree cutting in Zelienople sparked concern among property owners Thursday, July 18, with some people claiming that developers for the Glade Run development project violated an ordinance. Jim Hulings, of Harmony, said the number of cut trees was likely “in the hundreds.”. “Tomorrow it’ll be a desert,” he...
IFO: Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than $1 billion for education. But the Independent Fiscal Office is warning that the general...
Three West Virginia men facing drug-related charges
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office of Virginia reports three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force […]
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Bobavita, a celebrated boba bar, finds a new home on Central Avenue in St. Pete
Bobavita is set to open a new location at the base of the ARTE apartment building, located at 1661 Central Avenue with an official soft opening on July 22. This expansion will move them from their current spot inside Edge Eatery at 1572 Central Avenue. Known for its wide variety of bubble tea flavors and toppings, Bobavita has quickly become a favorite among residents in the EDGE and Grand Central Districts.
Wednesday saw most rain in almost a year in Youngstown
(WYTV) – It has been a frustrating forecast week for meteorologists as multiple rain chances fizzled on Monday and Tuesday. All of that changed Wednesday, though, as rain impacted nearly all parts of the Valley. The locations that received the most rain Wednesday were in Mercer County, where some...
Pennsylvania man arrested with outstanding felony warrants
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man with three outstanding felony warrants was taken into custody by state police. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in New Castle was informed that 21-year-old Trent Alexander Sirak, of Ellwood City, was living at a residence in the Borough of New Beaver, Lawrence County, and had three warrants for his arrest.
Titans earn AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky.--The Westminster College women's volleyball program earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT, Wednesday afternoon. The award, initiated during the 1992–93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average (GPA) of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on...
North East Firemen's Cherry Festival Benefiting Fire Departments
At the North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival, it’s $5 for a slice of cherry pie, $2 for a ride ticket, and 50 cents for a bingo card. All the proceeds from the Cherry Fest go into supporting the Fuller Hose and Crescent Hose North East fire departments. “All...
Foodie Friday Returns To Butler
Butler Downtown is presenting another Foodie Friday tonight. The event takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the North Main Street parking lot, which is near First English Lutheran Church. There will be a number of food trucks on-hand along with vendors. Live music will be performed from 6...
Woman who lives near Trump rally site says "this is not what Butler should be known for"
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- Two sisters from Butler, Pennsylvania, say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting firsthand. The scary event all unfolded feet from one sister's home. "[I] can still hear the shots being fired and not knowing what's going on," Valerie Fennell admits to KDKA-TV News, as memories of last weekend keep flooding back of the Trump rally turned nightmare in her neighborhood.For Fennel and her sister Debbie Kuminkoski, the event last Saturday started in high spirits. "When I heard he was coming, I'm like, 'This is going to be awesome,' like this is...
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