Butler Twp. Approves Budget With No New Taxes
Butler Township’s 2025 budget will be balanced using existing anticipated revenue for the 14th year in a row. Township commissioners approved the final budget of just over $21 million with n... Read more
Committee Outlines Plans For Powell Farm
After Cranberry Township was gifted over 70 acres of farm land, an advisory committee has now made recommendations for its future. The Powell Farm was donated to Cranberry Township, with the... Read more
Police Investigating Stolen Antique Gas Pump
Police are investigating after someone stole an antique gas pump from a Winfield Township home. It happened on December 2nd at a home in the 900 block of Sarver Road. State police say a susp... Read more
Electoral College Voters To Cast Ballot
Today in Harrisburg, the 19 electoral college voters are expected to cast their ballot for President-elect Donald Trump. Included in the 19 electors is Slippery Rock Mayor JonDavid Longo who... Read more
Allegheny Conference Supports U.S. Steel Sale
The Allegheny Conference on Community Development has announced they will be supporting the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel. In a statement released Monday after CEO Stefani Pashman calle... Read more
Kelly To Support Defense Authorization Act
Congressman Mike Kelly of Butler is supporting the proposed National Defense Authorization Act. The bill includes a nearly 15 percent pay raise for junior enlisted service members. It also w... Read more
Grants Aim To Help Overnight Tourism In State
The Department of Community and Economic Development has announced funding grants are available that helps promote overnight tourism in the Commonwealth. The 2024-25 Commonwealth Budget incl... Read more
With a busy holiday season in full swing, emergency officials in the state are asking everyone to be prepared. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Fire Commissioner say havi... Read more
Man Dies After Running Wood Splitter In Garage
One man died and two others were hospitalized after a man was running a wood splitter in his garage. It happened Friday afternoon at a home on Shaffer Road in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrenc... Read more
Hospital’s Bond Rating Drops Again
Butler Health System is seeing another downgrade in their bond rating. Fitch Ratings lowered the hospital’s bonds to junk status, giving it a negative outlook and calling it a risky investme... Read more