Three Arrested In Institute Hill Drug Bust
Three people are in the Butler County Prison after a drug bust in the City of Butler. Members of the county’s Drug Task Force led the bust that happened just after 6:00 Saturday mornin... Read more
One Woman Injured In Rollover Crash
One woman was injured in a rollover crash Monday morning Route 19 in Marshall Township. The one vehicle accident happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection with Thorn Hill Road, which is... Read more
The Butler County Democratic Committee is opening a new local office later this week. The office is located at 115 West Jefferson Street in Butler and the opening ceremony is planned for Sat... Read more
Mars District Looking For Host Families
A group at Mars Area High School is looking for residents willing to help with an event scheduled for next month. The school’s AFS/MISA group (American Field Service/Mars International... Read more
Tobacco Banned At State Park Playgrounds
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is banning tobacco use at all state park playgrounds, including Moraine State Park. That means all forms of smoking, vaping, and el... Read more
Asbestos Found In Courthouse
A renovation project to an office in the Butler County Courthouse led crews to discover asbestos in the floor tiles. County Commissioners approved an $11,000 project last week to remove the... Read more
SRU’s College Republican’s Poster Vandalized
Posters promoting Slippery Rock University’s College Republicans were vandalized last week. The Mayor of Slippery Rock, Jondavid Longo, shared photos on social media showing the words... Read more
One Hurt in Franklin Township Crash
A motorist was injured after his vehicle overturned last week in Franklin Township. According to the State Police in Butler, a 23-year-old Portersville man was traveling on Park Drive near R... Read more
Police Investigate Scam Involving Gift Cards
A New Wilmington woman was recently the victim of a scam involving gift cards. According to the State Police in Mercer, a 64-year-old woman was recently conned into purchasing Walmart gift c... Read more
State Police Warn of Social Security Scam
State Police are warning local residents about scam telephone calls concerning social security. According to police, the Social Security Administration does not make calls asking for payment... Read more