Chicora News

A Butler County man died yesterday in a three-car crash on Route 66 in Clarion County, authorities said.

Sean Knapp and Nathan Smith started playing golf together 15 years ago, when Knapp was beginning his run as the most dominant amateur player in Western Pennsylvania and Smith was a 14-year-old sophomore at ...

Jared Overly was in the mood for Lemonheads candy when something else caught his eye.

Westminster confers degrees to graduates More than 340 students earned diplomas during the 154th annual Westminster College commencement ceremonies May 17.

State police are looking for a car involved in two hit-and-runs Friday in Chicora.

A high school student who was killed in a car crash only about a week before graduation is being remembered.

A morning crash on Route 422 Wednesday killed a Karns City High School teen a week from her graduation.

Jerman L. McCray, 25, of Kittanning, suffered moderate injuries when he lost control of his car along Smith Road at 2:25 p.m. Thursday. via Leader Times

“The fire started in the dining room and we were able to contain the damage to that room.”

Firefighters were able to contain flames that threatened to destroy a township home Thursday afternoon. via Leader Times

An electrical line severed by a dump truck caused a blaze this morning that destroyed a Collier Lane home. via Butler Eagle

Freeport EMS responded to a vehicle accident in Butler County. SOUTH BUFFALO -- Freeport EMS responded and South Buffalo Fire Department was placed on standby by Butler County 911 regarding a possible structure ... via Leader Times

Shafer to speak about John Milton Ronald G. Shafer, IUP English professor, will give a lecture on John Milton at 10 a.m. Friday at the IUP Northpointe Regional Campus. via Leader Times

Pine Township and Distant fire departments responded to a brush fire at 346 Lawsonham Road at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday. via Leader Times

Quilters' group takes bus trip The Rivers Bend Quilters' Group is taking a bus trip to the Three Rivers Quilters Quilt Show on April 19. via Leader Times

Area church holds breakfast Saturday St. John's Lutheran Church in Ford City at 1038 Fourth Avenue across from Ford City High School is having an all-you-can-eat breakfast 7-11 a.m. Saturday with the Easter ... via Leader Times

Recent snow days prompt school changes FORD CITY -- The Armstrong School District calendar for this school year has been changed because of recent snow days. via Leader Times

Armstrong Herb Group will meet Wednesday The Armstrong County Herb Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Ford City. via Leader Times

The following people were committed to the Armstrong County Jail on Wednesday and Thursday, according to jail records: * William Paul Beck Jr., 19, of 522 E. High St., Kittanning, by the court, on a bench ... via Leader Times

“Bob was a husband, father and pappy who valued life, family and education. When the opportunity arose to earmark donations for a library, I knew it was the right thing to do.”

VNA Hospice, Western Pennsylvania has recently held a dedication for the opening of the Bob Schmieler Memorial Library. via Leader Times

Educational Trust offers scholarships Each year, the Armstrong Educational Trust awards scholarships to aid qualified students who are seeking undergraduate degrees. via Leader Times