September 2025
Energy, Land Resources & Agriculture
Industry Leader
Major Undertaking
Water utility upgrades aging systems –
Page 6
Solar power lights up energy market
Some federal tax credits changing –
Page 22
Powering the Future
Westinghouse plans nuclear reactors to meet growing U.S. energy needs –
Page 24
Coal is Key
Leaders look to boost coal industry –
Page 25
Local governments to use Act 13 allotments for infrastructure projects
Gas production in state dips again –
Page 30
Seed Money
Agriculture grants benefit farms, community –
Page 32
Butler Farm Show
Forward Township farmers win Eagle Bowl –
Champion Steer raised by first-timer –
Page 34
No-till farming touted at event
Practice gains popularity –
Page 36
Features
Your Voice Matters
Russell Redding – Sunday Hunting Act a win for Pennsylvania – Page 4
Q & A
Will Taylor – Jennings manages water and wildlife – Page 10
Day In The Life
Josh Cress thrives as trainer and mentor at gas well company – Page 12
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Jim Musloe – Collector turns cardboard into cash – Page 16
Leadership Matters
Kathy Allen – More than a Farmer – Kathy reflects on her career – Page 18
Seen
Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber golf outing
The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual golf outing at Pittsburgh National Golf Club – Page 40
Butler County Community College golf outing
Butler County Community College held its 30th annual golf outing at Olde Stonewall Golf Club – Page 42
Butler high school marching band golf outing
The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band hosted its annual golf outing fundraising event at Lake Arthur Golf Course – Page 45
Children’s Advocacy Center golf outing
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Butler County hosted its third annual golf outing at Butler Country Club – Page 46
September Advertisers
- Armco Credit Union 4
- Armstrong Business Solutions 48
- Ashlar Architecture & Engineering, LLC 29
- BC3 . 8
- Belleville International 47
- Bill’s Interior Grooming 37
- Bin There Dump That, Butler Co. 37
- Bob’s Auto & Salvage 21
- CDC of Butler County 4
- Central Electric 18
- CID Associates, Inc. 14, 19
- Deep Well Services 14
- Gateway Engineering 5
- Glassmere Fuel Service 13
- Green Climate Energy Consulting 23
- Hearth & Home Furnishings 39
- Interstate Pipe & Supply Co. 26
- K.E.I. Dumpster Rental 18
- Keelan Dental 29
- Krill Recycling 41
- Langer Material Handling, Inc. 28
- Ligo Architects 9
- Metal Fence Suply 9
- NexTier 2
- Penn Energy Resources 27
- Pennsylvania American Water 7
- Peoples 3
- Pitt Penn Recycling LLC 28
- Robert Stephens Jewelers 41
- Robinson Fans 17
- Shafer’s HVAC 15
- Steamfitters. 11
- The Giel Garage Doors 39
- Thompson Miller Funeral Home 2
- Toy Pipeline Contractors, Inc. 23
- United Plate Glass 8
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