TOWN OF BUTLER PENNSYLVANIA

Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania Faces Rising Energy Bills Amid Fossil‑Fuel Focus

Pennsylvania families are feeling the strain of higher energy costs, a result of national policies that favor oil and gas over cleaner options. The state’s average household now faces extra expenses each year, with electricity prices up sharply after recent federal shifts toward fossil fuels. The

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Mar 28 2026FINANCE

Pennsylvania Revises Tax Credits After Delaware Dispute

Pennsylvania’s tax board has decided to rework some taxpayers’ records after a conflict over credits for taxes paid in Delaware. The issue began when the state’s Department of Revenue rejected the resident credit that several people claimed on their 2023 income returns. These taxpayers earned

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

U. S. Plans Limited Iran Action Without Ground Forces

Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Pharmacies Vanishing: Why Pennsylvania Must Act Fast

Pennsylvania is losing more than a thousand pharmacies since 2020, turning towns and suburbs into “pharmacy deserts. ” When a pharmacy closes, residents must drive farther for medicine, vaccines, and advice from trusted experts. Missing doses or delayed treatment can lead to serious health problems.

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Mar 12 2026WEATHER

Storm Watch: Pennsylvania Faces Strong Winds and Possible Tornadoes

Pennsylvania’s weather is looking rough today. Most of the state faces a threat from severe storms, especially strong winds that can damage property and trees. The only safe spots are the far northeast counties like Wayne and Pike, where no severe weather is expected. In the southwestern two‑thirds

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Children at Risk After Measles Exposure in Sacramento

Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Rail Merge Threatens Pennsylvania’s Rural Economy

Pennsylvania owns a lot of trees, farms and minerals. The state also has many factories that rely on trains to move goods. Railroads are a key part of the U. S. economy. A single freight train can carry what fifty trucks would move, so it saves money and cuts road traffic. Union Pacific and No

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania's Gas Industry Under Fire: A Closer Look at New Regulations

Pennsylvania's natural gas industry is facing tough new rules. These rules are said to protect the environment. But many think they will hurt the industry. The rules would make it harder to drill for gas. They would increase the distance between gas wells and buildings, water supplies, and other imp

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Jan 19 2026WEATHER

Understanding Wind Chill: A Chilly Tale from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is bracing for a cold snap, with temperatures dropping to the teens and wind chills nearing zero. This weather phenomenon, known as wind chill, has been a part of weather forecasts since 1973. It's a measure of how cold it feels when wind speed is factored in with the actual air tempera

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Jan 17 2026CRIME

How Pennsylvania is Taking a Stand Against Human Trafficking

Pennsylvania is making big moves to fight human trafficking. This crime is sneaky and affects all kinds of people. It's not just something that happens far away. It's happening right here in the U. S. , including Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is leading the charge. They've set

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