PENNDOT Spring Maintenance Continues
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing spring road project maintenance work in Butler County this week. These activities include installing pipe along Rowan Road in Cran... Read more
Local conservation projects have the opportunity to receive state grant money for protecting biodiversity. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will begin accepting applicati... Read more
A free educational series about gardening and outdoor activities is continuing this week at the South Butler Community Library. The next Backyard Learning Master Gardeners Speaker Series wil... Read more
Pittsburgh Marathon Sunday
The annual Pittsburgh Marathon will be run Sunday morning. The event features a variety of activities for runners of all ages beginning Saturday. More than 40,000 runners will be participati... Read more
Mars Conducting Shoe Drive
Some Mars Area Elementary school students will be collecting shoes beginning this weekend. The Mars Area High School Football Teams are holding a Shoe Drive fundraiser starting Saturday from... Read more
Kentucky Derby Parties This Weekend
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend and a couple of local organizations are marking the occasion with fundraisers. Community Care Connections is holding a Derby Party on Saturday from 4 to 7... Read more
Dresser Recall First Under STURDY Act
A dresser designed for children’s bedrooms is being recalled after officials deemed it a tip-over risk. The Mill Valley Junior six-drawer dresser was recalled by the Consumer Protection Agen... Read more
Cranberry YMCA Celebrating Kids Day
A Cranberry Township organization will participate in a national event to inspire children to stay active throughout the summer. ‘Healthy Kids Day’ is held at YMCAs across the country. The R... Read more
State House Passes Bill To Allow Precanvassing
A bill has passed in the Pennsylvania state house that aims to count mail in ballots before the election has passed. The bill, which was proposed by Representative Scott Conklin of Centre Co... Read more
A former nurse charged with killing multiple residents of nursing homes, including here in Butler County, will spend life behind bars. Heather Pressdee of Natrona Heights pleaded guilty to t... Read more