Power was lost at Centre Township Elementary and Butler Senior High School yesterday, but power crews worked to reestablish power at both schools. Power was expected to be repaired at the el... Read more
Karns City Elementary Students Back To Class
The final group of Butler County students to begin their school year will do so today. With a nearly $22 million renovation taking place at the Chicora Elementary School, Karns City Area Sch... Read more
A woman fled the scene of a crash that happened over the weekend in Mercer Township. The one vehicle accident happened just after 11 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of Shields Road. Police say... Read more
State Senate Returns To Session
The Pennsylvania Senate returns to session Wednesday. It’s a bit earlier than expected as senators will meet to come to an agreement on a “fiscal code,” which is essentially how to spend the... Read more
Governor Josh Shapiro is removing the college credit requirement in order to become a state trooper. Earlier this week, Shapiro announced that applicants to the state police academy no longe... Read more
Presidential Primary Could Move Up In 2024
Legislation is beginning to be developed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to finally move the April presidential primary date up. The current Pennsylvania primary date is April 2... Read more
City Street Sweepings Continue
Butler City crews will be out again today doing a number of street sweepings. The work will take place in between 7 a.m.—3 p.m. Crews will be cleaning… South Monroe Street North and South Cl... Read more
Online Course To Offer Insight For Sheep Owners
An online course in September and October will provide information for sheep owners about getting started as well as improving operations. Penn State Extension is offering webinars beginning... Read more
Freight Rail Grant Deadline Approaching
There is still time to apply for two rail freight grant programs through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Bureau of Rail, Freight, Ports, and Waterways has opened the appli... Read more
Select Residents On Goehring Rd. Under Boil Order
A boil water advisory has been issued for some residents on a Cranberry Township road. Township officials say that a leaking valve was found at 9541 Goehring Road, which required a section o... Read more