Thousands are without power this morning in the Center Township area of Butler. According to First Energy, there are over 2,800 customers with an outage as of 10 a.m. We’ve reached out to Fi... Read more
The Cranberry Summer Nights event formerly known as Cranberry Community Days is just about ready to get underway. The free Summer Nights event runs tonight through Saturday at various locati... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced new free lunch rules due to new federal income eligibility guidelines. Families that already qualify for SNAP benefits do not nee... Read more
The Knoch School District is the latest in the county to implement a cell phone policy for high school students. According to a note from the school principal, the high school will require s... Read more
A Bentleyville man is facing charges after sexually assaulting a teenager in Jefferson Township. State police say 22-year-old William Leach went into a 15-year-old girl’s home after her pare... Read more
Butler County is continuing with the $5 vehicle fee program. Commissioners voted unanimously to extend the program through 2038. The fee charges drivers $5 annually when they renew their reg... Read more
A number of infrastructure projects are taking steps forward following yesterday’s county commissioner meeting. The projects will be funded through the Butler County Infrastructure Bank, whi... Read more
An Erie man is facing charges in Butler County after he attempted to flee police after a fight at a Slippery Rock Township apartment. Police were called to the Grove Apartments Saturday when... Read more
Residents of Chicora Borough are being advised about a water line replacement project set to get underway next week. Chicora has contracted Mealy Excavation and Construction, LLC to install... Read more
The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be increasing tolls next year, but its one of the lowest rate increases in years. The Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5 percent increase that will start in Ja... Read more
The next edition of the Musicians’ Concert Band takes the stage Thursday. The band will perform a Patriotic Tribute in honor of July 4th and America 250. Jeff Kroner will be the conductor an... Read more
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will meet later this week. On Friday, commissioners will meet at their Harrisburg headquarters to discuss regular agenda items, finalization of t... Read more
Later this week the Miracle League of Southwestern Pennsylvania will host a VIP Mixer as part of a larger event in Cranberry Township. The event to celebrate the 18th season will take place... Read more
Cranberry Township is receiving recognition from a world-wide publication. World Atlas recently named Cranberry to the list of “Where People Are Moving To In Pennsylvania In 2026.” The publi... Read more
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a crash in Winfield Township last night. The accident happened around 6:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Winfield Road. Witnesses say a truck a... Read more
A man is facing charges after he allegedly stole items from the Walmart in Butler and then crashed his car. On June 22, police were called to Walmart in Butler Commons for retail theft. The... Read more
The asking price for the Hotel Saxonburg has been reduced after no bids were received on the property at a recent Sheriff Sale. The historic restaurant in downtown Saxonburg did not receive... Read more
The next step in construction on the Zelienople Bridge is happening. PennDOT officials say they’re beginning Phase 2 of the project, which will change the traffic pattern. However, southboun... Read more
Motorists should be aware of a project set to begin tomorrow on a road in southern Butler County. PennDOT officials say Vision Industries crews will be working on behalf of the Buffalo and P... Read more
The Butler Township Planning Commission has recommended approval of a plan that would allow for the construction of a new structure adjacent to an existing crematory facility. Representative... Read more
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