Gas prices have remained relatively even both locally as well as across the western Pennsylvania region as a whole over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas price report, the average... Read more

Central Electric Cooperative is advising to conserve power this afternoon and early evening due to high energy costs. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper-80s and lower-90s today dur... Read more

The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania State Grants for student’s deadline is approaching later this week. Students in Pennsylvania planning to enroll in community college, an open-admission... Read more

The Pennsylvania Utilities Commission is urging residents to prepare and act against higher energy bills as summer rages on. Whether you live in a home or an apartment the PUC says that you... Read more

Statewide officials are reminding drivers to be aware of the heights of bridges when driving large vehicles. The “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign is currently underway with the... Read more

A Butler woman died and one person suffered injuries after a single motorcycle crash over the weekend in Washington Township. The accident happened just after 1 p.m. Saturday on Oneida Valle... Read more

One local state lawmaker has introduced legislation along with other Republican lawmakers to curb regulation and provide tax breaks to incoming A.I. data centers. After $90 billion in A.I. t... Read more

A new Covid variant is making its way around the United States and the CDC has now said infections are rising in Pennsylvania. The new “razor blade” variant is said produces a razor blade so... Read more

Starting today a major roadway in Center Township will be closed for paving. Officials from Center Township have announced Mahood Road from William Perry Highway (Route 8) to the Center/Clay... Read more

A fatal motorcycle crash caused the closure of Rt. 38 for several hours yesterday. According to State Police, a one-vehicle motorcycle crash occurred around 1:00 yesterday afternoon on Route... Read more

Residents in and around the Harrisville area are asked to be aware of a local roadway that needs repair. A small sinkhole has been located at the northwest corner of Route 8 (Main Street) an... Read more

There’s still time to register for an upcoming series of free basic computer classes at Butler Area Public Library. The first class begins Monday at 6 p.m. and focuses on getting started on... Read more

A new law that looks to improve the Pennsylvania Lottery was recently signed by Governor Josh Shapiro. House bill 1058 allows the lottery more flexibility to offer new and more competitive g... Read more

Crews will be taking the next step in a local road project this week. PennDOT officials say that beginning tonight (Sunday) at 6 p.m. through 6 a.m. flaggers will direct traffic on Three Deg... Read more

A new state house bill will look to provide regulatory guidelines for funeral homes completing pet cremations. After a Pittsburgh pet cremator is accused of deceiving pet owners, one state l... Read more

Law enforcement is investigating an incident in neighboring Venango County in which a man killed a woman and then shot himself. According to State Police, the shooting occurred Thursday in E... Read more

Those looking to celebrate Christmas in the middle of summer are invited to attend a free event this weekend. Butler Township will host their third annual Christmas in July Craft and Vendor... Read more

Pennsylvania officials are reminding veterans of services that are available if they are facing unexpected financial hardships. The Veterans Temporary Assistance program provides veterans an... Read more

A couple events are going on out at Moraine State Park this weekend. First, on Saturday from 8 to 9:30 p.m. a program about bats will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitors can see a... Read more

After a capacity auction earlier this week, a lawsuit by Governor Josh Shapiro helped prevent energy cost spikes. Energy provider PJM was expected to raise its price cap auction to $500 per... Read more