Voter turnout in Butler County reached nearly 60 percent.

The final mark came in at 59.4 percent.

There were over 85,000 ballots cast in the midterm election out of the more than 144,000 who are registered.

Just over 68,000 cast a ballot on the day of the election; nearly 18,000 voted by mail.

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A collaboration of local musicians will bring the greatest tunes in rock to life tomorrow night at the Penn Theater.

The Rock Station 97.7’s Downtown Jam is kicking off Friday at 7 p.m. at the Penn Theater.

This all-ages show will include a cash bar for those 21 and older.

Tickets are available online through the 977rocks website with proceeds benefitting Fostering Music; a non-profit that donates musical instruments and lessons to kids in the foster system.

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Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are urging drivers to be aware as this week marks Crash Responder Safety Week.

The annual effort wants to raise awareness of traffic incident responder safety and the need for all drivers to slow down.

Officials remind drivers of the state’s Move Over Law, which requires drivers to move over to another lane when there is a first responder at the scene of an incident, or slow down no more than 20 miles per hour below the speed limit.

Violating the Move Over Law can start with a $500 fine and move up to a $2,000 fine.

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Some local students are collecting names of veterans as part of an upcoming project at their school.

The Mars Area Middle School Spirit Club will be erecting a Wall of Honor display for Veterans Day.

Seventh and eighth graders are asked to share information about their family members that served in the armed forces, both at home and abroad. Photos will also be accepted and returned.

All information must be submitted by tomorrow (Friday).

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The next step in the election process will happen Friday.

The computation board will meet starting at 9 a.m. in the Bureau of Elections office on West Cunningham Street.

The board reviews provisional ballots, write-ins, and other potential issues.

The computation board review is open to the public.

Election office leaders say the review could carry over into Monday.

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The Pittsburgh community will have a chance to honor rock legend Donnie Iris next week.

The Citizens Live at the Wylie in Pittsburgh is hosting a Celebration of Life and Legacy of Donnie Iris this upcoming Monday.

The event will be held at the Wylie starting at 11 a.m. There will be appearances by Donnie’s friends and musicians he played with.

The show is free, but registration is recommended here.

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A virtual event is planned for tomorrow to help students apply for free aid to further their education.

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will hold a live, interactive session where experienced higher education access partners will answer financial aid questions on a wide range of topics including federal and state programs, the FAFSA, and scholarships.

The presentation will take place Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and registration is required through the PHEAA website.

An additional webinar about creating a StudentAid.gov account is planned for Tuesday (11/10).

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health has announced they have confirmed another measles-associated death and reporting cases in Butler County.

The death toll is now six in Pennsylvania. The DOH is also investigating a potential seventh death that occurred in October but have not found evidence it meets the requirements to be ruled measles-associated. A fifth vaccinated person has also been infected.

Butler County has also been added to the counties impacted with two confirmed cases.

The DOH has also confirmed that over 61,000 vaccinations were administrated in October, double than a typical month.

Health officials advise everyone over the age six to be fully vaccinated with both doses to drastically reduce chances of hospitalization. More information can be found online through the state website’s Measles Dashboard.

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Crews battled a number of brush fires yesterday in the county.

The first call for a brush fire happened around 2:45 p.m. on Powder Mill Road in Renfrew. A brush fire was spotted behind Rutledge Lane, and required a number of crews to help control the burn. It was brought under control around 5:30 p.m.

There was also a brush fire in Armstrong County on Butternut Road in Bradys Bend Township.

The area did receive rain last night, which should help conditions. However, fire officials urge caution if you are planning on burning.

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A Southeastern Pennsylvania man has been charged in Butler County for allegedly spilling gasoline all over a Cranberry hotel.

The incident happened on Monday just before 2 a.m. on the fourth floor of the Hampton Inn.

According to charging documents, a guest at the hotel reported smelling gasoline on the floor. When officers furthered investigated they found a door cracked open with a strong smell. Inside was 40-year-old Jerry Dimondo.

After speaking with police, Dimondo slammed the door shut and locked himself in his room. The floor was then evacuated and Dimondo was charged with risking a catastrophe and recklessly endangering another person.

A preliminary hearing date has not been scheduled.

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