U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly voted Tuesday in favor of the House’s tax reform bill. Kelly- of Butler- who represents Pennsylvania’s 3rd congressional district- called it the “most important vote he’... Read more
Butler City Council plans to vote on a long discussed anti-discrimination ordinance at their regular monthly meeting on Thursday. Mayor Tom Donaldson will introduce a motion that would estab... Read more
Butler City Council is expected to vote on Thursday to officially adopt the 2018 budget. The proposed $9 million budget would include a property tax decrease by 1 mill. This reduction is due... Read more
Butler Township has amended some zoning ordinances. The Butler Township Commissioners gave approval to the planned changes after a public hearing last week. Many of the changes deal with res... Read more
Butler Township residents will not see a tax hike next year. The township commissioners approved the 2018 budget at their last scheduled meeting of the year on Monday. The average township h... Read more
The FBI’s Pittsburgh office has formed a new task force to address violent crime in the region, including in Butler County. The force will focus on a disturbing increase in violent behavior,... Read more
Officials say Monday’s accident at Moraine State Park is not common, but it should serve as an unfortunate reminder of the dangers of going out on the ice on any body of water, including Lak... Read more
A fisherman attempting to ice fish at Moraine State Park’s Lake Arthur on Monday fell through the ice and died. Park Manager Dustin Drew said emergency crews were called to the eastern side... Read more
A portion of Route 8 south in Butler Township was flooded Monday morning after a tractor-trailer reportedly knocked over a fire hydrant. The incident happened about 9:30 a.m. in front of the... Read more
You can now park for free in some areas of downtown Butler. Parking is free at all street meters through the end of the year. Drivers are reminded to continue to obey all posted parking regu... Read more
