A local lawmaker plans to hold a voting meeting this week in Harrisburg to discuss the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative advocated by Governor Tom Wolf. State Representative and Pennsylvani... Read more

Butler County is trying to make other arrangements to continue their household hazardous waste and electronic collection after their contractor decided to cease all operations immediately an... Read more

Crews were on the scene of a two vehicle accident yesterday afternoon on Evans City Road. It happened around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection with Kreiss Road. There was significant frontside d... Read more

A state representative is proposing moving next year’s primary in Pennsylvania back a couple of months. Republican Russ Diamond of Hershey says the proposal is two-fold. The first reason is... Read more

Republican State Senator Doug Mastriano is forming an exploratory committee for a potential run for governor. The former Army colonel hails from Franklin County and has been in the state sen... Read more

Motorists should be aware of a local road closure planned by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. According to PennDOT, a portion of Old Route 8 South in Middlesex Township will be... Read more

The public is invited to participate in writing workshops as well as hear readings from a local author later this week. BC3 graduate and author Ellaura Shoop of Grove City will conduct a sel... Read more

Those interested in learning more about how to prevent theft are invited to an upcoming seminar in Butler Township. The Butler County Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Butler Township P... Read more

Firefighters were called out to a Connoquenessing Township residence Friday afternoon to deal with a large amount of smoke coming out of a trailer home. The call came into the Butler County... Read more

A local group is continuing their mission of helping cancer patients with expenses through their latest charitable donation. The group raised $60,000 this year and presented a check to Butle... Read more

The goals and visions for the Mars Area School District over the next couple of years are now posted for public review. The district’s comprehensive plan through 2024 is on the Mars’ website... Read more

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking motorists to be aware of increased deer-related activity near roadways. Due to a variety of factors, including the lead up to breeding season and a... Read more

A local organization is looking for volunteers to help get the Harmony area ready for the holiday season. Historic Harmony will be decorating that community beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Vol... Read more

Multiple crews are on the scene of a fully involved garage fire in Parker Township. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center just after 5:30 a.m. Dispatchers say the fire broke out at... Read more

A local EMS employee is facing charges for allegedly stealing prescription pills while on the job. State police say they were called to the home of a couple that lives on Hall Road back on O... Read more

We are falling back an hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. When 2 a.m. strikes Sunday morning, the clocks will move back an hour to 1 a.m. Some federal lawmakers have... Read more

Administrators believe that the 2022 Butler Township budget can once again be balanced using existing anticipated revenue. Butler Township administrators and department heads presented their... Read more

The Butler County Symphony will be performing an evening of diverse music this weekend at Butler Intermediate High School. The show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday with a pre-show lec... Read more

Two more people have died locally at Butler Memorial Hospital this week as a result of serious COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital reported one COVID-related death to the state on Monday. The ho... Read more

A local grocery chain is closing its doors for Thanksgiving. All Giant Eagle locations will close for the holiday this year. Officials say they want to give their employees the day off to sp... Read more