Bitter Cold Temperatures Continue
With even colder temperatures this morning, all school districts in the county are either closed or will learn remotely today. In fact, temperatures are the coldest they’ve been in nearly a... Read more
One Person Taken To Hospital After Rt. 422 Crash
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash on Route 422 in Franklin Township last night. The accident happened just after 5 p.m. on Route 422 at the intersection with Whipporwil Road... Read more
SRU Unveiling New Campus Success Center
Slippery Rock University is set to open a new facility later this week. The former University Union will be officially reopened as the Campus Success Center with a ribbon cutting Thursday af... Read more
Man Charged For Strangling Child
An Evans City man is facing charges after he choked a woman and child after an argument. On Friday police were called to a home in Evans City for an active domestic incident. After speaking... Read more
Parks Department Begins Snow Creation Contest
Butler County Parks and Recreation is once again looking for local snow artists to show off their creations. With the recent cold weather keeping kids home from school, the parks department... Read more
Longtime Attorney Stepanian Dies
A longtime attorney in Butler has died. Leo Stepanian passed away late last week at a Wexford hospital. Stepanian was a partner at Stepanian & Menchyk—a lawfirm based in downtown Butler... Read more
Many Butler Township residents continue to take advantage of the recycling of electronics and hazardous household waste. Butler Township Manager Tom Knights provided Township Commissioners w... Read more
Camp Cranberry Begins Registration
Cranberry Township has opened registration for a young children and teen camp for sunnier days. Camp Cranberry registration opened this morning. The camp will run from June 9 to August 15. T... Read more
Even though the weather this week is freezing most outdoor water, Cranberry Township is inviting residents to think about time at the pool. Registration opens Wednesday for summer 2025 swimm... Read more
SRU Begins Spring Semester
Slippery Rock University kicks off a new semester today. The university begins their spring semester this morning. The 14-week string of classes will run through May 5th before finals begin.... Read more