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TRUMP TO HOLD ANOTHER RALLY IN BUTLER
Donald Trump intends to return to Butler, Pennsylvania for another campaign event. The former president’s rally on July 13th was cut short after an assassination attempt that left one attendee dead and two others injured. On Friday, Trump wrote he will be returning to the city “for a big and beautiful rally.” It’s unclear when or where the rally will take place, as Secret Service officials have urged him to stop holding events outdoors following the shooting.
Improvements coming to Hope Road
A project to evaluate potential drainage and road improvements along Hope Road is moving forward, according to Cranberry Township’s website. On Aug. 1, township supervisors will consider a contract with The EAD Group to complete a design evaluation of potential improvements to the road and drainage on Hope Road.
Construction project could help pedestrian activity
A local business park expansion project proposal could bring pedestrian improvements to Cranberry Township. According to the township’s website, the plans include the construction of two buildings, one with warehouse and office space and a distribution warehouse center, in Cranberry Business Park along West Kensinger Drive. As part of...
Warren man sentenced to prison for assaulting Niles woman
A man was was given an 18-month prison sentence on fourth-degree felony convictions at the Trumbull County Common Pleas Court. Robert J. Stauffer Jr., 47, of Roberts Avenue NW, Warren, was found guilty for domestic violence and attempted failure to comply with police orders. The case involved an assault of...
Jack N. Fields
Jack N. Fields, 80, of Butler passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was born in McKeesport, PA on March 20, 1944, to the late Blair and Edythe (Batchelor) Fields. Jack graduated from Youngstown University and then graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with his master’s degree. He was the owner of Medi-Home Care for over 25 years and then became a realtor in the Butler area for many years until he retired. Jack was known for being kind, very faithful, with a strong love of God, and a very positive person; he always saw the good in people and would help anyone in need. He was an Eagle Scout in his earlier years and enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he enjoyed vacationing with his family. Jack was the beloved husband of Sarajane (Bell) Fields, for 57 years, whom he married on August 3, 1967; father of Jim (Amy) Fields and Amy (Jim) Green; brother of Dianne Butker; grandfather of Haley (Nick) Sutton, Logan Green, Mackenzie, Tori and Nathan Fields; great grandfather of Wren Sutton, Hadley Rippey and Eliana Porada. All services were held privately through the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.
Woman pulled from pool pronounced dead at hospital
SALEM, Ohio (WKBN) — A woman who was pulled out of a swimming pool in Salem Friday was pronounced dead a short time later. Police and paramedics were called to the 3400 block of Salem Grange Road around 6 p.m. Friday, July 19, for reports of a woman who had possibly drowned in a pool.
Operator of local hospice facility pays $19M to settle false benefit claims
The operator of hospice care facilities here in the Valley and elsewhere has agreed to pay more than $19 million to settle claims that the previous owner submitted false claims and retained overpayments for services provided to patients who weren't eligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs.
Trump rally gunman fired 8 shots in under 6 seconds, analysis shows
The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was shot and killed by a U.S. Secret Service sniper, according to an analysis of footage from the event by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from Pennsylvania State Police. The gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, killed one rally attendee and injured two others when he opened fire from a roof near the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. A bullet also grazed Trump's ear, creating a 2 cm-wide...
UPDATE: Domestic incident involving woman, children leads to Enon Valley police presence
A large police presence has been reported on State Line Road in Enon Valley Tuesday afternoon. A nearby business told 21 News police have been present in the area since Tuesday morning. Troopers with Lawrence County PSP tell 21 News this all started as a domestic dispute. Police say a...
Ohio middle schooler only survivor in crash that killed father, siblings
***Video above: Road fatalities, crash causes in Ohio over 5 years.***. SLIPPERY ROCK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJW) – A 10-year-old girl is fighting for her life in the hospital after a Pennsylvania car crash killed her father and siblings over the weekend. The crash happened early Saturday morning in Slippery...
‘Unsolved Mysteries’ episode to feature Pa. case of severed head found in 2014
A Pennsylvania mystery involving a woman’s decapitated head found nearly a decade ago will be featured on a popular Netflix series later this month. When the new season of “Unsolved Mysteries” debuts on July 31, one of the episodes will cover the case of the embalmed head of an unidentified older woman that was discovered in Economy, Beaver County, on Dec. 12, 2014.
FBI director says gunman at Trump rally searched for info on JFK assassination
The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump conducted an online search a week before the shooting about the killing of former President John F. Kennedy, the FBI director said Wednesday. Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, Christopher Wray gave lawmakers an update on the investigation into the...
Ellwood City Rallies To Defeat Shenango In Its Little League Tournament Opening Game
Ellwood City rallied for four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to defeat Shenango, 5-2, in the 73rd Ellwood City Little League Tournament on Tuesday night. Ben Sukits smacked the key hit of the game with a three-run triple which erased a 2-1 deficit. Joey Zito and Luca Smith combined for a no-hitter with 17 strikeouts to lead Ellwood City on the mound.
EPA takes next step toward banning chemical spilled in East Palestine crash
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday proposed designating one of the toxic substances spilled by a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a high-priority chemical under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the next step to a full ban. Vinyl chloride, a hazardous substance used in the production of plastics, is one of…
Shenango Township Mourns as 75-Year-Old George Koprivnak Jr. Dies in Lawn Mowing Mishap
A tragic incident unfolded in Shenango Township on Monday evening when a 75-year-old man died in a lawn mowing accident on his own property. According to reports from WPXI, the victim was identified as George Koprivnak Jr. The accident occurred on the 500 block of Rose Stop Road around 6 p.m.
Youngstown Clothing Co. makes “wearable memories” at Canfield Fair
CANFIELD, Ohio — Demolition derby, tractor pulls and the wiener dog race may be some of the Canfield Fair’s most popular attractions, but the longest line award goes to Youngstown Clothing Co.’s Canfield Fair T-shirt booth. Youngstown Clothing Co. has sold out nearly every year since it...
Trump shooter searched online for JFK assassination, FBI director says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The 20-year-old gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump did an online search of the John F. Kennedy assassination around the time he began to focus attention on the Republican presidential candidate, FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Wednesday.
Pa. prescription reform will help keep local pharmacy open
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WKBN) – Customers of the local chain of Hometown Pharmacy on E. South Street in New Castle say they prefer shopping there for their prescription needs. “Your big brick-and-mortar stores never can offer this. You’re nothing more than a number,” said Jack Melvin, of New Castle.
Pa. Gov. speaks on hate crimes after death of Sharon teen
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WKBN) — In the wake of the brutal murder of a teenager from Sharon, Pennsylvania’s Governor says he’s been pushing for years for tougher laws covering the state’s ethnic intimidation laws — also known as hate crimes. In New Castle Wednesday, Josh...
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