The Butler Area School Board is nearly ready to begin their survey of parents, staff and community members. The After-Action Review Committee, which was formed following the district’s conso... Read more
An early Wednesday morning fire in the city of Butler was caused by a man who fell asleep while smoking a cigarette. The fire started about 1:45 a.m. in the 200 block of American Avenue. But... Read more
A Karns City teenager is accused of attacking another teen while she was at work. State Police charged 18-year-old Nichole Means with harassment and trespassing after she allegedly punched a... Read more
The City of Butler is in dire financial straits. Newly-elected Butler City Councilman Mike Walter addressed the subject during a city council meeting Tuesday. “Money is just being spent that... Read more
A Seneca Valley Middle School math teacher will stand trial after being accused of possessing child pornography. Jonathan Brecht, 26, appeared in court Tuesday and waived his preliminary hea... Read more
A Grove City man is facing multiple charges as a result of a robbery with a knife last weekend. According to Grove City Police, 20-year-old Nicholas Robinson has been charged with Robbery, T... Read more
A local man is facing several charges related to disposing of a gun near the Butler Public Library. According to a criminal complaint, 22-year-old James Howard-George was observed by a witne... Read more
Students at a local school will be wearing pink for a good cause Wednesday. Mars Area Middle School is holding a “Pink Out Day” to spotlight anti-bullying and cyber-bullying awareness. Seven... Read more
Officials are warning drivers of what can happen when cars are left “puffing” in cold weather. A “puffer” is a car that’s left unlocked, running and unattended to warm up. The Pennsylvania A... Read more
Gas prices continue to stay well below the $2 per gallon mark. According to AAA East Central, prices in western Pennsylvania are hovering around $1.88 for a gallon of regular, unleaded self-... Read more
