One person is facing multiple charges following a fiery weekend crash in Slippery Rock. State police say 24-year-old Caleb McCartney of Slippery Rock was driving on Franklin Street Sunday ni... Read more
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives appear set to vote on a new Congressional map as the deadline for completion nears. Amendments to the proposal could happen today with a final vote... Read more
Butler Area School District administrators are nearing the end of the process to figure out where current Middle School faculty will be working next year. As part of the restructuring planne... Read more
A new proposed bill by a local lawmaker would get rid of school board candidates cross-filing. State Representative Marci Mustello introduced an amendment that would remove candidates’ abili... Read more
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is updating COVID policies at their masses. According to Bishop David Zubik, all priests, deacons, and anyone else who is a part of the mass is required to wear mas... Read more
The Butler Area School District approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Butler Area Support Professional Association at last night’s school board meeting. The new five-year c... Read more
Two more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital over the weekend as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on Saturda... Read more
The Butler Little Theatre has announced a change in its upcoming performance schedule. Due to the recent increase in COVID exposures, show dates for the BLT production of “The 39 Steps” have... Read more
State Senator Doug Mastriano made it official over the weekend—he’s running for governor. The Franklin County native announced his plans to seek the Republican nomination this year. Mastrian... Read more
A business in Emlenton was completely destroyed in an early morning fire Sunday. The flames broke out around 4 a.m. at the Hovis Truck Repair on Emlenton Clintonville Road—which is in Venang... Read more