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U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
Clarion Area Bobcats’ Smail Brothers And Clarion-Limestone Lions’ Tommy Smith Members Of Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association’s Inaugural All-State Team
The recently formed Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association has announced their Inaugural All-State Teams and three local players are among those selected. Brothers Dawson and Derek Smail from Clarion Area were selected in Class 1A and Tommy Smith from Clarion-Limestone was selected in Class 2A on this historic 2024 team. The three have played ball together in travel ball, Little League All-Stars, etc. throughout the years. The tri had outstanding years in the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference (KSAC) and District Nine.
Passenger Hospitalized After Intersection Crash in Eldred Township
ELDRED TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An area woman was hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in Eldred Township on Friday. According to Marienville-based State Police, the crash happened around 11:28 a.m. on Friday, July 12, at the intersection of State Route 36 and State Route 949 in Eldred Township, Jefferson County.
Erie Police Focused on Safety of Local Officials in Wake of Saturday's Assassination Attempt
Saturday's shooting in Butler, Pa., has already led to some changes in how the Erie Police Department is preparing for the run-up to the election. One of the department's main concerns is making sure local politicians and candidates are safe. State lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle on...
Microburst Causes Damage With Hail and Wind
It was a brief, but explosive storm that hit the Butler area Monday afternoon. A roll of thunder was heard just a little after 2 p.m. in the City of Butler. It was soon followed by gusty winds and heavy hail. The microburst lasted not much longer than 5 minutes,...
Webinar To Focus On Homelessness In Rural Areas
Penn State Extension is offering an online program later this week about tools planners can use to help address homelessness. A 75 minute webinar titled “Improving Rural Communities Response to Homelessness” will begin at noon Wednesday. A licensed social worker and community development health and human science educator...
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.
One Person Flown To Hospital After City Rollover Crash
At least one person was seriously injured as a result of a vehicle rollover Monday afternoon in the city of Butler. A call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after noon for a flipped over car on fire in the 200 block of West Fulton Street. Butler City...
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...
Butler Track & Field Teams Notch 9th Nationally for GPA
The Butler men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized for their continued accomplishments in the classroom, earning NCAA Division I Track & Field USTFCCCA All-Academic Team recognition. The honorees were announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Monday. When combining the men’s and women’s GPAs, Butler’s program ranked ninth nationally for the 2023-24 season. Butler’s combined GPA has been among the nation’s Top 10 for seven consecutive years. The women’s team cumulative GPA of 3.722 ranked sixth nationally, while the men’s team cumulative grade point average of 3.447 was 31st in all of…
Roach Urges Unity Amid Political Turmoil
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, prompted Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach to call for unity and action against political violence during the weekly media briefing on Monday. Roach began with a solemn address on the incident, sparking concerns about the rampant accessibility of deadly weapons....
Evergreen Raceway to host Saturday and Sunday action July 20-21.2-Seater Ride-Along Saturday/Racing on Sunday
(Butler Township, PA 7-14-24): Evergreen Raceway moves into the mid-point of the season with activities taking place this Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21. Saturday afternoon, the Evergreen Raceway 2-Seater Ride-along will be on track. This program is an amazing opportunity for fans to get buckled into an authentic Late Model race car as a passenger and experience real race conditions against other cars.
Pittsburgh hearing on property taxes puts focus on 'broken' system
Regular state-mandated property reassessments would provide school districts with more predictable revenue streams from property taxes and ensure all property owners pay no more than their fair share, experts and local officials said Monday. During a Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing in the Allegheny County Courthouse, officials urged lawmakers...
Road Rage Shooting Leaves Man Critically Injured on Pittsburgh Parkway, Police Seek Suspect in White Mazda SUV
Yesterday's evening commute on a Pittsburgh parkway turned violent when a shooting incident, believed to be an act of road rage, left a 60-year-old man critically injured. According to the City of Pittsburgh Police blotter, officers were dispatched at around 6:50 p.m. to the vicinity of Exit 69A/I-376W, where they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the eye in his vehicle.
NL’s plan for Paul Skenes at All-Star Game revealed
Baseball fans will likely only be getting a brief cameo from Paul Skenes at this week’s All-Star Game. Speaking with reporters on Monday, National League team manager Torey Lovullo revealed the plan for the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Skenes in Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic. Skenes, who will be starting the game for the NL, is only... The post NL’s plan for Paul Skenes at All-Star Game revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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