Slippery Rock, PA

Slippery Rock University has a new chief information technology officer. The university announced that Dr. Michael Chahino was selected after a nationwide search and feedback from the campus community. Chahino is currently serving in a similar role at Elgin Community College in Illinois. He is also a former research economist with the U.S. Department of […] The post SRU Hires New Chief IT Officer appeared first on WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA.

A new art show displaying the work from students at Slippery Rock University happens starting tonight. The show is called “In The Making” and it will take place at the […] The post Art Center Show Will Highlight Work From SRU Students appeared first on 977 Rocks 97.7 FM - Butler PA.

After East Stroudsburg’s upset overtime win over previously #3-ranked Kutztown over the weekend, the Slippery Rock University football team has now moved up a spot to #6 this week in the latest Division II coaches rankings. Slippery Rock running back Jay Jay Jordan received yet another PSAC-West Player of the Week honor Monday. A week […] The post The Rock up to #6 in AFCA poll this week/Jordan receives fifth PSAC weekly honor appeared first on WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA.

North Country Brewing in Slippery Rock is planning to expand. The brewery announced on social media they have purchased the lots next to the brew pub on Main Street and will be tearing down the vacant homes. The plan is to create an open green space that will be able to host events, live music, […] The post North Country Brewing Planning Expansion in Slippery Rock appeared first on WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA.

An Allegheny County man has been charged after fleeing from police in a vehicle and on foot in Slippery Rock this weekend. The incident happened on Sunday on North Main […] The post Man Charged For Fleeing Police In Slippery Rock appeared first on 977 Rocks 97.7 FM - Butler PA.

Slippery Rock defeated Clarion 48-14 and improved to 9-0. The Rock officially celebrated their PSAC-West championship and retained the “Milk Jug” trophy. The Rock will host Edinboro Saturday at 4pm to complete their regular season, then host the PSAC Championship game the following week. The Rock slipped to #2 in the nation behind Ferris State […] The post SRU football team celebrates a division title and Milk Jug win/Fall to #2 this week in NPI rankings appeared first on WBUT 1050 AM

In College Football Saturday: –#7-ranked Slippery Rock will visit Clarion for their annual “Milk Jug” game. Kick-off is noon. Hear the game beginning at 11:30am with the Coach Shawn Lutz Show on The Rock Station 97.7. –Grove City College will visit Washington & Jefferson for a 6pm Halloween kickoff. It is the 61st meeting between […] The post College football Saturday – The Rock at Clarion on 97.7 appeared first on WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA.

An Allegheny County man has been charged after breaking into a vehicle and throwing an explosive device into a Slippery Rock Township home. The incident occurred on Sunday around 2:30 a.m. on the 200 block of Cobblestone Lane. According to charging documents, 19-year-old Konner Hummel and other unnamed suspects broke a window on the victim’s […] The post Man Accused of Throwing Explosive at Slippery Rock Home appeared first on WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA.

The Slippery Rock University women’s soccer team clinched its second consecutive and sixth Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division title overall with a 2-0 victory at IUP Wednesday. With the […] The post SRU women’s soccer team win second straight PSAC-West title appeared first on 977 Rocks 97.7 FM - Butler PA.

WPIAL Soccer Playoffs: –The Freeport girls defeated Deer Lakes 3-0 in the WPIAL Class 2A Quarterfinals. The Yellow Jackets move on to meet Avonworth in the semifinals Monday. Avonworth shutout […] The post High school soccer playoffs: Freeport and Slippery Rock girls post victories appeared first on 977 Rocks 97.7 FM - Butler PA.