With extra decorations around many houses, the holiday season is an important time to take special care when it comes to fire safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, D... Read more

As many people are working to finish their holiday shopping, officials are warning to watch out for identity theft. AAA is recommending a few steps shoppers can take to keep their personal i... Read more

The Powerball jackpot is shaping up to be a nice Christmas present for someone. This weekend’s estimated jackpot is at $535 million. That’s a cash value of $257 million. There hasn’t been a... Read more

The Salvation Army has nearly reached the half way point of their fundraising goal for the 28 counties in Western Pennsylvania. More than $1 million of the $2.345 million goal has been raise... Read more

These weekend Mars Area High School Student Council is offering a chance to convivence the big guy you have been good this year. On Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria... Read more

A local organization is offering free development and autism checkups next week. On Monday, December 18 Lifesteps will be offering free developmental and autism checks for children birth to... Read more

The man who is being charged in the hit-and-run death of a high school student in Butler was in court for the first time yesterday. Police say 38-year-old Joshua Rivera of Butler hit and kil... Read more

A new law sponsored by a local state representative may soon clear up existing liquor license laws. After being approved in the state senate, House Bill 38 sponsored by State Representative... Read more

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is being held this weekend to help a local couple dealing with difficult situations. Frank and Barb “Breeze” Menchyk lost all their belongings and two dogs in a... Read more

Eight students were among the latest to graduate from Butler County Community College’s practical nursing program. The students earned their nursing pins during a ceremony earlier this week.... Read more

The Butler Transit Authority is partnering with a mobile app to help riders better track routes. Executive Director John Paul says the “My Stop App” is an easy way to get real-time updates f... Read more

Hundreds of volunteers are expected to gather at North Main Cemetery Saturday morning to honor veterans in a yearly tradition. This is now the fifth year that Wreaths Across America has held... Read more

A local institution of higher learning will be receiving state funding in order to reduce crime and assist victims. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency recently awarded $21,... Read more

After months of negotiations that delayed payments to community colleges and libraries, Pennsylvania has now wrapped up the budgeting process. In a late-night press conference, Governor Josh... Read more

A chilly new year tradition is making its return once again. The Parker Polar Plunge organizers announced that the event is on for this upcoming New Year’s Day. The annual event sees a numbe... Read more

Active older adults are invited to visit a fun, seasonal event later this week. A Christmas Party will take place Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry... Read more

The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is offering another opportunity for local community members to get together later this week. The Chamber’s Friday Morning Coffee Club will be held tomor... Read more

There’s still time for Butler Township residents to get in the spirit of the season with a Holly Jolly Home Decorating Contest. This holiday challenge encourages those residing in the townsh... Read more

A national credit-rating agency is once again downgrading the rating of the Butler Health System. Fitch Ratings recently moved the local healthcare entity to a BBB-. They also downgraded But... Read more

Butler Township Police have released more information about a two-vehicle crash that happened last week in Butler Township and sent one person to the hospital. It happened last Thursday at t... Read more