Sunday Marks First ‘Fish For Free Day’
Local anglers are welcome to get out this weekend and take advantage of this year’s first Fish-For-Free Day. Sunday, May 29 is the first of two such days in Pennsylvania this year. The other... Read more
City Contracts With Cleaning Company
Butler City Council has agreed with a company to contract for cleaning services at the City Building and Police Station. Council approved a motion Thursday to enter into an agreement with Co... Read more
Poultry exhibits will once again be allowed at fairs and farm shows around Pennsylvania this year. A year-long ban had been in place due to concerns about the transmission of avian flu. That... Read more
The City of Butler has received enough donations to pay for this year’s Fourth of July Fireworks display. Butler Mayor Tom Donaldson announced that XTO Energy and EdgeMarc have donated $5,00... Read more
Communities Honor Veterans With Banners
Several communities in Butler County are honoring military veterans through colorful banners displayed on local streets. The idea started in Evans City and has since spread to the City of Bu... Read more
One person was killed in an overnight crash just south of the Butler County line. The accident happened on Route 19 in Pine Township, Allegheny County about 12:30 a.m. Friday. One vehicle wa... Read more
Councilman Schontz Resigns
Butler City Councilman Rick Schontz is stepping down from his position at the end of July. He made the announcement during Thursday’s Butler City Council meeting. “I’ll be resigning my city... Read more
Council To Look Outside City For New Fire Chief
The City of Butler still doesn’t have a Fire Chief and now, city council will begin looking outside the city and advertising for the job. Council made the decision Thursday night after offic... Read more
Beer Sales Approved For 9 Pa. Gas Stations
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board approved nine new applications Wednesday permitting gas stations to sell six-packs of beer. Currently, the Liquor Code forbids licenses at places where... Read more
Memorial Day is the perfect time to consider supporting local veterans and veteran memorials. According to Acting Adjutant General for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Brigadi... Read more