Tuesday is Charter Day in Pennsylvania. A recent resolution of the state House of Representatives commemorates the charter that King Charles II of England granted William Penn in 1681. The c... Read more
A class in artistic meditation is being offered in Cranberry Township. A teacher of the Zentangle Method will instruct a two-hour session beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Cranberry Town... Read more
A Butler woman is accused of welfare fraud. Cindy Jo McFadden, 36, illegally received nearly $900 in federal food stamps last year, according to the state Inspector General’s Office. Officia... Read more
A pedestrian was hit and killed Monday night along Route 8 just over the Butler County line in Richland Township (Allegheny County). Police say 32-year-old April Powell of Gibsonia was attem... Read more
A Butler man has been charged after allegedly attacking another man with a skillet. According to a criminal complaint, 26-year-old Joseph Parker was charged with misdemeanor Simple Assault a... Read more
A Lawrenceville man is facing multiple charges following a series of incidents in Cranberry last month. According to a criminal complaint, 24-year-old Scott Stewart engaged in a domestic dis... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf is expected to sign an executive order Monday ensuring a minimum wage of $10.15 an hour for all employees under his jurisdictions and state government contractors. Currentl... Read more
Police departments are under more pressure these days to equip their officers with body cameras, but there seems to be no immediate plans for the Pennsylvania State Police. State Police Comm... Read more
Nominations are sought for the 67th Distinguished Service Award. The award is giving annually to recognize outstanding volunteer service in Butler County. Two county residents are recognized... Read more
No one was hurt in a Sunday morning crash in Butler Township. According to police, 20-year-old Zachary Lawson while traveling eastbound on Litman Road about 8:30 a.m. when his vehicle crosse... Read more
