The Mars Area School Board continues to work through the process of an expansion project at their elementary school. At their meeting Tuesday night, board members heard from a representative... Read more

  As the United States of America nears its 250th celebration in 2026 the Commonwealth and the country have taken the first steps in the planning of that celebration with the planting of Lib... Read more

Police are providing more information on a crash that shut down the Pennsylvania Turnpike Sunday afternoon. State police say 36-year-old Andrew Graney of Evans City was speeding in the eastb... Read more

The public is invited to join the Grapevine Center for an upcoming event to honor members of the community who have been lost in the past year. As part of mental health awareness week the Gr... Read more

The National Weather Service says there were no tornados in Sunday night’s storms. Both northern and southern portions of Venango County received tornado warnings Sunday. The National Weathe... Read more

A Saxonburg man has been placed in the Butler County Prison for allegedly raping a child. Penn Township Police received a Childline report in August and began to investigate that 48-year-old... Read more

A number of high school marching bands will be back at the Butler High School football field for the annual Band Night. The event begins Wednesday with food trucks in the parking lot at 5:30... Read more

A local state representative is hosting a concealed carry seminar later this week. Republican Aaron Bernstine will be hosting the event Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Penn Township... Read more

With cooler temperatures here, the fall season has fully arrived which means leaf peepers are closer to seeing some bright colors. Officials with the Department of Conservation and Natural R... Read more

The task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at July’s rally is requesting documents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive... Read more

A Western Pennsylvania state representative is looking to extend a law that will prevent Pennsylvanian’s utilities being turned off. State Representative Rob Matzie, who represents parts of... Read more

The Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary has announced state funding to go towards craft brewing. Late last week, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that the state will invest ove... Read more

A line of strong storms made for a busy Sunday evening for first responders. The storms hit Butler County around 7 p.m. bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The Butler County 911 Center han... Read more

A woman was taken to the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle in Butler Township. Police were called to the intersection of New Castle Road and Hindman Road Wednesday evening just before... Read more

Slippery Rock University will be outsourcing their health services next year. The university announced they have contracted with Allegheny Health Network to handle the Student Health Center.... Read more

A portion of the Turnpike was closed yesterday after a crash near the Cranberry interchange. Crews were to the eastbound lane of the Turnpike just before 3 p.m. near mile marker 26, which is... Read more

A local business is the latest to join the hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina. Tyler Kotch is the son of local insurance agent Rich Kotch. The Butler native owns and operates a pizza... Read more

Two people suffered minor injuries in a trailer fire last night in Washington Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just before 9 p.m. for a 5th wheel trailer that was on... Read more

A local dental office is providing free care for veterans at an event later this week. Pearl Dentistry will provide free dental exams, cleanings, and basic restorative care as part of Freedo... Read more

Local groups are marking America’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a special dedication ceremony tomorrow (Monday). The Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau is joining with the Pennsy... Read more