Man Charged After Hitting Ball Into Barracks
An Armstrong County man is facing charges after hitting a golf ball into the State Police Barracks in Kittanning. Police allege that 58-year-old James Merryman hit the ball from the parking... Read more
Playground Unveiled
Kids and families will have a new playground to enjoy starting this Saturday courtesy of a local charitable organization. According to Butler County Commissioner Dale Pinkerton, “It’s all br... Read more
A fundraiser last month was able to collect a large amount for a local charity. Over $27,000 was raised during the 22nd annual Chef Tasting Party and Auction held in October at The Mansion.... Read more
A local lawmaker has sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf opposing his decision to accept Syrian refugees following the Paris terrorist attacks. State Rep. Daryl Metcalf, who is the Pennsylvan... Read more
Elderly Couple Found Dead
An elderly Cranberry Township couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend. The bodies of 93-year-old Walter Mullenax and 89-year-old Lucille Mullenax were discovered by a caret... Read more
Turkey Shortage? Local Grocer Says No
It’s time to buy the bird for Thanksgiving next week, but some people are wondering if there will be a shortage of turkeys this year. Carol Bitter, owner of Friedman’s Freshmarkets, says the... Read more
Volunteers Light Up Butler’s Main Street
Butler’s Main Street will be lit up Wednesday for the holiday season. Volunteers will hang over 50 large snowflakes up and down Main. Armstrong Cable provides six bucket trucks at no cost to... Read more
City To Dissolve Parking Authority
The city of Butler is moving ahead with a plan to dissolve the parking authority. An ordinance will be proposed at Thursday’s regular meeting of Butler City Council to eliminate the authorit... Read more
The city of Butler anticipates likely having to raise their tax millage rate for 2016. At their agenda setting meeting Tuesday night, Butler City Council discussed voting on a 3 mill increas... Read more
City Selling Former Playground
The city of Butler is selling a longtime vacant property. An appraisal of the former Zeigler Avenue playground on Butler’s South Side places a value of $75,000 on the 1.7 acre property. The... Read more