A revision of Pennsylvania’s current “Move Over” driving law will go into effect next month. Line crews working near the road to restore electricity will be legally considered emergency serv... Read more
There is still time to participate in a local school’s fundraiser for a charitable organization. The Mars Area Middle School’s Spirit and Community Service committees’ Holiday Drive continue... Read more
Slippery Rock University’s Dr. George Mihalik announced Wednesday he will retire after 28 years as The Rock’s head coach. Mihalik led The Rock to back-to-back Pennsylvania State Athletic Con... Read more
Butler County officials have proposed a 3 mill tax increase for 2016. The proposed budget was presented by Chief Clerk Amy Wilson to the board of commissioners during a meeting Wednesday. Wi... Read more
The CEO of the Butler YMCA will retire in the spring. Bill Kunert officially announced his retirement Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the YMCA Board of Directors meeting. Kunert has worked f... Read more
Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday will be celebrated locally this week. An Evening With Ol’ Blue Eyes is scheduled for Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom on Main Street... Read more
Thursday is the last day to buy tickets for the for Caring Angel basket auction at the Butler Memorial Hospital. It’s the 18th year for the auction, which benefits The Caring Angel Program... Read more
A northern Butler County man is behind bars after he led police on a chase. State Police in Mercer County say they tried to pull over Matthew Ford, 28, of Venango Township around 11 p.m. Sun... Read more
An investigation is underway into a Monday afternoon fire near the Butler County line. Authorities say the blaze started just after 3 p.m. at a home on Route 19 in Springfield Township, Merc... Read more
Applications to take part in Butler Township’s upcoming Citizens Police Academy are now being accepted. The program begins on Jan. 19 and consists of seven classes held on consecutive Tuesda... Read more
