Wednesday marks 17 years since two teenagers were killed on a road in Forward Township—and police are still trying to figure out who was responsible. Scott Fosnaught and Shawn Baur were both... Read more
Turnpike Tolls To Increase By Six Percent In 2020
The cost to drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will continue to rise. The PA Turnpike Commission voted to increase tolls by another six percent in January of 2020. The most common toll for a... Read more
Police are asking for help determining the person or people responsible for a burglary last week at a local car wash. According to Butler Township Police, the crime occurred at the C & S... Read more
Route 422 was shut down for a while yesterday after a tractor trailer went over the hillside. State police say the accident happened just after 3 p.m. on Route 422 eastbound between the Mitc... Read more
The Butler Area School District will be investing in more apprenticeships for students thanks to a new grant. The district accepted a $100,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Found... Read more
While the focus on 2020 has been centered around presidential politics, a Cranberry man has announced his candidacy for Congress. Daniel Smith Jr. says he’s seeking the Democratic nomination... Read more
Gas Prices Leap 12 Cents In Past Week
Local gas prices have continued to increase over the past week, according to AAA’s weekly gas price report. The average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, self-serve gas in Butler this... Read more
The City of Butler Parks, Recreation Grounds, and Facilities Authority is purchasing additional security cameras for use in and around Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park. Two addi... Read more
The Butler Farm Show plans to use some recently consolidated property near the border between Butler and Connoquenessing townships to expand their yearly antiques show. The Butler Township C... Read more
Police Investigate Theft from Local Store
A local woman will face charges after she was accused of stealing a large amount of money from a store at Clearview Mall. According to the State Police in Butler, a 22-year-old Slippery Rock... Read more