The Progress News

11/22/2025

ARCA Presents - Celebrate the Holidays - Concerts & Shopping in Storybook Foxburg.
Concerts start with BackTrack Vocals, November 23. at 2 P.M. in Lincoln Hall - Students Free - Parents & Members $20 - Adults $25
www.alleghenyriverstone.org

11/21/2025

Obituary:
Esther E. Burdett, 88, of Boyers, went to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, November 18, 2025, at Back to Basics Care Home in Dayton, PA.
Esther was born in Kittanning on January 16, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Owen R. and Isabelle M. Burns Bowser.
You can read Esther's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/esther-e-burdett

11/11/2025

Obituary:
Kevin L. Mong, 47, of Butler, Clearfield Township, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, Monday morning, November 10, 2025, at his home.
Kevin was born in Grove City on April 15, 1978. He was the son of Frank H. and Joyce E. Faulconbridge Mong of Butler.
You can read Kevin's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/kevin-l-mong

11/10/2025

Obituary:
Gary K. Gaiser, 84, of Chicora, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home late Saturday evening, November 8, 2025.
Gary was born in Craigsville, Armstrong County, on September 9, 1941. He was the son of the late Everett K. and Catherine “Louise” Borden Gaiser.
You can read Gary's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/gary-k-gaiser

11/10/2025

Obituary:
David H. Fleeger, 78, of Karns City, passed away peacefully at home in the company of his family Thursday evening, November 6, 2025.
David was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on March 11, 1947. He was the son of the late John M. and Marian L. Potts Fleeger.
You can read David's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/david-h-fleeger

11/08/2025

Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District Seeks Sealed Proposals

The Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District qualified contractors to submit sealed proposals for the installation of a 4-foot-high chain link fence surrounding the district’s high school football field, located at 776 State Route 58, Foxburg, PA 16036. The project must be completed in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Pennsylvania Public School Code procurement requirements.

Sealed bids are to be submitted by November 11, 2025 at 11 AM. Public bid openings will take place in the District Office Board Room at noon on November 11, 2025.

Project Scope of Work

• Fence Height & Type: 4 feet high, galvanized steel chain link fence.
• Posts: Standard schedule 40 galvanized steel line posts (spaced max 10 feet), corner, and terminal posts with appropriate bracing.
• Gates: Two (2) double swing vehicle gates (minimum 12 feet wide), one (1) single swing (6 feet wide), and four (4) pedestrian gates (minimum 4 feet wide).
• Top Rail & Tension Wire: Continuous galvanized top rail and bottom tension wire required.
• Dimensions/Perimeter: Fence must enclose the entire football field perimeter, approx. [insert footage length here].
• Site Preparation: Contractor is responsible for surveying, excavation, and installation of footers. All disturbed areas must be restored (grading, seeding).
• Safety & Compliance: Work must follow OSHA standards, ADA access requirements for gates, and local building codes.
• Warranty: Minimum 1-year warranty on labor and materials.

11/08/2025

Holiday for Heroes 9th Annual Fundraiser Dinner - Sunday November 9th - Read about it on the My Progress News website at:

Holiday for Heroes 9th Annual Fundraiser Dinner

11/08/2025

Going on Now!
Christmas Crafts in West Sunbury on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at West Sunbury Firehall from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is $1.00 (Entitles ticket for door prize).

11/05/2025

Obituary:
Walter S. "Butch" Confer, 82, of Parker, passed away at 7:20 AM Tuesday, morning, November 4, 2025, at Quality Life Services, Chicora, following a period of declining health.
Born in West Foxburg on January 19, 1943, he was the son of the late Charles Walter and Mildred Phillips Confer.
You can read Mr. Confer's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/walter-s-butch-confer

11/04/2025

Obituary:
Joseph Grant McCloskey, 89, of Chicora, Oakland Twp., a retired director of Butler County Children and Youth Services, passed away peacefully at home in the company of his family early Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.
Joseph was born in Petrolia on April 24, 1936. He was the son of the late Grant and Helen Schneider McCloskey.
You can read Joseph's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/joseph-grant-mccloskey

11/04/2025

Emlenton Civic Club Fashion Show - Cancelled
https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/civic-club-fashion-show

11/03/2025

Obituary:
MYRNA L. SISCO, 98, of Grove City, formerly Hilliards, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 11, 2025, at Quality life Services in Grove City, where she resided.
Born in Allegheny Township, Butler Co. on April 22, 1927, she was daughter of the late John Clyde and Myrna Mae Gordon McKee.
You can read Myrna's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/myrna-l-sisco