As the temperatures get colder, there’s a better chance for ice on the roads. That means PennDOT and local road crews will be spreading salt to make the streets safer. However, Sparky Mares... Read more

Congressman Mike Kelly is opposing the continuing resolution to fund the federal government. The Republican from Butler said in a statement that the short-term spending bill is a “fiscal ban... Read more

Pennsylvania continues to increase their surplus, thanks in part to funding from the federal government. During November, the state collected $6.6 billion in tax receipts—however $3.8 billio... Read more

Two local groups are temporarily increasing the reward for information about a cold case that occurred in 1976 in nearby Beaver County. According to our news partners at WPXI, the Beaver Cou... Read more

A local organization is moving forward with plans to designate part of the downtown Butler City area as a Rotary Arts and Cultural District. Rotary Club of Butler (PM) Project Chair Leslie O... Read more

Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official is urging residents to take precautions as scammers try to take advantage around the holidays. The office of Attorney General Josh Shapiro recentl... Read more

A local business is asking for help to make this a brighter holiday season for kids in need of medical care. Ace Hardware in the Greater Butler Mart currently ranks 12th in the nation in fun... Read more

A local business is giving back to those in need this holiday season. When Pigs Fly BBQ is hosting a clothing, coats, and toys drive at their location on Pillow Street in Butler. Those in ne... Read more

A local school is collecting items to benefit the Butler County Humane Society. Mars Area Centennial School Service Club students have organized the collection for Monday through Friday of t... Read more

Mars Area School District has released the results of a recent fundraiser for charity. Students at the Mars Area Centennial School raised nearly $4,000 through participation in a Diabetes Aw... Read more

Those interested in enjoying some live holiday music this weekend will have at least two local opportunities. The Butler County Symphony’s popular Holiday Traditions show will also take plac... Read more

The number of COVID cases went down this past week in Butler County, but hospitalizations still remain at high levels locally. There were 785 new cases of COVID over the past seven days, tha... Read more

Butler County residents purchased nearly $6 million more in wine and spirits this past fiscal year. The PA Liquor Control Board released their annual report this week, and it shows Butler Co... Read more

Another shelter at Alameda Park is set for renovations next year. County commissioners approved the project earlier this week to knock down and replace the Holly Shelter at the park. Officia... Read more

State Troopers along with Butler Township Police will be hosting a “stuff-a-cruiser” event Saturday. It will be held in the parking lot at the Walmart in the Butler Commons shopping plaza fr... Read more

A new position will soon be established at Butler County Community College that aims to help businesses in the area. The job will be known as the Director of Community Employment Development... Read more

Cranberry Township is continuing with their holiday festivities through an event planned for this weekend. A Holiday Village Market from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday is planned to take place at the... Read more

A local business is moving forward with plans for more outdoor events and activities following a decision by the Butler Township Zoning Hearing Board. Earlier this week, the board heard an a... Read more

Butler Health System’s Caring Angel Basket raffle is now underway. The annual event serves as the main fundraiser for the Caring Angel program that helps pay for medical care for children un... Read more

A deer hunter was accidentally shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon in Crawford County. The incident occurred as five individuals were hunting on private property along Irish Road, south of... Read more