Congressman Mike Kelly of Butler is supporting the proposed National Defense Authorization Act. The bill includes a nearly 15 percent pay raise for junior enlisted service members. It also w... Read more
The Department of Community and Economic Development has announced funding grants are available that helps promote overnight tourism in the Commonwealth. The 2024-25 Commonwealth Budget incl... Read more
With a busy holiday season in full swing, emergency officials in the state are asking everyone to be prepared. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Fire Commissioner say havi... Read more
One man died and two others were hospitalized after a man was running a wood splitter in his garage. It happened Friday afternoon at a home on Shaffer Road in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrenc... Read more
Butler Health System is seeing another downgrade in their bond rating. Fitch Ratings lowered the hospital’s bonds to junk status, giving it a negative outlook and calling it a risky investme... Read more
State police are investigating after someone used a fake skill game ticket to steal cash from a local business. The incident happened back in mid-November at Poo’s Place on Route 356 in Summ... Read more
Two people have been charged with theft after stealing from a convenience store and cigar shop and attempting to sell the stolen items. Police have charged 28-year-old Jacob McCall and 27-ye... Read more
State officials are reminding state residents to apply for the property tax and rental rebate program before the end of the year. The program offers rebates for seniors and those making unde... Read more
A safety net intended to protect lower income residents of Pennsylvania is set to expire, but the PUC has reaffirmed their commitment to consumer protections. Chapter 14 in Pennsylvania law... Read more
Cranberry Township is moving forward with a project that officials say will keep their fleet of vehicles fueled and active. Last week the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Nexu... Read more
Community members are encouraged to help a critically low blood supply through participation in a couple of upcoming blood drives. The American Red Cross drive is coming up Monday from 12:30... Read more
Students in the Mars Area School District will be getting into the holiday spirit this week with a contest, fundraiser, and theme days. Mars Area Elementary students will work together as pa... Read more
A recently released study shows that Butler County has some of the highest valued homes in Western Pennsylvania. The American Community Survey and Penn State Harrisburg recently released a s... Read more
Kids and pets to spend time with jolly old St. Nick around Butler County this weekend. Cookies with Santa is planned for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Butler YMCA. Kids of all ages are welcom... Read more
Ornaments made by seniors in Butler are on display in Harrisburg. The large Christmas tree that is in the State Capitol Main Rotunda has hundreds of handmade ornaments that were created by s... Read more
State lawmakers are proposing how to spend federal dollars to support the development of green energy for low-income residents. Pennsylvania received $156 million from the EPA from the Solar... Read more
This weekend Mars Area High School Student Council is offering kids a chance to convince the big guy they have been good this year. On Sunday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria, S... Read more
The Zelienople Historical Society’s 31st annual Christmas Home Tour will be held Saturday. The self-guided tour will begin at 9 a.m. and include stops at many decorated homes and businesses... Read more
A Butler man is facing charges after he allegedly burglarized a police officer’s home in Lawrence County. Our news partners at WPXI report that the incident happened Wednesday night in Besse... Read more
Police have officially charged a man in Slippery Rock with the theft of a side by side vehicle. The Polaris side by side was located on campgrounds in Slippery Rock by state troopers on Tues... Read more
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