The Butler County Prison is budgeting for an on-site dentist for a couple of hours a week to deal with a growing list of inmates who need dental work. Prison officials say that more than 100... Read more
Paul J. Hovanec
Paul J. Hovanec, 54, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Butler Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle in the ICU with Covid-19. Paul was born in Burlington, Iowa on October 9, 19... Read more
Crews Battle Sunday Morning Fire in Prospect
First responders were called to the scene of a fire that began early Sunday morning in Prospect. Calls came into the Butler County 911 Center around 6:14am for a fire that began at the Fairg... Read more
Authorities Investigate Vehicle Fire
No injuries were reported after a vehicle caught fire late last week in neighboring Armstrong County. According to State Police, a 58-year-old Rural Valley woman was traveling on West Main S... Read more
Authorities Investigate Online Scam
Authorities are continuing their investigation into a recent scam that occurred in neighboring Mercer County. According to State Police, a 52-year-old Mercer man fell victim to an online sca... Read more
Donating blood is important to the community and a local opportunity to do so is planned for later this week. Vitalant’s bloodmobile will be parked at the Butler Radio network’s parking lot... Read more
Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces Settlement with Home Security Company
Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official has reached a settlement with a large home security company and some residents may be eligible for restitution. Attorney General Josh Shapiro anno... Read more
Penn State Extension to Offer Home Study Course
With all the delicious food choices available around the holidays, an educational organization is offering information to make goat an option for next year. Penn State Extension is offering... Read more
Santa Confirms Reindeer Are Good To Go
The weather tonight for Christmas Eve looks like great flying weather for Santa Claus, and the state’s Department of Agriculture says the reindeer look good to go as well. Secretary Russell... Read more
Longtime Court Reporter Retires From Courthouse
A longtime court reporter is getting recognized by Butler County officials ahead of her retirement. Lynda Harrison is stepping away from the stenograph after 49 years at the courthouse. She... Read more