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Pennsylvania could be a lithium goldmine, if the tech catches up
(The Center Square) — The hunt for critical minerals in Pennsylvania is on. A multi-billion-dollar industry is at hand — if innovators can make the technology work and scale up from the lab to the field. With lithium — used in solar energy, batteries, and other electronics — the commonwealth may have an opportunity to salvage the metal from oil and gas wastewater. If it works, Pennsylvania could see an...
Musicians’ Concert Band Final Performance Of Summer
The final show of the season for the Musicians Concert Band happens Thursday night. The group of local musicians will take the Butler Intermediate High School stage at 7 p.m. The show is led by conductor Jeff Kroner and will feature a wide variety of selections, including Frank Sinatra and Count Basie.
Summer Dramatics Ready For Oklahoma!
The Summer Dramatics annual show is getting ready to welcome their audience this weekend. The curtain rises on the production of Oklahoma beginning Friday night at the Succop Theater on BC3’s main campus. Shows are scheduled for Friday and Saturday night starting at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday matinee will...
Charges held for court against Mercer County man accused of killing, dismembering teen
MERCER, Pa. — The man accused of killing and dismembering a Mercer County teen appeared before a judge for the first time Thursday. The judge held all charges against the defendant, DaShawn Watkins, for court. Watkins, 29, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, abuse of a corpse, and...
Preparations Underway For St. Barnabas 5K
We’re just over a week away from the annual St. Barnabas 5K fundraiser. The 33rd edition of the Free Care 5K is set for next Saturday, August 3rd. The event is open to everyone from runners to stroller pushers. It includes a competitive group and those who are participating recreationally.
Farm Show Planning To Move Forward With Event
The Butler Farm Show is still moving forward with plans for the event in a couple of weeks. The Farm Show’s Board of Directors said in a statement that they are “grieved by the tragic event that occurred at the Farm Show grounds during former President Donald Trump’s rally.” They expressed their condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore.
Butler Memorial Hospital Hosting Farmers Market
The Independence Health System is offering local residents garden fresh produce at several events beginning this week. IHS is teaming up with the Butler County Farm Bureau and the Butler County Dairy Promotion Team to host a farmers’ market on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Brady Street Lobby of Butler Memorial Hospital.
Leechburg Area town hall to focus on property taxes
West Leechburg residents will get another chance to talk with Leechburg Area School District officials about tax rates at a meeting Thursday. Superintendent David Keibler is organizing a town hall meeting at the West Leechburg Fire Hall. According to a letter sent to district residents, the meeting will be a...
Mercer County Food Bank announces first pantry in Hermitage
The Hermitage community will now have broader access to food assistance in town. Those struggling with food insecurity can now turn to an added resource provided by the Mercer County Food Bank, with a brand new pantry coming to Hermitage. It's the continued goal of the Mercer County Food Bank...
Kennywood rollercoaster reopens after photo appears to show cinderblocks supporting part of the ride
Two days after an alarming photo from oneBURGH media blew up on Facebook, Kennywood pumped the brakes on the Racer, temporarily shutting the rollercoaster down Wednesday.
Steelers RB Najee Harris with one-word answer to new contract talks
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris reported to training camp on Wednesday despite not getting his fifth-year extension and no word of any sort of contract negotiations. Of course, just because we haven’t heard about contract talks doesn’t mean they aren’t happening. But in this case, that’s...
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