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Heat beat 76ers 99-90 in Game 6 to advance to East finals

Jimmy Butler scored 32 points and waved “bye bye” to the Philly crowd as he sent the Miami Heat into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night in Game 6.

Steelers promote Teryl Austin to defensive coordinator

Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler retires

No. 14 Villanova wins 6th in a row, routs Butler 82-42

No. 14 Villanova hits 12 3s in 82-42 romp over Butler

A biohealing company claiming to offer alternative to modern science faces questions from scientists and experts

Tesla Biohealing is part of a growth industry marketing unproven treatments to those who have grown distrustful of science and medicine. Experts say such claims are on the increase, thanks to the internet and skepticism about traditional health care. (Jan.31)

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Harris’ 22 lead Butler over St. Francis (Pa.) 95-67

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chuck Harris’ 22 points helped Butler defeat St. Francis (Pa.) 95-67 on Thursday night.

Pickett records 2nd Penn St. double-double beating Butler

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Jalen Pickett scored 15 points, distributed 11 assists and collared 10 rebounds and Penn State beat Butler 68-62 on Monday night.

Friday’s Scores

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Allentown Central Catholic 42, Bangor 7

Bonner-Prendergast 27, Archbishop Ryan 21

Erie McDowell 62, Butler 7

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Aliquippa 19, West Allegheny 16

Altoona 28, Central Dauphin East 14

Apollo-Ridge 49, Derry 14

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Abington 49, Harry S. Truman 7

Academy of the New Church 40, Morrisville 14

Altoona 38, Mifflin County 0

Former PA police chief charged in theft of federal evidence

ELIZABETH, Pa. (AP) — A former police chief in western Pennsylvania who was sentenced to probation in state court in 2019 after admitting to stealing thousands of small bags of heroin and fentanyl from his department’s evidence room has been indicted on federal charges.

Legislative maps draw legal challenge over county’s division

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A new legal filing claims redrawn district maps for the state House of Representatives improperly carved up a western Pennsylvania county.

Suspect arrested in mall parking lot shooting that injured 3

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A man has been arrested in a shooting in a western Pennsylvania mall parking lot that injured thee people, authorities said.

Tuesday’s Scores

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Allegheny-Clarion Valley 29, Meadville 26

Altoona 58, Westmont Hilltop 27

All aboard: Steeler newcomers scramble to catch moving train

At least initially.

3rd arrest in probe that led to discovery of 2 buried girls

COGAN STATION, Pa. (AP) — A third woman has been arrested in the investigation that led to discovery of the bodies of two young girls missing for years and buried in the backyard of a Pennsylvania home, authorities said.

Butler, Bell lift Drexel over Neumann 103-74

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Butler had 16 points to lead six Drexel players in double figures as the Dragons rolled past Neumann 103-74 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.

2 arrested after bodies of 2 missing girls found in backyard

COGAN STATION, Pa. (AP) — The discovery of the bodies of two young girls missing for years and buried in the backyard of a Pennsylvania home has led to the arrest of two women.

Senate candidate denies estranged wife’s allegations

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Senate candidate Sean Parnell took the stand Monday in his contentious custody case and broadly denied allegations by his estranged wife that he had hurt her and their children, a newspaper reported.

Friday’s Scores

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Abraham Lincoln 12, Philadelphia George Washington 6

Aliquippa 63, New Castle 6

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Abington 36, Pennsbury 35

Abington Heights 41, West Scranton 0

Aliquippa 42, Blackhawk 14

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Academy Park 41, Sun Valley 6

Aliquippa 62, Quaker Valley 0

Armstrong 49, Knoch 6

Steelers place DE Stephon Tuitt on IR with knee injury

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers believe they have plenty of depth along the defensive line.

Beasley among four Bills players in COVID-19 reentry process

Receivers Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis are among four Buffalo Bills players who must spend at least five days away from the team facility after having close contact with a trainer who tested positive.

Officer kills suspect after being stabbed during struggle

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania police officer was in critical condition Tuesday after being stabbed during a struggle with a man he then shot and killed, state police said Tuesday.

Steelers’ Butler: Watt not practicing because of contract

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler acknowledged that linebacker T.J.

Steelers’ Butler: Watt not practicing because of contract

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler acknowledged that linebacker T.J.

Former hospital exec, ex-detective husband get prison terms

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — The former chief operating officer of a Pennsylvania hospital system and her ex-detective husband have both been sentenced to federal prison terms for embezzling more than $1 million from the wife’s employer.

Missing ballots puzzle western Pennsylvania county officials

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state’s top elections official said Thursday she wants federal postal authorities to help figure out why some ballots that were mailed out by a western Pennsylvania county have not been delivered to voters.

Saturday’s Scores

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Butler, Pa. 79, Wheeling Central 46

Grafton 65, Berkeley Springs 61

Point Park hires Joe Lewandowski as its men’s basketball coach

Point Park hired former Butler and Deer Lakes High School basketball coach Joe Lewandowski as its interim men’s coach -- and not a moment too soon.

2 separately accused of Social Security benefits fraud

A Butler Township woman and a Pittsburgh man have been separately indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for allegedly getting Social Security money they were not entitled to receive.

Pittsburgh man charged Friday in July 28 North Side killing

A Pittsburgh man was jailed Friday night in connection with the July 28 murder of a woman on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

Decision On Jefferson Township Waste Transfer Station Postponed Until Fall

JEFFERSON TWP. — Township officials will delay a decision on a waste transfer station’s land development application at least until September.

PIHL playoff preview: Teams begin quest for Penguins Cup titles

The PIHL playoffs have arrived. Over the next two weeks, Penguins Cup champions will be crowned in three classifications, and the Division 2 winner also will be decided.