Congressman Mike Kelly is joining a bipartisan group of legislators looking to reauthorize a bill that puts more funding toward childhood cancer research. It’s known as the STAR Act and it w... Read more

Anyone interested in learning more about local nature while getting exercise are invited out to an event scheduled for later this week at McConnells Mill. On Wednesday the Park Naturalist wi... Read more

A local woman has passed away following an accident on Route 8 in Butler Township last week. According to Butler Township Police, 31-year-old Vanessa Morrison of Slippery Rock recently died... Read more

Two motorists were taken to a local hospital following a crash that occurred last week in nearby Lawrence County. According to State Police, 21-year-old Hannah Bossinger of Chicora was trave... Read more

A Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor has been ordered to stay away from his wife after reports of abuse. According to Rolling Stone magazine, Teddy Daniels is barred from his home... Read more

Two motorists were injured following a one car crash that occurred late last week in Chicora. According to State Police, 29-year-old Destiny Gray of Gibsonia was traveling on West Slippery R... Read more

An Ohio man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to break into machines at a Mercer County business last week. Grove City Police charged 41-year-old Dario Valentini of Youngstown with... Read more

Students at Butler County Community College will showcase some of their efforts at three upcoming events. First on Monday from noon to 2 p.m. in the NexTier Bank Conference Room in the Heato... Read more

Local business people are welcome to attend a couple of networking events to be held later this week. First, the Butler County Young Professionals and Butler County Chamber of Commerce May M... Read more

The Butler Area Public Library continues to present activities and programs for all ages in the month of May. Kids are invited to help Children’s Department Librarian Ms. Tiffany grow a pret... Read more

A local student has received a scholarship to continue her music studies at Westminster College. The Beaver Valley Choral Society recently announced that Camille Baptiste of Cherry Township... Read more

A Butler County school district has been recognized with inclusion on a list of top schools in the nation. U.S. News and World Report has included Mars Area High School as 13th among Pittsbu... Read more

One person has died following a fire that occurred early Saturday morning at a mobile home in Summit Township. Crews were called to the Rustic Ridge home around 5:30am, and were alerted of a... Read more

Multiple Fire Stations were called to a trailer fire in Summit Twp. early this morning. The call came into 911 at 5:30 am for a fire with entrapment at 115 Rustic Ridge Road. Avoid the area... Read more

The YMCA is looking for kids to get active later today. They are hosting a special event for National Healthy Kids Day this afternoon from 3-6 p.m. The event will feature 15 local vendors, a... Read more

Crews are on the scene of an accident this morning on Route 8 in Butler Township. The single vehicle accident happened after 7 a.m. near the former Days Inn. Dispatchers say a car was coming... Read more

There is still time for individuals and businesses from the private sector to submit proposals for transportation projects to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT’s Office... Read more

A new event is happening next week that celebrates the history of Butler County. In fact, it’s called Butler County History Day and is sponsored by the county’s Tourism and Convention Bureau... Read more

Butler County Commissioners say it may have been the rise in pay, but there has been more interest in lifeguarding positions at Alameda Waterpark. After a shortage of workers last year, the... Read more

Another outbreak of the avian flu in domestic birds was reported in Pennsylvania. It happened at a commercial egg laying facility in Lancaster County. According to the U.S. Department of Agr... Read more