There’s still time to contribute to an effort by a group of municipalities in southwestern Butler County to make roadways safer. As part of Cranberry and Jackson Township’s team up with Zeli... Read more

Grove City College is launching a new scholarship that school leaders believe will bring in promising young students. The college is launching the President’s Scholarship Program, which is a... Read more

Connoquenessing Township is taking another step in their sewer plan after submitting it to the DEP. The initial plan passed by a 2 to 1 vote among supervisors and was submitted to the DEP. A... Read more

Back to school season has arrived and in hopes of providing more supplies for the upcoming school year one township is holding a collection drive. Penn Township is holding a school supply co... Read more

Cranberry Township is looking for contestants for their first-ever BBQ Bash. The township is seeking 10 participants, who will make a rack of ribs. The contest will be based on presentation,... Read more

The Slippery Rock School District will file an appeal in the Commonwealth Court against the reinstatement of a principal. Earlier this week school board members voted in favor to appeal a de... Read more

After a mistrial was declared in a murder case earlier this year, a plea agreement was reached and sentencing was finalized earlier this week. 38-year-old Hassan Brack was accused of shootin... Read more

After a challenge to his petition in court a former Butler City mayor has been removed from the ballot. Tom Donaldson has been removed from November’s Mayoral ballot after a successful chall... Read more

Independence Health System is making changes to entrance hours and security at Butler Memorial Hospital beginning next week. The Brady Street Lobby Entrance will be open Monday through Frida... Read more

A proposed waste landfill in Mercer County that initially received approval from the state is now being denied a permit. Tri-County Industries proposed reopening a municipal waste landfill o... Read more

A local township building will be hosting a drive-thru collection early next month and registration is open now. Penn Township will be hosting Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling on Sept... Read more

The Butler Transit Authority has approved a project to repair the floor of their bus garage. At their Tuesday meeting, the authority board authorized paying nearly $15,000 to Holbein Inc to... Read more

The park naturalist at a local park will lead attendees on a unique hike later this week. On Thursday at 8 p.m., Moraine State Park will host a Night Hike that will focus on owls and other n... Read more

The former principal of Moraine Elementary School in Slippery Rock School District is filing a lawsuit against the superintendent and others. Dr. Kristie Shulsky has filed the suit against D... Read more

Two people died after an explosion yesterday at the Clairton Coke Works plant yesterday in Allegheny County. There were also 10 other workers who were injured in the explosion, which happene... Read more

After a physical altercation at a local gas station, a Butler man is facing charges for attempted robbery. On Sunday, Butler City Police were called to the Sunoco gas station on the 400 bloc... Read more

Butler Area School District administrators have chosen a familiar face to be the district’s next Director of Security. Broad Street School Police officer James Green Jr will receive a salary... Read more

A Florida man is facing charges after he allegedly stole and crashed a vehicle in Butler County. Police say it happened Sunday just after 8 a.m. when they were called to I-79 northbound just... Read more

A loose piece of farm equipment hit a parked car over the weekend in Connoquenessing Township. The accident happened Sunday just after 12 p.m. on Main Street. State police say 39-year-old Da... Read more

Cranberry Township is planning a new outdoor gym for a local park. Township Supervisors approved construction of a National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court Studio at UPMC Passavant Sportsplex... Read more