The South Butler Community Library is inviting kids and families to a special event planned for later this week. In honor of National Dog Month, Office Heider of the Saxonburg Police Departm... Read more
There is still time for residents to join a local nonprofit organization for free educational programs dealing with mental illness. NAMI, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is offer... Read more
Congressman Mike Kelly toured the Butler Farm Show Grounds with members of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump to better grasp miscues the led to the shooting on Ju... Read more
With warm temperatures on tap for today, the National Weather Service is issuing an air quality alert. Butler County is under a Code Orange Alert, meaning that air pollution concentrations w... Read more
A woman has filed a civil suit against the General Richard Butler Vagabonds for unpaid wages. The former executive director Melissa Frederick claims that from May of 2023 to May of 2024 she... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will work on a portion of a Cranberry Township Road during this upcoming week. Wednesday and Thursday daytime single lane closures will be in pl... Read more
Students in the Butler Area School District are nearly ready to begin a new school year. Wednesday marks the first day of classes for students in the seven elementary schools, Intermediate,... Read more
A Wexford man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to get explicit photos from minors. 79-year-old Albert Jeremias was indicted by a grand jury last week. According to charging documen... Read more
A traffic alert for drivers in Cranberry Township to start the week. Crews will be working on Franklin Road starting at 9 a.m. this morning. Officials say the work will start at Longtree Way... Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is now offering $1 million for projects for environmental education and stewardship. Applications will be accepted through November 15... Read more
The state’s head of elections is reminding residents of important voting information and dates as the 2024 general election nears. The final day to register to vote is October 21st, the last... Read more
A teenager was taken to the hospital after a dirt bike accident Sunday afternoon. The accident happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Coaltown Road in Cherry Township. Details on the accident are... Read more
One person was injured in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend near Freeport. The crash happened Saturday night around 9:45 p.m. on Route 356 at the bridge. Dispatchers say they received a c... Read more
College students in Butler County will head back to class today. Both Slippery Rock University and Butler County Community College begin their fall semester today. The 14-week semester will... Read more
Jade’s Dog Park at Alameda Park had to be shut down and sanitized after reports of exposure of a dog disease. Canine Parvovirus, also known as PARVO, is a disease in dogs that if left untrea... Read more
State police say the number of denials issued during firearm background checks was around seven percent over the last three months. The Pennsylvania Instant Check System is used to see if a... Read more
As children return to school, AAA is launching its annual School’s Open-Drive Carefully campaign, reminding everyone of road safety. The campaign asks parents to talk with their children and... Read more
Armstrong kicks off their 7th annual Avenge Hunger Month tomorrow. The initiative is a part of Armstrong’s Breaking Bread program, which aims to fight hunger across the area. During Avenge H... Read more
A local organization is joining with the Butler County Humane Society later this week to mark National Dog Days. Residents of Lowrie Place will receive a visit from a few dogs at their Stirl... Read more
An online course in September and October will provide information for sheep owners about getting started as well as improving operations. Penn State Extension is offering webinars beginning... Read more
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