Treasury Plans To End Penny Production
We are one step closer to a nation without pennies. The U.S. Treasury recently announced that the final order for penny blanks has been made. Pennies will continue to be made until that orde... Read more
State Officials Urge Motorcycle Safety
As motorcyclist begin to rev those engines PennDOT is reminding all riders of free safety training. Free motorcycle safety training has been available through PennDOT’s Pennsylvania Motorcyc... Read more
NWS Confirms Two Tornadoes In Butler Co.
The National Weather Service is now confirming there were two tornadoes that came through Butler County earlier this week. Not long after the storm rolled through, the National Weather Servi... Read more
Pearl Street Shooter Sentenced
A Butler man accused of shooting another man in the City of Butler last year pled guilty to the shooting and was sentenced on Thursday. 36-year-old Samuel Lopez will serve 36 to 84 months in... Read more
A mother from Lawrence County is filing a lawsuit alleging a violation of civil rights by the Lawrence County Children and Youth Services. The Lindsay Law Firm in Butler has filed a complain... Read more
Communities Plan Memorial Day Events
Communities across Butler will be celebrating Memorial Day this weekend. Saturday, Prospect will have a Bicentennial/Memorial Day event on the borough’s Main Street. The event starts at 3 p.... Read more
Butler County Applying For Diamond Park Grant
Butler County is applying for another grant to help with the redesign of Diamond Park. Commissioners approved seeking a $250,000 grant from the DCED that would go toward updating the park on... Read more
Butler Memorial Hospital is unveiling the new updates to their unit that helps with recovery and treatment. Independence Health System announced the $2.3 million renovation of the 5 South in... Read more
A water tower in Butler Township is set for rehabilitation. Pennsylvania American Water announced they are updating seven storage tanks in their coverage area, including one in Butler. The 2... Read more
Mars Rejects Elementary School Renovation Bids
The Mars Area School Board took action relating to their Elementary Expansion project at a special meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The Board voted 7-0 to reject all bids received last week,... Read more