A former state senator who served parts of Butler County has died. Mary Jo White passed away at her home in late February. White was former public defender in Venango County and served in th... Read more

Governor Josh Shapiro says the RISE PA Initiative has kicked off with millions of dollars available for jobs that reduce air pollution. The Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvan... Read more

A statewide committee is making progress on an executive order. Governor Shapiro started the HIRE committee last year to help improve the state government workforce. The order focuses on hel... Read more

One man was seriously injured in a crash Sunday morning in Center Township. The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. on Route 8 North, near the drive-in movie theater. Dispatchers say a vehicl... Read more

A man accused of being responsible for a woman’s death in Fenelton will have a preliminary hearing tomorrow morning. 70-year-old Sloan Hansen will have a hearing in front of Magisterial Dist... Read more

As the calendar flips to March, officials are raising awareness about the negative effects of gambling. March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and it encourages people to be awar... Read more

The final day to register for free family-to-family education program is approaching. NAMI Butler County is offering a free 8-session education program that will offer families help in free,... Read more

Congressman Mike Kelly is making another push to bring awareness to security of the northern border. Kelly serves as a co-chair of the Northern Border Security Caucus and they met with the T... Read more

A local lawmaker has been appointed to a leadership position for a subcommittee during the new legislative session. State Representative Stephanie Scialabba recently announced her appointmen... Read more

Cranberry Community Days is still looking for vendors and sponsors for the July celebration. The three-day tradition features live music, a carnival, food, vendors, and more attractions. Eve... Read more

A local group will help animals in need of activities through a community collection about to begin. Residents of The Addison of Lowrie Place are collecting newspapers, milk jugs, water bott... Read more

Some local students will observe Read Across America Week with theme days during the upcoming week. On Monday, students at Mars Area Middle School will have the chance to participate in “Oh... Read more

A small group of students from the Senior High School had a rare opportunity to explore local history first-hand. Four students chosen for their interest in history were among those present... Read more

State Police are investigating a home in Washington Township were two men reportedly died. Police were at a home on Swope Road this morning and are awaiting an autopsy on why two men died. A... Read more

Hundreds of local residents of all ages spent over an hour reminiscing about past activities, friends, and teachers at the former Butler Area Middle School/Junior High facility Thursday nigh... Read more

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is reminding residents about Bitcoin scams happening to steal money. The scams often attempt to coerce someone into making large cash withdrawals an... Read more

A fundraiser to benefit those in need of transplants will be held this weekend. A Mobsters and Marinara Murder Mystery Dinner is planned for Saturday at the Mars VFW. Doors open at 5 p.m. Th... Read more

Those in need of children’s clothing are invited to an event this weekend in Slippery Rock. A Kids Clothing Giveaway is planned for Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m. at SRU’s Morrow Fieldhouse. Comm... Read more

A local lawmaker is introducing legislation he believes will protect the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. Representative Aaron... Read more

A vehicle into a building caused extensive damage Thursday night in Callery Borough. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 9 p.m. for a Chevy Silverado into a house... Read more