Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Tuesday morning, meaning there will be six more weeks of winter. Very few were in attendance at the 135th annual edition of Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob.... Read more
Gas Prices Hold Steady
For the first time this year, gas prices have dropped locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week but only by a little. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, th... Read more
Boockvar Resigns After Amendment Mishap
Pennsylvania’s Secretary of State has resigned following an error concerning an amendment to the state’s Constitution. Governor Tom Wolf announced yesterday that Kathy Boockvar is stepping d... Read more
Man Seriously Injured In Butler Twp. Crash
A local man sustained serious injuries as a result of a crash in Butler Township last week. According to Butler Township Police, 44-year-old John Tirk of Butler was driving on Woodlawn Road... Read more
Police are asking anyone with information about a recent theft by deception in Jefferson Township to come forward. According to State Police, troopers began an investigation last week after... Read more
Judge Settles Sexual Misconduct Case
A settlement has been reached in the case of a former Butler County employee and a judge. According to attorneys from both parties, Court of Common Pleas Judge Thomas Doerr and former Butler... Read more
There were 85 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths reported by the state for Butler County on Friday. That now brings the death toll to 325 for the county according to the Depar... Read more
As winter continues and many people struggle in a variety of ways during the pandemic, local residents have the opportunity to show someone appreciation. The Butler Health System Foundation... Read more
A new online platform hopes to make it easier for hunters and fishers to navigate getting a license. It’s called Hunt-Fish-PA, and it offers a number of services in addition to buying a lice... Read more
City Reaches Agreement With Employees
The City of Butler has reached an agreement with the union that represents city employees on a new contract. This new collective bargaining deal with Local 757/Council 84 of the American Fed... Read more