With the price of food rising, so will the cost of a meal at the prison. The county approved an increase in the price per meal at the Butler County Prison to $1.76. That’s a quarter increase... Read more
Despite pandemic restrictions waning, there are still some emergency relief programs available for county residents. County officials say there are still millions of dollars designated for t... Read more
The Butler City Police Department has a new website. Chief Bob O’Neill informed City Council about the site last week which he said was created by the Department’s own Sergeant Forsythe. The... Read more
Two Butler County Community College students are receiving free tuition to state schools for the rest of their college careers. Current student Keily Tinoco of Cranberry and former student I... Read more
Work on expanding Freedom Road resumes this week in Cranberry Township. Officials say to expect temporary short-term lane closures in between Commonwealth Drive and Haine School Road. This i... Read more
Its high school musical season around the Butler County area and several local schools are kicking things off over the next few days. Tickets to see the classic musical The Wizard of Oz at K... Read more
Butler City Council has agreed to take out a loan to purchase vehicles and pave streets later this year. At last week’s meeting, Council approved a motion to accept a proposal for a general... Read more
Another local township has again received regional recognition at a ceremony held earlier this month. Butler Township was one of 80 regional organizations to be named Banner Communities by t... Read more
The Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees will hold their quarterly meetings later this week. Thursday’s schedule begins at 1 p.m. with the Academic and Student Affairs Committee meet... Read more
State lawmakers are offering their reactions to last night’s State of the Union address by President Biden. Unsurprisingly, most statements fell along party lines. Republican Congressman Mik... Read more