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A.J. “Jake” Winters helped others open 19 drugstores in the Butler County area during his 50 years as a pharmacist. The Butler County Pharmaceutical Association honored W...
November 20, 2024 Time Capsules
Slippery Rock State College was preparing to host its first Black arts festival on Nov. 14 and 15, 1970. Freshman student Deborah Gibbs would serve as the festival’s firs...
November 13, 2024 Time Capsules
It took almost four years for Moms for a Good Change to raise the $17,600 needed for new playground equipment, but through donations, hard work and community contribution...
November 06, 2024 Time Capsules
About 250 colorful characters marched down Butler’s Main Street on Oct. 28, 1970, for the city’s annual Halloween parade, many participants hoping to win one of the cash ...
October 30, 2024 Time Capsules
A junior at Butler High School was named Tornado Princess at the school’s homecoming football game on Oct. 22, 1971. Rayleen Nanny was recognized at halftime and was crow...
October 23, 2024 Time Capsules
The Butler League of Women Voters planned a Food Fair for the Butler YMCA, to take place Oct. 23, 1971. The group’s co-chairwomen, Mrs. Bennitt and Mrs. Monteith, prepare...
October 09, 2024 Time Capsules
A community project turned out a happy ending for Emily Brittain School, when a hoagie sale helped afford new streamlined playground equipment in 1971. The school’s PTA p...
October 02, 2024 Time Capsules
A post office opened on Ekastown Road in Sarver on Sept. 26, 1970, which doubled the space of the former post office on the same street at the time. The postmaster of the...
September 25, 2024 Time Capsules
Albert Bender and Carl Arter started a country club in 1970 dedicated to the concept of interracial social integration, designed with prices that could fit a wider budget...
September 18, 2024 Time Capsules
Knoch High School’s marching band presented its halftime show on Sept. 20, 1970, which featured football favorite songs, Broadway show tunes and pie. The Knoch Pie Festiv...
September 11, 2024 Time Capsules
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