Holiday Closures
While many celebrated July 4th yesterday, the holiday is observed today so many offices are closed. All government buildings are shut down for the day, and mail will not be delivered. Banks... Read more
Local Group To Help Students In Need
An annual event to help the Butler Area School District’s Weekend Backpack Program is tomorrow. The Stuff-a-Bus event kicks off at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Broad Street Elementary School. Butler... Read more
State Law Details Meeting Agenda Requirements
A new state law will require local governments and school districts to post agendas online even earlier. Governor Tom Wolf signed the bill last week that forces municipalities, school distri... Read more
Pennsylvania Game Commission officials are urging homeowners to take down their bird feeders while experts investigate a mysterious illness in songbirds. Researchers say around 70 birds in t... Read more
You may have heard a lot recently about the spotted lanternfly, which is an invasive pest that can cause damage to trees, vines, and other crops. The growing presence of the spotted lanternf... Read more
You may have heard a lot recently about the spotted lanternfly, which is an invasive pest that can cause damage to trees, vines, and other crops. The growing presence of the spotted lanternf... Read more
Man Flown To Hospital Following Motorcycle Crash
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital following a crash Monday in Portersville. It happened around 6:30 p.m. on West Portersville Road near Brenneman Road. Police say 27-year-old Nic... Read more
Figure 8 Racing At Butler Fair Tuesday
The 165th Big Butler Fair continues this week 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 in... Read more
Figure 8 Racing At Butler Fair Tuesday
The 165th Big Butler Fair continues this week 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 in... Read more
Police Seek Runaway Teen
Law enforcement is asking for help finding a missing juvenile who ran away from the 300 block of Freeport Road in Summit Township. According to State Police, 14-year-old Charles Brookbank Ju... Read more