A bridge in Center Township will be closing due to construction starting next week. PennDOT officials say the Euclid Bridge will be replaced starting next Monday. That will shut down a porti... Read more
A new report shows that roads and bridges around Pittsburgh are still in need of improvement. The study conducted by TRIP found that 38 percent of roads in counties in Southwestern PA are in... Read more
The Butler County Sheriff’s office has officially reached an agreement with ICE to assist the agency in immigration efforts. The 287(g) Program allows the sheriff’s office to complete immigr... Read more
St. Barnabas is taking registrations for their annual 5K later this summer. The “Run or Walk for Free Care” 5K takes place on Saturday, August 2nd at the St. Barnabas Gibsonia campus on Meri... Read more
The Big Butler Fair continues this week. The 169th running of the fair will feature food, carnival rides and games, demo derbies, tractor pulls, farm animals, concerts, and a professional 4t... Read more
Thanks to the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program, a couple of local farms will receive federal funding. Marburger Farm Dairy will receive an infrastructure grant of just ove... Read more
The Butler County Humane Society has too many kittens for the space they have available so those considering adding a feline companion can take advantage of a special deal. Anyone who submit... Read more
The Butler Public Library is getting ready for an upcoming book sale. The event starts tomorrow (Monday) and continues until next Monday, July 7th. Visitors can fill a back with hardcover bo... Read more
A bill proposed by a local state senator is a signature away from becoming law in hopes of increasing the number of accountants in Pennsylvania. Senator Scott Hutchinson’s “Addressing the Sh... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing summer road project maintenance work around Butler County this week. These activities include patching on Whitestown Road in Butle... Read more
Saturday officially begins the holiday travel period and AAA is projecting a record-breaking number of travelers for July 4th week. The travel agency says a record of 72.2 million Americans... Read more
Another local food distribution is set for this weekend. Orchard Hill Church is offering their monthly free food distribution this Saturday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. The drive-thru distribut... Read more
The Butler County Chapter of Twilight Wish is helping to realize the dream of a local senior this weekend. Carl Selfridge is a 90-year-old Navy Veteran and longtime fan of the Pittsburgh Pir... Read more
A new bill that would fully repeal the ban on Sunday hunting is one step closer to becoming law. According to the PA Game Commission, House Bill 1431 has passed the State Senate by a vote of... Read more
A law aimed at eliminating junk fees is moving through the legislature in Harrisburg. After passing by a slim vote of 108-95, H.B. 1216 has made its way to the Senate Consumer Protection and... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection finally has an official leader. After a bipartisan vote, interim Secretary Jessica Shirley was confirmed to lead the environmental age... Read more
The City of Butler is moving forward with maintenance of a local waterway while still working on plans to address flooding. Council recently voted to contract with Bauer Excavating in the am... Read more
Butler City Council is creating a new position to help with managing finances. At their meeting Thursday night, Council approved an employment agreement for Certified Public Accountant Jason... Read more
It’s a major anniversary for a longtime downtown Butler event. The Butler Road Race celebrates its 50th year Saturday. The annual race includes a 2K and a 5-mile run. The race begins at Diam... Read more
State police are asking for help after a golf course was damaged in Franklin Township earlier this week. The incident happened sometime overnight Wednesday into Thursday at Lake Arthur Golf... Read more
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