The first case of measles has been identified in Butler County. According to Independence Health System, the case was in an unvaccinated patient who was seen at the FasterCare in Buffalo Tow... Read more
The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania continues to grow. Yesterday, the Department of Health confirmed the measles-related deaths of two people in Lancaster County. That is the first deaths a... Read more
Tomorrow will be the first day of school in the Butler Area School District. At a meeting earlier this month, the Butler School Board approved the second reading of a policy that requires st... Read more
Two individuals in Pennsylvania have died due to measles. The state Department of Health confirmed the deaths this morning, saying two people from Lancaster County died from the disease. Hea... Read more
Two children in Pennsylvania have died due to measles. The state Department of Health confirmed the deaths this morning, saying two children from Lancaster County died from the disease. Heal... Read more
A new online dashboard aims to make it easier for residents to see how voter registration data looks in the state. The Department of State rolled out the new dashboard that shows year-to-dat... Read more
Four more Butler County school districts will welcome students back to class tomorrow. Wednesday is the first day of school for students in the Knoch School District. Knoch is one of several... Read more
A large group of Grove City College students started a new school year by giving back to the community last weekend. As part of the first-ever GCC Serve Day, about 550 new students were join... Read more
Those interested in getting an up-close view of some majestic birds at a local park will have the opportunity at a couple of special events later this week. On Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m.... Read more
Students return to class today in the Mars School District. It comes as the district continues to deal with contract negotiations with the teacher’s union. The previous contract expired in J... Read more
A woman from Butler is facing charges for intentionally hitting her car door into another vehicle. The incident happened on August 13th at a restaurant parking lot near the Grove City Outlet... Read more
An annual community event returns tonight to the Butler Farm Show Grounds. State Representative Marci Mustello and the Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to present Family Fun Night. The fre... Read more
Cranberry Township is looking for feedback from community members. In connection to their ongoing Cranberry Conversations series, the township is seeking responses to a new online survey. Th... Read more
Pennsylvania American Water is applying the money received from recent settlements to give bill credits to customers. Companies that manufacture “forever chemicals” (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl... Read more
The next round of street sweepings is set for Tuesday in Butler City. Crews will be working on: Wallula Avenue Whippo Avenue Heim Avenue Pleasant View Avenue Slagle Avenue Brown Avenue Fairv... Read more
A portion of South Duffy Road will have lane restrictions starting this morning. The work will be happening in between New Castle and Evans City Roads. Crews will be doing a pipe replacement... Read more
High school football rosters surge to highest level in decades by Andrew Conte, NewsWorks Lab August 20, 2026 NewsWorks Lab is an independent nonprofit newsroom. Sign up for our free newslet... Read more
Police are investigating after welding leads were stolen from a business in Armstrong County. The theft happened sometime in late July at a business on North Park Drive in East Franklin Town... Read more
A new report by AAA finds that speeding is becoming more common. The study found that 3 in 10 drivers agreed with the statement that “no one drives the speed limit.” The study also found tha... Read more
It’s the beginning of the fall semester for both colleges in Butler County. Students begin classes at both Butler County Community College and Slippery Rock University today. Enrollment numb... Read more
