A third generation Butler Eagle owner has passed. Vernon Wise Jr. passed at the age of 95 Thursday. Wise ran the Butler Eagle for six decades starting as a carrier in the 1940s. In 1951 Wise... Read more

The public is invited to hear readings from local authors at the Butler Public Library later this week. An Evening of Poetry will take place Wednesday from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. in the library’s... Read more

Those looking for a test of nature knowledge are invited to an event later this week at Jennings Environmental Education Center. Jennings staff will host a free Nature Trivia Night from 6 to... Read more

A medical helicopter was called to transport two people to a hospital after an early morning motorcycle crash in Mercer Township. Shortly before 12:30 a.m., police were called to William Fly... Read more

Butler Township’s 2025 budget will be balanced using existing anticipated revenue for the 14th year in a row. Township commissioners approved a preliminary budget of just over $21 million wi... Read more

Butler Township Police are providing more information on a crash that sent two people to the hospital last week. This past Tuesday, police were called to the intersection of Brown and Morton... Read more

A Seven Fields man is facing charges after allegedly choking a woman and charging at Police while resisting arrest. Police were called to a home on the 400 block of Hilltop court for a repor... Read more

Penn State Extension is offering an online program later this week about how communities can prioritize transportation. A 75-minute webinar titled “Local Community Implementation of Active T... Read more

Volunteers are scheduled to gather in Cranberry to prepare 500 holiday meals for families in need later today. The 3rd annual “Semper Giving” hosted by Semper Gratus has teamed up with Walma... Read more

After house Democrats and Republicans elected their leadership for the 2024 to 2026 legislative session senate Democrats and Republicans have elected theirs. Republicans reelected Sen. Kim W... Read more

Following major construction of Route 68/Evans City Road this year, work will be taking a pause for most of the winter. PennDOT says the temporary conditions will remain in place throughout... Read more

After securing a state grant for renovations of Diamond Park in downtown Butler, the county is exploring another grant opportunity. County commissioners approved an application for an $800,0... Read more

Cranberry Township officials say a neighboring municipality will be contributing to upgrades to the Brush Creek Treatment Plant. An agreement at last week’s public meeting authorized Marshal... Read more

Butler County will begin a plan for forestry at Alameda Park. Commissioners approved a contract that will begin a long-term forestry plan for the park. The plan is expected to be completed b... Read more

Police have released more information on a crash in Muddy Creek Township that sent one person to the Hospital. On October 10, police were called to mile marker 96 on I-79 north shortly befor... Read more

One person is in custody after a rollover crash in Jefferson Township this past weekend. Police were called to the 4100 block of Patterson Road shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday night for a vehic... Read more

A local institution was recently named to Princeton Review’s “Best Mid-Atlantic Colleges” list. Slippery Rock University received the honor this past week along with 96 other colleges named... Read more

Residents are invited to partake in a delicious breakfast an event today. The Oakland Township Oneida Valley Volunteer Fire Company is hosting their Homemade Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.... Read more

Students in the Mars Area School District will have the chance to fling baked goods at adults as part of a fundraiser this week. Mars Area Primary Center students are being encouraged to bri... Read more

Congressman Mike Kelly is hosting a telephone town hall coming up later this week. The conversation Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. will focus on questions surrounding the open enrollment period for Me... Read more