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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.
Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The former fire chief who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving down in front of his family, protecting them from the gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president. Corey Comperatore’s...
Greenville couple at Trump rally when gunshots rang out
GREENVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A Greenville, Kentucky, couple is home and safe after bullets flew Saturday at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Blayne and Julie Daniel were just 20 yards from Trump when a shooter tried to assassinate the former President, killing two people and critically hurting two others in the process.
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...
Annual Butler Farm Show to proceed ‘as normal’
Despite the Saturday, July 13, shooting at the Butler Farm Show grounds during the rally for former President Donald Trump, the Butler Farm Show — the August event and the entry process leading up to the weeklong affair — will proceed “as normal,” according to the farm show’s board of directors.
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....
Political violence impacts on upcoming election
COLUMBUS, Ohio — “It's really a first in modern history that this happened actually in a general election period,” said Baldwin Wallace political science professor, Tom Sutton. A historic moment in America occurred Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. A bullet grazed the right ear of former President Donald...
‘The 48’: Don’t miss events in Renfrew and area
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town in the next 48 hours.v. Youth aged 8+ can join the town of Renfrew Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. for a dynamic and inclusive gymnasium experience where all levels of skill are not only welcome but celebrated! Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking to have some fun, the FREE Open Gym Program is the perfect place for you. Sign ups are being accepted online.
Road Work Set For Jackson and Concord Townships
Several local roads will be shut down later this week in Jackson and Concord Townships. In Jackson Township, Pattison Street Extension will be closed for three to four weeks beginning Wednesday. The closure will run from Autumn Wood Drive to Gate Dancer/Old Ehrman Road in Cranberry Township. Access from Hartzell Road to Pattison will also be closed.
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