Gas prices have increased both locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of regular, unl... Read more
The longtime president of a local regional bank has died. Ronald Ashbaugh passed away this past weekend at a Pittsburgh hospital. Ashbaugh served as the president for Farmers National Bank o... Read more
Those looking for a way to enjoy the beauty of nature are invited to join in an upcoming walk planned in the area of McConnells Mill State Park. Park staff will lead a guided “Wildflowers of... Read more
A unique art showcase is on display at the Butler Area Public Library. With Earth Day just a couple of weeks away, the display by local artist Terry Sendek amplifies the importance of the en... Read more
Penn State Extension is offering an online program later this week about land use as it relates to statewide recreation. A 75 minute webinar on Pennsylvania’s State Recreation Plan: Meshing... Read more
A group of local students are being recognized following their impressive performance in a statewide competition. Seneca Valley High School’s Mock Trial team recently placed eighth out of 14... Read more
PennDOT is looking to promote pollination as part of their new license plate design. Vehicle owners will now be able to purchase the pollinator plate which features a graphic of a butterfly... Read more
Anyone interested in volunteering at Moraine or McConnells Mill State Parks are invited to attend a kickoff meeting scheduled for later this week. On Saturday (April 15th), park staff and re... Read more
A crash in Forward Township over the weekend led to one person being flown to a Pittsburgh hospital. The accident happened Saturday night around 10 p.m. on Dufford Road. Police say 51-year-o... Read more
One man was taken to the hospital after an ATV crash Sunday in Center Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 7:40 p.m. for an ATV that had flipped in the 400 block... Read more