The Butler Township commissioners have given their approval for the transfer of a liquor license into the township. A public hearing was held Monday night during which Giant Eagle requested... Read more
Green Party Continues Recount Fight
Attorneys for Green Party candidate Jill Stein are headed to federal court Monday, seeking a recount of Pennsylvania’s presidential vote. Stein’s lawyers sought a recount in Commonwealth Cou... Read more
Central Electric Cooperative is looking for a local veteran to nominate for the ‘No Barriers’ program. The program sponsors expeditions that mentally and physically challenge rural veterans... Read more
No One Hurt In Kitchen Fire
No one was reportedly hurt in a kitchen fire Friday at a Butler City home. Firefighters were sent to a home on Virginia Avenue about 6:30 p.m. after a grease fire started on the stove. The f... Read more
A second public forum will be held in Butler County to continue to educate and combat the growing drug crisis. The free program is set for Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Mars Area High School Audit... Read more
BREAKING: Police Investigate Chicora Homicide
A Chicora man has been charged with homicide for allegedly killing a 30-year-old woman last night. State Police at the Butler Barracks say the incident happened about 9 p.m. Sunday at a home... Read more
A new fitness program for Cranberry Township police officers will begin this week. The program uses age and gender-normed fitness metrics to create individualized programs for officers to en... Read more
A new law that aims to give ex-offenders of low-level crimes a better foothold in society is now in effect. The legislation allows people who have been convicted of non-violent misdemeanors... Read more
Authorities Warn Of ‘Kidnapping Hoax’ Scam
A new scam where a caller claims that a loved one has been kidnapped is circulating around the Western Pennsylvania area. “The number that showed up on the caller ID was twelve digits so the... Read more
Annual ‘Home Tours’ Set For Saturday
The annual Butler County Symphony Association’s Tour of Homes is set for Saturday. The tour has been part of our community’s Christmas festivities for 27 years. Six homes are featured this y... Read more