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Zelienople library celebrates fall
JACKSON TWP — As Peter Culley squeezed apple pulp into his family’s wooden cider press, he called out to the group of curious children who had begun to gather a...
3rd annual Pumpkinfest takes over streets of Evans City
EVANS CITY — Once is a happening, twice is a coincidence and three times is a tradition. On the weekend of Sept. 21 and 22, the streets of Evans City were pack...
Electric company sues contractor, 2 residents for illegal excavation damages
An electric company that serves the Butler area is suing the sole owner of an unregistered business and a Butler couple for damaging the company’s underground e...
A statewide search for historic buildings finds 1,000s after a decades-long drought
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and del...
‘Reely’ cool hobby presented at Zelienople library
ZELIENOPLE — Ice refuses to be silent. A pop, crackle, break — all noises that might scare off anglers while ice fishing — belong to a white winter soundscape. ...
Zelienople library celebrates fall
Zelienople library cel...
3rd annual Pumpkinfest takes over streets of Evans City
3rd annual Pumpkinfest...
Electric company sues contractor, 2 residents for illegal excavation damages
Electric company sues ...
A statewide search for historic buildings finds 1,000s after a decades-long drou...
A statewide search for...
‘Reely’ cool hobby presented at Zelienople library
‘Reely’ cool hobby pre...
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