Butler Township commissioners are moving forward with filling the position of top law enforcement officer in the municipality. The commissioners approved a motion at their Monday night meeti... Read more
Red Cross Urges Caution During Heat
As the heat wave continues this week the Red Cross has provided information on what to do to stay cool. According to the Red Cross, last year there were around 2,300 heat related deaths in t... Read more
Two Injured In I-79 Crash
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash Sunday morning on I-79. The accident happened around 11:45 a.m. in the southbound lane about two miles south of the Slippery Rock exit in... Read more
PennDOT Lists Butler County Road Work
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing late spring road project maintenance work around Butler County this week. These activities include drainage work along Freeport Ro... Read more
Independence Health System Holding Food Drive
Local residents are invited to help those in need through a food drive beginning this week. The Advance Practice Providers at Independence Health System are holding a donation drive to suppo... Read more
Butler Library To Display Button Showcase
The Butler Area Public Library will be showcasing a large number of interesting buttons this month and next. The exhibit is called Button Collecting – A Fun Hobby for Everyone, presented by... Read more
Man Sentenced For Drug and Gun Charges
A local man has been sentenced after a conviction of violating federal gun and drug laws over three years ago. Department of Justice officials say 44-year-old Darnell Wynn, formerly of State... Read more
Man Charged After Fleeing Accident
A man is facing charges after he fled an accident in Evans City earlier this month. The crash happened back on June 1st at the intersection of Main Street and South Washington Street. Police... Read more
Bird Flu Transfers To Cows
As the number of bird flu cases continue to grow across the country the Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary said the state continues to monitor the situation. For the first known time bird ha... Read more
New York Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash
A man from New York died in a motorcycle crash yesterday on Route 422. The accident happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Route 422 at the intersection with Geibel Road in Summit Township. State... Read more