There were no surprises in the unofficial results of yesterday’s primary election for Butler Township Commissioner, Butler School Board, and Butler City Council. Preliminary returns have inc... Read more

Travel experts believe that this Memorial Day will surpass pre-pandemic levels. A projected 42.3 million Americans are expected to make a trip this Memorial Day Weekend. That would be the th... Read more

Three Mars students have been nominated for a Henry Mancini Musical Theater award for their performance in the school’s production of Grease. The Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards recogni... Read more

Chrysler has issued a safety recall for just over 132,000 vehicles in the United States. The recall involves 2014 to 2016 Jeep Cherokees. An electrical short in the power liftgate module can... Read more

Butler County Community College officials say a program targeted for secondary students is continuing to grow. BC3’s “College Within the High School” offers a chance for students to earn col... Read more

All of the incumbent Butler County Commissioners will be serving a third term in office. Republicans Kim Geyer and Leslie Osche fended off primary challenges and will advance to the general... Read more

Public defender Maura Palumbi earned both the Republican and Democratic nomination for judge on the Butler County Court of Common Pleas. According to unofficial results, Palumbi defeated her... Read more

The police chief of Penn Township is advancing to the general election as the next district magistrate of the Saxonburg area Jack D. Ripper defeated Chris Bauman in the race to succeed retir... Read more

A Butler native who played a role in creating memorable nationwide marketing campaigns has died. Carl Yankowski passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital over the weekend. He was a Butler Seni... Read more

Nearly 50 new state troopers are joining the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police following their graduation over the weekend. The 166th cadet class was honored in Hershey this weekend. Go... Read more

Volunteers are needed later this week to participate in training for a local attraction. “Gristmill Greeter Volunteer Training” will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday at McConnell... Read more

Work is scheduled to move forward at an intersection in the Harrisville area. Butler County officials received bids for work to happen at the intersection of Route 8 and Route 58—which is al... Read more

Local business people are welcome to attend a networking event to be held later this week. The Butler County Young Professionals and Butler Collaborative for Families May Mixer is scheduled... Read more

Law enforcement is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred over the weekend in Franklin Township. According to State Police, shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday troopers were dispatched t... Read more

Voters in the county are heading to the polls today to cast their ballot for a number of local races. Polls open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. There will be races for school board, loca... Read more

One person was injured in a pedestrian versus vehicle accident in the City of Butler Monday afternoon. The accident happened around 12:30 p.m. in the 400 block of West New Castle Street. Det... Read more

The Mars Area School District is promoting a substitute principal to a full-time position. Jessica Semler will take over as the principal of Mars Area Primary Center next year. She was servi... Read more

Drivers in Center Township may have to change their commute for the next couple of days. A portion of North Benbrook Road will be shut down starting today in order to replace a culvert pipe.... Read more

A Mercer County man is facing charges for allegedly intimidating a witness ahead of a trial for sexual assault. Shane Slicker of Findley Township was arrested back in March for sexually assa... Read more

Two local attorneys are vying to become the next judge on the Butler County Court of Common Pleas. Terri Schultz is an assistant district attorney with Butler County. She began her law caree... Read more