Peak Energy Hours Causing Increased Rates
Central Electric is anticipating a high demand for electricity today from 1pm to 7pm and residents are being asked to conserve power. Residents can conserve power by turning off non-essentia... Read more
Penn Theater Update
Following a recent tour of the Penn Theater, Butler City Mayor Bob Dandoy sees progress towards preserving and repairing the facility. “There is work going on so that’s why it’s dirty and st... Read more
Code Orange Air Quality Day
Although air quality has improved, ongoing concerns have again led the state Department of Environmental Protection to issue an air quality alert. A Code Orange Alert is in effect for all th... Read more
Butler Public Library Events
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. Kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to stop by Thursday for a Camp Kindness Presc... Read more
Game Commission Turkey Study
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for assistance with their annual wild turkey survey. Officials say participation in this survey is important to help manage the turkey population.... Read more
Big Butler Fair Events
The 167th Big Butler Fair continues this week in Prospect. The event, which is held at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on New Castle Road, is one of the largest fairs in the state. Attractions in... Read more
Veteran Turns 100
A local veteran celebrated turning 100 this past weekend. Ray Farringer of Centre Township turned 100 this past Saturday and he celebrated with a party at a local church in North Park. Ray i... Read more
Gas Prices in The Commonwealth
With many motorists taking to the roads this Independence Day, gas prices have risen locally but decreased slightly across western Pennsylvania as a whole this week. According to AAA’s weekl... Read more
July 4th Closures
Today is July 4th, and that means many offices and businesses are closed. All government buildings are shut down for the day, and mail will not be delivered. Banks are closed as well. And th... Read more
Sheetz Celebration Gas Prices
A Pennsylvania staple is offering gas at nearly half the price today. Sheetz has lowered the price of gas to 1.776 in honor of the 4th of July. The price will be dropped to $1.776 per gallo... Read more