Ramps on a major highway interchange in Butler will again be closed this weekend. According to PennDOT, the on-and-off ramps on Routes 422 and 8 in Butler (near the Bon Aire Plaza) will be c... Read more
Butler Co. Updates Smoking Policy
The Butler County Government Center has updated their tobacco policy that will change where people smoke and vape. County commissioners approved the new policy that includes a new “smoker’s... Read more
State Awards Money For Local Parks
Two local municipalities will receive state funding to make improvements to parks. The Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved a grant of nearly $213,000 to construct a restroom facili... Read more
Police Charge Chicora Men After Vehicle Stop
Two men from Chicora are facing charges following a vehicle stop in Armstrong County last week. According to State Police, the stop occurred in South Buffalo Township shortly after 2 p.m. on... Read more
Transit Authority Buys New Mower
The Butler Transit Authority will purchase a new riding lawn mower. The authority decided the current tractor (a 2011 Cub Cadet) has too many problems to keep spending money to repair. The b... Read more
PA Attorney General Charges Lobbyist With Fraud
More charges have been filed against a Pittsburgh man after several local groups claim he failed to deliver on grant funding he promised to them. Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the... Read more
High School Sports from Tuesday
High School Sports: The Butler Cross Country teams swept a dual meet with Mars and North Hills Tuesday. Sophomores C.J. Singleton and Sage Vavro led Butler as the Golden Tornado Boys improve... Read more
A Mars Area High School student is facing criminal charges after he allegedly made two “non-credible threats” yesterday. A letter posted to the district’s website said that the student distr... Read more
Gas Prices Quickly Increase In Past Week
Gas prices have significantly increased over the past few days after an attack on oil fields in Saudi Arabia. It’s not entirely clear when prices will steady, but the increase has been drama... Read more
The Butler Township Commissioners helped a local group celebrate a special anniversary Monday night. The Commissioners issued a Proclamation marking the 100th anniversary of Meridian Boy Sco... Read more