A historic theater in downtown Butler was recognized as one of the most important buildings to preserve in the region. The Penn Theater was included in this year’s Young Preservationists Ass... Read more
National Fire Prevention Week continues through Saturday. This year’s theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out.” Officials want to remind residents that during a fire, seconds can mean... Read more
Columbus Day Closures
Monday is Columbus Day, which means some offices and businesses are closed. -All PennDOT Driver’s License Centers are closed -Post offices are closed and there will be no mail delivery -Most... Read more
The state of Pennsylvania is committing additional funding towards getting an important overdose recovery drug in the hands of those trying to save lives. As part of the 2017-18 state budget... Read more
Butler County Farm Tour Set For Weekend
The annual Butler County Farm Tour is this weekend. Participants travel at their own pace to six northern Butler County farms where they learn about the farm’s purpose or production. The six... Read more
Pedestrian Struck In Evans City
A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle Thursday in Evans City. The accident happened around 3 p.m. on Main Street in front of the Evans City School. Details are limited. The unident... Read more
Man Killed While Changing Tire On Parkway North
A man was killed Thursday afternoon while he was changing a flat tire along the Parkway North. Scott Hirsh, 55, of Pittsburgh was struck near the Camp Horne Road exit on northbound side of I... Read more
A locally-owned grocery store chain will close another one of its locations. Friedman’s Freshmarkets will shutter their Brady Street store located in the city of Butler after 117 years. The... Read more
A Mars man is facing charges as part of an alleged fraud scheme at a Beaver County-based pharmacy chain. Federal officials have charged 47-year-old Gino Cordisco with one count of conspiracy... Read more
A local business is one of several stepping up to help keep the fleet of Butler City Police vehicles running. Family-owned Butler Tires For Less is doing work on the cruisers at no cost to t... Read more