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House votes to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally, recommend legislative fixes
WASHINGTON — The House voted Wednesday to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on July 13. The vote underscores the bipartisan outrage over the shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump came within inches of...
Food Pantries
Distribution: 10 a.m. to noon or 4 to 6 p.m., third Wednesday of the month. Telephone: 724-496-8392 (food pickup) Distribution: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., third Saturday of the month. Area of Service: Center Township and surrounding area in Butler County. Evans City Food Cupboard. Address: St. Peters Lutheran Church, 202...
Salem’s July Business of the Month
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee has awarded the July Business of the Month award to The Label Team located at 1251 Quaker Circle. This family-owned business was founded in 1998 by flexographic industry veteran Dean McDaniel. The business’ landscaping is well maintained with the entrance outlined with mulch, shrubbery, hydrangeas and dogwood trees. Pictured from left, employees Karen Swetye, Jack Steele, Margie Wyss, Jordan McDaniel, Vickie Steele, Sue Bowman and Beautification Committee Member Cami Franzen. (Submitted photo)
Trump rally shooting victim released from hospital; 2nd survivor remains hospitalized
PITTSBURGH -- One of two surviving victims injured at the Trump rally shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, has been released from the hospital. David Dutch, 57, of New Kensington, was released from Allegheny General Hospital on Wednesday, hospital officials confirmed with ABC News. Dutch was among three rally-goers who were shot...
Community
Website: www.redcross.org or www.redcross.org/greaterPA. Contact: Jorge Martinez, chief executive officer, Southwestern PA chapter. Address: 1127 New Castle Road, P.O. Box 517, Prospect, PA 16052. Telephone: 724-865-2400. Website: www.bigbutlerfair.com. ∎Butler County Council of Governments. Address: 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry, PA 16066. Telephone: 724-612-7315. Email: butlercog@gmail.com. ∎Butler County Farm Bureau. Address: 362...
Jennings celebrates annual summer event
The end of July is when the prairie at Jennings Environmental Education Center is in peak bloom, which always calls for a commemoration. The annual Celebrate the Bloom event takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Jennings, and in addition to food and festivities, park staff and other agencies will help visitors get an even better glimpse of the park’s plant and wildlife.
Florida Rep. Laurel Lee Votes In Favor Of Task Force To Investigate Trump Assassination Attempt In Pennsylvania
In a move to address significant security breaches at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the House of Representatives has voted to establish a bipartisan Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump. This development follows a harrowing incident on July 13, when an assassination attempt on the...
Pancake Breakfast
Knights of Columbus Salem Council #1818 will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul School Scullion Hall, 925 E. State St. The meal will include all-you-can-eat pancakes, DiRusso Italian sausage, hash browns, fruit cocktail, juice and coffee for a monetary donation and school supply item (such as notebooks, pencils and backpacks). All proceeds and supplies will be for The Brightside Project in Salem and distributed to local school children. Pictured from left are Dave Bedell, Gary Schaefer and Bruce Cody. (Submitted photo)
Joseph S. Pratt 1955-2024
BOARDMAN — Joseph S. Pratt, 68, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born Nov. 16, 1955, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph A. and Helen T. Kalwicz Pratt. Joseph was a 1974 graduate of Rockland High School in Massachusetts, where in 1972, they were...
Salem’s July Yard of the Month
The Beautification Committee of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce awarded Mark Austin of 1150 Highland Ave. with the July Yard of the Month Award. Austin retired 10 years ago and spends hours in his yard every day. He loves flowers and gardening is his passion. Pictured is Beautification Committee Member Cami Franzen with Austin. (Submitted photo)
Unanimous vote: House to investigate Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on July 13. The vote underscores the bipartisan outrage over the shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump came within inches...
Razing of Realty building placed on fast track
YOUNGSTOWN — The Realty Tower demolition contractor is bringing in a larger crane with a heavier wrecking ball next week that he said will speed up the process of taking down the downtown building. But Gary Moderalli, owner of Moderalli Excavating, said he can’t guarantee enough demolition work will...
Charges bound to court against Sharon man in murder of Mercer County transgender teen
All charges against a Sharon man accused of the killing and dismemberment of a transgender teen from Mercer County were ordered held for court after an hours-long preliminary hearing on Thursday in Mercer County court. DaShawn Watkins, 29, faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated assault, tampering with evidence and abuse...
Seniors
Butler County Senior Centers offer social facilities and lunches to individuals age 60 or older. The centers also offer recreational, educational and volunteer activities. Call 724-282-3008 or email AAAsenior@co.butler.pa.us for more information. Address: Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
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