NFPA Warns Of Space Heater Fires
Even though temperatures have increased a bit over the past couple of days, fire officials continue to urge people to be careful when heating homes. According to the National Fire Protection... Read more
Man Charged After Girlfriend’s Fatal Overdose
A Fenelton man has been charged with third degree murder after a woman died from an overdose due to drugs he bought for her. Police have charged 70-year-old Sloan Hansen with murder of the t... Read more
A man wanted on armed robbery charges in Butler was taken into custody after a standoff with police in Armstrong County. It happened last night in Manor Township when police were called to a... Read more
Woman Facing Child Sex Abuse Materials Charges
A Butler woman has been placed in the Butler County Prison after she allegedly sent nude photos of her children to strangers. After several online tips, police began investigating an online... Read more
AHN Oversees Student Health Center at SRU
As the Student Health Center opened in a new location at Slippery Rock University yesterday, it will also coincide with a new healthcare provider on campus. The university partnered with All... Read more
State House Split; Special Election Date Set
The balance of power in the State House of Representatives will remain split for two more months. The Speaker of the House has now set a special election for March 25th to fill the seat of t... Read more
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced that Pennsylvania will receive part of a massive national settlement. Pending court approval, the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma settled with a c... Read more
Grants Awarded To Local Entities
A couple of local groups will receive funding though statewide grants. The Butler County District Attorney’s Office has been approved for a nearly $900,000 Violence Intervention and Preventi... Read more
Mars Approves New Tennis Courts
The Mars Area School District has decided on a plan for new tennis courts. After hearing from tennis coaches and players earlier this month, the School Board voted to approve a plan that wil... Read more
Activities Resume At Butler Library
With the bitter cold behind us, local residents can return to the Butler Area Public Library for upcoming activities. Today from 1 to 2 p.m. families with young children up to age five are i... Read more