A special election has been announced to fill the state representative seat previously occupied by Republican Tedd Nesbit. A special election will be held Tuesday, March 17th in the 8th Legi... Read more
Tuesday Crash In Parker Twp. Injures One
At least one person has been injured as a result of an accident Tuesday night in Parker Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 6 p.m. for a crash on Kittanning... Read more
Slippery Rock Man Charged After Train Hits Truck
A Slippery Rock man has been charged following a collision between a vehicle and a train last week. According to a criminal complaint filed by State Police, 31-year-old Corey Simon was drivi... Read more
Center Avenue Community School has cancelled classes Tuesday due to a water main break. According to the Butler Area School District’s website, the school was forced to close due to a nearby... Read more
Drivers across the state should be aware of a program about to go into effect that could issue automated fines for speeding in work zones. PennDOT and the Turnpike Commission have announced... Read more
As part of Monday’s City Council meeting, members of council received new areas of responsibility and committee assignments. Mike Walter will remain as director of accounts and finance for t... Read more
Gas Prices Inch Up To Start New Year
Local motorists are starting 2020 the same way they ended 2019, by paying more for gasoline. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded,... Read more
Horan Swears-In Butler Twp. Commissioners
A familiar face was on hand to help usher three Butler Township Commissioners into a new term of office. The Honorable Judge Marilyn J. Horan administered the oaths of office to re-elected C... Read more
Butler Health System is planning to add a new facility in the Ellwood City area. A statement from BHS says that a Primary Care Facility will be located in the North Star Plaza at 235 State R... Read more
Police Investigate Possible Threat
State Police were called to a local school late last week to investigate a possible threat that was posted on social media. According to the Butler Barracks, Troopers were dispatched to Moni... Read more