Slippery Rock Township could soon be getting a new park. Commissioners approved funding for the park that will be located behind the community center on Branchton Road. Funding for the new p... Read more
An Iowa man has been charged as a result of his involvement with a couple of missing juveniles last month in Mercer County. According to State Police, troopers began investigating a situatio... Read more
The Butler Township Planning Commission has approved a proposal to change how some local properties are zoned. This proposal focuses on a zoning change from residential to commercial for sev... Read more
The Butler Area School District is moving forward with their successful start to the school year by providing several updates in several areas of change or clarification. Administrators have... Read more
Nearly $4 million will be distributed to municipalities in the county through federal CARES Act funding. County commissioners approved the measure yesterday, which will see the funds go to 2... Read more
The state is easing restrictions to their policy regarding high school sports—and will allow fans in attendance. According to the PIAA, Governor Wolf changed the guidance yesterday, saying s... Read more
There were 12 new COVID-19 cases for Butler County Wednesday according to the Department of Health. This marks the first double digit case count in nearly three weeks. The state also reporte... Read more
The boil water advisory for parts of Butler Township, Center Township and the City of Butler has been lifted. Pennsylvania American Water says that acceptable test results were received over... Read more
Last week Governor Tom Wolf publicly asked the legislature to legalize recreational marijuana—and now his secretary of health is responding. Dr. Rachel Levine says she supports the governor’... Read more
The family of a former Butler County man found dead in California over two years ago is looking forward to seeing justice served. Jeff Kennedy is the father of 32-year-old Zackary Kennedy. “... Read more