Peoples Gas is being acquired by Aqua America for $4.275 billion. The building on Main Street will remain open.

Peoples Natural Gas Company has been purchased by Bryn Mawr-baed Aqua America, which also announced it is changing its name to Essential Utilities Inc.

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Eagle won’t publish on MLK Jr. Day

There will be no paper Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the newspaper offices will be closed. Sunday afternoon, the Eagle will update its website — www.butlereagle.com — with obituaries and weekend news.

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NEW WAY TO PLAY

Powerball now online

Users need iLottery account, deposited funds to buy tickets

Neil Morgan of Butler buys a Powerball ticket Friday from Seth Shuman at the Cheap Tobacco Outlet at Pillow and West Cunningham streets. Changes in lottery policy will mean Powerball enthusiasts can now buy big-money tickets online.

Powerball and Mega Millions tickets are now available online.

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Man guilty in OD death

Jury convicts him of furnishing drugs

FRANKLIN, Pa. — It took a Venango County jury less than three hours Thursday to convict an Emlenton man of drug delivery resulting in death and other charges related to the overdose death of a Clarion County woman in 2017.

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Old Man Winter digs in, as snow, sleet expected

A snow squall that took place in downtown Butler on Thursday will be eclipsed by wintry weekend weather.

Residents can expect precipitation across Butler County this weekend with low temperatures plunging the region into a freeze and possible bringing black ice on Sunday.

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Vogel Disposal stops recycling collection in several townships

Vogel Disposal will stop collecting recyclables in several townships after pickups scheduled for this week.

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Census Bureau seeks part-time county workers

Extensive training, hourly wages offered

CRANBERRY TWP — It’s that time of the decade when the U.S. Census Bureau seems to be always hiring.

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CHUCKLE

There are still some people who think texting on a cellphone makes about as much sense as speaking into the keyboard,

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BIBLE VERSE

Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. -- Isaiah 1:17

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County reps divided on cell phone bill

Making a call while driving would be banned

Use of hand-held devices to make phone calls while driving would be banned if a bill in Pennsylvania becomes law. It would be a secondary offense.

A state House vote earlier this week to ban drivers from using cell phones to make calls in a moving vehicle divided county representatives and law enforcement because the bill additionally restricts police from stopping motorists for that reason alone.

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Decades later, Dr. King’s dream still not fulfilled

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream for this nation 57 years ago that all of us could stand to remember today.

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Start asking debatable questions during debates

So here we were, smack in the middle of swirling crises, at home and half a world away, as we tuned in Tuesday night to catch six Democratic presidential hopefuls clashing in their last debate before the Iowa caucuses.

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Republicans to start the 2020 election cycle with a shindig

Two Republican organizations will host a kickoff party for this year’s election cycle.

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Kristin Martin

In loving memory of our beloved daughter, Kristin Martin on her 25th birthday, January 19.

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Kenneth Wayne Lawrence

In loving memory of our beloved Kenneth Wayne Lawrence whose birthday is January 20, 1966.

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Kristin Martin

In loving memory of our beloved Kristin Martin whose birthday is January 19.

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Margaret Pauline Hall

In loving memory of our mother Margaret Pauline Hall

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Bernie Hohman

IN MEMORIAM

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Tina Groves

In loving memory of our beloved Tina Groves who passed away eight years ago, January 18.

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Doctor sentenced to max jail time for tax fraud

He pleaded guilty to not reporting more than $2M

PITTSBURGH — A former Butler Memorial Hospital doctor must pay more than $1 million and serve more than two years in prison for filing false tax returns.

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13 states, NYC sue Trump over plan for food stamps

Work rule may affect 700K adults

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro fields questions from Butler Eagle editorial staff during a visit to the Butler Eagle offices Wednesday.

Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro joins 14 other state attorneys general and New York City in bringing a lawsuit against the Trump administration's SNAP limitations.

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Woman's book art on display

Her creations on display at Heinz center

The Goswell book, “What Hath War Wrought,” above, comes with its own handcrafted case. At left, the fold-out book entitled “Pittsburgh” was painted and printed by Goswell who was impressed by a poem of the same title. The poem was printed by hand using carved erasers to print each letter.
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Art lovers can check out a Middlesex Township woman's book creations now through Sept. 13 at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh.

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Troy-Alan Chevrolet partnering with Slippery Rock Parks and Recreation

SLIPPERY ROCK — Troy-Alan Chevrolet, 217 Grove City Road, is partnering with Slippery Rock Parks and Recreation in Slippery Rock with its youth basketball program.

