Independence Health Hires New Urologist
A new doctor specializing in urology will be joining the staff of Independence Health System. Dr. Michael Smith is joining IHS Urology and will see patients at the IHS facility on Benbrook D... Read more
County Making Payments Despite Budget Impasse
Butler County Commissioners say the county is operating at full capacity despite the ongoing state budget impasse. Commissioners say they have cash flow to make payments, but the money isn’t... Read more
State Budget Impasse Hits 100 Days
As the state budget impasse hits 100 days, lawmakers are leaving Harrisburg without a deal. Democrats in the House passed a spending plan that was just over $50 billion earlier in the day, b... Read more
Moraine Receives Donation For New Rowing Facility
A new facility planned for Moraine State Park aims to turn Lake Arthur into a hub for recreational and competitive rowing. According to State Representative Aaron Bernstine, a state-of-the-a... Read more
The Butler County 911 Center is in the process of implementing a new service that will expand its ability to interact with callers. The county approved the purchase of the Rapid SOS technolo... Read more
Police have charged three men from Ohio and two juveniles accused of stealing from a local sporting goods store. Police were called to the Dicks Sporting Goods in Butler Township on Monday f... Read more
Butler County is issuing a proclamation to recognize Mental Health Awareness Week. Commissioners issued the proclamation yesterday to help bring to light the number of people who deal with m... Read more
PUC Chairman Joins PJM
The Chairman of the Pennsylvania Utility Commission has been elected as the Vice President of an energy regulatory organization. Chairman Stephen DeFrank announced he will serve as the Vice... Read more
Traffic was slow moving this morning on I-79 after a cow was on the loose in southern Butler County. The black cow was spotted in the grass median of I-79 in between the Evans City and Cranb... Read more
Chilly Overnight Temperatures Set For This Week
The National Weather Service is issuing a frost advisory tonight. With temperatures expected to dip into the mid-30s, officials say we could frost formations. The frost advisory runs from 2... Read more





