Venomous Caterpillar Spotted In Pennsylvania
A venomous caterpillar from Canada has been spotted in Pennsylvania. If you see the white hickory tussock moth caterpillar, don’t touch it. Its fuzzy black spines contain venom to ward off p... Read more
Jail Board To Discuss Security Procedures
The Armstrong County Jail’s governing board is expected to begin discussing tighter security Thursday following the escape of an inmate earlier this year. The board will mull possible soluti... Read more
Flu Shots For Veterans
Local veterans are invited to take advantage of several flu clinics being offered around the area this month. The first opportunity is Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post... Read more
Zelienople & Harmony Fall Festival
Another local opportunity to get out and enjoy the fall season is scheduled for this weekend. The 31st annual Zelienople and Harmony Country Fall Festival will take place Saturday from 9 a.m... Read more
Alameda Park Hosts ‘Trick ‘N Treats’
Friday is the final day to register for a local Halloween event at a discounted price. The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting their annual Alameda Park Trick ‘N Treats... Read more
Mars Company Fined Over Trench Collapse
A Mars excavating company has been fined by OSHA for an accident earlier this year. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Mark Mashuda Excavating $147,000 over federal safe... Read more
Hearing Continues For Former Housing Director
The Pennsylvania Civil Service Commission hearing for the former director of Butler County’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority will resume Thursday. Perry O’Malley is challenging his dismi... Read more
Phone Issues At South Butler
The South Butler County School District is dealing with some phone issues Wednesday. According to the school’s website, there are problems with all the district phones. After dialing, the ca... Read more
Shelter Remains Open During Renovation
The Butler County Humane Society in Renfrew is open despite some renovations taking place. A new, state-of-the-art sign is being installed at the end of the society’s driveway off Route 68 (... Read more
Harmony Man Charged With Child Pornography; Told Investigators He Was ‘Bored At Work’
A Harmony man has been arrested on 50 counts of child pornography charges. State police allege Raymond Fischer Jr., 60, was looking at child pornography while at work at the Beaver Valley Nu... Read more