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Butler News Archives

Butler, PA News Archives for April 2008

Wednesday Apr 30 | Pittsburgh Tribune

Miniature circus gets permanent home in Butler County

“He really loved circuses and bright colorful figures. It goes back to the time when he was a kid, I'm sure”

No one really knows how many pieces make up the Jay Bee Miniature Circus. "At least 1,000, maybe quite a few more -- but who can count that long?" said Aryl Bashline of Butler Township. via Pittsburgh Tribune

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Monday Apr 28 | Butler Eagle

Police probe attempted robbery

Police are investigating an attempted robbery early this morning at the Point Plaza Shopping Center. via Butler Eagle

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Saturday Apr 26 | Evening Sun

Police: Gettysburg woman forged prescriptions

A Gettysburg woman has been arrested for her alleged involvement in an attempt to obtain drugs with a forged prescription. via Evening Sun

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Thursday Apr 24 | Westminster College

to Present Piano Showcase Recital

Westminster College piano students from the studio of Dr. Nancy Zipay DeSalvo , Westminster associate professor and chair of the Department of Music, will present their annual showcase recital Wednesday, April ... via Westminster College

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Tuesday Apr 22 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Law enforcement officials launching crackdown on adults who furnish alcohol to minors

To parents hosting after-prom and high school graduation parties in the coming weeks: Being "cool" could carry a hefty price tag for those who live in Butler County. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Sunday Apr 20 | Butler Eagle

Massage therapist now faces rape charges

A massage therapist charged with sexually assaulting two female customers now faces charges of raping another customer. via Butler Eagle

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Friday Apr 18 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Man sentenced in theft of more than 100 guns

A Butler County man, one of four arrested after more than 100 firearms and ammunition were stolen from a Fenelton gun shop, was sentenced yesterday to 37 months in federal prison, the U.S. Attorney's office ... via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Apr 16, 2008 | Butler Eagle

Toddler trying to cook suspected in kitchen fire

“We grabbed our computers before we left”

A small kitchen fire this morning ousted the occupants of a building at 719 East Brady Street that houses an apartment and a business. via Butler Eagle

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Apr 14, 2008 | The Tribune-Democrat

The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA

“I used to learn easily off reading. I notice visualization helps me now.”

Dan Maguire Jr. was not only fulfilling a life-long dream by joining the Army in November 2005, he was also mapping a plan for his life. via The Tribune-Democrat

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Apr 12, 2008 | Butler Eagle

Jefferson man pleads guilty to sex assaults

A Jefferson Township man today pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two young girls in his home. via Butler Eagle

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Apr 10, 2008 | Pittsburgh Tribune

Lesser-known museums illuminate local history

“We've collected a lot of artifacts from earlier decades of broadcasting in Pittsburgh and documented a lot of the history. We haven't found a location and the funding to get it started.”

Everyone's familiar with the big names atop Pittsburgh's famous museums: Carnegie, Warhol, Heinz. via Pittsburgh Tribune

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Apr 8, 2008 | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Seminar aims to assist children of divorce

Lifesteps and Family Services of Butler Memorial Hospital will sponsor a Families Forever Seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Lifesteps, 383 New Castle Road, Butler. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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Apr 6, 2008 | PittsburghLIVE.com

197 bags of heroin found in Butler County; additional charges filed

A Butler County man arrested on alleged weapons violations faced more charges when members of the Butler County Drug Task Force searched an apartment and found 197 stamp bags of heroin and $2,600 in cash, ... via PittsburghLIVE.com

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Apr 3, 2008 | Pittsburgh Tribune

Review: 'Nim's Island'

"Nim's Island" is a light, live-action, kid-centric adventure that makes invention, self-reliance and overcoming one's fears look fun. via Pittsburgh Tribune

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Apr 2, 2008 | Dailyitem.com

Transsexual sentenced for threatening Butler Co. officials

A Butler County transsexual serving time for the castration death of her husband has been sentenced to more time for threatening prosecutors and witnesses in her first trial. via Dailyitem.com

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