PennDOT is once again offering internship opportunities for college students this summer. It’s known as the STAMPP program and is designed for engineering, science, and technology students i... Read more

The Mercer Station of the Pennsylvania State Police has announced that they will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout Mercer County in March. According to the press release, the foc... Read more

The State Senate returns to session this week and they’ll be faced with a decision on a bill that would help victims of childhood sexual abuse cases in which the statute of limitations have... Read more

A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Butler by a Butler City firefighter demanding payment for lost wages he would have earned if he was promoted according to city regulations. Attor... Read more

A new report is downgrading the bond rating of Butler Health System. Fitch Ratings is a leading American credit agency and they recently issued a negative bond rating against the local healt... Read more

Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Penn Township. The first call came in around 5:20 a.m. for a fire in the 300 block of Three Degree Road. The caller told dispatcher that the fire st... Read more

While Butler County Commissioners weigh ideas to allow more access to the Jade’s Dog Park in Alameda, it will remain closed for the rest of the winter. Commissioner Leslie Osche says one of... Read more

No one was injured in a three car crash Sunday in Center Township. State police say the accident happened just before 3 p.m. when 80-year-old Marlene Skelley of Butler was driving north on M... Read more

Cranberry Township Police may be adding a couple of new vehicles to their fleet. The township’s board of supervisors will consider a proposal for the police department to add a Ford Explorer... Read more

Pennsylvania is using federal relief money to help the nursing shortage in the state. The Department of Labor and Industry announced that $700,000 is being set aside for nursing apprenticesh... Read more

No injuries were reported following a shooting that occurred last week in Mercer County. According to State Police, 32-year-old James Kaltenbaugh of Fairview Township notified authorities th... Read more

No injuries were reported following a one car crash that occurred earlier this month in Parker Township. According to State Police, 19-year-old Brady Ealy of Creekside was traveling on Kitta... Read more

A Grove City woman is recovering after she was struck by a vehicle late last week in neighboring Mercer County. According to State Police, 51-year-old Vickie Eakman was walking her dog along... Read more

Two major events in the City of Butler will occupy the same weekend this summer. Butler City Council recently approved the closure of Main Street from Diamond Park to Penn Street on Saturday... Read more

A new coffee shop is ready to open its doors in Zelienople. The grand opening of a new Dunkin’ is set for Monday morning. The new restaurant will be located in the 300 block of South Main St... Read more

The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages during this upcoming week. Adults can take advantage of free blood pressure screening on Tuesday from... Read more

There is still time for residents to join a local nonprofit organization for a free educational program for friends and family of those dealing with a mental health condition. Family to Fami... Read more

It is Read Across America Week- and many local students will be participating in events. Students at Mars Area Centennial and Elementary Schools will enjoy themes for each day of the week. M... Read more

A group of state senators were in Beaver County yesterday where they heard from residents about issues they’ve had since the train derailment in Eastern Ohio. A number of residents testified... Read more

A popular drive-thru in Cranberry Township could soon be undergoing updates. The Chick-Fil-A along Route 228 is one of the most jam-packed drive-thru lines in the county. Now, the owners are... Read more