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Cherrie Mahan: 26 Years

It was 26 years ago today that a Butler...

Butler News | Tue, February 22, 2011

Snowstorm Continues to Hit Region...UPDATE!

The snowfall that began this afternoon is causing many...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

Testimony Continues Today in Orie Trial

Testimony continued today in the corruption trial of state...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

Crash Closure in Boyers...UPDATE!

Butler County 911 reports injuries in a Marion Township...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

Mrs. Pittsburgh Visits VA Butler Healthcare

Mrs. Pittsburgh International 2011 visited residents of VA Butler Healthcare...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

DUI Digest

Police in the city of Butler made two DUI arrests...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

Cadogan Assault

A Leechburg man faces assault charges in Cadogan. James Schrecengost,...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

Butler Woman Charged With Robbery

A would-be shoplifter is facing robbery charges in the city...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

Two Injured In Butler Township Accident

A 16-year-old girl and a 36-year-old man were injured in...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

DUI And Drug Bust In Portersville

A Wampum man is accused of driving under the influence...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

Jackson Center Fight

Two women are in trouble after getting into a fight...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

Clarion Camper Cited

A 21-year-old Clarion man is accused of causing a disturbance...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

Sunday Fire Calls

Butler County 9-1-1 dispatched firefighters seven times on Sunday. There...

Butler News | Mon, February 21, 2011

Karns City School Board Authorizes Building Study

The Karns City School Board last week approved the...

Butler News | Sun, February 20, 2011

Clarion County Break-in Investigated

State Police at Clarion are investigating a burglary that...

Butler News | Sun, February 20, 2011

Rimersburg Man Charged in Beating

A Rimersburg man was charged with beating up another...

Butler News | Sun, February 20, 2011

Butler Man Charged in Clarion County Incident

A Butler County man has been charged with harassing...

Butler News | Sun, February 20, 2011

Theft Investigation in Clarion County

State Police at Clarion are investigating a big-ticket retail...

Butler News | Sun, February 20, 2011

Parker Man Hurt in Perry Township Crash

A Parker man was hurt in a one-vehicle accident...

Butler News | Sun, February 20, 2011

Vehicle Rollover in Forward Twp

Police were called to the scene of a one car...

Butler News | Sat, February 19, 2011

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Pair Charged With Theft At Outlets Print E-mail
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Written by Bill Davis   
Tuesday, February 22 2011 09:04
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A man from New Eagle and a woman with a Pittsburgh address face theft charges in Mercer County.

State Police filed those charges against Douglas Chrisman, who's 54, and 40-year-old Brenda Chrisman after the pair allegedly took a sweatshirt from Sports Obsession at the outlet mall near Grove City on Saturday.
 
Elderton Woman Charged With Theft And Forgery Print E-mail
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Tuesday, February 22 2011 08:51
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A receptionist at a dentist's office in Dayton is accused of stealing from an Elderton woman in December.

State Police contend 50-year-old Janice Young of Elderton took checks and a driver's license from the victim's purse while the handbag was stored under Young's desk.

Troopers say Young used the checks and the ID to make purchases at stores in the Kittanning and Indiana areas.

The items purchased with the forged checks came to almost 550 dollars.
 
Cowansville Assault Print E-mail
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Written by Bill Davis   
Tuesday, February 22 2011 08:47
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A Cowansville man is accused of assaulting a woman in that community early Tuesday.

State Police claim George Burdette III injured the victim at a home along Brickyard Road around 3AM.
 
PSP: Please Don't Call Us About Roads Print E-mail
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Written by Bill Davis   
Tuesday, February 22 2011 04:35
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State Police have been busy all night responding to crashes and reports of stuck vehicles.

Many roads are still snow covered and authorities are urging travel only when necessary.

Please do not call police for road information. This ties up officers and phone lines needed for response to emergencies.

The state's 5-1-1 road information line is operating.
 
Winter Weather Advisory Print E-mail
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Written by Bill Davis   
Tuesday, February 22 2011 04:33
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There's a Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 10AM.

The Weather Service says most of the snow has passed to the east, but there may be a few snow showers this morning.

