Fireworks Retailers Warn Of Possible Shortage
Owners of fireworks businesses say you may want to buy your supply for the Fourth of July sooner rather than later. Phantom Fireworks is one of the country’s largest retailers for fireworks... Read more
Gas Prices Drop A Penny
Gas prices have slightly declined both locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon regular... Read more
PennDOT is beginning early summer road project maintenance work in Butler County this week. These activities include curb repair, which will be occurring on Eau Claire Road in Marion Townshi... Read more
Tombstone Knocked Over At Hillards Cemetery
Police are searching for someone who knocked over a tombstone in a Butler County cemetery. State police say it was discovered last Wednesday morning inside the Hillards Cemetery on Branchton... Read more
A new proposed amendment would make voter ID a new requirement in Pennsylvania. Under the current law, voters must show an ID if they are voting at a new location for the first time. However... Read more
No New Taxes In Butler School Budget
The 2021-22 Butler Area School District budget still has some questions but does not include a tax increase. During a school board meeting Monday night, the final budget of nearly $106 milli... Read more
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Butler County. The National Weather Service says the area could see strong to severe storms develop later this afternoon. Damaging winds are t... Read more
Patterson Wins Road Race; Full Results
After going virtual in 2020, hundreds gathered on Main Street Saturday for the annual Butler Road Race. Butler native 19-year-old Tim Patterson was the first to cross the finish line in the... Read more
Alameda Waterpark opened over the weekend, but staffing issues are forcing the county to change pool hours. The pool will close on Mondays and Tuesdays this summer. Wednesday and Thursday ho... Read more
Officials Urge Fireworks Safety As Summer Begins
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, many people are getting ready to celebrate with fireworks. And with Pennsylvania recently legalizing fireworks a couple of years ago, that me... Read more