Clay Twp. Barn Destroyed by Fire
No people or animals were harmed as a result of a barn fire on Wednesday afternoon in Clay Township. The fire started about 1 p.m. at a goat and chicken barn on West Sunbury Road. “When we g... Read more
Local attorney Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale has also announced her candidacy for judge in the county of Butler. Vanasdale was a founding member of the law firm Gilliland Vanasdale Sinatra, w... Read more
Breth Joins Race For Judge Seat
A Butler High graduate and longtime local lawyer is running to be the next judge in Butler County. Tom Breth announced his candidacy on Tuesday. He’ll seek the seat vacated by Judge Marilyn... Read more
SRU Helping Students Get Home For Thanksgiving
Slippery Rock University is helping some students get home for the Thanksgiving holiday. SRU’s Student Success Office is underwriting a charter bus that departs campus Wednesday morning and... Read more
The three volunteer fire departments in Butler Township are one step closer to merging. The process- involving Fire District 3, Mercer Road and the South Butler volunteer fire departments- b... Read more
Millions Of Americans Hit The Road
It is time to hit the road for millions of Americans traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA projects about 54 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksg... Read more
DUI Patrols Continue Through Sunday
With the increase in the number of travelers on the roads the next several days, law enforcement officers will also be increasing their efforts to make sure that everyone gets to their desti... Read more
UPDATE (3 p.m.): The number of power outages to homes in Butler County continues to decrease, but also fluctuate. Ken Maleski of Central Electric Cooperative: “Right now, things are going a... Read more
Most people who lost power following the snow and ice storm last week have since got it back. But, officials say the legacy of this storm- which caused tens of thousands of power outages cou... Read more
Community Supports Family Who Lost Home In Fire
The community is rallying around a family who lost everything in a house fire over the weekend. Fire officials believe the fire in Washington Township was caused by a fireplace in the baseme... Read more