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
Baby Giraffe Born At Keystone Safari
A rare occurrence happened this past week at Keystone Safari; a giraffe calf was born, the first in in the area for almost 2 years. On Friday night a giraffe calf was born with no complicati... Read more
Two Injured In Butler Twp. Weekend Accident
A woman is facing charges for an accident that happened over the weekend. Shortly after 7:30 pm Saturday night on North Duffy Road and Seneca Drive, 83-year-old Bonnie Weaver of Butler ran a... Read more
Butler Library Holding Blood Pressure Screening
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. Adults can receive a free blood pressure screening today from 2 to 3 p.m.... Read more
Gas Prices Not Budging
Gas prices have remained relatively even both locally as well as across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon... Read more