Fire Prevention Week Underway
This is Fire Prevention Week and local firefighters are highlighting this year’s theme. It’s “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and it focuses on educating people what sounds the smoke and ca... Read more
A local woman plans to celebrate a birthday milestone later this month by giving a very generous gift through an organization that helps animals in need. According to the Butler County Human... Read more
Grapevine’s Annual Remembrance Rally Wednesday
A remembrance rally for those impacted by mental illness is scheduled for tomorrow. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carousel Shelter at Alameda Park. It’s being organ... Read more
Four more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital over the weekend as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported two COVID-related deaths to the state on Satur... Read more
County Treasurer Collecting Some Municipal Taxes As Boroughs Deal With Lack Of Collectors
Butler County’s treasurer is taking on the role of tax collectors for some boroughs as local municipalities struggle to find someone for the role. Commissioners last week approved a monetary... Read more
Work Near Freedom Road Continues This Week
Construction crews will be doing work in Cranberry Township this week relocating a gas line. The work is taking place on Freedom Road between Thorn Creek Hill Road to Commonwealth Drive. Tra... Read more
Police in Harrisville are asking for more information after a dog was shot late last week. According to the borough’s Facebook page, the shooting happened last Thursday in between noon to 1:... Read more
Dozens Gather To Honor Healthcare Workers
Members of the community gathered this morning to honor healthcare workers for their efforts in battling COVID. A Ring of Light ceremony was held at Butler Memorial Hospital at 6:30 a.m. Doz... Read more
Health Officials Update Child Vaccination Rates
State health officials are encouraged by the number of eligible children who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Right now, children 12 and over are eligible for the COVID vaccine. Acting Se... Read more
Truck Stolen From 84 Lumber
A New Castle man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a truck from a local business. State police say they were called to a burglary at 84 Lumber on Route 422 in Franklin Township around... Read more