A new bill aims to make it easier to start a craft brewery. The bill would expand the state’s malt beverage tax credit program. Currently, the tax credit allows breweries that invest in faci... Read more
Prospect Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash
One person died and another was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Summit Township. The accident happened around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Route 68, 38 and 422. S... Read more
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a crash in Butler Township over the weekend. The accident happened Saturday evening just before 7 p.m. on Route 8 at the entrance to the G... Read more
County Reviewing Insurance Policy with PCORP
Butler County is starting the process of reviewing an agreement with the organization that handles their risk and liability insurance. The contract with PCORP is being looked at, mainly as a... Read more
County Helping Fund Park Projects
Butler County is helping advance nearly a dozen park projects in the community. The annual Local Park Renovation Grants were announced at last week’s commissioner meeting, and they will prov... Read more
Man Charged After Sending Threatening Emails
A Northumberland County man is facing charges after sending threatening emails to a man and his wife in Butler Township. The victims reported to Butler Township Police that 46-year-old Jason... Read more
The next application for the student teacher stipend is about ready to go live. The program provides $10,000 for student teachers and up to $2,500 for cooperating students. More than 3,500 a... Read more
Big Game Tagging
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are considering a bill that would modernize tagging and reporting requirements for big game harvesting. The proposed law would give the Game Commission the power to c... Read more
Mars Pie and Diapers Fundraiser
Local students are holding a couple of collections this week and asking for help from the community. Mars Area Primary Center will hold their annual Stuff the Bus Diaper Drive through Friday... Read more
PennDOT Roadwork
Work will begin on a couple of local road projects this week. First, PennDOT announced that paving will begin Monday on portions of Routes 68 and 228 in Clinton, Oakland, and Summit Township... Read more




