It was 85 years ago today that Central Electric Cooperative officially signed an incorporation notice. The CEC got its start in 1937 after residents in Butler, Clarion, Armstrong, and Venang... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has vetoed a couple of bills that passed the Republican-led legislature. The first house bill mirrored legislation in a couple of other states, which required organizations... Read more
Local COVID hospitalizations are remaining very low. As of Monday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital was treating two patients for the coronavirus, with no one in the ICU. That’s one fewer th... Read more
A man from Chicago is facing at least 15 years in jail after he was found guilty of sex trafficking a minor in the Butler area. Department of Justice officials say it took the jury just over... Read more
With the Butler Middle School now officially closed for classes, Butler’s superintendent is laying out the new plans for the facility on East North Street. Dr. Brian White said in a letter t... Read more
Even though gas prices are still on the high side, drivers are getting some relief at the pump. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Butler is $4.83. That’s down 13 cen... Read more
A man originally from Connoquenessing Township is recovering from injuries he suffered after he was allegedly assaulted at a nursing home. State police in Armstrong County say they were call... Read more
More funding is heading to the state system of higher education under the new budget approved over the weekend. Overall, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education will receive $552.5... Read more
Four young men are facing charges after they allegedly drove near the runway at the Butler Farm Show Grounds. State police say they were called to the Farm Show around 3:30 a.m. Sunday after... Read more