Saxonburg News

A Pennsylvania company has received a $36 million contract to repair Bluestone Dam.

Republican Mike Slupe will be Butler County's next sheriff. In Tuesday's election, Slupe, 44, a political newcomer, posted a better than 2-1 margin over fellow newcomer Roland Livermore, 39, according to unofficial election totals.

PennDOT awarded a $22 million contract Tuesday for the first phase of work to reconfigure the bottleneck on Route 28 at the 31st Street Bridge, officials said.

By Brian C. Rittmeyer , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Thursday, October 29, 2009 Last updated: 8:56 am The Saxonburg Area Authority completed a $6 million sale of its water business to Pennsylvania American Water on Wednesday.

Pennsylvania American Water said Wednesday it has acquired the Saxonburg Area Authority's water system in Butler County, Pa., for $6 million.

Pennsylvania American Water completed its $6 million purchase of the Saxonburg Area Authority's water system today.

Both mayoral candidates want changes made to the police department. Incumbent Brian P. Antoszyk, 48, a three-term Republican who lives along Water Street, said he will recommend changes to how to run the force, which has one full-time and several part-time officers.

A Winfield Township resident remains in a Pittsburgh hospital's burn unit following a fire at his residence early Sunday.

When a group of men studying for the priesthood at St. Paul Seminary decided to put together a music and worship festival for teens and young adults in June, they had no idea how many people would show up.

South Butler County teachers have been asking for 5.2 percent yearly wage increases while the district has been offering 3.6 percent average yearly increases.

The country meets the "city" Saturday as the 12th annual Butler County Farm Tour puts the spotlight on the rural southeastern area of Butler County.

Township supervisors have proposed a comprehensive revision to Clinton's zoning ordinance in an attempt to balance the rights of landowners with the desires of the community.

Six to 12 students will serve suspensions in the South Butler County School District when the teachers' strike is finally over, the district said.

Michael Aubele can be reached via e-mail or at 724-226-4673. Great Race videos Sunday's service at Harvest Baptist Church broke a common rule about moving a congregation.

South Butler School District teachers set up picket lines at the high school and middle school today.

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A portion of the Butler-Freeport Community Trail and the Cooper Cabin Pioneer Homestead in Winfield benefited from the helping hands of many volunteers this week during the United Way of Butler County's Week of Caring.

By Michael Aubele , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Thursday, September 17, 2009 Last updated: 8:04 am Monday classes canceled Anticipating a strike by teachers, district officials have canceled classes for Monday, barring any last-minute - and unexpected - developments.

Penn's Colony Festival starts Saturday SAXONBURG -- The 26th annual Penn's Colony Festival, which celebrates the traditions of 18th century America, kicks off from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and continues Sept.

Cooper Cabin hosts cider, sauerkraut day Cooper Cabin Pioneer Homestead will host its annual Cider and Sauerkraut Pioneer Day noon-5 p.m. Sunday.