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Obituary: Kurt Allen Maihle a/ka Grady of West Freedom PA age 62 passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at his home with a heart attack. Born August 2, 1959, at Butler County Memorial Hospital, Butler PA to the late Allen Franklin Maihle Jr. and Bessie Belle (Callander) Maihle. You can read Kurt's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/kurt-grady-allen-maihle

Obituary: Ronald L. Ron Miller, 69, of Chicora, passed away of natural causes following a brief illness, Sunday evening, January 30, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot. Ronald was born in Butler on August 16, 1953. He was the son of the late Harry and Dolly M. LaPearle Fleeger and Noble A. Miller. You can read Ron's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/ronald-l-ron-miller

Movie Review: Licorice Pizza By Bob Garver There were no new wide movie releases this past weekend, and I can’t say I blame the studios given that a snowstorm kept much of the East Coast indoors. Outside of the COVID era, I think this is the farthest down the weekly box office chart I’ve ever had to go to find a movie to review. Licorice Pizza came in 9th place in its tenth weekend, earning less than $700,000 on fewer than than 800 screens in the whole country. It should b...e disheartening that I have to dig so deep, but actually it’s the opposite. I’m glad I have the opportunity to shine a light on this movie, one that normally wouldn’t get this kind of attention in a column that aims to cover blockbusters. The film comes courtesy of Paul Thomas Anderson, one of the most highly-acclaimed writer/directors of his era. It stars Cooper Hoffman (son of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, a frequent Anderson collaborator) and singer Alana Haim, both making their film debuts. I’d say it is extraordinary that these two are so perfect in these roles right out of the gate, but . . . you can read the full movie review on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com//movie-review-licorice-pizza . . . and while you're on the website, be sure to check out this week's issue and all the classifieds, help wanted ads and what's happening in the area. See more

Obituary: Robert L. Ealy, 58, of Dunbar, formerly of Butler, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Dunbar. Robert was born in Butler on March 3, 1963. He was the son of Lora Jean Brophy Ealy of Butler and the late Oscar William Ealy. You can read Robert's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/robert-l-ealy

Obituary: KAREN J. SHIREY, 74, of Perryville, Parker, Pa. passed away early Saturday morning at her residence of natural causes. Born in Perry Twp., Clarion Co., on August 27, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Sarah Cotterman Callendar. You can read Karen's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/karen-j-shirey

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Obituary: Cynthia Faye Emery, 69, of Emlenton, Pa., passed away Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022, at the Allegheny General Hospital after an extended illness. Born on January 3, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Forrest Dean and Betty J. Kriebel Emery. You can read Cynthia's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/cynthia-faye-emery

Obituary: Charles Walter Chuck Marsh, Jr., 70, of Sligo, Pa. passed away Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022, at Butler Memorial Hospital following a few weeks illness. Born in Clarion Co., Pa. on July 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Charles and Dorothea Barger Marsh. You can read Chuck's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com//charles-walter-chuck-marsh

Obituary: With heartbreak, we announce the passing of Shirley Violet Blauser of Six Points, Allegheny Twp, Butler Co, PA on Sunday, 23 Jan 2022. Born Dec 1932 in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny Co., PA, she passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 89, but not before enjoying her favorite Christmas traditions surrounded by family and close friends. To read Shirley's complete obituary go to the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/shirley-violet-blauser

Obituary: Kathy Savage, 64, of Kennerdell passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, on January 25, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Kathy was born in Butler on October 27, 1957, to Clarence and Lucy Weaver Stewart. You can read Kathy's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/kathy-savage

Obituary: Mary Belle Stephens Matthews, 86, of Summerville, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her home following a decline in her health. Born on May 13, 1935, near the home she passed away in, she was the daughter of the late Albert Irvin and Pauline Brosius Burkett. You can read Mary Belle's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com//mary-belle-stephens-matthe

Obituary: Joe Tommy Hodgin, 77, of Williamsburg, New Mexico went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Born on August 10, 1944, Joe was the son of the late Harvey H. and Irene (West) Hodgin. You can read Joe's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/joe-tommy-hodgin

Breaking News: The Voting is Over . . . French Creek Named 2022 River of the Year A view of French Creek from 13th Street in Franklin, PA... Harrisburg, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Janet Sweeney of the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers (POWR) today jointly announced that French Creek in northwestern Pennsylvania had been selected as the state’s 2022 River of the Year. The River of the Year highlights Pennsylvania’s amazing waterways annually and we are excited to recognize French Creek as the 2022 winner, Dunn said. Our waterways are a . . ." You can read the full story under "Breaking News" on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com//the-voting-is-over-french- Be sure to check out the January 25th issue while visiting the My Progress News website. Click on the classified, What's Happening, Coupons and Weekly Specials, Obituary, and Wine and Dine links while visiting the site.

Obituary: LaVonne Shively Jack, 89, of Orchard Manor, Grove City, formerly of Butler passed away early Friday morning, January 21, 2022, in Grove City following a period of declining health. Born in Butler County, Pa. on July 30, 1932, she was the daughter of the late George Leslie and Fannie Jane Kriebel Shively. You can read LaVonne's complete obituary on the My Progress News website at: https://www.myprogressnews.com/post/lavonne-shively-jack