A local police dog is receiving body armor thanks to a charity dedicated to that purpose. Jackson Township Police Department’s K9 Aron will wear the custom-made bullet and stab protective ve... Read more
At least one person was injured as a result of an accident Wednesday afternoon in Penn Township. The call came in to the Butler County 911 Center at 1:30 p.m. for the crash in the 700 block... Read more
A unique, local program for veterans is looking for new members. The group is called Veteran X and is a voluntary, peer-led program run by veterans for veterans. Its focus is to empower the... Read more
A former North Allegheny High School rowing coach could spend the next 8 to 23 months in jail for having sex with a student. Megan Batykefer was sentenced Tuesday by an Allegheny County Judg... Read more
The Butler County Veteran of the Year will be recognized at a luncheon coming up this weekend. Robert “Bob” Ripper, 69, of Fairview Township is this year’s recipient. “I’m very honored and i... Read more
PennDOT is reminding motorcyclists that they can show their support for veterans by purchasing a new “Honoring Our Veterans” registration plate. The plate features the standard registration... Read more
A local school for young kids will unveil their newly remodeled home today. The Cranberry Early Learning Center is holding an Open House event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.... Read more
Dozens of restaurants in our area are offering free meals to Veterans today. Texas Roadhouse in the Clearview Mall will honor meals from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Other restaurants offering meals... Read more
The Butler Transit Authority is moving forward with plans to contract with a local agency for a call center. At the authority’s monthly meeting Tuesday, Executive Director John Paul notified... Read more
The Mars School Board has rejected all bids received so far for the former Middlesex Elementary School. The school board voted Tuesday to not accept the one bid that they had received for $7... Read more