The Progress News

09/27/2025

BULLOCK’S BID ‘N BUY: Real Estate Auction - Sept. 27th

Real Estate Auction - Sat., Sept. 27 at 10:00 AM
1696 Community Road, Emlenton, PA 16373

Featuring: Two-Story Farmhouse Nestled Among Rolling Farmland Near The Developing Town of Foxburg.
Read the full listing on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/bullock-s-bid-n-buy-absolute-real-estate-auction-nov-16th

09/26/2025

Legendary Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass in Concert - Sept. 27th
ARCA is honored to present to its bluegrass-loving audience Bluegrass Legend and four-time IBMA Vocalist of the Year, including in both 2023 and as the reigning 2024 awardee, Legendary DANNY PAISLEY, and his band, The Southern Grass, on Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 PM in Foxburg’s Lincoln Hall.
This native Pennsylvanian carries on a legacy started over six decades ago . . .
You can read the full story on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/legendary-danny-paisley-the-southern-grass-in-concert
Or view the ad at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/arca-presents

09/26/2025

National Hunting & Fishing Day to be Celebrated this Saturday, September 27!
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) are pleased to join with other fish and wildlife conservation agencies across the country to recognize National Hunting and Fishing Day this Saturday, September 27, 2025!
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“National Hunting and Fishing Day is really an opportunity to celebrate conservation across the country, but especially here in Pennsylvania,” said Steve Smith, PGC Executive Director. “We are blessed to have such a rich and deep history of dedicated hunters and trappers who have made conservation possible for all Pennsylvanians to enjoy wildlife for generations to come.”
For area events, go to the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/national-hunting-fishing-day-to-be-celebrated-this-saturday-september-27

09/26/2025

Obituary:
Nancy L. Pistorius, 82, of Chicora, went peacefully to be with the Lord late Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, at her home.
Nancy was born in Butler on November 19, 1942. She was the daughter of the late James and Lillian Miller Paslawski.
You can read Nancy's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/nancy-l-pistorius

09/23/2025

Obituary:
GAYLA M. PAGE, 65, of Foxburg, Pa., passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon, September 20, 2025, at her residence, of natural causes.
She was born on March 30, 1960, to the late James G. and Cleda Greenawalt Page.
You can read Gayla's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/gayla-m-page

09/21/2025

Obituary:
Leo E. Kiefer, Jr., 65, of Chicora, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home, early Saturday morning, September 20, 2025.
Leo was born in Elizabeth, Allegheny County on April 3, 1960. He was the son of the late Leo E. Sr. and Anna Marie Kemple Kiefer.
You can read Leo's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/leo-e-kiefer-jr

09/21/2025

Obituary:
Cynthia R. “Cindy” Smith, 60, of Chicora, passed away Friday morning, September 19, 2025 at UPMC Family Hospice in Lawrenceville.
Cynthia was born in Butler on November 14, 1964. She was the daughter of Richard L. “Rick” Craig Jr. of Chicora and the late Rita K. Mellish Craig.
You can read Cyntnhia's complet obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/cynthia-r-cindy-smith

09/20/2025

Obituary
Diana L. Steffan, 82, of Butler, formerly of Chicora, passed away Wednesday evening, September 17, 2025 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Butler.

Diana was born in Butler on June 8, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Stanley W. “Tucker” and Isabel Wenner Simpson.
You can read Diana's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/diana-l-steffan

09/16/2025

Obituary:
Richard D. “Dick” or “Ted” Fowler, 86, formerly of Butler and Chicora, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, in Ormond Beach, Florida.
He was born on June 6, 1939, in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, Richard was the son of the late Coyle and Doris Fowler.
You can read Richard's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/richard-d-fowler

09/11/2025

Butler VA to Host Veteran Outreach Enrollment Event September 13th

Butler, PA – Butler VA Health Care System is hosting a Patriot Day Veteran Outreach Event on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 12 pm – 3 pm. The event will be held at Harvest Church, located at 143 Reed Road, Kittanning, PA 16201. The event is being held in honor of September 11th, Patriot Day.
You can read the complete story in this week's issue of The Progress News on the My Progress News website at:

Butler VA to host Veteran Outreach Enrollment Event September 13th

09/10/2025

Obituary:
Bonita "Bonnie" Kay Cooper, 80, of Parker, passed away with her family by her side early Tuesday morning at the Parker Personal Care Home.
She was born on February 13, 1945, to the late Elmer and Mabel Burrows Dietz.
You can read Bonnie's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/bonita-bonnie-kay-cooper

09/09/2025

Obituary:
Donald L. “Tops” Shakley, 87, a lifelong Petrolia resident and former fire chief, went to be with the Lord while in the company of his loving wife early Monday morning, September 8, 2025, at Quality Lif
Donald was born in Petrolia on April 7, 1938. He was the son of the late Harry and Garnet Shoup Shakley.
You can read Donald's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/donald-l-tops-shakley