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July 2026

Manufacturing & Transportation

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Community Spotlight: Zelienople & Portersville

Industry Leader



Build on Respect

Mars Mineral heads into its 3rd generation–
Page 06

Business Insider



Shared Stakes and Record Results

Penn United Technologies reports growing revenue–
Page 10



Beyond the Pump

Businesses account for gas price increases –
Page 36



Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II

Supreme Court ruling could change logistics industry –
Page 37



The Future

Hybrid vehicle popularity increasing –
Page 38



Growing Demand

Manufacturers on the hunt for the next generation of employees –
Page 30



Workers Needed

Students learn about manufacturing careers –
Page 26



Westinghouse

United States Department of Energy to provide $17.5B for reactors –
Page 41



U.S. Steel

$2.5B Mon Valley Works project touted –
Page 24


Community Spotlight



Zelienople and Harmony

Communities trace their origins to early 19th century – Page 42



Cathy Rape

Progress Slow but steady in Harmony – Page 43



Thomas Oliverio

Strong traditions define Zelie – Page 44



Hearth & Home Furnishings

Fireplace, patio set and furniture store holds strong on Main Street – Page 45



Robinson Fans

6 generations strong – Page 46



Wunderbar

Cafe shop gamble pays off – Page 48



Union Brothers Brewing

Modern building offering classic kitchen staples and locally crafted beer stands out – Page 49


Features



Your Voice Matters

Jezree Friend: National economic policy meets shop floor reality – Page 4



Q and A

Mark Gordon: The state of transportation – Page 14



Day In The Life

Stephanie Saracco: Airport like a small town – Page 16



Entrepreneurial Spirit

Chris Camp: This Business Investment Truly is Fun for All – Page 20



Leadership Matters

Brittany Speer specializes in marketing cutting-edge products at Coherent – Page 22


Seen


Distinguished Citizen Awards

The Moraine Trails Council of Scouting America awarded its Company of the Year and Distinguished Citizen Awards at the Pittsburgh Marriott North – Page 50


Dancing for a Cause

Leadership Butler County hosted its first ever Dancing for a Cause fundraising event at the Penn Theater – Page 52


Tee Off Fore a Healthier Community

The Butler Memorial Foundation hosted its annual Tee Off Fore a Healthier Community golf outing at the Butler Country Club – Page 54


Light Up the Night fundraiser

The Friends of Preston Park Foundation hosted its annual Light Up the Night fundraising event at The Atrium – Page 56


Samantha Swift Memorial Golf Outing

Slippery Rock University held its Samantha Swift Memorial Golf Outing at Olde Stonewall Golf Club– Page 58


Lighthouse Foundatin golf outing

The Lighthouse Foundation hosted its annual Legacy Golf Outing at Cranberry Highland Golf Course – Page 61


Wayne Conley Memorial Golf Outing

The Butler County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Wayne Conley Memorial Golf Outing at Lake Arthur Golf Club – Page 62

                  

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