20th Annual Regatta Begins Saturday
The weekend’s 20th annual Regatta at Lake Arthur will have lots of fun and activities for the whole family including kids of all ages. One new event this year is a bike rodeo both Saturday a... Read more
Fort Armstrong Folk Festival Begins
It’s that time of year again for the 47th annual Fort Armstrong Folk Festival. The festival begins at 5 p.m. Thursday and runs through 6 p.m. Sunday at Kittanning’s Riverfront Park. Featured... Read more
Asian Tick Found In Pa.
The presence of a new tick has been discovered in Pennsylvania. The Asian- or longhorn tick- has been found in a wild deer in Centre County. While the tick is known to carry diseases that in... Read more
REV Program Helps Recognize, Thank Volunteers
Butler County is attempting to better recognize the volunteers who assist with fires, accidents and medical emergencies each and every day by developing a new full-circle program called REV.... Read more
Local police are asking residents in and around the Slippery Rock area to be aware of what could be a scam involving donations to the Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team. According to the... Read more
AAA: Gas Prices Down Slightly
Gas prices remain unchanged across much of the region but are down slightly locally. According to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, the average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, se... Read more
Medical Marijuana Program Expands
Additional grower and operator permits have been issued by the state as part of Phase II of the Medical Marijuana Program. The Wolf Administration issued grower/processer permits to 13 entit... Read more
Among the bills awaiting lawmakers when they return in the fall is a measure dealing with retirement security. The bill would allow employers to set up IRA-style retirement accounts, with a... Read more
Deer Creek Moves Downtown
Another business is moving into downtown Butler. Wednesday will be the first day of business for Deer Creek Winery at its newest location inside the Penn Theater on Main Street. The winery u... Read more
The medical marijuana dispensary located in the city of Butler will begin selling marijuana in dry leaf form beginning Wednesday. CY+, also known as Cresco Yeltrah, on Pillow Street in Butle... Read more