Dr. Cyril Wecht Dies
A notable doctor and political activist in Allegheny County has died. Dr. Cyril Wecht passed away Monday. Dr. Wecht was a nationally known pathologist and earned multiple law degrees. He ser... Read more
Bill May’s Mansion Tour Returns
Local historian Bill May is offering another walking tour that will highlight notable homes in the City of Butler. The “Historic Mansions of Butler” tour is happening on June 11th. The 90 mi... Read more
Lawmakers are once again debating if high school athletes who play sports year-round should be required to take gym class. State Senator Cris Dush, who represents parts of northern and centr... Read more
A man and woman are in the hospital following a shooting over the weekend in Adams Township. This happened Saturday around 3:30 p.m. when police were called to a home on Presidential Lane—wh... Read more
Stevenson Road To Close
As part of the ongoing Route 68 work in Connoquenessing Township, a side road will be closing for nearly a month. PennDOT says that Stevenson Road will be closed starting Tuesday and running... Read more
Butler Township Police are warning residents after bears were spotted in a local neighborhood. Police say a black bear and three cubs were spotted in the September Drive area—which is just n... Read more
Legion Members To Lay Flags On Veterans Graves
Members of the American Legion Post 117 are preparing to honor veterans who have passed away this weekend. The Downtown Legion will be placing flags at the graves of veterans at Calvary Ceme... Read more
YMCA Accepting Registration For Butler Road Race
Registration is now open for an annual summertime tradition for Butler runners. The 49th Butler Road Race is set for Saturday, June 22nd in Downtown Butler. It will be the same course for ru... Read more
State Police Welcome New Cadets
The Pennsylvania State Police is officially welcoming its newest class of cadets. The ceremony was held late last week in Hershey. A total of 81 new cadets are entering the state police and... Read more
A grand reopening will be happening tomorrow morning in Evans City but it will be a week-long celebration. The NexTier Bank on East Main Street in Evans City has been open to the public sinc... Read more