As lawmakers were finishing the budget they also passed a bill that would protect Pennsylvania’s Intermediate Unit (IU). IU’s provide a more specialized education, that can range from specia... Read more

A longtime community volunteer that was very active in Butler sports has died. Jack Baccanti passed away at his home on Sunday. Baccanti was a front office member at Armco Steel for 22 years... Read more

It was a jam-packed meeting in Slippery Rock last night as residents expressed their concern over flooding issues. Borough Council met last night and residents told members they were frustra... Read more

A Butler man is facing charges after he allegedly exposed himself at a community pool in Slippery Rock. The incident happened on Thursday just before 2 p.m. at the Armco Park YMCA pool. Acco... Read more

Slippery Rock High School will have co-principals for next year. Jesse Pattison and Shawn Zappia will work together in the co-principal role after former principal Cory Hake became an admini... Read more

The state attorney general is urging house lawmakers to act on legislation that would put sentencing parameters in place for those convicted to second-degree murder. Earlier this year the st... Read more

Motorists who use the Route 422 Shearer Bridge in Butler and Summit Townships should be aware of rolling closures planned for tomorrow. According to PennDOT, beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday nig... Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting the public to an upcoming gathering about a Slippery Rock Township project. A display of plans for the Branchton Road bridge replace... Read more

State Police are searching for a missing man in that may be in the area. The Kittanning Barracks are searching for 77-year-old John Barrett who was last seen around 10:30 am in the 100 block... Read more

Gas prices continue to edge downward both locally as well as across the western Pennsylvania region as a whole over the past week. According to AAA’s weekly gas prices report, the average pr... Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental protection issued several warnings to an oil and gas company in Butler County. After Lola Energy Petroco LLC., located in Allegheny Township, rep... Read more

Butler County Community College’s free adult literacy program will hold a ceremony to graduate 41 students this week. Commencement for the students who have earned diplomas over the past fis... Read more

The public is invited to enjoy an outdoor activity at a local State Park. Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m., a park guide will lead a Geology and Industrial History Hike about unique geology at McC... Read more

Both Pennsylvania Senators issued a statement after the sudden passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. Senator John Fetterman in statement called Graham a “foreign policy giant.” F... Read more

The public is invited to attend an upcoming event to hear about local history. The South Butler Community Library is hosting local historian Fred Caesar, who will share his research at 6:30... Read more

Local business owners are invited to participate in a free and interactive event scheduled for later this week. Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday Armco Credit Union in Mars and Cranberry Donu... Read more

A man from Prospect has died following a motorcycle crash that happened two weeks ago. 43-year-old Greg McCauley passed away last Thursday from injuries he suffered in a motorcycle accident... Read more

A Butler City man accused of placing a dead body in a trash can waived his preliminary hearing and had his bail lowered. Yesterday morning, 64-year-old Cavell Watkins waived his preliminary... Read more

A portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike was shut down last night after a crash. The accident happened just before 11 p.m. near the Beaver/Butler County line. Details are not clear, but dispat... Read more

The Butler Area School District is joining many others in the county to implement a cell phone policy for high school students. At their meeting Monday night, the Butler School Board approve... Read more