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FUNDRAISER FOR BUTLER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

FUNDRAISER FOR BUTLER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY — Drs. Cynthia Maro, Annette Anl�u, Alyssa Carver, Daniel Jones, Amanda Brown and the staff of the Ellwood Animal Hospital hosted and sponsored Paws 4 The Holidays, a benefit fundraiser for the Butler County Humane Society last month.

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GRADUATES

The following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at their respective colleges and universities:

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DEAN'S LIST

The following students have been named to the dean's lists at their respective colleges and universities:

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March for Life reservations due

Buses from throughout Butler County are now accepting reservations to the 47th annual March For Life Jan. 24 in Washington, D.C.

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Sailing club will host program

The Moraine Sailing Club will host an Introduction to Sailing program from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Butler Area Public Library, 218 N. McKean St.

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MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued in Butler County courts:

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Orion was a victim of a sting operation

In last week's column I described at least some of the celestial treasures waiting for you within the great constellation Orion the Hunter. You can have a lot of fun checking them out in our Butler sky with even a small telescope or binoculars.

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Leaders make moves to keep future bright

The “New Beginnings” agenda for Butler County 2020 is ambitious and impressive — and that's coming straight from the presidents' mouths. Business Matters editor Kim Paskorz spoke to the men and women who represent prominent local agencies and companies in various fields — including education, health care and commerce.

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New Gateway Engineers office officially open

New Gateway Engineers building in old Butler Friedmans.

Gateway Engineers Inc. has opened its new Butler office at 122 W. Brady St. The full-service engineering firm relocated from a spot on Main Street due to an increase in clients, projects and employees. The new office is 8,800 square feet and located in the former Friedman’s Freshmarket building. Gateway will lease the property for 12 years.

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BMW recalls 357K vehicles for Takata air bag inflators

DETROIT — BMW is recalling nearly 357,000 older vehicles in the U.S. to replace dangerous Takata front air bag inflators.

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BC3 gets state grant for campus safety

Butler County Community College received nearly $10,000 from the state "Its On Us" program aimed at combating sexual assault and harassment on college campuses.

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Prohibition rather quiet from county standpoint

One hundred years ago Friday, Butler County awoke to a different nation.

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Warriors on right path

Surging Moniteau girls net gritty 48-44 win over A-C Valley Friday

Moniteau's Krista Auvil (3) dishes the ball off against A-C Vallery defender Meah Ielase in the first quarter of the Warriors' 48-44 girls basketball win Friday night.

CHERRY TWP — On Jan. 3 the Moniteau girls basketball team was sitting at 2-8 and a lost season was staring the Warriors in the face.

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Crosby OT goal lifts Pens past Wings

DETROIT — Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal 1:33 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Friday night.

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Forward Thinking

Pelaia's move to front-court produces 1,000-point career for Mars girls

Mars senior forward Bella Pelaia recently joined the Planets' 1,000-point club in girls basketball.

ADAMS TWP — Before her freshman season began, Bella Pelaia had an important decision to make.

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SV's Smith should be with Bucs

This one just doesn't add up.

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TRIVIA

Ralph Kiner led the National League in home runs for seven straight seasons (1946-52). Who broke his string in 1953?

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Youth be served

SV junior cheerleaders win state title

Members of the Seneca Valley Junior Cheer team that won the Junior Recreational Division state championship recently in Indiana (Pa.) include, from left, first row: Mallory Burgh, Allyson Marcinko, Kaylie Belt, Olivia Donato, Mya Broglie, Brielle White, Maura Dworek and Teegan Paibter; second row: Aydan Danylo, Cali Zorda, Gianna Hilliard, Victoria Marcucci, Katera Koenig, Daniela Tyrpak, Madie Conrad, Emma Stalnaker and Eva Michaels; third row: head coach Rachel Conrad, Addison Koliscak, Abby Romito, Calleigh Foulkrod, Ali Eckenrode, Devin Wilkerson, Kate Lynd and assistant coach Heather Bernhard.

JACKSON TWP — No one can say Seneca Valley Junior Football and Cheer coach Rachel Conrad doesn't know her team.

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Freeport duo stays red-hot on the lanes

Livingston, Cummings among best bowlers in WPIBL circuit

Freeport junior Mark Livingston, left, and freshman Julia Cummings are two of the highest average bowlers in the WPIBL so far this season.

