The public is invited to attend a gathering later this week that spotlights the efforts of a local group. The Butler Collaborative for Families has planned their annual Celebration of Collab... Read more
An Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty to charges that he manipulated an underage girl into prostitution in the Pittsburgh area. Department of Justice officials say 38-year-old Oscar Carter of T... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has signed an executive order that grants abortion access to out of state residents. As states restrict abortions after the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, Wolf... Read more
The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. Later today adults are invited to join in a craft at 6 p.m. in the Basemen... Read more
It was 85 years ago today that Central Electric Cooperative officially signed an incorporation notice. The CEC got its start in 1937 after residents in Butler, Clarion, Armstrong, and Venang... Read more
Governor Tom Wolf has vetoed a couple of bills that passed the Republican-led legislature. The first house bill mirrored legislation in a couple of other states, which required organizations... Read more
Local COVID hospitalizations are remaining very low. As of Monday morning, Butler Memorial Hospital was treating two patients for the coronavirus, with no one in the ICU. That’s one fewer th... Read more
A man from Chicago is facing at least 15 years in jail after he was found guilty of sex trafficking a minor in the Butler area. Department of Justice officials say it took the jury just over... Read more
With the Butler Middle School now officially closed for classes, Butler’s superintendent is laying out the new plans for the facility on East North Street. Dr. Brian White said in a letter t... Read more