State officials are asking residents to help clean up litter from the roads as the winter weather breaks. The “Pick Up PA” initiative is a combination effort of state agencies to help keep c... Read more
An event is being held later this week that aims to protect senior residents from scams that are circulating. State Senator Elder Vogel is hosting an Elder Scams and Prevention seminar Monda... Read more
Butler County families with young children are invited to consider fall preschool registration at Lifesteps. Lifesteps is offering a Pre-K Counts Program for qualified families in Armstrong,... Read more
The Mars Area School District is holding a fundraiser this week as well as a hiring event. Mars Area Primary Center students are encouraged to particulate in a Lucky Ducks contest all week t... Read more
The Slippery Rock University College of Liberal Arts along with History and Music Departments are sponsoring a free program later this week to continue the memory of the Holocaust. The annua... Read more
(UPDATE 3/6 2:00 p.m.) Law enforcement has released updated information about the apparent murder-suicide that included both Butler County and Illinois. According to State Police, 67-year-ol... Read more
(UPDATE 3/6 2:00 PM) Local police are updating their investigation involving recent fraud. After receiving about 20 reports of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards belonging to local people wit... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly is accepting applications for his annual art competition. The yearly event seeks artwork from high school students in the 16th Congressional District. The artwork must... Read more
A free presentation at the South Butler Library this weekend will offer a meet and greet with a furry friend. The library is hosting local author Margaret Denardo along with her therapy cat... Read more
Governor Josh Shapiro has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff tomorrow in honor of the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Shapiro says the order is for all United States and Commonwealth flags... Read more
A new doctor will join local medical facilities as part of the Independence Health System. Dr. Anthony Mustovich is the newest member of Butler Memorial Hospital orthopedic surgery team with... Read more
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office is reminding residents to be on the lookout for scammers. It’s National Consumer Protection Week and Dave Sunday’s office says the state is activel... Read more
A Butler man is accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of jewelry while working as a mover. In early January, the victim reported to police that six pieces of jewelry totaling $11,086 w... Read more
A new sewer plan has been introduced by Connoquenessing Township after the previous plan was rejected. The current proposed plan would be use multiple options to meet the Department of Envir... Read more
A Valencia woman has been placed in the Butler County Prison after a fight sent one person to the hospital in Middlesex Township. On February 20, police were called to the 100 block of Count... Read more
It’s that time of the year again—we’re springing ahead this weekend. Daylight Saving Time resumes this Sunday which means we move our clocks up one hour. The jump forward officially happens... Read more
A new Dollar General will soon be coming to Clay Township. Township supervisors approved a plan to for a Dollar General in the 1200 block of West Sunbury Road. Along with the approval of the... Read more
An effort to find a solution to funding and staffing EMS personnel is continuing in the southwestern portion of the county. The EMS Analysis initiative is underway between multiple municipal... Read more
A local group will be hosting a spring craft show this weekend. The event Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mars Area Middle School is organized by the Mars Area Lady Planets Softball B... Read more
Multiple fire crews responded to a Butler Township fire at the former Institute Hill Pharmacy Thursday afternoon. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center at 12:30 p.m. for smoke comi... Read more
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