About eight inches of snow fell overnight.
Last Updated on Tuesday, February 22 2011 07:42
 
Cherrie Mahan: 26 Years Print E-mail
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Written by Ken Hawk   
Tuesday, February 22 2011 00:00
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It was 26 years ago today that a Butler County girl stepped off her school bus and never returned home. And today, her family and law enforcement authorities are still trying to find answers.

On this date in 1985, Cherrie Mahan left her bus that afternoon, but never made it some 50 yards to her front door along Cornplanter Road in Winfield Township. Close to 3,000 pages of testimony from potential leads over more than a quarter century still have not turned up any answers on Cherrie's fate.

Trooper Bob McGraw of the Butler State Police barracks, said last month that there's a chance that Cherrie could still be alive, but if new evidence believed to have provided a long-awaited break in the case proves to be correct, then the likelihood of that will have diminished substantially, if not altogether.

Trooper McGraw has not returned calls to our newsroom as of yet.
Last Updated on Monday, February 21 2011 10:35
 
Snowstorm Continues to Hit Region...UPDATE! Print E-mail
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Written by Ken Hawk   
Monday, February 21 2011 16:12
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The snowfall that began this afternoon is causing many problems for area motorists.

Most of the crash activity started getting underway at the start of the three o'clock hour, with multiple crashes being reported in Butler, Penn, Winfield, Jackson and Center Townships. A tractor-trailer is also reported to be stuck on New Castle hill just outside of the Butler city limits. More crashes were reported for the rest of the afternoon, some of them involving multiple vehicles.

All major roadways going in and out of Butler County should be treated as dangerous. PennDot crews are out treating roads, but secondary roads may not be treated right away. If you must travel, stay on the main roads.

Butler city Mayor Maggie Stock is asking residents to only leave their homes in the event of a bona fide emergency, so that crews can continue to clear snow from roads and remove stranded vehicles.
Last Updated on Tuesday, February 22 2011 04:29
 
Testimony Continues Today in Orie Trial Print E-mail
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Written by Ken Hawk   
Monday, February 21 2011 13:32
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Testimony continued today in the corruption trial of state Senator Jane Orie.

Taking the stand today was Josh Dott, who worked for Senator Orie for about six years. He testified that the office was in what he called a "frantic mode" when he showed up for work the morning of October 30th. That was the morning that intern Jennifer Rioja resigned and filed a complaint with the Allegheny County District Attorney's office.

Dott testified that he was instructed by Orie's now former Chief of Staff, Jamie Pavlot, to place an Orie campaign sign in the office above her district office to make it look like a campaign office, and then helped carry boxes out of the office the following Sunday. By that time, the office was under surveillance.

Orie is accused of having her state-paid constituent staff perform campaign work for herself and her sister while still on the clock. Dott and Pavlot, who takes the stand tomorrow, were both offered immunity from prosecution in exchange for their testimony.
Last Updated on Tuesday, February 22 2011 04:29
 
Crash Closure in Boyers...UPDATE! Print E-mail
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Written by Ken Hawk   
Monday, February 21 2011 11:54
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Butler County 911 reports injuries in a Marion Township crash that happened just before the start of the noon hour.

According to emergency radio transmissions, there was a vehicle accident on Boyers Road just west of the village of Boyers. Our newsroom has also learned that a utility pole was sheared in half by the impact, leaving downed lines on the roadway and the road closed for about an hour and a half between Allison and Ferguson Roads.

At least one person was reported hurt in that crash. They were taken to Grove City Medical Center for treatment, after medical helicopters were unable to go up due to the weather.

All units were back in station by 2pm.
Last Updated on Tuesday, February 22 2011 04:30
 
Mrs. Pittsburgh Visits VA Butler Healthcare Print E-mail
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Written by Bill Davis   
Monday, February 21 2011 11:01
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Mrs. Pittsburgh International 2011 visited residents of VA Butler Healthcare last Thursday.

The Marine Corps veteran visited the Butler facility as part of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week.

Deborah Cottrell will compete next month in the Mrs. Pennsylvania International pageant in Altoona. The new Mrs. Pennsylvania will represent the Keystone State in the Mrs. International event in Chicago this July.
Last Updated on Monday, February 21 2011 11:31