A motion for a new trial for a man found guilty of sexually assaulting a child with autism was denied late last week. In January, 47-year-old Shaun Sheffer of Harmony was found guilty of rap... Read more
A woman from Butler is facing charges connected to multiple robberies in Fayette County. State police say 39-year-old Lori Rankin attempted to rob a 19-year-old man on a street in Connellsvi... Read more
An Ellwood City man has perjured himself after making false statements during a civil trial over uncompleted contracting work. Cranberry Township Police have charged 53-year-old Jason Hemphi... Read more
A West Sunbury man is facing charges after he allegedly hit a woman. State Police were called to a home in the Rolling Valley Estates mobile home park in Connoquenessing Township Sunday even... Read more
Motorists should be aware of a project beginning today in Jackson Township. According to PennDOT, a lane shift will take place on Route 528. This will allow for crews to undertake deck patch... Read more
A popular burger chain is coming to Cranberry Township. The Streets of Cranberry announced a Shake Shack will be coming soon to the shopping plaza. The new location will be located inside th... Read more
A group of Republican lawmakers have introduced two bills to hand over personal information to the federal government. Governor Josh Shapiro declined to provide the federal government with v... Read more
Butler County has agreed to a new contract for their waste and recycling. Waste Management was awarded the bid to handle all of the county government facilities waste collection. The three-y... Read more
A new marker commemorating General Marquis de Lafayette’s stop in the area will soon be installed in downtown Butler. The Lafayette Trail marker will be positioned outside of the Butler Coun... Read more
Pennsylvania has joined a coalition of states to block the President from sending the national guard into the states. This legal action comes as the President Donald Trump attempts to send t... Read more
Slippery Rock University is unveiling a new esports room. The room is inside the Aebersold Recreation Center and features a dozen Alienware computers, three television screens, and multiple... Read more
Crews battled a fire in a Butler City apartment yesterday evening. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 6 p.m. for a fire at an apartment building in the 400 block of West... Read more
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Summit Township yesterday. The accident happened around 1 p.m. in the 100 block of Moran Road. Dispatchers say a vehicle rolled over goi... Read more
A former volleyball coach and elementary school teacher in the Freeeport School District has officially resigned from his position. After allegations he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl... Read more
A man and woman have been charged with a breaking into two Butler City homes late last week. On Thursday, police were called to a home on the 200 block of East Walnut Street for two people b... Read more
Work on the new Butler Senior Center is ongoing, despite a number of added projects along the way. County commissioners approved $190,000 in additional work to help stabilize a wall and for... Read more
Butler County is shifting money to help with individuals facing possible evictions. The county is moving nearly $50,000 out of their Rapid Rehousing program to Homelessness Prevention Rental... Read more
Motorists in Butler City should be aware of a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation project beginning tonight. Crews are expected to begin work on a signal upgrade project along the Rout... Read more
Butler County Democrats invite the public to an event later today. A free picnic will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Rotary Shelter in Butler City’s Memorial Park. Local Democratic candidat... Read more
The public is invited to enjoy some live music on the campus of Slippery Rock University this upcoming week. First, a Wind Ensemble performance is set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Swope Music... Read more
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