As the sun rose on Monday, Jan. 1, 1900, Americans awoke to a new decade — the first in what would be called an “American Century.”
Things were changing. George M. Cohan...
1900-1909 was mining’s deadliest in the nation’s history
Many families in Pennsylvania have a similar story: a father, grandfather or great-grandfather who worked in the ...
West Sunbury is a small town that had some big dreams. Although at one time considered the smallest borough in the state, it had hopes it would become the county seat ins...
ZELIENOPLE — Members of borough council approved a construction contract for community amphitheater renovations during a meeting on Monday, June 9.
The $88,823 contract t...
No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum
Address: 9 Dock St., Lansford, Pa.
Phone: 570-645-7074
Open: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
Of Note: Visitors ...
Barney Dreyfuss wasn’t jealous. He may have been envious.
The Pittsburgh Pirates owner had seen Philadelphia open Shibe Park as the new home of the Athletics in 1909. Bas...
ADAMS TWP — After numerous attempts over the past few years, the township board of supervisors finally voted to adopt a slope ordinance during their meeting on Monday nig...
Across Butler County, schools are letting out for the summer, but plans for fun in the sun are being put on hold by Mother Nature.
Between Thursday and Monday, June 5-9, ...
JACKSON TWP -- Seneca Valley residents will officially see a 5.53-mill tax increase for the 2025-26 academic year.
The district’s school board voted unanimously to appro...
When flames tore through his family’s home on April 21, Michael Santiago Lecorchick remained even-keeled in the face of immediate danger.
The recent Seneca Valley graduat...