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Police: Seven Fields couple dead in apparent murder-suicide
A husband and wife died in an apparent murder-suicide overnight in the area of Graywyck Drive in Seven Fields, according to state police in Butler. A 26-year-o...
Mars grad, St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt soaking in homecoming
PITTSBURGH — JJ Wetherholt’s whirlwind of a first month in the major leagues made a stop in a very familiar place. A 2021 Mars Area High School graduate and roo...
Zelienople’s new junior council member takes oath
ZELIENOPLE — Sam Keefer, a junior at Seneca Valley High School and a lifelong resident of Zelienople, took his oath of office as junior council member at Monday...
Levi Wentz, Pine-Richland grad and Valencia resident, signs with Seattle Seahawks
Levi Wentz said he was looking for an opportunity and he found one. The Valencia resident and Pine-Richland graduate announced on his Instagram Saturday evening...
Southwest Butler stormwater project completes section in Harmony
On Thursday, April 23, county commissioners and officials from Harmony and Jackson Township gathered at Union Brothers Brewing to commemorate recently completed...
Police: Seven Fields couple dead in apparent murder-suicide
Police: Seven Fields c...
Mars grad, St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt soaking in homecoming
Mars grad, St. Louis C...
Zelienople’s new junior council member takes oath
Zelienople’s new junio...
Levi Wentz, Pine-Richland grad and Valencia resident, signs with Seattle Seahawk...
Levi Wentz, Pine-Richl...
Southwest Butler stormwater project completes section in Harmony
Southwest Butler storm...
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ZELIENOPLE — Whether the pancakes were plain, chocolate chip or blueberry, the sweetest thing attendees savored at the Zelienople Rotary Club’s pancake breakfast was know...
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CRANBERRY TWP — A half-dozen retired NFL players made an appearance in the township during draft events on Friday, April 24. To join in on the festivities, Hilton Garden ...
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