An iconic ride at Conneaut Lake Park has been significantly damaged in a fire. The Blue Streak roller coaster at the amusement park caught on fire after controlled burns got out of hand. The... Read more

A longtime local state representative is retiring at the end of the year. Republican Daryl Metcalfe of the 12th District announced that he would not be seeking re-election in 2022. In a pres... Read more

One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital last night after a one vehicle crash on I-79. The accident happened just after midnight near the Portersville exit when a car went off the highw... Read more

The National Weather Service says this past December was one of the least snowiest ever on record. Overall, the Pittsburgh area saw less than an inch of snow last month. Officially, it was r... Read more

A local lawmaker has nominated several area students to United States Military Academies. U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly nominated a total of 20 individuals for the graduating class of 2026. In... Read more

With COVID cases on the rise, many are wondering about the future of in-person learning. Butler Area School District Superintendent Dr. Brian White wrote to parents over the weekend saying t... Read more

With Bob Dandoy now taking over as mayor, that has opened a seat on council. The City of Butler is looking for candidates who are interested in serving a two-year term on council. Letters of... Read more

A new primary care physician has joined the staff of Butler Health System. Dr. Joseph Dougherty joined BHS Primary Care last month specializing in Family and Sports Medicine. He is seeing pa... Read more

We reported earlier this week that new upgrades are coming to Father Marinaro Park. But there are more county parks that will also be improving this year. The Department of Conservation and... Read more

A familiar figure returned to the Butler Township Municipal Building to administer oaths of office to those beginning new roles or new terms. The Honorable Judge Marilyn J. Horan administere... Read more

A local businesswoman and well-known member of the Butler community has passed away. Margaret “Peggy” Curtin Hutchinson on Penn Township passed away at home on Friday. Hutchinson and her hus... Read more

As a new group of council members take over in the City of Butler, that comes with new heads of departments. As the new mayor, Bob Dandoy takes over the Department of Public Affairs and Bure... Read more

Butler Township has filled a new administrative position. At their meeting Monday, Township Commissioners approved the hiring of Zelienople resident Scott Frederick as Director of Emergency... Read more

Seven more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital this past weekend as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on Frid... Read more

The University of Pittsburgh is one of the first local colleges to implement some changes as they get ready to return to class. The university will be moving to remote learning to start the... Read more

With the start of a new calendar year, many are making their New Year’s resolutions. But, according to CBS News—it’s not as many as it used to be. A new poll shows that only 29 percent of Am... Read more

With the holidays coming to an end, energy officials are reminding home owners not to leave decorations up too long. West Penn Power says it’s a good idea to start taking decorations that in... Read more

It’s inauguration day as Butler gets ready to swear in a new mayor. Longtime city resident and councilman Bob Dandoy will become the 21st person to become mayor for the City of Butler. Dando... Read more

Major upgrades are coming to Father Marinaro Park after the city was selected for a significant grant. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources awarded Butler with a $108,000 gra... Read more

St. Gregory’s School in Zelienople is going to remote learning to start the new year. The catholic school posted on their website that they are having a staff shortage due to multiple COVID-... Read more