A long-vacant lot in downtown Slippery Rock is now set for development. The grassy corner of Main and New Castle Street has been vacant since the former NexTier Bank building was torn down y... Read more
Crews quickly responded to a fire at a home in the City of Butler late last week. The fire broke out Friday around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 800 block of East Jefferson Street. When crews... Read more
A Butler man is facing charges after being accused of sending one person to the hospital by throwing a bottle of liquor at a woman in the City of Butler. On April 1st police were called to t... Read more
The deadline to pay real estate taxes in select municipalities at a discounted rate is this week. The Butler County Treasurer’s office handles the payments for residents of Butler City, Call... Read more
A Butler woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting three nurses at Butler Memorial Hospital. According to charging documents, the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on January 24th.... Read more
A Cheswick man accused of firing a gun in the City of Butler over a year ago pled guilty to charges late last week. In January 2025 officers were called to the 300 block of West Jefferson St... Read more
The Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers last evening 6-3. The Pirates play the Brewer’s again this afternoon at 2pm. WISR pre-game begins with the Pirates Insider Show at 1:10pm. The Pe... Read more
A fundraiser to benefit a child in need of transfusions and financial support will be held this weekend in Mars. An American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Monday... Read more
Visitors are welcome to an upcoming event at a local state park that will focus on spring birds. Moraine State Park is hosting a Spring Bird Walk from 8 a.m. to noon at the Old 422 Launch by... Read more
After accepting payment from insurance for roof repairs a Butler man is now facing charges for attempting to file another claim for the same damage. In June of 2025, 53-year-old James Wilson... Read more
A new surgeon specializing in advanced orthopedic care is joining the staff of Independence Health System. Dr. Jason Clark is joining the medical staff at the IHS locations in Saxonburg and... Read more
A Pittsburgh man that led police on a chase and standoff in southern Butler County was sentenced late last week. In September of 2024 police were called to an Adams Township home for a domes... Read more
A portion of a Center Township roadway will be closed this week for repairs. On Monday, township crews will begin replacing a culvert under Unionville Road. Motorists should avoid the portio... Read more
Butler City Council has taken the first step in the creation of a new local organization to address some property issues. At their meeting Thursday night, Council approved the introduction a... Read more
Butler County is continuing to receive state funding to help the public defender’s office. The state approved extending the Indigent Defense Grant, which first started two years ago. The cou... Read more
Local residents are being asked to join in an effort to save lives. A local Vitalant blood drive is planned for tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Harrisville American Legio... Read more
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