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Bear Harvest Down Slightly From 2018

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: November 26, 2019In: News

Initial statewide bear harvest results are in, and so far it appears hunters harvested about 200 fewer bears this year compared to last. The state game commission says 1,015 bears were harve... Read more

SRU QB Rivers III a Harlon Hill nominee

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: November 26, 2019In: Sports

The NCAA has announced 36 student-athletes from across the nation have been nominated for the 2019 Harlon Hill Trophy as the Division II College Football Player of the Year. It is the Divisi... Read more

Gas Prices Soar Ahead Of Holiday Travel

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: November 26, 2019In: Featured News

Gas prices have soared in Butler over the past week thanks to a variety of reasons according to AAA. The average price for a gallon of unleaded self-serve in Butler is $2.80. That’s up 16 ce... Read more

PA Approves Minimum Wage Increase

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: November 26, 2019In: Featured News

The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is set to increase over the next few years. A bill passed by the state senate would eventually make the new minimum wage $9.50 per hour—but that rate wouldn’... Read more

Pens top Flames in OT

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: November 26, 2019In: Sports

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Calgary Flames 3-2 in overtime last night at PPG Paints Arena. Jake Guentzel scored the game-winner for the Pens. Alex Galchenyuk scored his first goal a... Read more

Rock lineman named Upshaw finalist

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: November 26, 2019In: Sports

Slippery Rock University left tackle Chris Larsen has been named one of eight national finalists for the 2019 Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award. Larsen, a senior from Erie, w... Read more

Butler County Native Named New Leader Of Pittsburgh Opera

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: November 26, 2019In: Featured News

A Butler County native will be the new leader of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera. The city’s resident summer company named Knoch graduate Marianne Cornetti as its new artistic director. Cornet... Read more

State Lawmakers And Judges Receive Pay Raise

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: November 26, 2019In: Featured News

Judges and lawmakers across the state will be receiving a pay raise in 2020. Salaries will increase by 1.9 percent—which is tied to a state law that bases salaries changes on the consumer pr... Read more

New Grant Helping Reduce Material Costs For SRU Students

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: November 26, 2019In: News

A new program is saving money for students at Slippery Rock University. The Open Educational Resources Grant initiative provided funding to six SRU faculty members during the fall semester i... Read more

Utility Commission Participating In ‘Operation Blue Flame’

Posted By: Bob Cuppon: November 26, 2019In: News

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is taking extra measures to safeguard critical utility systems as part of National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. In order... Read more