After years in the making the cracker plant in Beaver County is now operating. The Shell Chemical petrochemical complex officially began turning natural gas liquid ethane into pellets. Shell... Read more

Those looking for good deals on unique Christmas gifts are invited to attend an event in Cabot later this week. Concordia at Cabot Haven Apartments is hosting a free Vendor Showcase Sale fro... Read more

Many gathered last night at the Grand Ballroom in Downtown Butler to honor those who have helped the city. The Butler Downtown group held their annual celebration where they provided an upda... Read more

A local man is facing felony charges following a search of a residence in the City of Butler earlier this week by police. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Butler County Distric... Read more

Josh Shapiro is getting his transition into the office of governor underway. At a press conference yesterday, Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-elect Austin Davis said they are seeking applica... Read more

Butler County is now seeking bids for the Marion Township sewer project. After securing additional state funding last month that will entirely cover the nearly $5 million project, officials... Read more

Butler Memorial Hospital is once again receiving high acclaim for its safety from a national watchdog. The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital an “A” safety grade for achievements in protecting... Read more

Butler County officials say they are making progress in improving the emergency shelter program for families in the area. Nearly $80,000 was just approved to transfer into help for the emerg... Read more

The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is once again offering an opportunity for local community members to get together. The Chamber’s Friday Morning Coffee Club is returning Friday from 8 t... Read more

With Thanksgiving now one week away, AAA is projecting that travel will rise to near pre-pandemic levels. An expected 54.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holid... Read more

While the official winter season is still over a month away, the temperatures are falling and we’ve already seen some snow showers. State officials are taking this time to remind drivers abo... Read more

Thursday is Children’s Grief Awareness Day and a local school district is raising awareness of the occasion. Students, teachers, and staff members in the Mars Area School District are being... Read more

A recent report from a national organization highlights the toll of lung cancer in our state as well as examines indicators of new cases. The 5th annual State of Lung Cancer report from the... Read more

Families with young children in southern Butler County are invited to consider a new program at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Kids ages 18 months to 5 years will be able to partic... Read more

The Armco Credit Union will be offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors once again. The local financial institution will be awarding $20,000 total to students who will begin t... Read more

Attorney General Josh Shapiro says his office has now reached 500 arrests in child predator crimes. Shapiro announced that 30-year-old Jonathan Boltz of Armstrong County was charged with 30... Read more

The Butler VA is hosting an event to help veterans learn the benefits of quitting smoking. It’s a part of the Great American Smoke Out—a nationwide event to help people stop using tobacco. T... Read more

A local lawmaker will take on a position of leadership for the next legislative session. Republican State Senator Joe Pittman announced Tuesday that he has been chosen as the new Senate Majo... Read more

Police are searching for a missing van that was stolen from a local church. State police say the incident happened earlier this week at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Prospect Road in Franklin T... Read more

As the weather turns cold, work on the Butler Senior High School construction projects continues to progress. The Butler Area School District Board of Directors heard an update Monday night... Read more