LOWER BURRELL — Tom Livingston knew what was coming — and couldn't help but put a smile on his face.

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Freshmen star in Karns City's win at Venango

Three-year junior starters Chase Beighley and Nathan Waltman were out of the lineup.

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Baseball’s analytics holding sport prisoner?

NEW YORK — Technology unleashed baseball’s Analytics Era, and now it’s holding the sport prisoner.

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Top ACC player spurns NFL draft

CLEMSON, S.C. — Two-time Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Travis Etienne is returning to Clemson for his senior season.

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Ignoring kicks working out well for AFC’s Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have found a way to fix the NFL’s worst field goal unit: Ignore the kicker and just score touchdowns.

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Red Sox fans want Varitek

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Boston Red Sox have a list of characteristics they want in their next manager, but they haven’t yet landed on a name.

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Knoch grad Gourley gets double-double

ERIE — Knoch graduate PJ Gourley recorded his first collegiate double-double for the Penn State Behrend men's basketball team in Wednesday's 69-65 win over Hilbert.

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SRU receiver Litwin gets Top 10 award

LOCK HAVEN — Slippery Rock University junior receiver Henry Litwin has received a PSAC Top 10 Award for the fall semester.

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Carolina Beach wins for SR’s Bercurys

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Carolina Beach, a 6-year-old gelding trained by Bill Bercury and owned by Renee Bercury of Slippery Rock, won Friday’s $20,000 Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

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One-armed golfer scores hole-in-one

LA QUINTA, Calif. — One-armed Canadian amateur Laurent Hurtubise made a hole-in-one playing alongside two PGA Tour pros in The American Express pro-am event.

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Broken leg sidelines Hurricanes’ all-star

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes all-star defenseman Dougie Hamilton has a broken bone in his left leg.

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Mars football event

The Mars Area community is invited to attend a “Celebrating 100+ Years of Mars Football” event at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Mars VFW.

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FOOTBALL

By The Associated Press

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BASEBALL

AMERICAN LEAGUE

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DEALS

Friday’s Sports Transactions

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HOCKEY

By The Associated Press

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BASKETBALL

By The Associated Press

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ON THE AIR

AUTO RACING

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GOLF

By The Associated Press

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RACING

By The Associated Press

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EVENTS

Boys Basketball

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YOUTH SPORTS

The Butler Junior High wrestling team ended its season with a 15-2 record Wednesday with a 62-12 victory over Mars.

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BOWLING

Jewel League

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Chiefs, Titans riding momentum

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid rarely digs into his own past, preferring to stay in the moment or focus squarely on the future. It's an approach that has served him well during a coaching career that might someday land him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Boat control important key to successful fishing

Dave Keith displays a nice walleye taken with the aid of precise boat control.

A moderate, but steady breeze added an unwelcomed chill to the 33-degree air.

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Rodgers, Sherman highlight title tilt

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Nine years into his career and a little more than two years removed from a debilitating torn Achilles injury, Richard Sherman is still tormenting quarterbacks on a weekly basis.

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Fowler shares lead with Scheffler in PGA event

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Rickie Fowler came to The American Express for the first time in six years to prepare for the next two weeks at Torrey Pines and TPC Scottsdale.

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Turkey stroganoff recipe gives tangy blend

Turkey stroganoff, an old Russian standby, can be made with turkey breast meat or leftover homemade cooked turkey. If you use cooked turkey, add about 2 cups at the end of the recipe. This will allow it to warm through in the sauce. The mixture of mushrooms, tomato paste and mustard gives the stroganoff sauce a tangy blend of flavors and a thick texture. It tastes even better the next day.

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Turkey Stroganoff

3/4 pound boneless, skinless turkey fillets

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Egg Noodles

1/4 pound flat egg noodles (about 2 1/2 cups)

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Cranberry responds to discrimination suit

Township denies retaliation claim

Cranberry Township denied in a federal court filing Thursday that it acted in a discriminatory manner in responding to a pregnant police officer’s request for light duty.

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Va. urges justices to uphold weapons ban at gun rally

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia urged the state Supreme Court on Friday to uphold a weapons ban at an upcoming gun rally in the capital, arguing it was necessary to prevent a repeat of deadly violence that erupted at a white nationalist rally more than two years ago.

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Democrats blast Trump restrictions on Puerto Rico funds

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s decision to impose conditions on $16 billion in disaster relief money for Puerto Rico’s cash-strapped government drew harsh criticism from congressional Democrats on Thursday.