The public is still invited to attend an upcoming event in Prospect with fun and activities for the whole family.

After original plans to begin Friday were postponed due to weather conditions, the St. Faustina Parish Festival will now kick off Saturday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Christopher Church Grounds.

This two-day community event features a variety of food including funnel cakes along with a live band, kids games and activities. An outdoor mass will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy a basket raffle, flea market, games of chance, bingo, and $750 meat package raffles through 4 p.m. Sunday.

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Those looking to celebrate Christmas in the middle of summer will need to change their plans for this weekend.

Butler Township has canceled their fourth annual Christmas in July Craft and Vendor Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Preston Park.

In addition to a variety of crafters, this event would have also included food vendors and kids activities as well as holiday themed games.

This decision was made as a result of impending inclement weather and poor air quality.

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It’s another Foodie Friday in downtown Butler tonight.

The monthly event brings food trucks and live music to the parking lot by First English Lutheran Church. It starts at 5:30 p.m. The theme is Christmas in July.

Due to the wildfires The Moon Markets scheduled to take place after Foodie Friday has been canceled.

There may be some traffic and parking restrictions during the evening.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Purple Air Quality Action Day.

Due to smoke from wildfires in Canada, an elevated air quality alert has been issued across the state. On “purple” air quality days, air is “very unhealthy” to breathe.

All residents are advised to avoid long or intense outdoor activities, and sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor activities. All residents are also encouraged to move activities indoors.

The American Lung Association recommends taking extra precautions for those who are more at risk, which include older adults, those with respiratory issues, pregnant women, and small children.

They also say air conditioners should be set to recirculate to reduce outside air being pulled indoors and to avoid or limit outdoor activities.

To check your area’s air quality you can check AirNow.gov

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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has ruled on the rate hike requested by PA American Water last year.

By a 4 to 1 vote, the Commission approved a motion to reduce the proposed increase to water and wastewater service by over 50% as well as enhance customer service and protections.

PA American Water requested the change last November of an increase of approximately $13/month increase for water service and $25/month increase for customers in the Butler wastewater system.

The revised approved rate change still provides PA American Water with a revenue increase of nearly $75 million per year which is about 5% of total revenue for water operations along with about 15% for wastewater operations. Officials say the rate increase is needed to pay for over a billion dollars in infrastructure upgrades across the state.

The new rates will be effective for service rendered on or after August 13^th.

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Several local projects have been awarded state funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Steamfitters Local 449 in Jackson Township will receive $2 million for the construction of a new training facility designed to equip workers with expertise to support chiller-related projects.

Iron Mountain Geothermal in Cherry Township has been awarded $1.25 million to expand a cooling system with additional pumping infrastructure, including new lake pumps, heat exchangers, and piping to improve data center efficiency and capacity.

Standard Bent Glass Defense in East Butler Borough will use $1 million for roof replacement, construction of a ballistics testing laboratory, installation of a high-capacity kiln, energy efficiency upgrades, and expansion of parking and site capacity.

A Jackson Township Lake Conservation project includes $250,000 to support feasibility work, permitting, demolition of deteriorated structures, roadway paving, parking upgrades, and construction of an amphitheater, concession/restroom facilities, storage building, and surrounding trail network.

Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects.

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The deadline to apply for a state grant to help pay for college or trade school expenses is approaching.

The Pennsylvania State Grant program uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA program to help determine awards.

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency encourages students to submit a FAFSA by the August 1^st deadline so they can be eligible for state grants.

The award is a need-based grant that does not need to be paid back.

The grant is open to students in 4-year schools, community colleges, or trade schools.

There is still time and registration can be filled even after August 1^st if the state still has funds.

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Legislation to regulate e-bikes has been introduced in the state house.

E-bikes, short for electric bicycles, can reach speeds up to 28 miles per hour. E-bikes have avoided regulation in the past due to cyclists saying regulation would hurt regular bike riders.

Some have called for riders to be licensed, registered, and insured.

House Bill 2703, doesn’t require riders to register with the state, but creates a new classification for municipalities to enact e-bike ordinances treating them differently than regular bikes.

The bill would also raise fines for speeding and reckless e-bike riders.

The bill has been introduced in the state house transportation committee.

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A Cranberry woman has been accused of committing a sexual act in front of a minor in Cranberry Township several years ago.

In February, Cranberry Township Police received a Child Line Report for 38-year-old Kelly Yockey Committing a sexual act in front of a child.

According to charging documents, the incidents occurred between 2022 and 2023.

The victim, who was seven at the time of the incident, claimed they walked in on Yockey committing a sexual act. When Yockey saw the alleged victim, she’s accused of not stopping or attempting to cover herself.

Yockey has been charged with corruption of minors, indecent exposure, and open lewdness and was released on the condition she returned to further court hearings.

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for June 21.

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A couple of roads in Butler Township are set to be paved next week.

Crews will be milling and paving in the North Butler neighborhood.

Carl, Dewey, Harrison, and Wilkes Avenues are all set for work next week.

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