Local businessman Ben Smith has been elected to serve as the next mayor of Butler. Smith took an early lead over Democrat Jamie Lee Goehring, ending with 60 percent of the vote (1,283 votes)... Read more
Police are looking for an Allegheny County man accused of running a fake deck building company. An arrest warrant has been issued for 42-year-old Noah Proud of Plum. According to State Polic... Read more
There are five doctors in Butler County currently approved to prescribe medical marijuana. The Pennsylvania Department of Health released a list Monday. The approved physicians include: -Dr.... Read more
All voters across the state will also vote on the proposed constitutional amendment regarding property tax exclusion. The measure- the Homestead Exclusion Amendment- would change the state c... Read more
County Races Are Unopposed
There are several countywide races included in this election- but all positions are filled by incumbents who are running unopposed. Butler County Coroner Republican Bill Young is running for... Read more
Election Returns: 2017 General Election
(10:22pm): Butler has a new mayor, according to unofficial election results. Republican Ben Smith defeats Democrat Jamie Lee Goehring with 60 percent of the vote, holding 1,259 votes to Goeh... Read more
Goehring, Smith Vie To Be Butler’s Next Mayor
A closely-watched race will be for Butler’s next mayor. Democrat Jamie Lee Goehring is running against Republican Ben Smith. Goehring is 34 years old and runs Hudson Business Service in Butl... Read more
Mexican Restaurant Owner Gets Approval To Apply For Development Liquor License
The Butler Township commissioners are recommending the state Liquor Control Board issue an Economic Development Restaurant Liquor License to a local restaurant. Following a public hearing Mo... Read more
Murder Suspects Returns To Pennsylvania
A former Cranberry Township man facing homicide charges in the death of his ex-girlfriend has been extradited back to western Pennsylvania. Matthew Darby, 21, was extradited to Pittsburgh fr... Read more
A secretary for the South Butler School District is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the district’s athletic department. Paula Vaughan, 59, of Sarver was arrested by State Polic... Read more