Due to leadership changes at Cranberry Township-based Westinghouse Electric, a new CEO has been named. Jose Gutierrez was named acting president and CEO, the company announced Wednesday. Cur... Read more
Slippery Rock University has been honored as a 2016 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. “Since 2005, Slippery Rock University has reduced their energy usage by 22 percent, redu... Read more
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is backing a measure to expand gambling to the internet and airports, but it rejected a more sweeping expansion of casino-style gambling to bars. Th... Read more
An event scheduled for Friday will help local veterans live healthier this summer. VA Butler Healthcare is hosting a Sun Safety and Cancer Prevention event Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on t... Read more
The recent shooting at a Florida nightclub has led to a local clergy member’s decision to address Butler City Council Thursday night. Cantor Michal Gray-Schaffer, spiritual leader of Congreg... Read more
A Franklin woman died Wednesday in a motorcycle crash in Slippery Rock Township. The crash happened about 6 p.m. on Route 8, near Kiester Road. According to State Police, 43-year-old Donald... Read more
Police say a child playing with fireworks caused a small fire in Donegal Township Wednesday. The fire started about 6:30 p.m. on Quetot Lane. State Police say a child was playing with novelt... Read more
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly of Butler wants to name the new Department of Veterans Affairs health care center in Center Township after local veteran Abie Abraham. Kelly presented his bill to the Ho... Read more
A former resident of Kentucky was arrested Tuesday evening after leading police on a chase through two townships. Justin Patterson, 27, has been charged with fleeing and eluding a police off... Read more
Those interested in trying their hand at painting are welcome to join a class tonight at Alameda Park. The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department is offering Painting in the Park from... Read more
