Big Butler Fair Continues
The 160th Big Butler Fair continues Monday in Prospect. The event, which is held at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on New Castle Road, is one of the largest fairs in the state. Attractions inclu... Read more
Saxonburg Renovations
Saxonburg will be paving several streets this fall, among other borough renovations and improvements. Recently, the borough awarded a bid to Wiest Asphalting for nearly $60,000 to pave three... Read more
Child Development Screening
A free child development screening is happening Monday at the Butler YMCA. Lifesteps in Butler is hosting the event from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The screening looks at the child’s development in... Read more
Musicians’ Concert Band Holds Holiday Show
The Musicians’ Concert Band will kick off holiday celebrations tonight with a patriotic concert in Butler. The show, which will include a star-spangled salute, will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the... Read more
Harmony Kicks Off Holiday Celebrations
The Independence Day celebration kicks off early in Harmony Thursday. The Harmony Museum and the borough’s Parks Board are bringing The Allegheny Brass Band to the town’s diamond for an 8 p.... Read more
Holiday Travel Period Kicks Off
Tens of millions of people will travel nationwide for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission predicts 2.8 million vehicles will travel the highway, that’s u... Read more
Alameda Park Presentation
Anyone interested in learning more about mammals is invited to attend a program Thursday in Alameda Park. The program is sponsored by the Butler County Parks and Recreation Department and be... Read more
County Parks Department Open Friday
Although many government offices and businesses will be closed Friday, not everyone is taking the day off. The Butler County Parks and Recreation Department will have the Alameda Park Office... Read more
Liquor Legislation Still Pending
Also happening in state government Tuesday…a closely-watched bill to privatize liquor sales passed both the State House and Senate. It was the first time the bill ever made it this far, but... Read more
Governor Wolf Vetoes Spending Bill
Governor Tom Wolf vetoed the entire Republican spending plan Tuesday night, which was the last day of the state government’s fiscal year. The veto was the first of a full budget bill in Penn... Read more