Some local residents are dealing with a loss of water service as a result of a water line break. According to a representative of Pennsylvania American Water, a two inch water main broke ear... Read more

Monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency.   Cases are reportedly on the rise across the United States with the first case identified in the U.S. being in May.  Nearly 7,000 case... Read more

Even though it may rain, the Butler City Farmer’s Market will go on tomorrow. The vendors and shopping will, of course, be under the roof, so there’s no need to be concerned with any wet wea... Read more

A community resource and backpack fair will be held this weekend in Butler. The event is taking place Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Moose on West Jefferson Street. This... Read more

A lawsuit filed by the Butler Area School District against the PIAA regarding the playoff eligibility of their football team is moving back to state court. According to Superintendent Dr. Br... Read more

Progress is continuing to be made on the new nursing facility on the main Butler Township campus of Butler County Community College. All underground utilities have been completed on the new... Read more

A fundraiser to benefit those in need of transplants will be held this weekend. A Family Fun Day is planned for Saturday at Mars-Bethel Golf from noon to 3 p.m. The day will include free min... Read more

At least one person was injured as a result of a multiple vehicle accident Thursday afternoon in the Saxonburg area. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 4:30 p.m. for a cr... Read more

A Lawrence County man has been sentenced on charges of violating federal narcotics laws. U.S. Department of Justice officials say 37-year-old Dondi Searcy Jr of New Castle will serve 150 mon... Read more

While most of Thursday’s storms kept north of Butler County, many Butler County residents were impacted by power outages. Shortly after 2 p.m. Penn Power reported nearly 1,200 residents with... Read more

It’s been a good year for the Pennsylvania Lottery. PA Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko says this fiscal year has resulted in its second best sales and profits in the Lottery’s 50-year... Read more

With warm temperatures expected today, Central Electric is issuing another peak alert. CEC is asking customers to conserve energy by turning off all non-essential electric items and set air... Read more

With the hot temperatures, keep in mind pavement can really heat up and that can affect your dog’s paws. According to the American Kennel Club, when it’s 85 degrees or higher, even a short o... Read more

A stretch of West Brady Street in the City of Butler is expected to reopen later this month. According to Butler City Building Code Official John Evans, the state Department of Environmental... Read more

A Slippery Rock man is facing charges following a dangerous driving incident that occurred last month in neighboring Mercer County. According to Grove City Police, officers were involved wit... Read more

More than one person is recovering after a multiple vehicle crash in Oakland Township Wednesday afternoon. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 1:30 p.m. for an accident in... Read more

The Moraine State Park Regatta is nearly ready to return. The 23rd annual event will begin Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Moraine’s Lake Arthur in Portersville before continuing Saturday at 8:30... Read more

Southern Butler County residents and businesses are invited to help with the renovation of a playground in Cranberry Township. The Cranberry Township Community Chest is renovating the Kids C... Read more

Turnpike fees will be going up once again. Officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike approved yet another increase in tolls for the roadway. The commission approved a 5% increase on Tuesday,... Read more

Slippery Rock University has been recognized for their dedication to helping military service members and veterans in achieving success.  The Colleges of Distinction awarded SRU with the hon... Read more