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SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — Wizarding games and enchanting crafts drew hundreds of Cub Scouts to Camp Bucoco on Saturday, May 11, for its first Frogwarts event inspired by the Ha...
May 12, 2024 Local News
Over the weekend Slippery Rock University conducted its 2024 spring commencement ceremonies at the Morrow Field House on Friday and Saturday. Graduates from the College ...
May 06, 2024 Local News
Findings of fact regarding a proposed cold-mix asphalt plant in Slippery Rock Township state the plant complies with the township’s zoning ordinance regarding heavy manuf...
April 27, 2024 Government
Residents criticize how decision was made
Residents criticize how decision was made
April 25, 2024 Business
SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — The township voted to foot the $4,600 bill to repair a faulty drainage system on North Creek Road which is spilling wastewater onto residents’ lawns. ...
April 23, 2024 Government
WINFIELD TWP — People across Butler County burned some of their trash Monday, March 25, taking advantage of the good weather. But the conditions also were ripe for wildfi...
March 26, 2024 Local News
A 72-year-old man is accused of assaulting a 4-year-old girl in Slippery Rock Township, according to charges filed by state police Thursday, March 21. Robert L. McPeak, ...
March 22, 2024 Crime & Courts
Legendary SRU decathlete, track and field mentor entering BCSHOF
Legendary SRU decathlete, track and field mentor entering BCSHOF
February 28, 2024 Sports
State police accused two students of possessing vape pens containing nicotine at Slippery Rock High School last week. According to documents, troopers responded to the s...
February 15, 2024 Crime & Courts
A kitchen fire at The Heights at Slippery Rock apartments left one ground floor residence damaged early Tuesday morning, Feb. 13, according to officials. Ryan Hanchosky,...
February 13, 2024 Local News
SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — Smoke and competitive spirit filled the air at Camp Bucoco as local Boy Scout troops put outdoor skills to the test during the Klondike Derby on Satur...
February 12, 2024 Local News
Sixty animals were removed from a Slippery Rock Township home during an investigation Thursday, Jan. 18 that found the animals living in harsh conditions and another 13 a...
January 19, 2024 Crime & Courts
SLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team and EMS personnel donned neckties and suits instead of their usual helmets and fire gear in recog...
January 14, 2024 Local News
A 71-year-old man died after suffering fatal injuries in a crash Friday evening, Jan. 12, on Harmony Road in Slippery Rock Township, according to state police. Charles S...
January 13, 2024 Local News
SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — Some progress is being made by the township and the state Department of Transportation to address safety concerns at the intersection of Route 8 and B...
January 02, 2024 Local News
SLIPPERY ROCK — Jerry and Janet Campbell, longtime owners and operators of the Campbell Bus Lines in northern Butler County, celebrated 60 years of marriage Sunday, Dec. ...
January 02, 2024 Local News
Firefighters at Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team worked “around the clock” Thursday, Dec. 28, responding to four fires and their daily jobs alike. Be...
December 29, 2023 Local News
A small garage fire in Slippery Rock Township on Saturday, Dec. 2, was doused with a garden hose by a homeowner and a group of hunters before firefighters arrived, offici...
December 04, 2023 Local News
SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — Supervisors agreed to apply for a grant to fund a drainage improvement project along Kiester Road at a meeting Monday, Nov. 27. In August, the townshi...
November 28, 2023 Government
Slippery Rock Community Library will host its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser and basket raffle from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Slippery Rock Township buildi...
November 11, 2023 Local News
The North Country Trail Association will hold a Trail Adopter Workshop and short hike at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Pr...
November 04, 2023 Community
The Slippery Rock University Macoskey Center is hosting a Holiday Bath & Body Product Workshop Series, which will teach people how to make their own bath and body product...
November 03, 2023 Local News
SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — A small church in a tiny village about 1 mile from Route 8 has had a rich and faithful history since its official incorporation in 1847, and that hist...
November 01, 2023 Community
SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — Township supervisors discussed different means of matching 30% of a $790,000 multimodal transportation grant from PennDOT that would address drainage ...
September 12, 2023 Government
Slippery Rock Township has received a $790,000 grant to widen Kiester Road, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office announced Thursday. The grant will allow the township to eliminate...
August 25, 2023 Local News
SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — Supervisors discussed a statewide grant that could help fund converting a salt shed into storage and the purchase of a truck and mower at a meeting on...
July 25, 2023 Government
PennDOT is planning road, bridge and drainage work for the week of July 17 in Butler County. Patching is planned for Herman Road in Summit Township, New Castle Road in Mu...
July 14, 2023 Local News
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday, June 21, that almost $1 million has been invested in the preservation of Butler County farms. “Prime soil and clean water are criti...
June 22, 2023 Government
Administrators plan to still serve county residents
Administrators plan to still serve county residents
June 16, 2023 Local News
SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — Bryan Fichter, of Butler, doesn’t take his 1995 Chevrolet Corvette out very often, but he will when the opportunity presents itself. He said he will s...
June 05, 2023 Local News
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