A local drug and alcohol treatment center is beginning a new program to help inmates at the Butler County Prison. The Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center recently finalized a one year agreement with... Read more
Italian Festival Returns For Fifth Year
Some may describe this upcoming weekend as Molte Bene in downtown Butler as the Italian Festival returns once again. The annual festival is now in its 5th year in Butler. Starting Friday eve... Read more
Senators React To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing in on President Biden’s decision to forgive some student loan payments. Yesterday the President announced that the government would cancel in between $10,... Read more
Butler Township emergency responders were called out to two crashes at the same intersection less than an hour apart Wednesday afternoon. The first call came into the Butler County 911 Cente... Read more
Red Cross Seeking Blood Donation As Supplies Drop
As the summer winds down, people are encouraged to roll up their sleeves to make a blood donation. Lisa Landis is with the Red Cross and she says there’s usually a slowdown in blood donation... Read more
State Leaders Warn Of SNAP Scam
State leaders are warning residents about a new scam circulating. The Department of Human Services says this scam deals with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—also known as SNAP.... Read more
Game Commission Warning About New Rabbit Disease
After the first confirmed case in Pennsylvania, state game officials are stepping up their efforts to limit the spread of a disease in rabbits. Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease, or RHD, was recent... Read more
Cranberry Twp. Seeking Bids For New Projects
Cranberry Township is asking for bids to help with a couple of upcoming projects. First, Township Supervisors are soliciting for the rehabilitation of the Chadborne Court Culvert. This 12 fo... Read more
The 9th Annual Band Jam and Grass Roots Music Festival officially kicks off tomorrow with a special event in Slippery Rock. A Singer-Songwriter “In the Round” gathering is planned from 7 to... Read more
Another round of students in Butler County head back to class today. It’s the first day of school for students in the Mars, Slippery Rock, and AC Valley School Districts. Of course the new y... Read more