A Butler County judge has dismissed a gas well zoning appeal in Middlesex Township. This means that various shale natural gas operations will be allowed in much of the township. The ruling a... Read more
The rescue of Kelly Automotive Park in Butler from a mountain of debt is nearly complete. At the Stadium Authority’s meeting Monday night, Solicitor Leo Stepanian informed board members that... Read more
If you’re traveling this holiday weekend, one thing is for certain…you aren’t alone. AAA Travel estimates nearly 47 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home, the highest tot... Read more
Firefighters in Butler Township were busy Saturday dealing with two separate brush fires. Crews had to use a brush truck to extinguish a field fire on Woodlawn Road. Authorities say the blaz... Read more
A recently released ranking has neighboring Armstrong County fourth in the nation in the percentage of homes that report gun ownership. According to City-Data, nearly 58 percent of homes in... Read more
Drivers should expect to see an increased police presence on the roadways for Thanksgiving week beginning Monday. The Butler County DUI Task Force will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and... Read more
A fourth Slippery Rock University student has been arrested following an alleged armed robbery at an off-campus apartment complex last week. Quatrell Jones, 23, of Johnstown turned himself i... Read more
Five people were injured in a collision between a vehicle and a pickup truck Sunday near the Butler-Lawrence county line. According to police, the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign on Mt... Read more
A local university has been recognized for their efforts in helping former service men and women with their education. Victory Media, a group that helps individuals transition from active du... Read more
The city of Butler is once again offering free street parking this holiday season. At a Butler City Council meeting Thursday, Mayor Tom Donaldson announced that city-wide street parking will... Read more
