Bill To Criminalize Tranq Passes House
A bill has passed the state house that would criminalize the use of an animal sedative that is becoming more prominent in the illegal drug supply. Xylazine is a prescription sedative only ap... Read more
Powell Farm Creates Advisory Committee
Cranberry Township is establishing a committee to help with the future of the Powell Farm. The township’s board of supervisors officially created the Ad-Hoc Powell Farm Advisory Committee, w... Read more
State Police Academy Numbers Rise After College Credit Requirement Dropped
The number of applicants to the Pennsylvania State Police continues to grow following the decision to drop the college credit requirement. At the end of last month, state police say just ove... Read more
One person suffered serious injuries after a vehicle crashed into a motorized bicycle late last week. The crash happened Friday night just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street a... Read more
It’s Columbus Day
Today is Columbus Day and that means a few locations will be closed. All state, local, and federal offices are closed for the holiday. The PennDOT driver license and photo centers are also c... Read more
Knox Woman Injured After Hitting Deer On Rt. 38
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash over the weekend in Oakland Township. The accident happened Saturday around 10:45 p.m. on Oneida Valley Road. Police say 34-year-old Sarah... Read more
Local Parks Receive DCNR Grants
A few local parks will be receiving state grant money for renovations. Cranberry Township will receive nearly $2.8 million to develop their Community Park with pedestrian walkways, a pavilio... Read more
BASD Taking Action Against Pests
The Butler Area School District will be taking action against invasive pests this week. On Monday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. employees of TruGreen will be treating select areas at the Butler Seni... Read more
BC3 Hosting “Hope Is Dope” Program
Butler County Community College is continuing to engage the recovery community by offering a refreshed series of classes. This free “Hope is Dope” program, based on the works of local licens... Read more
Three teenagers have died following a one-car crash earlier this week in Mercer County. According to the Mercer State Police, 18-year-old James Harrison of Grove City was traveling on Skunk... Read more