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
Independent candidate for President Robert Kennedy Jr. has withdrawn his candidacy for President and has thrown his support behind Former President Donald Trump. After challenges to Kennedy’... Read more
Nearly 60 new state troopers are joining the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police following their graduation last week. The 170th cadet class was honored in Manheim, PA. Three troopers wil... Read more
The annual YWCA fundraising event for community members who aren’t ready to go the extra mile will take place later today. The YWCA is hosting their second .5K Turtle Trot at Alameda Park be... Read more
The man who died after being hit by a school bus in Jefferson Township earlier this week has been identified. The Butler County Coroner confirmed that 79-year-old Gary Welsh of Saxonburg die... Read more
There’s still time for local veterans to submit artwork for an upcoming Butler VA show next month. The 4th annual Veterans Creative Arts Competition and Festival will be held at the American... Read more
A Butler man was placed in prison after making threats to kill in a man in Butler Township. On Tuesday morning, township police were called to Elizabeth Drive for a man threating to kill ano... Read more
Butler City crews will be out again today doing a number of street sweepings. The work will take place in between 7 a.m.—3 p.m. Crews will be cleaning… South Main Street Garfield Avenue Lawt... Read more
Independence Health System has received recognition for how the institution is viewed by employees. Forbes and industry ranking provider Statista Inc have named IHS to the list of America’s... Read more
A local organization will benefit from a fundraiser scheduled for this weekend. The annual Blind Association Chip in for Sight Golf Outing will take place Saturday at Hiland Golf Course. Nea... Read more
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